I spotted Bear and Jeff in a fishing boat off the coast… They evidently want nothing to do with this…
I’m upset they didn’t invite me…
The OKC Comets did not play last night.
The Tulsa Drillers did not play last night.
The Great Lakes Loons did not play last night.
The Ontario Tower Buzzers did not play last night.
The ACL Dodgers did play last night and beat the ACL Royals 17-5. They should have sent a couple of those runs to the big club.
The Los Angeles Dodgers showed up… but did not play last night. They had 5 hits and 5 walks and were beaten 1-0 by a team with 4 hits and 1 walk! They either win 10-1 or lose 1-0. This kind of play is 80% 100% Mental.
Someone said that the Dodgers should not be afraid of the Padres. I beg to differ. If Tatis and Machado get right… and they will sooner or later. WATCH OUT! It’s not yet time to “Go to the Whip,” but this team should show more pride than they did last night. I mean, Little Leaguers are better than this!
With all the injuries to Dodger pitchers this year,I hope those who wanted to trade some of our starting pitchers last off season will be hesitant to do so next off season. You need almost all of them and trade to obtain even more to complete a 162 game schedule. YOU NEVER NEVER have enough pitching!!!!!!!!!!
Or at least we can never have enough pitching!
These two teams, at this point of the season anyway, are clearly evenly matched. Both have older stars that are underperforming with fans assuming they will “go to the whip” when the time comes.
Looking at team stat tables the Dodgers are way ahead of the Padres in OPS+ (121 to 87) and significantly ahead in ERA 3.21 to 4.02). In last night’s game King is better than Yamamoto (2.31 to 3.32) and the Padres have Mason Miller. In the next two games starting pitching appears to favor the Dodgers but if there is another lack of clutch hitting, 0 for 7 WRISP, there will be low scoring games.
May baseball. Lap one of a 1500 meter race.
Amen!
Padres will eventually fade in the standings because of their starting pitching and offense. They will hang around because of RP Miller.
Agree and Miller and Adam were beatable last night…
It happens…
“Miller and Adam were beatable last night“
Until they weren’t.
They weren’t dominant….
162 aint gonna win em all….
Good pitching stops good hitting and King was better than good yesterday.
Hard to win when you didn’t score.
I wish I had thought of that!
This is the kinda thinking you pay me so well for!
Fish weren’t biting and Dodgers weren’t hitting. I have two in the cooler I am still working on. Busy trying to get all this accident business behind me. and to top it off, it is raining today, so if I slipped in my duties, whoops.
I might have to dock your pay. LOL 😉
You have nothing to apologize for…
As they say in the Mafia movies, Ferget about it.
Snell to have arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies in his elbow. Recovery time is 2-3 months usually. Skubal is reportedly ahead of schedule with his. Lauer reports to the team today. He will throw a bullpen to see where he is at, and LA will evaluate him from that. Let’s say 3 months for Snell, that puts him back late August.
Lauer replaces Snell?
I think there will be deadline targets in July.
In the meantime beat the cupcakes and play the better teams even.
That is what Gomes and Roberts said yesterday. Lauer will replace Snell for the foreseeable future, but not right away. He will get some relief work first.
And I’m suggesting that’s a lame trade. Maybe Lauer will surprise me.
I’d be shocked if they trade for a starting pitcher.
The team doesn’t need more pitchers for the playoffs and really shouldn’t need more pitching to finish out the season, but I’m curious why you envision such a move for August and September?
Perhaps anticipating an injury?
That’s never a bad move with recent history.
Just saw this Bluto.
I’m not confident the Dodgers will have 5 healthy starting pitchers after the All Star break. Only Yamamoto pitched over 112 innings last year. I would like to see Ohtani on a pitching load management program. He is throwing 100 mph after two TJ surgeries. I don’t know Snell will ever get back to his age 30 stats, Glasnow is a maybe every year, Neither Sheehan nor Wrobleski have ever thrown 100 innings, let alone 150. Gavin Stone, River Ryan? Yeah, maybe.
Maybe you’re right and these guys will all go through to November. I’ll take the under on it.
there are two issues here:
The first tissue is Snell returning to his previous stats. I actually think this one is irrelevant, if Snell is healthy there’s no way he’s not a playoff pitch.
But the keyword is healthy. I can see both sides of this. One is the Dodgers are never free from pitching injury, never, but how do you deal with this? You just trade for a superfluous starter, and hope he ends up not being superfluous?
