Just another DL bound pitcher. As you certainly know, Kenta Maeda suffered a right hip strain during last nights loss to the Phillies, 6-1. Per Ken Gurnick at MLB.com:"It's unexpected. Murphy's Law type of thing," said Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, who said he anticipates Maeda being placed on the disabled list. "But our guys are resilient. We keep finding ways to win and battle."
On the heels of Brock Stewart's four-inning spot start on Monday night, the Dodgers' bullpen had to pick up 7 1/3 innings from Maeda on Tuesday night. That's 12 1/3 bullpen innings in two days, a toll that could be felt for days to come, especially with a weekend series at Coors Field against the first-place Rockies.
"I thought our 'pen did a good job trying to eat up 23 outs," said Roberts. "It's not ideal. It was really stressed today."Photo above via Jill Weisleder/Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Insider. Below are more links to check out:
- This Day in Dodgers History: In 1946 Boston Braves outfielder Bama Rowell became the first player to hit the Bulova clock located above the right field scoreboard with a long drive at Ebbets Field. His wallop shattered the clock face, causing glass to fall on the field and onto Dodger outfielder Dixie Walker. The event is said to have been the inspiration for a similar incident found in the book The Natural that was written by Brooklyn author Bernard Malamud. BTW, Rowell's hit, recorded as a double, should have earned him a free watch from Bulova, but did not receive it until 41 years later, on Bama Rowell day in his hometown of Citronelle, Alabama. In 1962 Maury Wills becomes the 7th player in history to hit home runs from each side of the plate during a single game. The feat was accomplished against the Mets during the first game of a doubleheader that afternoon.
- Happy Birthday, Jesse Whiting, Al Mamaux, Ed Rakow & Manny Ramirez!
- Video: The Kershaw's made an appearance on the Today Show yesterday morning to discuss his Kershaw’s Challenge charity initiative. He also brought a platter of Dodger Dogs and shared pics of his kids. Watch it here.
A behind the scenes look from the @TODAYshow! Such a fun morning with @klgandhoda! pic.twitter.com/LB4LgANoHa— Kershaw's Challenge (@KershsChallenge) May 29, 2018
- Podcast: It’s Hard To Get It Back Up Again | Episode 4 | Blue Heaven Podcast (Podcast Link).
- Podcast: Via Mike Pesca and Robert Siegel at Slate; "It’s 2018. The Dodgers Never Left Brooklyn. Here’s How the World Would Be Different."
- Per Daniel Starkand at Dodger Blue; "Tommy Lasorda, Bobby Darwin Representing Dodgers At 2018 MLB Draft." Darwin is an long-time scout for the club.
- Here's an old friend alert. Per Jeff Todd at MLB Trade Rumors; "J.P. Howell Joins Indy Ball Team."
- Dennis Santana is coming to LA (no doubt due to an overworked bullpen), per a tweet from Santana himself:
Phone rang at 2am. It’s Showtime! #LABound baby !!! 🛩 Thank you God, Thank you to my family. Will try and make you all proud #Blessed #LADetermined #GoBlue #callmyagent ⚾🧢⚾ pic.twitter.com/SZeh1I6kbj— Dennis Santana (@DennisSantanaRD) May 30, 2018
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