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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Discussion (128)
Disagree, not disagreeable
Good outing by Buehler today.
That’s one guy I wish we brought back….maybe in July…..
Glasnow (lower leg) is expected to make his next start Sunday versus the Pirates, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Banda is definitely NOT on the bubble. He is out of options and can’t be sent to the minors, has a rubber arm and can basically pitch every day which is extremely valuable, and was dependable in the playoffs last year (3-0, 1.13 ERA). He’s also been pretty solid this year (let’s not overreact because he has an ERA of 4 in 9IP. . I don’t see any way he’s not a part of this bullpen barring injury.
Condolences to the Catholic’s among you on the passing of the Pope. A win is a win no matter how close the game is. Smith is one of my favorite players on this team. More Sac flies than any other player in the last several years and lots of clutch hits too. Much better at it than Grandal. LOL. Saw a blurb on Yahoo sports saying the White Sox are interested in Outman. At this point, I do not see a Sox player I would be interested in a trade for Outman. Arraez injured in a collision during the Pads win yesterday. Angels won the series with the Giants 2-1.
Correct call on Will Smith as hero.
Good on Brent Honeywell!
Assuming Kopech, Bazooka, and phillips are healthy,(Evan seems fine)., Yates can be part of a “MONSTER “ pen! Trienan sounds vdone to me, although i hope i’m wrong. Garcia is not for long on the dodgers. I thought all 3 starters pitched well in texas! Glasnow just had some cramping issues. If Snell comes back soon, and Gonsolin gets back as well, not to mention Clayton, the rotation is the best in the majors! i’m still concerned about the offense! Barnes had a hit ! his second of the season. Conforto thru 9? not too good! Bringing another .200 hitter ( Robert) doesn’t sound like the cure!