I guess the only way I can see them trading for a starter is if two or more are injured, because of the six man rotation that currently exists.and now that I think about it, this is what you’re saying!
He is NOT getting arthroscopic surgery afterall and is getting the same surgery Skubal got (nanoscope) which seems to be less invasive. Skubal is already throwing and apparently this can take up to 1+ month off the recovery time. Although it’s hard to compare the severity of the injuries Skubal had his surgery May 6th and could be back in June.
https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/article/dodgers-pitcher-blake-snell-to-undergo-same-nanoscope-surgery-as-tarik-skubal-to-speed-up-loose-bodies-recovery-015357490.html
How does the current Snell situation happen? He’s down during the offseason, spring, and the start of the season with shoulder issues. So, after returning from several months of rest and rehab for the shoulder, his first appearance of the season he goes three innings AND THEN they discover he has “loose bodies” in his elbow. There has to be some kind of communication breakdown between the player and the medical staff. I would think Snell had to have some kind of elbow issues after he started throwing and throughout his rehab. As a precaution, why didn’t the medical staff check out his entire arm when MRIing his shoulder? Why didn’t Snell let the staff now he might have a elbow issue?
I’m not playing Monday morning QB here, but I couldn’t understand this signing when it happened. I mean, a five year contract for $182M for basically a five inning pitcher was perplexing to me. I know he has won the Cy Young twice, but those were the only two years he pitched more than 130 innings in his ten year career. Even in his CY years he only pitched 180 innings in each of those seasons. For the Dodgers he has contributed a mere 64 innings plus an additional 34 innings in the postseason. What a waste of money.
I had the same confusion with the Glasnow trade and subsequent contract. Many here were upset as well because of his multitude of arm injuries in TB. But, he had arm surgery that apparently eliminated his chronic arm discomfort and stays on the IL. I remember MT assuring us that because of the surgery he should be the new #1 and be effective with the Dodgers. He was initially. When he is healthy he is fun to watch and can dominate the opposing team. The problem with Glasnow is that it’s not just his arm that gets injured, but it looks like his entire body isn’t made for any extended use as a pitcher. It’s a damn shame because, like I said, he is a lot a fun to watch pitch. So, another overvalued contract for five years and valued at $136M.
Now I see Graterol seriously hurt his back while rehabbing. Not while pitching, but rehabbing. Casparious now on the 60 day IL. Don’t forget about Knack, Phillips, Stone, Miller, Diaz (may never be back), and of course Jake Cousins (whoever that might be). I guess pitchers’ health wasn’t addressed in the offseason. It’s to the point where it’s almost laughable. It’s not if, but when a serious injury happens to a Dodger pitcher.
Carry on
I couldn’t have said it better Ted.
After months off these loose bodies just mysteriously appeared?
“No, loose bodies (or “bone chips”) do not appear suddenly. While a player might suddenly feel acute pain or a joint lock, the fragments themselves form gradually as the result of long-term wear and tear.”
I would think the team would insist on every pitcher, every player for that matter, go through a physical at the end of every year to determine what might need to be dealt with over the winter. I would also think every player would want that. But then, maybe a guy making $98,000 a day every day of the year whether he works or not just might not give a rats ass whether he’s working or not.
If I was paying that salary I would insist on that thorough physical, and monthly checkups, all winter long.
The team cannot force it’s player to have an MRI willy-nilly. That’s coercive and an invasion of privacy. Why would any player want or allow that?
Neither Glasnow nor Snell are a waste of money. The team has a budget, spent to that budget and accomplished every goal. Both moves are the antithesis of waste, they are successful.
Joke or serious?
You’ve heard the term “pending a physical”? It happens in many professions.
The Process: The player must undergo a thorough medical evaluation, including X-rays and orthopedic tests, checking for hidden injuries or long-term health risks.The Consequence: If the player fails the physical—usually due to an underlying condition that could impact their future performance—the team has the right to void the contract or renegotiate the deal.
And why would anyone do it? Obviously to know what might prevent them from having a good year that will add millions to future contracts.
I think the Dodgers know all this before hand. The Drs tell them, they this guy may end up needing surgery or a cleanup and the Dodgers have the choice to void the contract or sign him anyways. They choose to sign because he is an elite pitcher. They know already they’re only going to get about 3 months of pitching at most from him per year. They figure if those three months are August through October, then they are good. They don’t need him in April and May.
But those three months are elite pitching.
