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Dodgers Face NLCS Nemesis

My pregame predictions were correct, and it was indeed time for Stephen Strasburg to lose as the Dodgers knocked him around early to take the series in Washington. Justin Turner slugged two home runs and youngster Julio Urias pitched 4 effective innings. Adam Liberatore picked up his second win this season as the

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Julio Urias

Stephen Strasburg is Due To Lose Soon, Right???

There’s only three certainties’ in life, death, taxes, and Dave Roberts sitting his best offensive threats when an opposing left handed pitcher is on the mound. To nobodies’ surprise Roberts rolled out the all-righty lineup again on Wednesday afternoon and hold onto your hats it failed to answer the bell.

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Bud Norris

We Better Not See The All-Righty Lineup Again Today

I missed a lot of news on Tuesday afternoon while I was at work as the Dodgers were defeating the Nationals 8-4 in the series opener. The Dodgers were dealt more injury blows as Hyun-jin Ryu and reliever Casey Fien were placed on the disabled list. For Ryu the news is anything but surprising.

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Kazmir and Offense Shine, Hatcher Blows. Dodgers Win 8-4

Joc Pederson is back! But Cory Seager, Clayton Kershaw, Casey Fien and Hyun-Jin Ryu are now out. The universe is a cruel and cold place. Here's how tonight's opening game between Scott Kazmir and rookie pitcher Reynaldo Lopez went. 1st inning Just after the start of the game, I jumped in my

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Dodgers vs. Nationals

Dodgers Get Patriotic in The Nation’s Capital For Three Days

The Dodgers will try and put the frustrating Arizona Series behind them as they fly into the Nation’s capital to take on the Washington Nationals for a three game series. The boys in blue are no doubt frustrated and tired after losing two of three to the crappy Dbacks, so they’ll try to

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Yasiel Puig, Dodgers Punt Away Ninth-Inning Rally

I had a perfect recap all written up for this game when it was 6-0 Arizona in the top of the ninth inning. I use the term "perfect" loosely of course. However the Dodgers rallied to score 5 runs over the final two frames (Including 3 runs in the ninth)

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Brandon McCarthy Returns To Old Stomping Grounds

The Dodgers kicked off the second half of the season with a bang, walloping the Dbacks by a score of 13-7. The offense exploded for 13 runs off 18 hits. Chris Taylor had the game of his life collecting three hits, hitting a grand slam home run and driving in six runs.

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Dodgers vs. Snakes

Dodgers Resume Play in The Desert, as Bud Norris Looks For First Career Win Over Snakes

The Dodgers reopen the 2016 season and resume play with a three game weekend series at Arizona against the Dbacks. The boys in blue have a 51-40 record and are in second place in the NL West, 6.5 games behind the Giants. The Dodgers also lead the NL Wild Card

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Kenta Maeda

Dodgers Wrap up First Half, Friedrich vs. Maeda in Finale

The Dodgers (50-40) recorded their 50th win of the season with a 4-3 win on Saturday afternoon over the Padres.  The winning run scored on a botched double play take-out slide from Justin Turner. The play was reviewed but ultimately the call stood. Brandon McCarthy pitched well only allowing 3

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Brandon McCarthy

The Dodgers Really Need Some Innings From Brandon McCarthy Today

I don't mean to sound like a broken record here, but the Dodgers seriously need some innings from somebody to take the burden off of a tired but excellent bullpen. It's unfair to put these kind of innings on the bullpen and it could result in some injuries. The last

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Yasmani Grandal

The Grandal Man Can! Catcher’s Three Home Runs Bests Padres

Friday night marked a significant achievement in Yasmani Grandal’s career. The Dodger’s switch-hitting catcher collected five hits and slugged three home runs to lead the Dodgers to a 10-6 win over the Padres. The win snapped the Dodger’s three game losing streak. Not surprisingly Scott Kazmir was unable to give the

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Hyun-Jin Ryu

Hyun-Jin Ryu Returns For Exhausted Dodgers

The Dodgers are going to be exhausted, and understandable so. The boys in blue suffered a tough loss on Wednesday afternoon in their insane 14-inning marathon loss to the Orioles. It was a crazy game that saw Scott Kazmir pinch-hit, Chase Utley collected 6 hits, and Chris Hatcher ended the game

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Bud Norris

Bud Norris Draws Old Mates in Rubber Game

Let's hope Bud Norris is feeling nostalgic because he's facing off against his former teammates this afternoon. How will he fare against his old club? A hanging curveball to Manny Machado, and Baltimore ace Chris Tillman halted the Dodgers home winning streak at ten in Tuesday night's 4-1 loss. Kenta Maeda

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Puig Slides

Streaking Dodgers Look To Keep Home Cooking Boiling

The Dodgers kept their winning streak alive on Independence Day with two come from behind rallies against the Orioles. The final rally saw them come from behind to overcome a 5-2 deficit and defeat the Baltimore club by a 7-5 score. It was Corey Seager’s triple that keyed the go-ahead run and

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Dodgers US Flag

There is Nothing More Patriotic Than a Dodgers Win on Independence Day

There is nothing more patriotic than a Dodgers win on Independence Day. The Dodgers made all Americans proud on Monday night with a 7-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles to celebrate the fourth of July in grand fashion. The win gives the Dodgers ten consecutive victories at home. The Dodgers

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Dodgers Flag

A Win For The Dodgers is a Win For America

The moment we’ve scoffed about for weeks has now finally arrived. The pitching reinforcements are here. McCarthy is coming!!! McCarthy is coming!!!! Paul Revere shouted as he rode his horse through the Dodger stadium club level parking lot. I may have to actually stop making fun of McCarthy’s 48 million dollar

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