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…
Dodger Blue Mom
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…
After Further Review…
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…
I am Canceling MLB and the Dodgers
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…
Get in Line for the Tattoo
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.
Looking Back at Dodger’s Opening Days
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.
It’s Time For Dodger Baseball! 2021 Style!
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.
The Rotation is Set
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…
When I was Young and a Dreamer
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….
Trevor Bauer is a __________
“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.”