My Blue Thoughts

EP 10.9Dodgers handle their business against Colorado and Kansas City, and the continue to gain in the NL West standings. Max Muncy has done a complete 180, and Kershaw is proving why he is one of the best pitchers to ever play baseball.

EP 10.6The Dodgers go 3-4 this week, as they head into two showdowns this week, with the Padres and Giants. Dodger starting pitchers continue to go on the IL, and the bullpen continues to be overworked. Kim seems to be the real deal.

10.5Dodgers take the series vs the Yankees, despite having the pitching match ups that we unfavorable. Freddie Freeman and Will Smith are the top two hitters in the NL. Dodgers look to keep the momentum going against the Mets and Cardinals.

EP 10.2The Dodgers are off to a 5-0 start, and they are getting contributions all over the line up. If it's not Shohei, it's Mookie. If it's not Freddie, it's Edman, or Teoscar. The pitching is deep, and the bullpen makes it even harder to score against the Dodgers in late innings. While there are sure to be hiccups along the way, this team seems destined to for greatness.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the defending WORLD CHAMPIONS. After an amazing season in 2024, the Dodgers reloaded the best roster in baseball, and made it even better. With additions to the pitching staff, via free agency, and international signings, the Dodgers have a surplus of pitching. They also added to the offense. 2025 looks to be another exciting year of Dodger baseball, as the team looks to be the first repeat champions, since the Yankees in 2001.

NLDS SWEEP EDITION Yet another season has come and gone, where the Dodgers have let down their fans, without winning a World Series. A 100 team, eliminated by an inferior team and division rival, for the second straight year. In the series finale, Peter gives his final Blue Thoughts

EP 7.25 The Dodgers finish the season 100-62, and 16 games ahead of the DBACKS. As they secure a first round bye, the Dodgers await the winner of the Brewers and DBACKS series. This week we hand out regular season awards, as well as make post season predictions.

7.24 The Dodgers take 3/4 against the Giants, and are now coasting to the playoffs. Clayton Kershaw moves to number 2 in all time Dodgers wins, and Freddie Freeman sets a career milestone.

7.23 The Dodgers win the NL WEST for the 10th time in 11 years. As they head toward the playoffs, in search of the 8th World Series title.

7.22 After a week of traveling, I'm back to discuss the state of the Dodgers. Walker is no longer coming back this season. Clayton isn't 100%, and the Dodgers are going to have to figure out how to piece together their post season rotation. They had two bad series against Atlanta and Florida, and looked better against the Nats.

7.20 The Dodgers wrap up the homestand by going 5-1 against the Brewers and the Marlins, despite having a last minute double header, on account of Hurrican Hilary. Nonetheless, the Dodger machine keeps moving forward, and have taken a commanding 11.5 game lead over the now second place Giants.

7.19 Dodger are riding a season high 8 game winning streak. They continue separating themselves from the rest of the division, and help is still on the way.

7.18 The Dodgers go into San Diego, and take 3-4, and prove once again, there is NO "rivalry.'' While they didn't make any huge blockbuster trades this season, the trades they did make help the team, and they didn't have to give away any top prospects to do so. They remain in first place in the west, as they head into a week with matchups against the falling DBACKS, and the last place ROCKIES.

7.17 The Dodgers front office failed to land any big name players at the trade deadline, but the did make moves by adding Joe Kelly, Lance Lynn, and more. Eduardo Rodriguez turned down a trade to the Dodgers, and the Dodgers are going to have to get the most out of their players, if they are going to contend for another title.

7.16 The Dodgers offense is rolling on all cylinders! The bats were alive and well this week in Baltimore, and Texas. Freddie and Mookie continue to lead the charge, while JD, and Muncy have been very productive as well. The Dodgers continue a touch stretch in the schedule, facing Toronto, and Cinncinnatti, and look to build on the 4 game lead in the NL West.

7.15 The Dodgers have taken over first place in the NL West! Mookie is leading the charge, and Freddie is pretty close to him. The bullpen seems to have gotten some things figured out. With the Dodgers 2 games in front, and the trade deadline looming in less than two weeks, which candidates would be a good fit, and who would the team have to give up to acquire said trade candidates?

7.14 The Dodgers come out of the all star break tied for the NL West lead, technically ahead of Arizona in percentage points. On the back of MVP candidate Mookie Betts, and additional MVP candidate Freddie Freeman, the Dodgers have received contributions from almost everyone on the roster. While the starting staff has been decimated by injuries, the team still remains poised for another post season run, and with the trade deadline a couple weeks away, look for the front office to make some key acquisitions.

7.12 The Dodgers front office has lied to the fan base this year. The plan was never to compete for a WS this year. The plan was always to be "competitive," but not really compete for a title. The front office is mortgaging everything on the hopes the Dodgers can sign Ohtani. But is that a HUGE risk, at the cost of wasting another year?

7.11 The bullpen is an absolute dumpster fire. The starting rotation, minus Kersh, Gonsolin and Miller is below average at best. Is it time to make a trade?

7.10 The Dodgers are 4-6, 8-11, and have fallen to 1.5 games behind the DBACKS. Injuries have really plagued the Dodgers, but they are still inconsistent.