Should the Japanese Pitchers Stay on Five Days Rest?

In the Nippon Professional Baseball league (NPB), pitchers typically get six days of rest between starts. This is often referred to as a “6-man rotation” because a team typically has six starting pitchers who pitch once a week. Some teams in the NPB may also have one day off per week, further increasing the rest time between starts.  Last night, Yoshi Yamamoto pitched on five days ‘ rest. He gave up five…

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What Will the Dodgers Do?

The Dodgers Depth is a blessing… not a curse… even though it seems that way at times. They have too many players for so few positions. Hyeseong Kim has 5 MLB games under his belt with 12 ABs and he looks like he belongs. He actually looks like a spark plug. But 5 games is not a lot! Fortuneately, no decisions have to be made immediately. Tommy Edman will likely…

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“Hey, Y’All, Watch This!”

That was what Dave Roberts said when he put JP Feyereisen in the game in the 10th inning. Dodger fans are losing their minds because JP is clearly a shell of himself compared to 2021 and 2022. Why the Dodgers thought he might be able to pitch effectively is beyond me… maybe they knew. However, many Dodger fans are losing their minds because Dave Roberts put him into the game…

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May, Kim and CT3

Dustin May Dustin May is 2nd to Yamamoto in innings pitched on the Dodgers. Yamamoto has 40 IP and May has 33. This is after missing two years due to injuries. Dustin May is the Dodgers’ 5th or 6th Starter and is a little rusty after such a long layoff. His ERA sits at 4.36. Bryce Elder of the Braves has a 5.06 ERA. Dustin May throttled the Braves, EXCEPT…

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The Future Without Lux

I was tied up at the Craft Beer Conference all day yesterday. The 2025 Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America was held in Indianapolis, Indiana, from April 28 to May 1, 2025. This is the premier gathering for beverage alcohol producers in the US, featuring educational seminars, exhibitors, and the awards ceremony for the World Beer Cup. We sponsored a night of music, food, and beer at Half Liter BBQ. US Water Systems is the premier provider…

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Cruise Control

Last night’s game should not count as the Dodgers played the Little Sister of the Poor. The Marlins are an embarrassment to baseball, and Sandy Alcántara is a shell of himself. Matt Sauer acquitted himself nicely (he’s a great story) and Kike kept his ERA at 0.00. Remember when most of you wanted to Turn the Pages? Not only is he hitting, but he is evolving into a nice centerfielder….

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Reality at it’s Best… or Worst!

In case you’ve been hiding under a rock, you probably realize that the Dodgers have a lot of pitchers with arm issues, and that this is something that plagues every team. They are trying to figure it out, but a lot of it was already in place before they were drafted, and then there is the desire to throw harder with even more spin. Now we hear that Roki Sasaki is…

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You Might Just Get It!

Remember when Dodger fans were pining for David Bednar? He was the flavor of the month in 2023 when he had 39 saves and an ERA of 2.00. Since then, he has an ERA over 5.00 – 5.77 in 2024 and 5.40 so far this year. Be careful what you wish for. Remember when just about every Dodger fan wanted Devin Williams… and in fact, he was almost traded to…

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