Clayton Kershaw Archives - Page 2 of 12

Amid Injuries, Dodgers Call Up Pitching Prospect Dennis Santana

May 30, 2018

Breaking News, Headlines, Los Angeles Dodgers

Amid a horrid stretch of injuries to their starting rotation, the Los Angeles Dodgers have thus far filled the holes with internal options. That trend continues today, at least in the short-term, as the Dodgers...

The Dodgers Need Last Year’s Production From Some Key Players

Jeff J. Snider

May 18, 2018

Los Angeles Dodgers, Opinions & Predictions

When I was in college, some friends and I were watching the MTV Music Awards, which, now that I've typed those words, doesn't really seem like me. Huh. Anyway, two of my friends got into an argument about wheth...

Clayton Kershaw’s Pitching Adjustments a Sign of Maturity, Adaptability

Tom Dorsa

May 2, 2018

Features, Los Angeles Dodgers

A lot has been said about pitchers like Houston Astros righty Charlie Morton, whose average fastball velocity has risen to its peak despite the veteran's age. Morton is 34 years old and in his 11th major league...

Advice to Dodgers GM Andrew Friedman

Joe Orsatti

May 1, 2018

Los Angeles Dodgers, Opinions & Predictions

The defending National League champions have an uphill battle to even get back to the post season, as three of their four starting infielders (as well as Yasiel Puig) have gone down with injuries over the first...

Laid-Back Dodgers Poised for Another Late October Run

Griffin Fabits

Mar 6, 2018

Headlines, Los Angeles Dodgers

GLENDALE, Ariz-- The scene inside the clubhouse at Camelback Ranch early Monday morning suggests the Los Angeles Dodgers, one win away from a World Series title in 2017, might be even more dangerous this summer...

BBE 2018 Position Rankings: MLB’s Top 15 Starting Pitchers

Joe Jacquez

Feb 26, 2018

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

Over the offseason, the team of contributors at Baseball Essential voted upon every position on the diamond, compiling our comprehensive Top 15 countdowns for the 2018 season. Major League Baseball is overfl...

Tim Lincecum and the Dodgers Are a Match Made in Rivalry Heaven

Jeff J. Snider

Feb 16, 2018

Features, Los Angeles Dodgers, Opinions & Predictions

In the long, storied history of the Los Angeles/Brooklyn Dodgers/Robins/Superbas/Bridegrooms/Grooms/Grays/Atlantics and the San Francisco/New York Giants/Gothams, there have been 228 players to play for both fr...

Dodgers’ 2018 Success is Dependent on Their Superstar Players

Tom Dorsa

Feb 16, 2018

Los Angeles Dodgers, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Clayton Kershaw, Corey Seager, Cody Bellinger, Justin Turner, Kenley Jansen. It is these men the Los Angeles Dodgers can count on for perennial success and contributions on and off the field. All five played ma...

Yu Darvish: An Ace Waits for the Big Payday

Chris Northrop

Jan 8, 2018

Contract, Major League Baseball, Offseason

January 2018 finds the top free agent pitcher in this year’s class still on the outside looking in. Yu Darvish has met with the Cubs, reportedly will meet with the Astros and Rangers, and has been linked to the...

Clayton Kershaw Starts Are Simply Must-Watch Games

Tom Dorsa

Apr 21, 2017

Features, Los Angeles Dodgers, Opinions & Predictions

Nowadays, appreciating Hall of Fame-caliber talent is a must, as we never know who and what the voters in Cooperstown will be thinking. Only a few of the active players in Major League Baseball are surefire ele...

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