One more thing: Neither Glasnow nor Snell is a waste of money.
I think that depends on your definition. Glasnow’s AAV is $27.3 million. At $8 mil per WAR that’s an average of 3.4WAR per year.
Has he done that? Nope
Blake Snell’s AAV is $27.8 million which computes to 3.48 WAR per year. Has he done that? Nope.
And one could add about 11% tax costs to these contracts which would make those numbers even worse.
And how did they pitch in post season? Glasnow didn’t pitch in ‘24 and had no decisions in ‘25, though he didn’t pitch badly over 21 innings in the 3 series. Snell was kinda awful in the WS last year.
And now they are both out, again.
I don’t think either of these guys have earned their money. Apparently you do though. Again, perspective.
Badger, I think Bluto is obviously being sarcastic or joking. If you look at each sentence they are absurd comments. If he is serious then, to paraphrase Bluto, “his entire post just plain silly”.
Scott, why would the Dodgers pay the money they did for Snell and Glasnow if they only expected them to pitch the last three months of the season? What if they aren’t healthy to pitch by the end pf the season? That seems to be a poor allocation of money whether it’s within the budget or not. Aren’t several other pitchers in MLB that could be signed or traded for they could get for the same or a lesser amount of money and be healthier to pitch throughout the season? Therefore, they should be more productive by pitching more innings.
From a fan’s perspective, how does a player that shows up to play the last couple of months of the season become a fan favorite? This guy is making $35M a year. The fan is maybe paying close to a $1000 to take his wife and two kids to a game when it’s all said and done. Hell, the player may not even be needed at that point. With the Dodgers’ team depth that’s possible.
When did bone chips become “loose bodies”? This terms seems maybe two years old….
Bone chips weren’t dramatic enough. Loose bodies sounds somewhat more serious. Yet they are going to use a pin head sized camera to assist in the surgery. Also, loose bodies kind of fits in with the current release of UFO information. Or maybe not….
Tarik Skubal underwent an elbow arthroscopy using a minimally invasive NanoNeedle Scope (or “Nanoscope”) procedure. Unlike traditional arthroscopy that uses a wider camera, the NanoScope system uses a miniature, needle-sized camera. This causes less trauma to surrounding tissue.
It’s unclear at this point which procedure Snell will have.
Got it.
Tarik Skubal’s May 2026 left elbow surgery to remove loose bodies was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache. I would think they would try and do the same thing with Snell.
BTW, Eric Lauer went 5 innings on May 10th, so he does not have to be built up. Maybe they want to tweak his repertoire or something, but I would not be surprised if he started a game soon.
It all depends on the amount of damage Neal sees with the Nano cam
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell underwent the same, less-invasive “NanoScope” (or “NanoNeedle”) surgery today.
While I didn’t like the outcome, last night was a really good baseball game.
I think I can understand why you would say that. Tight game. Pitchers duel.
But there were some odd plays in this one, including that error by Duran, a few critical overturned calls (could have been several more) and an 0 for 7 WRISP from the Dodgers, including 2 by Betts, who is hitting .172 with runners on. The Dodgers also ran themselves out of innings twice. Dodger hitters looked like they were playing with loose bodies in their bats.
True.
And the A’s-Angels pitchers’ duel was even better.
I’ll feel better about the Snell/Glasnow/Graterol news when River Ryan and Gavin Stone return.
Bobby Miller too!
Right now, they are all loose bodies…
Timing is everything. You don’t want to lose Yama, Wrobo, Ohtani or Sheehan in mud August or September. Let the chips fall (inside the elbow) early. Getting Snell, Glasnow and the others back after all star break gives the Dodgers a powerhouse starting 6 plus a surprisingly strong BP for the October fun. Now if we can teach the hitters to hit. I really thought that we were going to tie it or go ahead in the ninth. They should all apologize to Yamamoto for sucking so bad.
What’s the status with Edwin Diaz and the law,the Dodgers and Major League Baseball?
Much ado about nothing…..
No status. Nothing to act on.
Yamamoto made one bad pitch. (That’s getting to be a habit though)! Otherwise he was very good. King was a tad bit better. King is no washed up minor league guy who just happens to pitch the best game of his life against the Dodgers! Freddie has that look in his eyes, that he’s very frustrated at the plate. It will pass.
