Giancarlo Stanton Is Finally Doing What We All Expected
At 43 home runs with 45 games remaining, Giancarlo Stanton is on pace for 60 home runs. This is what we have waited nearly a decade to see from him.
Entries by Bobby Down
It Is Not World Series Or Bust For The Dodgers
The 2017 Dodgers are on pace for 115 wins and their 5th straight NL West title. If they do not end up winning the World Series, this will not be a failure.
Giancarlo Stanton hits his career high 38th HR
Giancarlo Stanton hit the 38th home run of the season tonight, setting a new career high for him. With 51 games remaining, 50-plus is in reach.
Mike Trout, the 2017 AL MVP, and Barry Bonds
Mike Trout is having a historic season with the bat, doing something only Barry Bonds has in the last 60 years. Don’t count him out for the MVP.
Joey Gallo is Hitting .206, But it Doesn’t Matter
Despite a .206 batting average, Joey Gallo is having a good season. In fact, he might be the best low average hitter of this generation.
Cody Bellinger and 30 Home Run Hitting Rookies
Cody Bellinger now has 30 home runs on the season in just 87 games. By the end of the season, he could move near the top of the rookie HR list.
The MLB’s leaders from the last 365 days
There are some leaders the last 365 days you would expect, like Sale, Kershaw, and Trout. But some others that are a bit surprising to see up there.
MLB’s MVP, Cy Young, and Best Teams of July
The Dodgers were the best in July going 20-3. Jose Altuve was the best position player and James Paxton the best pitcher. Who else succeeded in July?
The best team in MLB lands Darvish
The Dodgers trade MLB.com #69 prospect Willie Calhoun and 2 others for 2-plus months of Texas starting pitcher Yu Darvish.
Dodgers acquire a pair of Tonys with Watson and Cingrani
The Dodgers trade for two lefty relievers named Tony today. They get Watson from Pittsburgh and Cingrani from Cincinnati. Are they good?