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I have always tried to keep politics and religion off this blog because it divides us, not unifies us, but this time it is different because the Dodgers, by being part of MLB got involved in something that is so polarizing that it divides this country even more. This all started when MLB moved the All-Star game from Atlanta. “Major League Baseball fundamentally supports voting rights for all Americans and
Something that really brings you back to reality is when you get an e-mail like this: Hello Mark, This is Ed, Miki’s husband. By any chance are you one of her blogger buddies on LA Dodger Talk? If so, I am sorry to say she passed away peacefully on March 25th, Thursday, 2021. Not Covid. One of her last requests was for me to communicate to her blogger friends the
Since yesterday s blog post, I have received many e-mails, mostly supporting what I did in canceling the blog. A couple were critical, and I do support their right to disagree. However, one person messaged me and what he said resonated louder than any other message. It was from David and he wrote: Hi, Mark! It s David, one of the regular contributors to LADT. Mark, I respect your decision to end
NOTE: Cancel culture (or call-out culture) is a modern form of ostracism in which someone is thrust out of social or professional circles – whether it be online, on social media, or in person. Those who are subject to this ostracism are said to have been canceled . MLB effectively canceled the State of Georgia by moving the Baseball All-Star Game out of Atlanta to another venue, simply because the State
It was an ugly game. Kershaw was bad (as he frequently is in Coors). His curveball had no bite. I am not worried about 91 MPH in the first game. But 91, without his curve, is an issue. Even Ray Charles can see that. This loss had nothing to do with Dave Roberts he did not play an inning or have an at-bat.
By the way, if it’s any consolation to those of you who are worried, Clayton Kershaw gave up 15 runs in 14 2/3 innings in spring training of 2014. Fans were wringing their hands. He then went out and won the MVP.
Kersh takes the mound for his 9th opening day assignment. Frankly, I wish he wasn t the guy. Although he has a winning record at Coors at 11-5. His ERA there is 4.44. He has allowed 19 HR s in 23 games. 139 hits, and 36 walks in 140 innings. Not great numbers. His WHIP at Coors is 1.250. The Rocks only hit .203 against him there, but they get the most out of their hits.
Clayton Kershaw starts on Opening Day, followed by Trevor Bauer, Striker (never call him Walker) Buehler, Julio Urias and [DRUM ROLL] Dustin May! To those of you who worried his season would be wasted on the bench: Don t Worry! He is in the rotation and Tony Gonsolin and David Price are in the bullpen. With Jimmy Nelson in the bullpen as well, the Dodgers can save the backend of the
1959, start of the season A young 11-year-old boy reads about his heroes in the daily sports page. A right of passage in those days. Games on TV were few and far between, especially Dodger games. The only televised games were those from San Francisco on KKTV channel 11. Vin Scully and Jerry Doggett did the announcing. Doggett would do the 3rd and 7th innings, Vinny the rest .
On the one hand, his fans, teammates, and organizations love him for the offense he brings to the table. On the other hand, all are often driven to despair by his antics and shoddy attitude. Not to mention his greed and stupidity.
MLB Players are adrenaline junkies. That s what made last year so difficult at times. Professionals feed off the crowd energy and the adrenaline the human body produces in such situations is a key performance factor. I can t wait for the crowds to return.
I have heard and read a lot of Dodger fans ask why the Dodgers have not signed Corey Seager. After all, it s so simple, right? Just sign him hand him a blank check and let him take it from there. Easy Peasy! There you go just get it done! So, why is it not yet done? The simple answer is that the price is unknown and most likely, too
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