The New Kenley Jansen has Quietly Emerged as a Solid Closer
Sure Albert Pujols joining the Dodgers is a big story, but even bigger than that, is the resurgence of Kenley Jansen as the team's go-to closer https://youtu.be/9usNMz15vFo
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Oscar Martinez
I was born in the shadow of Dodger Stadium and immediately drenched in Dodger Blue. Chavez Ravine is my baseball cathedral, Vin Scully was the golden voice of summer all my life, and Tommy Lasorda remains the greatest Dodgers manager ever. My favorite things are coffee, beer, and the Dodgers beating the Giants. I also blog about my baseball card hobby at All Trade Bait, All the Time.
Why Won’t The Dodgers Retaliate For Mookie Betts Getting Beaned?
Mookie Betts has been hit by dangerous pitches twice in a week, and the Dodgers won't retaliate. Why not? Also, I lay odds on which Dodger arms would retaliate, if allowed https://youtu.be/HcyuFSJdTxs
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Dodgers Top Stories, The San Diego Thriller, And Kenley
The homestand, the opener at San Diego, and the continuing saga of Kenley Jansen could have easily been three videos. I did my best to condense it all into one. https://youtu.be/sh3pw0l0ShQ
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It’s Fernando Valenzuela Day, But Dodgers Fall Short In Honoring Legend
The Dodgers honored the 40th anniversary of Fernandomania today. They fell far short of what they could have done to truly honor the man and his legendary status across the country: They missed the opportunity to retire Fernando Valenzuela's number 34. https://youtu.be/6mCsvIv9Xh4
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Dear Kenley Jansen: What Have You Done For Me Lately?
The Dodgers needed someone to hold a precious 1-0 lead in today's home opener. Who would you bring in? You'd bring in The Closer, right? Hold your horses, because Dave Roberts did not call on Kenley Jansen. He may be doing a lotta that this season. https://youtu.be/unOkz7BaUFc
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Dodgers Round Up: Kershaw Fine, Kenley Not
With the first road trip of 2021 under their belts, the Dodgers are learning a few things: Clayton Kershaw is not a cause for worry, but Kenley Jansen is. The offense is trucking right along, and they haven't even started to hit home runs with any regularity yet. Here's the state of
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The Joe Kelly vs Astros Feud Is Just Getting Started
Joe Kelly went off on the Houston Astros in an exclusive interview with The Big Swing Podcast. He threw fireballs and held nothing back, calling the Astros "little bitches" Check it out... https://youtu.be/qtCSuCJV7_I
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The Top Three Stories From Dodgers Opening Day 2020
Opening Day. Short season, weird rules, universal DH, and a pandemic. I was not enthused, to say the least. Then it was 24 hours away and I could feel the annual excitement growing. By game time yesterday, I had the Opening Day set up ready to go in the garage, and
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The Update on Andrew Toles Is Just as Tragic As Many Feared
The family of Andrew Toles has gone public with a family secret: The heartbreaking condition that has kept Tolesy running away from those he loves and the help that he needs. https://youtu.be/fA-2JShbYbM
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Trouble Returns To Andrew Toles. Can Fans Help Somehow?
We haven't heard anything about Andrew Toles since Spring Training last year. He's back in the news as it was reported Tolesy was arrested in Florida for allegedly sleeping behind an airport. What are the Dodgers doing? What can fans do? Here's my take... https://youtu.be/c00n_MX1l34
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Social Distancing Diary ~ with Baseball Cards
Hello, everybody, In today's diary, let's crack open my non-Dodgers vintage binder and see what we can see. Thanks for watching, and be safe! https://youtu.be/dO53GwCNc-Q
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Social Distancing With Baseball Cards
Hello everyone, As Spring Training was coming along, I was thinking about what my LA Dodger Report content would look in 2020. Unfortunately, the c-virus outbreak sat right in the middle of the room and stopped the baseball season cold. For what it's worth, the national "holding in place" strategy has
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Rob Manfred Doesn’t Care About Baseball
Rob Manfred isn't making moves to save baseball. He is, however, doing everything to squeeze profit from the sport, regardless of the damage done to the people who play it, and who work in the industry. https://youtu.be/jK3sZFrGiw0
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The Dodgers had no African-Amer Players in 2019. Because Racism?
In 2019, the Dodgers didn't have any black players on the roster. MLB had less than 70 African-Amer players in all. Why? https://youtu.be/Q0CansTRvSE
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Kenta Maeda is Unhappy, and Dodgers Fans Don’t Care
Kenta Maeda is unhappy the Dodgers shift him to the bullpen every postseason. The Dodgers and, surprisingly, their fans, are giving Maeda the cold shoulder about it. https://youtu.be/QCxt>sG39E
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This is Commissioner Manfred’s “Mountain” Landis Moment
100 years ago, "Mountain" Landis banned the Black Sox for life when they cheated in the World Series. This is MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred's once-in-a-lifetime moment. He holds the power to be just as puntative on the Cheating Astros. Will he be a "Mountain" or a molehill? https://youtu.be/bRAYSgyAxkw
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