It s Getting Comical
If you don t laugh about it, you would probably cry, so I choose to laugh about the Dodgers woes. Some day, we will look back and say Remember when we thought they were done? During this 4-14 losing streak, the Dodgers have only have three problems: They can t pitch; They can t hit; and They can t field. Last night, the fielding was OK, so the only problems were that they could
If you don’t laugh about it, you would probably cry, so I choose to laugh about the Dodgers woes. Some day, we will look back and say “Remember when we thought they were done?”
During this 4-14 losing streak, the Dodgers have only have three problems:
- They can’t pitch;
- They can’t hit; and
- They can’t field.
Last night, the fielding was OK, so the only problems were that they could not hit or pitch. It’s getting better! Mookie is showing signs of breaking out with two hits, including a home run. I will not call anyone who disagrees with me a moron or an idiot. I would just say they have bad luck when it comes to thinking. When you resort to name-calling, it only solidifies the fact that your argument is so shallow that you feel you have to resort to slander to obfuscate your shortcomings. I wonder…
Julio Urias did not look good last night. He wasn’t nibbling – he was just getting hit, so they brought in Gas Can Kelly who looked like he had never pitched… ever! I am not taking anything away from one game, but this will pass at some point. It is a malaise that seems to envelop every aspect of the team. Maybe they gave them the wrong vaccine. I just wish this hurries up and gets over with. Tonight Clayton gets a chance to redeem himself from his last bad outing.
Minor League Overview
- OKC was beaten like a rented mule, 15-6. Estevez and Raley both hit HR and Peters was 2-5. A bunch of batting practice pitchers were cannon fodder. Move on nothing to see here, folks.
- Tulsa beat the Sod Poodles 12-3. Mike Busch was 2-4 with a BB and 3 runs scored (hitting #2). Devin Mann was 3-4 with 4 RBI, and Jeren Kendall was 2-4 with 4 RBI, including a 3-run HR in the first inning. Varland, Zuniga, Ochsenbein, and Washington pitched 6 scoreless innings, but Rooney gave up 3 Runs and 3 BB in his 3 IP while striking out 5.
- Great Lakes lost to the Dayton Dragons 9-5. Pages was 2-4 with 2 RBI and 2 runs scored. Pages, Outman, Vargas, and Ward all doubled. Clayton Beeter pitched the first inning with 2 K’s, not giving up a run, but Gamboa, Little, Widell, and Mokma gave up 9 runs in the other 8 innings.
- Rancho Cucamonga did not lose and they did not play. The game was postponed due to rain.
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Discussion (51)
Disagree, not disagreeable
Well I told u the bullpen would make it close. Santana, white, clevinger shouldn’t be in the majors at least all 3 at the same time.
However, I pin most of this on doc. He is so arrogant, no urgency, and dumbass decisions again. 1. Kershaw should have gone at least 6. Knowing he has a terrible bullpen kersh on a low pitch count just don’t assume anything. 2. You cannot leave guys out there to turn a 13 run lead into a save situation. I knew he would. He turns what should have been a happy clubhouse win into an embarrassing save situation. 3. This is the mlb doc don’t try a guy at first base in the middle of the season like he did Joc. Don’t give guys a month off in September and almost blow the division. U could go on and on with his arrogant attitude.
I know some of you say kershaw could have gotten hurt. True anybody can but after going one inning he was well rested and one more inning could be huge. The fact that as usual doc has no urgency to win today. I can hear him now” we competed hard I tip my hat to the guys over there they never quit”
The fact the Angels took players out has no bearing on what we do. U have to know your team and our bullpen is horrible. I will say AF has to take some blame. Put mlb players in the bullpen whether doc knows how to use them or not. Where is floro when u need him?
Dodgers have one move and an open spot they can make on the 40 man roster when they put Dustin May on the 60 Day IL after TJ surgery on May 11. Wonder if they sign Greene the reliever or bring up a starting pitcher or position player from the minor league teams? They badly need bullpen help and a right handed bat if Pollock is going to be out for a significant amount of time with the hamstring injury. I’m hoping that Peters can be that guy. We’ll see.
Comical is the word all right.
Even with a 13-0 lead, the Dodgers almost found a way to lose.
The game summed up the season: Dodgers blast off to a big lead… and then nearly lose all of it.
And the Rojas tag added injury to the insult.
We could feel Mookie’s pain.
BTW the Rancho game wasn’t rained out. It’s Southern CA, we don’t have those here. A player on the 66ers tested positive. Game was called about 20 minutes before first pitch. I know; because we were there lol.
They put the Dodger Angel game on the big screen. We stayed for a bit since we were already there. So obviously the night just got worse.
Just left tonight’s Dodger Angel game. The bats woke up. DJ Peters finally got his first hit out of the way (it was a line drive in the box score). Proud of the kid. We were glad we got to see that. But had the Dodgers blown a 13 run lead, I’m not sure exactly what I would have done.
Taken up lacrosse as a fan or something.
It was funny starting bottom of the sixth, you could see Orel was starting to worry they would blow it. He could see what was coming.
Okay, I can see the logic of pulling Kershaw. They wanted to get guys some work with another off day on Monday. Didn’t want that pen to get rusty I guess. Kershaw’s schedule is very uneven with the short start followed by short rest. I bet he’s pissed because he wants to keep building his pitch count.
