The Los Angeles Dodgers went 91-71 to win the NL West Division for a fourth straight season, their sixth division crown in the last nine years.The Dodgers then gutted out a five-game NLDS victory over the Washington Nationals. Falling behind 2-1 in games, they won back-to-back one-run games to advance into the NLCS.In that NLCS, manager Dave Roberts club shut out … Continue reading Dodgers 2016 POY: Corey Seager
What Next for Chase and JRoll?
For the better part of 11 seasons, Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley were the Philadelphia Phillies‘ double play combination.“J-Roll” was the flashy shortstop, the effervescent and outgoing team leader. Chase was “The Man,” the more quiet and intense of the two players who made up the greatest keystone combo in franchise history.Together they helped propel the Phillies to five consecutive … Continue reading What Next for Chase and JRoll?
Seager should be unanimous NL Rookie of the Year
This coming Monday evening on the MLB Network, baseball’s official National League Rookie of the Year Award winner will be announced. It says here that if the voters get it right, not only will they give the honor to Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager, but they will give him that award with a unanimous vote.There was a time when … Continue reading Seager should be unanimous NL Rookie of the Year
Phillies, Dodgers swap Ruf, Kendrick
The Philadelphia Phillies today have traded away longtime disappointing 1B/LF Darin Ruf to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for one-time AL All-Star Howie Kendrick. In addition, the Phils will be shipping Darnell Sweeney back to Los Angeles. He was obtained in August of 2015 along with prospect pitcher John Richy in the deal that sent second baseman Chase Utley out west. RUF HAS BEEN A PHILLIES DISAPPOINTMENT … Continue reading Phillies, Dodgers swap Ruf, Kendrick
Joe Blanton bombed at worst time for Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers were bombed in the pivotal Game Five of the NLCS by the Chicago Cubs last night, and a former Phillies World Series hero surrendered the key blow.By this point in the 2016 MLB postseason, fans of the Philadelphia Phillies already know that one of the subplots involves a handful of their … Continue reading Joe Blanton bombed at worst time for Dodgers
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