Team Previews

Cardinals invade the Ravine

Phil Gurnee May 23 2013, 6:00p

First place Cardinals led by Yadier Molina take on the beleaguered last place Dodgers

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Dodgers take on the whiff brothers

Phil Gurnee May 16 2013, 8:40p

The Upton brothers have combined for 92 strikeouts in only 271 at bats.

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Contenders from the east: the Nats come to town

David Young May 13 2013, 11:00a

A quick look at the Washington Nationals as they prepare to face the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday.

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Last place Marlins meet last place Dodgers

Phil Gurnee May 9 2013, 4:59p

A year ago these two teams were two of the best teams in the National League. A year later, no so much as both teams have rented out the cellar.

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Hot Brewers invade Chavez Ravine

Phil Gurnee Apr 25 2013, 7:00p

Winners of nine out of ten the red hot Brewers will be driving up from San Diego hoping to feast on the fourth place Dodgers. They will find slim pickings in Los Angeles, as the Dodgers and Matt Kemp will cool their jets.

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Buck stops here

Phil Gurnee Apr 22 2013, 1:00p

With seven home runs John Buck has as many as the entire Dodger infield, starting catching, and bench.

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Dodgers visit Camden yards

Phil Gurnee Apr 19 2013, 11:35a

The best team money can buy is headed for Camden yards with three catchers on the roster, as they try to kick start their season with as few offensive weapons as they can muster.

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The Padres are headless

Phil Gurnee Apr 8 2013, 5:00p

Can the Dodgers take advantage?

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Dodgers hope to get well against Pirates pitching

Phil Gurnee Apr 4 2013, 5:00p

The Dodgers won't be facing one of the best pitching staffs in baseball, so no excuses as they get ready to meet the Pirates.

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Opening day series preview: Giants in LA

Phil Gurnee Mar 31 2013, 5:13p

The Giants may have won the World Series in two of the last three years, but I have them finishing in third place in the National League West in 2013.

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Padres Series Preview: San Diego Revival

Phil Gurnee Sep 24 2012, 4:00p

The Los Angeles Dodgers meet the San Diego Padres in a tough three game series that could either bolster the Dodgers hopes for the play in game, or cripple it. The Padres have been one of the National League's best teams for over two months.

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Washington Nationals - Ian Desmond Edition

Phil Gurnee Sep 18 2012, 11:07a

Washington Nationals Preview. Is Ian Desmond a MVP? Is Gio a Cy Young? Is Werth comeback player of the year?

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Clipped Cardinals: Weekend Series Preview

Phil Gurnee Sep 13 2012, 8:19a

Here is a quick snapshot of the bedraggled Cardinals as they move in for a key four game series against the Dodgers.

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Diamondbacks In Disarray: Arizona Series Preview

Phil Gurnee Aug 30 2012, 9:07a

The worst team in the NL Western Division these days are not the San Diego Padres who have won NINE of their last ten games. Nor is it the Colorado Rockies who are fresh off of beating the Dodgers two of three, and seven of their last ten.

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Atlanta Braves Series Preview: Same As It Ever Was

Phil Gurnee Aug 17 2012, 9:32a

A preview of the weekend series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves at Turner Field, with an in-depth look at the Braves.

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Postseason Pirates? TBLA Pittsburgh Pirates Preview

Phil Gurnee Aug 13 2012, 8:59a

Preview of the Los Angeles Dodgers next opponent, the Pittsburgh Pirates. They begin a four-game series Monday. The Pirates are a weak sister of the National League no more.

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Quick Giant Preview - Suspenders would be in order as the Belt breaks

Phil Gurnee Jul 27 2012, 9:22a

The Giants have been consistent this season, with a winning record in every month. They have beaten the Dodgers four of six games. They are 11 - 8 in July. They have been in first place for 27...

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New York Mets TBLA Preview - The Wright Stuff

Phil Gurnee Jul 19 2012, 9:49a

When I looked at the Mets roster in spring training I felt this was sub five hundred team with the possibility of being really bad for the following reasons. They had lost Jose Reyes to free agency ...

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Arizona Diamondbacks Series Preview: Waiting On Upton

Phil Gurnee Jul 5 2012, 9:53a

TBLA Arizona Diamondbacks Preview - Waiting on Upton

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Reds Series Preview: First Place Cincinnati Comes To Town

Phil Gurnee Jul 2 2012, 12:00p

TBLA Preview- 1st Place Reds come to town

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SF Giants Series Preview: They added a Belt and kept their pants from falling down

Phil Gurnee Jun 25 2012, 10:06a

SF Giant TBLA Preview - They added a Belt and kept their pants from falling down

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Angels Series Mini Preview: Shutout Pitching Vs. Shutout Hitting

Phil Gurnee Jun 22 2012, 12:00p

A preview of the Freeway Series between the Dodgers and Angels in Anaheim, the second meeting of these two teams in two weeks. The Angels took two of three at Dodger Stadium, and now look to win a series in Anaheim, where the Dodgers seem to always struggle.