With just six games to go, the Giants have won 102 games while the Dodgers are sitting on 100. Both teams are 7-3 in their last 10 games. Both teams have their next three games against division rivals at home. The Giants finish against the Padres at home while the Dodgers have a tougher foe in the Milwaukee Brewers at the Ravine. It seems unlikely that the Dodgers can catch…
Let’s Go Streaking!
Okay, do not confuse these streaks with the stuff pulled in the ’70s by drunken idiots. These are the best streaks in Dodger history. I love this kind of stuff. Scoreless Innings 59 innings: Orel Hershiser, 1988. In the midst of his best season as a major leaguer, the Bulldog went on an impressive run of…
Trea Turner is a Very Gifted Player and I Would Trade Him
Before I talk about Trea Turner, I have never been one to give up, but in a 12-round prizefight, you don’t have to win every round. You can win by decision or knockout. A few days ago, I suggested that the Dodgers should change their focus from winning the division to winning the World Series to which I was booed off the stage. Well, it wasn’t reasonable to still try…
GARVEY
Revered or reviled? Loved or hated? Steve Garvey generated a lot of different emotions in players and fans. Steven Patrick Garvey, born December 22, 1948, in Tampa, Florida. His parents, Joseph and Mildred, had recently relocated to Tampa from Long Island, NY. Joe passed on his love of baseball, especially the Dodgers, to his son Steve. Steve used to hit old grapefruits with a broomstick because there were 11 of…
Tonight, Tony Gonsolin has to Pitch the Game of his Life – No Pressure!
Tonight, the Dodgers face the Diamondbacks and Tony Gonsolin needs to go deep into the game. On the surface, that should not be a problem as the Dodgers have won EXACTLY two times the number of games the Diamondbacks have (49 to 98). The only problem is that this is baseball and anything can happen. Humberto Castellanos might as well be Cy Young. On paper, the Dodgers should win this…
It’s Not the Time to Fight!
Who could script all this? This is a Crazy, Amazing, Iconic, Maddening, Awesome Game. The Giants are showing no sign of letting up or falling down in this Magical Season. Their starting staff is decimated and their relievers are a mess, but they just keep winning. Last night their starting pitcher was paid by the Dodgers to start for the Giants and despite being out of baseball for about 20…
Invisible
You go back over the years and there have been players who were on Dodger winning teams, made a contribution, and never were heard from again. This one will take some research! Off the top of my head though, I can name 3 easily. 1959, Chuck Churn, 1963, Dick Nen, and Dick Calmus. Chuck Churn Churn was born on February 1, 1930, in Bridgetown Virginia. He was signed as an…
I Know Many Do Not Like It, But Doc Just Keeps Winning
I know some of you are saying, “Please not another Dave Roberts post” I understand. But if you have ideas, write a post and get it to Mark and he will gladly post it. I was going to respond yesterday to Mark’s reference to Bill Shaiken’s article and some of the comments, but then as I usually do, I got long winded and decided to make it blog article. I…
150 Games Down – 12 to Go!
After 150 games, the Dodgers are trailing the San Francisco Giants by just one game. The Giants have the best record in baseball and the Dodgers are just one game behind them for the best record. Both teams have today off and then the Dodgers play the Rockies, who have been very good of late while the Giants play the Padres who are a trainwreck. I always said that we…
Rant & Rave Sunday
The Giants just keep rolling along. They may never lose again. Don’t worry: it’s an “odd” year – they only win the World Series in “even” years. I think…. hope… pray! This is just a magical year for them so far. They have lost Jake McGee for the rest of the season, but Dominic Leone stepped in and saved last night’s game. They just can do no wrong (right now)….