Just hitting into too many double plays! Maybe a little hit and run once in awhile? What’s the worst thing that could happen? They line into a double play? Oh I forgot. The Dodgers only hit the long ball. Kim can fly! Use his legs more! I also know tatis has a bionic arm, or some kind of superpower enriched arm, but send him! With King pitching a gem, don’t you need to take a chance once in a while? And it doesn’t hurt to take a pitch once in a while.
Everything will work itself out. Dodgers will win the west. The pitching staff will be healthy for the playoffs. AF will make an unbelievable deal at the deadline. Freddie will end up hitting .290 with a sh*t load of doubles. Ohtani will finish second in the cy young voting, and squeak out another mvp award over Matt Olsen. Dave Roberts will once again be snubbed for manager of the year. Andy Pages will be an all star. Mookie gets on track and hits 24 homers. Max ends up with 33 bombs and a trip to the all star classic. Suwinski comes to LA and has a major impact on the team. Wrobleski wins 14 games (leads the team). Tanner Scott saves 30 games. Kyle Hurt is a “GO TO GUY “ in the bullpen. Glasnow is back and a beast in October. Other than that, nothing much to talk about!
One change.
OHTANI WILL WIN THE CY
Yoshi gave up 14 homers all last season. He has allowed 9 already this year. What is disturbing is that 5 of those were to hitters in the bottom of the lineup.
https://youtu.be/x5ETFAP62tk?si=iP3yL-NnuvMwyAzI
This is the nepo-baby who ran the Marlins??!?!?!?!?
Not surprised he’s doing this for a betting site.
So you ADMIT storming the capitol was highly illegal and should be punished to fullest extent of the law…
From what I’ve read on the subject, including the comments following that video, cock fighting is an accepted practice is Puerto Rico.
My take? It’s Puerto Rico. I don’t give a sh*t. As for Diaz, he’s an idiot. So what? Idiots are everywhere Baseball is packed with idiots. Bottom line is, if Diaz can still pitch, money will smooth this over. Tell the idiot what to say, have him say it, then watch as he blows people away in the 9th. And if he can’t pitch? F him. Terminate his contract for moral turpitude.
Our first Airbnb when we got to Panama was right next to a guy who raised fighting cocks. Sure, was noisy about 4:00 in the morning every morning. Very widespread here.
Our first Airbnb when we got to Panama was right next to a guy who raised fighting cocks. Sure, was noisy about 4:00 in the morning every morning. Very widespread here. But also legal.
I would say that Yamamoto made MORE than one bad pitch, but only one did damage.
When there are ‘too many’ double plays, people post-‘why not try stealing bases’. or hit and run. When runners are caught stealing ,
people post ‘they ran themselves out of the inning’.
Us fans are never satisfied!!
I am as guilty as anyone when it comes to believing the LAD offense is more often one dimensional. I am not comparing the Angels pitching to SD or any other team, but it sure was great to see the bat to ball over the weekend. They did hit 3 HR on Friday, which accounted for 5 of the 6 runs. But they scored 25 combined on Saturday and Sunday, and had 1 solo HR (Mookie). That was encouraging.
But Monday was not because the offense went hunting HR. Michael King pitched a great game. I give him credit. As Dontrelle reminds us, the other guys drive nice cars too. King is a GOOD pitcher. Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a great game as well, except one of his mistakes left the yard. Dodgers did not hit King’s mistakes, and he made them.
The Padres are a good team that relies heavily on their bullpen. I seem to remember a WS team that did the same. I have no doubt that when the Padres sale goes through, Feliciano and Jones will not have any roadblocks to curtail AJ Preller. I know the Dodgers have the prospect list to compete against any team for deadline trades, especially the farm ravished Padres, but will they? The Dodgers did not have a prospect at the level of Leo De Vries last year, but if they did, would AF/BG trade him, even for Mason Miller? The Dodgers look more in the James Outman for Brock Stewart column.
The Dodgers are without Glasnow and Snell, while the Padres are without Musgrove, Pivetta, and Darvish. Darvish is not coming back, but the Padres do expect Musgrove and Pivetta back. I think the Padres will look to get a top rotation pitcher. Could Freddy Peralta be in the Padres future?
I find it interesting that many out there who think Freddie, Mookie, Smith, and Teo will all eventually come around, do not believe that Machado, Tatis Jr., and Merrill will. The Padres may fade because they lack the necessary depth needed to overcome injuries. Thus far they are competing at the highest level, but can they sustain it? IMO, AF/BG need to plan as if they will. There are about 10 weeks until the trade deadline, and a lot can happen before that.
