Los Angeles Dodgers – My Mind on Sports

The rich get richer at the MLB Trade Deadline

August 2, 2017 Eddie McDonald Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers, MLB, New York Yankees, Sonny Gray, Washington Nationals, Yu Darvish0 comment

How can you top a month in which you finished 20-3? Oh, just by bolstering your starting rotation and adding bullpen depth at the trade deadline. The Los Angeles Dodgers entered Monday’s MLB Trade Deadline sporting the MLB’s best record at 74-31. They could have easily just stood idle and likely would have been fine heading into the last two... Read More

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Cubs and Dodgers split at Wrigley Field, series heads to LA at 1-1

October 18, 2016 Eddie McDonald Adrian Gonzalez, Aroldis Chapman, Chicago Cubs, Clayton Kershaw, Dave Roberts, Dexter Fowler, Dodger Stadium, Jake Arrieta, Javier Baez, Joe Blanton, Joe Maddon, Jon Lester, Kenley Jansen, Kenta Maeda, Kris Bryant, Kyle Hendricks, Los Angeles Dodgers, Miguel Montero, NLCS, Rich Hill, Wrigley Field0 comment

The first two games of the National League Championship Series were tales of two completely different games. The Los Angeles Dodgers got the much-needed split on the road and now will host the Chicago Cubs for the next three games. The first game of the series had all the flare, heroics and drama that many were hoping for before this... Read More

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Cubs vs Dodgers with NL Pennant on the line

October 15, 2016 Eddie McDonald Addison Russell, Adrian Gonzalez, Anthony Rizzo, Aroldis Chapman, Chicago Cubs, Clayton Kershaw, Corey Seager, Javier Baez, Joc Pederson, Jon Lester, Josh Reddick, Justin Turner, Kenley Jensen, Kenta Maeda, Kris Bryant, Los Angeles Dodgers, MLB, NLCS, Wilson Contreras, World Series0 comment

No matter which team represents the National League in the World Series, the winner of the NL pennant will end a World Series drought. The Chicago Cubs will be looking to make their first trip to the Fall Classic since 1945. They will be looking to win the World Series for the first time since 1908. This is the second... Read More

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Five bold National League predictions

March 28, 2016March 28, 2016 Eddie McDonald Andrew McCutchen, Arizona Diamondbacks, Bryce Harper, Chicacgo Cubs, Giancarlo Stanton, Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins, Paul Goldschmidt, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, Washington Nationals0 comment

The 2016 Major League Baseball is less than a week away. There were many happenings in the offseason where a bunch of money was spent on coveted free agents. Which free agent signings will prove to be the most valuable? Time will tell on that question, but until then, I will give you my five bold predictions for the National... Read More

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The top 10 starting pitchers in the National League

February 18, 2016 Eddie McDonald Adam Wainwright, Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago Cubs, Clayton Kershaw, Gerrit Cole, Jake Arrieta, Jose Fernandez, Los Angeles Dodgers, Madison Bumgarner, Matt Harvey, Max Scherzer, Miami Marlins, New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Stephen Strasburg, Washington Nationals, Zack Greinke0 comment

Pitchers and catcher have started reporting to camp and we are right around the corner from baseball season being back. Yesterday, I took a look at the top 10 American League starting pitchers and today I’m back with my top 10 National League starting pitchers. 10. Stephen Strasburg – Washington Nationals 2015 Stats: 11-7, 3.46 ERA, 127.1 IP, 155 K,... Read More

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Notable MLB offseason signings and acquisitions

December 12, 2015 Eddie McDonald AL East, Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Ben Zobrist, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Craig Kimbrel, David Price, Jason Heyward, John Lackey, Los Angeles Dodgers, NL Central, NL West, San Diego Padtes, Shelby Miller, St. Louis Cardinals, Swanson Dansby, Washington Nationals, Zack Greinke0 comment

The MLB hot stove is heating up this offseason as some teams have signed or traded for some elite talent. We’ve seen players leave teams for divisional rivals as well as some very interesting trades. For the teams that have been less fortunate than other this offseason, don’t worry, there is still some quality talent out there. Cubs land Heyward,... Read More

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National League Wild Card Game and NLDS Preview

October 5, 2015October 4, 2015 Eddie McDonald Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, NL Central, NL East, NL West, NL Wild Card Game, NLDS, Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals0 comment

The grueling 162-game MLB regular season is finally in the books and now the playoffs are upon us. The National League was loaded this year, mainly the NL Central, which is sending three teams to the postseason. Great pitching is a key reason as to why each of the five teams that made the playoffs representing the National League. All... Read More

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The Winners of the MLB Trade Deadline

August 1, 2015 Eddie McDonald David Price, Houston Astros, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, Scott Kazmir, St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays, Troy Tulowitzki, Washington Nationals, Yoenis Cespedes0 comment

The MLB trade deadline has once again come and gone, but not without a flurry of moves being made. Some teams who are right in the thick of things enhanced themselves, while others simply did not make the necessary moves that will land them one step closer to the ultimate prize in the game: a World Series ring. Let’s take... Read More

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Nats look to keep their foot on the gas in 2nd half

July 17, 2015July 17, 2015 Wilson Tarpeh Jr Bryce Harper, Los Angeles Dodgers, Max Scherzer, MLB, Washington Nationals0 comment

The Washington Nationals finished the first half of the season in first place in the NL East, during that span Bryce Harper and Max Scherzer showed that they were two of the most special players at their respective positions. The Nats suffered several injuries along the way but still maintain a two game lead in the division, picking up two... Read More

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This Day in Sports History

June 8, 2015 Eddie McDonald Atlanta Braves, Bill Olson, Bobby Orr, Boston Celtics, Chris Culliver, College Playoffs, Colorado Avlanche, Houston Astros, June 8, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Lakers, Ray Bourque, San Diego Padres, Sandy Koufax, Seattle Mariners, Serena Williams, Steffi Graf, Women's French Open0 comment

June 8 has been a day in sports history with some pretty significant things going on. There were four number one overall picks from the MLB, three Women’s French Open championships were decided, two NBA champions were crowned, a College World Series was crowned, an NHL legend played his final game, and the Dodgers made room to bring up a... Read More