The D-Bags Own the Dodgers… This Year!
In 2023, the Dodgers had a 8-5 record against the Arizona Diamondbacks, and we all remember how that season ended. As of right now, the Dodgers have a 4-5 record against that bunch from Arizona. The Dodgers have four more games with the D-Bags August 30, 31 and September 1 and…
In 2023, the Dodgers had a 8-5 record against the Arizona Diamondbacks, and we all remember how that season ended. As of right now, the Dodgers have a 4-5 record against that bunch from Arizona. The Dodgers have four more games with the D-Bags August 30, 31 and September 1 and 2. Clearly, the regular season means very little, which is why it feels like this team is sleepwalking and I fail to comprehend why Andrew Friedman called up Nick “I Don’t Miss Many Bats” Ramirez. Maybe it’s the same reason he thought Gavin Lux could play SS and Miguel Vargas cannot hit. Friedman and Gomes are obviously throwing games right about now and should be investigated by the DOJ. That is a joke, son!
The Padres are playing much better, and so are the Diamondbacks, while the Dodgers are on cruise control. Yesterday, JP Feyereisen was outrighted, and Matt Gage was added to the 40-man Roster. In 2021 and 2022, Feyereisen was one of the best relievers in baseball but struggled with his control after coming back. Bye, JP – we hardly knew ya’. You win some – you lose some. Matt Gage will likely get the call at some point… maybe today. He has pitched 20 innings at OKC and has struck out 27 with a 2.66 ERA.
At OKC, LHP Alex Gamboa started his 4th game of the season and registered his longest outing… ever: 6 IP. He allowed 2 Hits, No Runs, Did not Walk anyone, and Struck Out 4. Kyle Hurt faced two batters, striking them both out. Kevin Gowdy remains solid. James Outman did not play on account of a LHP starting. Jason Heyward allegedly has a knee problem. It was enough for him to leave the game last night. If Luis Robert, Jr. does come to LA, then Teoscar can move to RF if Heyward goes on the IL. You could do worse than have a platoon of Outman and Vargas in LF… but that won’t happen. Vargas is probably part of the Robert, Jr. trade.
If Robert Jr. can stay healthy, I am sure he can be an asset. Never judge a player by how he plays on a crappy team going nowhere. At any rate, in the next month, the Dodgers have the following players who will likely be back or called up:
- Clayton Kershaw (probably around August 1)
- Walker Buehler
- Yoshi Yamamoto
- Joe Kelly
- Kyle Hurt
- Michael Grove
- Matt Gage
- Bazooka (probably late August)
I guess you can never have enough pitching, but I don’t think pitching is a huge need. Yes, some of those pitchers may not make it all the way back… but some will. So, we wait.
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Discussion (68)
Disagree, not disagreeable
Outman and Varland have been recalled.
Nick Ramirez optioned.
JHey to IL.
Well we’ll
Why not .
“Miguel Vargas was taking ground balls at 3B because Max Muncy’s recovery is going slower than they expected. They wanted to see how he looks there, and it’s a possibility he starts there down the line”
Vargas has a lot of experience at 3B, but a Mid-Season Switch may not be wise, but you never know.
Sorry but not buying that the Dodgers are slow playing the season or have not gone to the whip yet. This roster, due to injuries and off season construction, is not that of a very good team. They are 22-18 in their last 40 games and 13-13 vs. the Giants, Padres, and Diamondbacks this season. That is a pretty good sample size. In fact it is over 50% of the games they will play vs. those teams this year. Not panicking, just agree with Bear. There are some holes on this team that have to be addressed and not all of them will be fixed by the return of Betts, Muncy, and Yamamoto. But, the Dodgers have a lot of resources and a deep farm system. An outfield bat and a starting pitcher seem to be the two most pressing needs. Maybe another experienced bat with some positional flexibility to lengthen their bench would help. We will know soon how the Dodgers see this team. Given the disappointment that AF expressed after last year I think they will be more aggressive than normal.
this team needs major upgrades ! offensively for sure!
peak? we’re talking peak? (iverson). this team needs to get better! not peak!
Ouch. Starting pitching in fteefall!
I love Freddie Freeman, and Hernandez caps the rally with a run scoring double. They aren’t dead yet.
If the Dodgers will just give Vargas a teensy-weensy runway, they might just see him take off!
Vargas , 2 hits. you sit tomorrow! Will. 3 homers. you sit tomorrow! Just kidding about Will. Vargas? betcha he sits today! …… Why is when Freddie and Will hit , Ohtani goes ofer? Just seems like it to me! ……. Glasnow was sharp except 1 inning. He’s ok. ……. Bullpen much better last night! …….. Paxton today. He can’t afford a repeat performance like last one!! ….. Lux another ofer! It’s time! ……. If Im Doc , give pages the day off, put James in center, AND Vargas play left!!! But I’m not Doc! Sorry Miguel. I tried!
Eric, you have been taking your smart pills. Good post!