Mike Sirota has been promoted to AA Tulsa. Kole Myers was assigned to Great Lakes from Tulsa to make room for Sirota.
Interesting. Down is the new up.
Well, I was hoping to see Sirota in Dayton next week. Boo Hoo!
I wonder where Sirota will play in Tulsa?
You have Hope in LF, George in CF and DePaula in RF.
George is faster, but it is my opinion that Sirota is a better CF’er – he gets better jumps. George runs them down. Do they dare move DePaula to 1B?
1 – The series isn’t over yet, but beating up on weak sisters like the Giants and Angels isn’t the same as playing the Padres. The offense got “healthy” during the 5 game winning streak but withered against a good team and a good pitcher. Will the real Dodgers stand up?
2 – Apparently, the news about Diaz isn’t really “news”. There is nothing new about it. So after the Trevor Bauer fiasco, you would think the Dodgers have done their research and know about Diaz’ predilections. And for everyone who think that this is nothing, Michael Vick is exhibit A. The Dodgers are very PR conscious. Now that the news is out, do you really think this will have no impact?
3 – Yeah, pitchers break. And on those rare occasions when they do pitch, Snell and Glasnow are really good. But really, do they get their money’s worth? Now they have to rely on the likes of Sasaki and Sheehan. And add cast-offs like Lauer to save the rotation. The Dodgers are 9-8 in May, going 1-2 against the Cardinals, 2-1 against the Astros, 1-2 against the Braves, 2-2 against the Giants, 3-0 against the Angels, before losing last night. And now 1/3 of the 6 man rotation is gone for the foreseeable future.
4 – In May, the Dodgers are 10th in OPS, 14th in HR, 1st in grounding into double plays. They have 3 players with OPS over .800 (Pages, Tucker, and Teo). They haven’t consistently since the 2nd week of the season.
5 – The Dodgers have 2 more against the Pads and then 3 with the Brewers, Rox, and Phils. What do you predict their W-L will be over the next 11 games?
6-5
7-4 and it dont mean a hill of beans come Oct…..course I still want em to go 11-0
Twins optioned Royce Lewis to AAA.
Some Dodger fans would have traded the farm for him.
That’s how Royce Rolls.
That was a really funny joke, being afraid of that team of bitches? Please!
SD fill fade book it. Smoke and Mirrors right now….
I’m afraid the joke’s on you!
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Dodgers (29-19)
Padres (29-18)
SP Emmet Sheehan R
3-1 4.54 ERA
SP Griffin Canning R
0-2 10.64 ERA
Confirmed Lineup
DH S. Ohtani L
SS Mookie Betts R
1B F. Freeman L
RF Kyle Tucker L
C Will Smith R
3B Max Muncy L
CF Andy Pages R
LF T. Hernandez R
2B Hyeseong Kim L
68° Wind 9 mph L-R
05/18/26 Los Angeles Dodgers signed free agent RHP Jonathan Hernández.
05/18/26 Los Angeles Dodgers transferred RHP Ben Casparius from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Right shoulder inflammation.
05/18/26 Los Angeles Dodgers optioned RHP Chayce McDermott to Oklahoma City Comets.
Brusdar Graterol ‘Potentially’ Undergoing Back Surgery
“Brusdar Graterol suffered another roadblock in his quest to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and it seems like it may be one that sidelines him for a while.
Graterol began a rehab assignment at the start of May as he continues to recover from right shoulder surgery he underwent in November 2024. He has endured multiple setbacks related to that injury, and now he’s dealing with a back issue.
“Back flare up, we’re talking to the doctors and kind of seeing what the next steps are there,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said”.
Goodbye
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Well, I was hoping to see Sirota in Dayton next week. Boo Hoo!
I wonder where Sirota will play in Tulsa?
You have Hope in LF, George in CF and DePaula in RF.
George is faster, but it is my opinion that Sirota is a better CF’er – he gets better jumps. George runs them down. Do they dare move DePaula to 1B?
Maybe George moves to OKC?
Or to 2nd base. Russell and Lopes moved from CF to middle infield
Always wanted to see a left-handed shortstop
Keep them on their toes John! Personally, I’d like to see a LH catcher. Hey, why not?
I’m with you Ted. I don’t know why there are no left handed catching, catchers. I’ve seen a few in amateur ball but I can’t think of one in MLB.
Maybe Bear can come up with that one.