White’s 6 unearned runs and Santana is starting to look like he wants to go back to the minors. It’s sucks that his stuff is so dirty, but he command is horrible. Too many fat strikes. I really didn’t watch White pitch since I lost interest after we were up by a dozen.
Gonzalez and Treinen are going to have to carry a heavy load.
Tonight was extra sweet. I watched the game at my neighbor’s house who was hosting my son’s and bride to be’s couple’s wedding shower. It was mostly Angeles fans but split pretty close. Not a lot of trash talking, more like a contest on who’s team is playing crappier.
My God this redhead on MLBN right now is killing me.
The Dodgers had a 13-0 lead when Kershaw was removed, and when also key players were removed from the game by BOTH managers. Honestly, an A-ball bullpen should have been sufficient.
How can the ump call strikes on the outside corner when he positions himself on the inside corner? In the old days they had the chest protector ( American league) and positioned themselves directly behind the catcher. The way they do it now they can’t accurately see pitches on the outside corner. That is one reason for all the horrendous calls missing the outside corner. I’ve complained for years but lately it’s worse than ever.
We need to get rid of Gonzalez. He’s just not a good fit for this bullpen. If it wasn’t for him we might have witnessed the greatest comeback in the history of baseball!
Robert’s needs let starters go longer.
Kershaw 5 innings 71 pitches. When will he learn, he’s has no BP
As long as He’s the Mgr. You will never see a complete game. This guy drives me crasy.
“Honestly, Roberts couldn’t let Kershaw go 6 or 7 innings preserve this crappy bullpen when they have a day game tomorrow?
The above is an example of second guessing. BOTH managers removed key players from this game. Removing Kershaw made perfect sense. Why wouldn’t Roberts take advantage of a situation that gave him an opportunity to limit Kershaw’s workload?
If Roberts didn’t remove Kershaw and he ended up getting hurt, some people would have criticized Roberts for not making a change. He’s damned if he does, and damned if he doesn’t.
This is almost embarrassing. 13-0 lead and now 14-11.
What a bullpen AF has assembled. Utter and complete hit pile of crap.
I guess all our “depth” of talent isn’t as deep as we thought!
I would be pretty surprized if
Angels don’t win this one.
Can only imagine how Kersh is feeling.
Tonights bullpen sent up laissez-faire
throwers. Pitiful.
Honestly, Roberts couldn’t let Kershaw go 6 or 7 innings to preserve this crappy bullpen when they have a day game tomorrow?
Bullpen.
So how long do they plan to give the Angels BP ?
Or is it pitching practice
Pretty bush league
Great win Dodgers!! A little quick but bedtime. Anytime u can beat the Angels it has to be fun. I’m showing a lot of confidence in our bullpen. They may make it close but I am confident they will hold a 13 run lead.
Maybe this will be the catharsis that the Dodgers need to get back on track?
There’s the offense that I’m high on.
Giants beat Padres 7-1.
Okay, Corey Seager is interesting. I like Seager, maybe he plays short or third or first. His bat is really the key. His defense is okay. When he’s hot, he carries the team. I expect him to finish well. Not sure where all this ends up. Maybe some team steps up and unloads big bucks. Always some GM and owner ready to take the plunge. Most of these big deals don’t end well.
But Seager’s current play leaves room for doubt. The early success, the injuries, the big MVP effort, now the slump. Notice he’s swinging and missing a lot on the breaking stuff down and in, just like a couple of years ago. If it continues the contract numbers fall. He’s still young, good seasons likely ahead.
Trevor Story will cost less, probably play better defense, fits better at short over the long term. Will the Dodgers move in a different direction? They tried to sign him early, according to reports, but that was rejected. So, who knows?
For all those who wanted Lindor, how do you like him now? Pressure of a big contract and New York City?
When it comes to injuries, Bellinger’s is the freak variety, nothing you can do about that. Strains and hamstrings are probably a different story. They need to figure it out. Probably has something to do with weights. Players are bigger and stronger than ever, more injury prone than years ago. As for the pitchers, all the pitch counts, less innings and bring them along slowly approach simply hasn’t worked.
Maybe bigger, stronger and well muscled athletes are not the answer over a long season. Look impressive in the batter’s box, not so impressive on the injury list.
DODGERS RECALL OUTFIELDER DJ PETERS
RHP EDWIN UCETA OPTIONED
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled outfielder DJ Peters and optioned right-handed pitcher Edwin Uceta.
Peters, 25, will be recalled for his second stint with the club after going 0-for-5 in three games for the Dodgers his first time around. In four minor league seasons, he has hit .269 (461-for-1714) with 92 homers and 271 RBI. In 2019, he split the season between Double-A Tulsa and Triple-A Oklahoma City, clubbing a combined 23 homers and driving in 81 runs in 125 games. He has been with the organization since being drafted in the fourth round of the 2016 First Year Player Draft out of Western Nevada College.
Uceta, 23, tossed 2.1 innings of scoreless baseball last night, striking out one and walking one. In two games for the Dodgers, he is 0-1 with a 4.15 ERA (2 ER/4.1 IP) and three strikeouts. The Dominican Republic native has been with the Dodgers organization since signing as international free agent on July 2, 2016. In parts of four minor league seasons, he has posted a 20-12 record with a 3.73 ERA (137 ER/331.0 IP) and 362 strikeouts.