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Andre Ethier gives umpire death stare after being ejected (GIF)
Andre Ethier was ejected in the eighth inning of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 3-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night for apparently arguing balls and strikes. He also may have been upset over Brewers pitcher Michael Gonzalez throwing a pitch over his head on an 0-2 count and not being warned, but none of that really matters.
The real takeaway here is the death stare Ethier...
Matt Kemp Will Donate $1,000 Per Home Run To Oklahoma Tornado Victims
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar outfielder Matt Kemp grew up in Oklahoma so it really struck home when he saw the images of the destruction caused by the massive tornado. Kemp was given firsthand accounts from family and friends back home of the complete devastation. Kemp wanted to help Oklahoma in their most trying time so he announced this tremendous gesture on his Twitter.
Kemp...
Dodgers have recently become one of the most clutch teams in the MLB, all for Don Mattingly
So you’ve heard a lot about Don Mattingly and his job security recently — hell, I just wrote about it — but this article from Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports spread around yesterday, and it touched on all the common refrains you’ve been hearing, including harping on the team’s hitting with RISP.
They wonder why the players don’t spend more time with hitting coach Mark McGwire...
Matt Kemp donating $1,000 for every home run to Oklahoma tornado relief
Those of you who have been following the disaster that took place in Moore, Oklahoma on Monday have likely seen some of the heartbreaking images of the damage that was left behind by a massive tornado. The twister pulverized roughly 40 square miles and left a hospital, two elementary schools, and hundreds of homes and business in pieces. Dozens were killed and hundreds were injured...
Kemp to donate 1000 to tornado relief for every HR
In the wake of the tragic events where a mile-wide tornado hit an Oklahoma suburb damaging neighborhoods, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder and Oklahoma native Matt Kemp is doing his part to help out the victims.
Following the 3-1 Dodgers win over the Brewers on Monday, Kemp tweeted that he will donate 1000 to the victims for every home run he hit from now until the All-Star break...
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Dodgers Ted Lilly Activated From 15-Day Disabled List
The Los Angeles Dodgers have activated left-handed starter Ted Lilly from the 15-day disabled list after having missed over three weeks due to a right rib cage strain. Making room for him on the active roster, Los Angeles optioned right-handed starter Matt Magill to their Triple-A Albuquerque farm club. Lilly will rejoin the rotation sooner or later, but may be skipped over initially...
Dodgers' Rob Rasmussen establishes himself as legitimate pitching prospect
John Ely burst onto the scene with the Dodgers in 2010. The
team had acquired him and Jon Link from the White Sox for Juan Pierre. Elymania
spawned and lasted for longer than anyone could have expected. But it ended
seemingly as quickly as it began.
Fast forward nearly three years. Ely was coming off of a
masterful performance in the Pacific Coast League in 2012. He...
On Don Mattingly’s hot seat, the need for a manager with “fire”, and potential replacements
The discontent with the Dodgers was loud and clear after yesterday’s loss, and for good reason. The team is last in the NL West, have the sixth-worst record in the MLB, and are tied for the fourth-worst run differential in baseball.
It’s a horrible time to be the manager of the Dodgers right now, and we all know it, including Eric Stephen at True Blue LA, Mike Petriello at Mike...
Dodgers setup Luis Cruz for a phantom DL stint because they can’t risk losing him or something
Seemingly out of nowhere, Dodgers third baseman/shortstop Luis Cruz has bone spurs in his throwing elbow.
Dodgers infielder Luis Cruz said he was available to play Sunday after being unavailable Saturday night because of a bone spur flare-up in his right elbow.
Cruz said he has three spurs in his throwing elbow, and they occasionally pinch a nerve.
“Since I was 11, I can’t straighten...
PREPARING WALKING PAPERS
Is Don Mattingly on his way out?
With the Dodgers struggling, Don Mattingly reportedly has a tenuous hold on his job at best and some speculate that it would be a surprise if he lasts the week.
Ax to fall soon for LA's Mattingly
I've seen the Dodgers twice in person this season, and both times came away thinking that the team would be OK, that manager Don Mattingly would survive.
Now I'm convinced that Mattingly is going to get fired. And the sooner it happens, the better.
The players like Mattingly. Club executives insist his lame-duck status is not an issue. But I've seen it too many times...
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Brewers look to crack the Clayton Kershaw code
Clayton Kershaw is tied for the majors' lowest ERA, but unfortunately also owns baseball's worst run support average.
Fortunately for him, the Milwaukee Brewers have been awful against left-handers as they face Kershaw in Monday night's opener of a three-game set with the Los Angeles Dodgers out to snap a six-game road slide.
Kershaw (4-2, 1.40 ERA) is tied with St. Louis...
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Mark Ellis returns to lineup for Dodgers
Dodgers second baseman Mark Ellis has returned to the lineup after missing the last 19 games with a right quadriceps strain.
Catcher Tim Federowicz was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque to make room for Ellis on the 25-man roster. Ellis was batting second Sunday against the Braves.
Ellis was hitting .342 with two homers and 11 RBIs when he injured his quad while running out a grounder...
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Los Angeles Dodgers look for the sign of the four
If the Dodgers are going to turn things around this season, it may come down to the number four. As in players, that is.
Zack Greinke’s return to the rotation is one major step towards the Dodgers turning the season around.
The Dodgers $147 million man, Zack Greinke, returned to the rotation Wednesday night for the first time since April 11th and pitched well in the Dodgers 3...
It's time: the Dodgers need to replace Brandon League with Kenley Jansen
OK, it might be time for the Dodgers to make a change. I'm not talking about firing Don Mattingly (yet), I'm talking about switching closers.
I wasn't against the Brandon League signing, even when everyone else seemingly was. I've stated that on multiple occurrences. I've never said he's better than Kenley Jansen, just that I was for his signing. Now...
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