I suspect the presidency was set ages ago when there were predomently right handed batters and the old thinking may have been throw over the batter’s head. That’s a wild guess and doesn’t seem to bother any catcher now.
In fact it’s an advantage on a swing bunt or bunt to the left side. Throws to 3rd are no different than a right handed catcher picking to 1st.
So, I don’t know why. And one of the valuable finds is a left-handed hitting catcher. Seems reasonable that a left-handed batter is more frequently a left-hand thrower.
Maybe left-handed throwers are just too smart to go behind the dish?
Just kidding.
Maybe they are just too kwerky to call a game?
Kidding again.
I actually friggin don’t know.
Anybody have a solid theory?
Several things make that unlikely:
1. Russell was 6′ 0″
2. Lopes was 5’9″
3. DePaula is 6’3″
4. DePaula throws LH
5. Russell and Lopes both had some IF experience before they switched.
When in doubt ask AI
Left-handed catchers are rare because of throwing geometry and player development. Right-handed catchers have a more direct throwing lane to third base and don’t need to rotate awkwardly across their bodies to tag runners at home plate. Additionally, talented left-handed throwers are routinely steered toward pitching.Here are the main reasons why left-handed catchers are virtually non-existent:
The Throw to Third BaseWhen a runner attempts to steal third, a right-handed catcher can receive the ball, plant their feet, and throw immediately. A left-handed catcher, however, has to field the ball and pivot their entire body to make the throw, wasting precious fractions of a second. This slight delay makes throwing out runners at third significantly more difficult.
Plays at Home PlateOn throws coming from the outfield, a right-handed catcher’s glove is naturally on the outside (closest to the basepath), making it easy to swipe tag a sliding runner. A left-handed catcher has to catch the ball backhanded and reach awkwardly across their body to apply the tag, which slows down the play.
The Pitcher-Catcher ConversionDeveloping a quality catcher takes years of practice. Because of this, kids are usually assigned positions early in their baseball careers. Because left-handed pitchers are highly valued commodities, talented young lefties with strong throwing arms are almost universally converted into pitchers rather than catchers.
Limited EquipmentBecause the position has been dominated by right-handers for more than a century, there is a severe lack of left-handed catcher’s mitts available. Without the proper gear to practice and develop at a young age, it becomes nearly impossible for a left-handed player to hone the necessary skills to compete at elite or professional
so Lauer’s officially part of the Dodgers’ starting rotation now? Leading the AL in HR allowed after only 8 starts? Who here predicted that?
1. Put George at 2nd.
2. Dodgers are 29-19.
3. It’s May.
4. We could be Mets fans?
5. Ghost injuries?
6. PCA has no class.
7. Hitters will be fine.
8. Starters will be fine.
9. Relievers will be fine
10. Inning eaters are plentiful.
11. Full strength come Oct.
12. Can I get a 3 peat!
Book em
PCA has class… It’s just LOW!
BOOK’EM!
Tucker just has a butt ugly swing
Not exactly a great 3-2 pitch by Sheehan to Machado — right down Broadway on a platter — boo!
Underestimating foes is a critical, often fatal mistake that stems from hubris and complacency, leading to a failure to appreciate an opponent’s true skills or intent. It is widely considered one of the greatest dangers in conflict—a concept famously noted by Lao Tzu and Sun Tzu—and usually leads to unexpected defeats by masking an opponent’s true capabilities. Some may think the Padres are a joke – they are not!
“There is no greater danger than underestimating your opponent” -Lao Tzu
The more I see of Sheehan, the less I like him. Too many of his pitches sit mid mid. His fastball isn’t good enough to live there.
There’s a reason his ERA is as high as it is.
Yes, Sheehan pitched a sh***y game. No command. But the Dodgers were facing a pitcher with a 10.64 ERA and 2.182 WHIP. And they got all of 4 hits off him in 5 innings. More like Ryan Feltner, Michael Lorenzen, Tyler Mahle, Janson Junk, Michael Liberatore…
Might have been a different game had Kim been able to throw it harder than 70MPH to 1B.
Good thing Freddie looks like he is coming out of it.
Two really good baseball games. Got to Mason Miller. Lucky on Miller’s pickoff error, but luck is part of the game. The Dodgers made the most out of it because of Pages battling Miller. Two of the best bullpens in MLB going at it.
Is there still anyone out there who wants PCA over Pages? What a great AB.
BTW, Freddie’s Dad needs to stay in San Diego for tomorrow.
Mason who????