Rants & Raves
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- This is not the first time Tyler Glasnow has had cramps. He has a big body, and maybe he should drink more electrolytes. Easy, Peasy!
- If Roberts “overmanaged” on Saturday, then he “double-overmanaged” on Sunday, but when the pitchers deliver, it’s not overmanaging. Six relievers, and they all did their jobs. Saturday, one did not do his job… and Roberts is an idiot? I think not!
- Evan Phillips is filthy again!
- Tanner Scott is as advertised.
- Phillips and Scott are best buds.
- Jack Dreyer is the real deal. He’s a keeper. Banda is on the bubble.
- Mookie Betts doesn’t look like he ever played the outfield. He’s a born SS.
- Gavin Lux – LF (.319 BA/.818 OPS) – Who was that moron who said he should play LF?
- Luis Robert, Jr. and Miguel Vargas – Who is worse? It’s close. If you add their batting averages together, they are hitting .301.
- Jacob Amaya is hitting less than half his weight! .095! YIKES!
- The White Sox, Marlins, Pirates, & Rockies owners should be forced to sell their teams.
- Landon Knack gave up one run in 5 innings vs. Arizona last year. He gave up one run in 4.2 IP against the Giants and later gave up one run in 5 IP against the Giants. He gave up two runs against Cleveland in six innings. He doesn’t just pitch well against bad teams. He is learning to pitch in the MLB, and he’s A #5.
- I have never trusted Kirby Yates. Don’t let him close, and he’s an asset. It’s not IF you give up hits – It’s “WHEN!” Kirby Yates was a very good closer on a sub-500 team in 2024 (.481 winning %). He came to the Dodgers because he had never really been part of a winning team. That’s admirable. Just don’t let him close. His best split doesn’t split when times get tight.
- DePaula- .974 OPS
- Hope – 1.087 OPS
- George – .812 OPS
- Sirota – .996 OPS
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“Saturday marked Blake Snell’s first bullpen session since he was placed on the 15-day IL with left shoulder inflammation. Snell told The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya that he will need at least one more bullpen and simulated game before exploring a rehab assignment, but as for the first step, Snell left his initial bullpen session feeling “way better”.
Last night’s piching lines:
Kershaw 3IP 4H 1R 1ER 1BB 4K 60Pitches 33 Strikes at AA Tulsa
B. Miller 5IP 2H 2R 2ER 5BB 3K 1HR 95 Pitches 51 Strikes at AAA Oklahoma City
Tuesday scores
Oklahoma City 4, Salt Lake 3
Northwest Arkansas 9, Tulsa 7
Great Lakes 9, Lake County 3
Inland Empire 10, Rancho Cucamonga 4
Wednesday schedule
11:05 a.m. PT: Rancho Cucamonga (Aidan Foeller) at Inland Empire (Chris Clark)
3:35 p.m.: Great Lakes (Eriq Swan) at Lake County (Michael Kennedy)
5:05 p.m.: Tulsa (Chris Campos) at Northwest Arkansas (Ethan Bosacker)
5:35 p.m.: Oklahoma City (Tony Gonsolin) at Salt Lake (Caden Dana)
Matt Sauer was expected to piggyback with Tony Gonsolin for the Comets. It would be the fourth and possibly final rehab start for Gonsolin. But the Dodgers might have major league pitching needs in Chicago that could supersede these plans.
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With almost a 400 million dollar payroll and we have to throw a bullpen game tomorrow against the Cubs. Bring up Gonsolin to start the game.
Fucking fuck fuck
Welp.
Methinks the Dodgers deserved to lose that one. Nearly stole it. One out away–and then Tanner Scott gives up the HR. Oof.
I’m wondering why, in the 10th inning, Roberts didn’t walk Happ to set up the double play. Yes, it would bring up Tucker–but so what? He’d be coming up in the inning no matter what. Plus, Happ was swinging a hot bat–and the Cubs just needed one run.
Seems like a tactical error.
