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
Eric, you have been taking your smart pills. Good post!
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!
If the Dodgers will just give Vargas a teensy-weensy runway, they might just see him take off!
I love Freddie Freeman, and Hernandez caps the rally with a run scoring double. They aren’t dead yet.
Ouch. Starting pitching in fteefall!
peak? we’re talking peak? (iverson). this team needs to get better! not peak!
this team needs major upgrades ! offensively for sure!
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.
Vargas has a lot of experience at 3B, but a Mid-Season Switch may not be wise, but you never know.
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”
Outman and Varland have been recalled.
Nick Ramirez optioned.
JHey to IL.
We do know that Robert Jr. and Crochet are on the market. We do not know who else will be on the market come the trade deadline. The Blue Jays may or may not be sellers. Sometime between July 20-25, we will know.
Miggy Ro will lead us to a world series backing up Mookie and Bo. Who are better in October. I put my money on Luis and Bo. Who do you think will be better in October ,Bear gimme some names.
Book em
Ohtani. DH
Freeman 1B
Betts. 2B
Smith. C
Teoscar. LF
Bichette SS
Robert. CF
Max. 3B
Pages. RF
Look at that bottom 3
Fabian Ardaya of the Athletic is reporting that Wrobleski will be called up to start on Sunday.
Wow! Slow down guys. Enjoy the season. The Dodgers, with out a doubt, have more than enough to win it all. Let Milwaukee have a better record than us, and we play the 3rd wild card. Sounds good to me. I think that is the strategy of the F.O. They don’t want to peak right now.
Robert and Bichette!
Book em
I think the bottom line is this. AF has acquired a lot of waiver wire players. over the years. some have flourished, some have flopped. right now we have at least 3 that are of no value to the team. Mookie is missed so much. Max, when hot is invaluable. If the dodgers don’t upgrade this roster, they will go home early again. every team in the west except colorado is hitting better than the dodgers. no excuse for. this! Austin Barnes is a nice guy. He’s a .200 hitter with no arm. i find it hard to believe they bring him back next season. like Bear said, Taylor is untradeable. kiki is toast. Biggio? never should have been here. Heyward? might be done. Sit back and watch. AF, do something big, PLEASE!
10:10 PM ET
Brewers (52-36)
Dodgers (53-35)
SP Aaron Civale R
2-6 5.07 ERA
SP Tyler Glasnow R
8-5 3.23 ERA
Confirmed Lineup
DH S. Ohtani L
C Will Smith R
1B F. Freeman L
RF T. Hernandez R
CF Andy Pages R
SS Miguel Rojas R
LF M. Vargas R
2B Gavin Lux L
3B Chris Taylor R
85° Wind 7 mph Out
Dodgers battling Brewers for 2nd best record in the NL for division winners which is alloted a bye in the 1st round of the playoffs.
no need to apologize NJ. i don’t believe the front office will ever do that to the fans. He would be boooed unmercifully! And well deserved i might add!! That would be the ultimate insult to One Clayton Kershaw! So, HELL NO!
Buehler has resumed throwing and appears to be fully recovered from the right hip inflammation that resulted in his placement on the 15-day injured list June 19, but manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that the right-hander is without a clear timeline for a return, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
“Buehler hasn’t been with the Dodgers this week following the team’s return from its road trip, as Roberts noted that the right-hander is conducted his throwing program “offsite.” More specifically, Ardaya relays that Buehler has been throwing both at the Dodgers’ spring facility in Arizona and at a private facility in Florida. While the fact that Buehler isn’t being shut down from activity can be taken as a positive sign, he’s seemingly unlikely to return from the IL until after the All-Star break. The Dodgers may be keen on giving Buehler an extended break while he had struggled to bounce back from the second Tommy John surgery of his career before landing on the shelf. In his eight starts since being cleared to make his 2024 Dodgers debut in early May, Buehler has posted a 5.84 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 31:10 K:BB in 37 innings”.
Outman at dodger stadium, waiting on heyward results. per dave roberts
There , Bear said it! they are not good right now! Doesn’t mean they won’t be good in a couple weeks or months. Can’t get rid of all the weak links, but at least 3 needs to go! Throw them in a bag,(5of them), shake it up and the first 3 out gotta go!! lol. Here we are again!! we’re all pouting and sad! i’m sorry but the last 2 nights have been excruciating! Being totally outplayed, out pitched. No way to blame Doc for this, he plays who he has. Milwaukee tonight. Hope Glasnow is ok!!
Here’s my prediction,
We get a couple of tomato cans to replace some of the current tomato cans .
Maybe Dejong and or Pham, who I actually like. No to Robert’s.
Say goodbye to Biggio and pick another between the rest.
Maybe we can loose 1-2 more tomato cans when Mookie comes back. And if Muncy comes back.
I do think they go strong for a starting pitcher, but I think it may be another tomato can.
I think we go in as a wild card. Show some junkyard dog and at least get past the 1st round.
The off-season- we replace RVS, with who don’t know. I’ll leave it to management.
Robert’s is given the 2025 season to win it all or he is gone. Will leave it to ownership to find a replacement.
Additions in 2025.
I thought Bregman was still under contract next yr, but as Bear mentioned he is a free agent after this year .
Still in playoff contention, Houston will probably keep him, but I really believe the Dodgers will strongly pursue him in the off-season if he doesn’t re-up with Houston before free agency.”
Sorry Dodgerdad.
While im at it ,
I believe they go hard for Buchette in a trade in the off season for SS it will be his last yr before FA .
I think Adames, who will be FA after this season will be the fallback plan for SS.
If healthy I believe they go for the young Japanese’s pitcher who is currently injured, if he gets posted .
Not sure of the name : Suzuki?
Go Dodgers !!
I’ll bet Wayne is a blast to hang out with. Loosen up man and be a positive in a world on edge.
that was quite a post!! at least no Bregman talk!