Kershaw starting for Tulsa tonght in his second rehab appearance.
According to manager Dave Roberts, the Dodgers will “piece it together” and use a bullpen game Wednesday in Chicago versus the Cubs.
7:40 PM ET
Dodgers (16-7)
Cubs (14-10)
SP Dustin May R
1-1 1.06 ERA
SP Shota Imanaga L
2-1 2.22 ERA
Confirmed Lineup
DH S. Ohtani L
SS Mookie Betts R
RF T. Hernandez R
1B F. Freeman L
CF Tommy Edman S
C Will Smith R
3B Max Muncy L
2B E. Hernandez R
LF Andy Pages R
61° Wind 10 mph Out
So Roberts managing blunders starting to show up, bottom of lineup –worse than ever–. Guys we traded doing great, pitcher injuries popping up again.
That’s why team struggling so much this year—wait—We have most wins and least losses of all 32 teams
Bobby Miller pitching for Oklahoma City tonight, if anyone cares.
By the time the trading deadline comes Taylor’s contract will be minimal. I hope he starts hitting and he’s worth keeping but at deadline might make sense to open up the roster spot if the spot is needed.
The reason the Dodgers traded Lux was
#1 – He was never going to hit LHP, so he was a platoon 2B or LF
#2 – This is the main reason: The Dodgers really like Mike Sirota.
We shall see if that shakes out.
Sirota is hitting .343 with a .996 OPS at RC.
Let’s see what happens when he moves up to RC.
I hate putting Miggy on the discard list since he is a good fielder and huge clubhouse presence. Just hope he gets the same offer Crash Davis got at the end of Bull Durham. Would make a great bench/infield coach. We have to bring up the stud catcher and a replacement for Max so we can groom them. Even Feduccia’s I left handed bat would be a nice relief against tough RH pitchers for Smitty..
1. Muncy, Barnes, Rojas, Keekay & Taylor are certainly toward the ends of their Dodger tenured. We decided to opt in to Barnes and Rojas so we clearly value their veteran contributions. Muncy is still a big league 3B, Keekay we had to run it back, and Taylor’s nearing his expiration date.
2. I agree about the bullpen but the goal is to rotate in a lit of fresh arms throughout the year, either injury returns [Gonsolin. Graterol, etc ] or prospects [Frasso].
3. We should know how to approach the playoffs this year. Watch for about one month out, when everything we do seems aimed at October.
From the Dodger’s Official Page:
RHP Blake Treinen
Injury: Right forearm sprain
IL date: April 19 (15-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Imaging revealed a low-grade sprain; manager Dave Roberts expects Treinen to only need rest and rehab for now, but he’ll be evaluated further. (updated April 20)
Love seeing Busch, Lux and McKinstry doing good. We are getting old and replacing Max, Barnes Miggy, Kike and Taylor should happen soon. Also, we are wearing out the bullpen. Nothing will be left for the playoffs. We do the same thing with smith every year!
Just noticed that Mark overlooked an owner who should sell his team…
Arte Moreno.
I thought Lux was ideal for hitting 9th for the Dodgers.
The game my wife and I saw in OKC last Thursday against Tacoma, Drew Pomeranz came in and threw the ninth against the Coments. I thought he looked sharped. I remember him from some time ago. I saw that today the Cubs traded for him. Just throwing it out there.
Just checking into the Marriott/Broadway in Long Beach.
I’m here until Friday, then heading to Valencia.
AF never said he wouldn’t be a player come the trade deadline. He said he didn’t want to be a buyer but maybe a seller is his intent. Let the teams hungry for pitching overpay for our tradable pitching depth. We are deep enough to not overpay for a rental at the deadline. AF could be looking to add to our plethora of top tier young talent. We shall see.
Book em
Oops- no game today. SAT!
Where is tonight’s game being broadcast?
It’s way early, but if one is so inclined they will find I predicted that the Lux trade will not age well. I realize the return has looked good so far but we gave up on Lux to early in my unprofessional opinion.