Dodger Dugout

Man of Steel

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 15:18:00 +0000

Duke Snider in Wartime

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Sun, 26 May 2013 16:21:00 +0000

Duke Snider was one of many Major League Baseball players to serve during World War II. But was The Duke really a war hero? Judge for yourself. The following excerpt can be found...

"42" Producers Botched Famous Moment - TMZ

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Sat, 04 May 2013 17:47:00 +0000

It's an iconic photograph ... Jackie Robinson shaking hands with George Shuba -- the first time a white player and a black player did so in pro ball -- but the producers of "42" screwed it up in the...

Jackie's Faith Not Shown in "42"

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 05:02:00 +0000

Eric Metaxas of USA Today has taken issue with a particular aspect in the movie, "42." We know that (Jackie) Robinson's passionate sense of justice had gotten him into trouble earlier in life....

"42" Special on MLB Network

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:17:00 +0000

Brooklyn Dodgers legend and Rookie of the Year, MVP and Cy Young Award winner Don Newcombe joins actors Harrison Ford and Chadwick Boseman on Studio 42 with Bob Costas this weekend on MLB Network to...

Mike Piazza - Long Shot

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:48:00 +0000

Much has been swirling about Mike Piazza's book, Long Shot. My suggestion is: don't believe everything you read in the newspapers. Piazza tells his story his way. From his perspective. It's his book,...

Question of the Week

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 01:31:00 +0000

RING!! The phone rings and to your utter amazement, Don Mattingly is on the other end. He's called to ask for your expert opinion what to do on the left side of the infield. What's your...

Question of the Week

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 05:49:00 +0000

The Dodgers have added two high profile coach/advisors to the organization this off season. Who do you think will have the greatest impact on this year's team - Mark McGwire or Sandy...

Question of the Week

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 18:23:00 +0000

Bill Plaschke discusses the lame duck status of Don Mattingly in this recent article. What do you think? Should the Dodgers exercise his option year now, in order to avoid the inevitable...

Dugout Chatter

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 06:13:00 +0000

Follow the Dodgers all year long and join the conversations in the SHOUTBOX! We'll be here daily discussing all of the off season news and rumors surrounding your Los Angeles Dodgers. And during the...

Around The Horn

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 18:15:00 +0000

Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti has a new multiyear deal in place to remain with the team, CBS Sports reported Saturday. Colletti, who has been the Dodgers general manager since...

Timm's Two Cents

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 04:12:00 +0000

Join us in the SHOUT BOX daily to discuss all things Dodgers as the boys in blue head down the stretch in search of a playoff spot. Login and sound off! As many of you know, I am a teacher by...

Timm's Two Cents

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 06:04:00 +0000

Looks like some momentum is brewing. It's about time, eh? Back-to-back walk-off wins, and three wins in a row - hopefully it's contagious. But you know, I've been thinking... Hanley Ramirez is hot....

Dodgers Press Release

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 21:17:00 +0000

The Dodgers today recalled catcher Tim Federowicz and right-handed pitcher Javy Guerra and selected the contract of right-hander John Ely from Triple-A Albuquerque. To make room on the 40-man roster,...

Timm's Two Cents

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 05:38:00 +0000

So 4.5 games back stinks, don't it? Especially after the "trade of the century." But I'm not disheartened. Really. If you recall, the St. Louis Cardinals were some 10.5 games back of first place in...

Around The Horn

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 05:56:00 +0000

As if Matt Kemp's crash into the center field wall wasn't enough to make one gasp, the Dodgers appear to be collecting injuries these days. Kemp has a bruised knee, but was given stitches in his...

Dodgers Press Release

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 08:04:00 +0000

Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully, one of the most revered figures in Los Angeles sports history, will return to the broadcast booth for an unprecedented 64th season in 2013, it was announced....

Around The Horn

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 22:23:00 +0000

A-Gone!!! In case you missed it, Adrian Gonzalez clubbed a 3-run homer in his first at-bat as a Dodger.

The Rumor Mill

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 06:57:00 +0000

So what to make of this giganta-deal? With money seemingly no object for the Dodgers owners, the risk of taking on the contracts of Adrian Gonzalez, Josh Beckett, and Carl Crawford appear...

Timm's Two Cents

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 05:18:00 +0000

Maybe... getting swept by the Giants will turn out to be a good thing. That is, if it creates a sense of urgency for the Dodgers' brass. Hard to imagine that the Red Sox will actually trade Adrian...

Timm's Two Cents

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 05:51:00 +0000

So, I've been thinking... Clayton Kershaw is now 1-3 against the Giants this season, but with a 1.74 ERA. I now loathe Juan Rivera. Why? Because he's not Jerry Sands. Sands went 5-6...

Timm's Two Cents

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 05:17:00 +0000

I'm never happy when a Major League Baseball player jeopardizes the game I love by cheating via performance enhancing drugs. In fact, I hate it no matter who it is. I guess I'm naive to think that...

Timm's Two Cents

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 04:38:00 +0000

Ya know, I was wondering... is it time for Don Mattingly to slot Andre Ethier in the 3-hole? Matt Kemp batting 4th with Hanley Ramirez behind him wouldn't be so bad, would it? At least for a...

Book Review

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 04:01:00 +0000

Gibby's Homer: The 1988 World Series by Tom Garcia and Karun Naga Gibby's Homer is the first book in a series of children's books called Daddy's Heroes. The idea is...

2012 Blogger Softball Tournament

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Timm) — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 04:32:00 +0000

Got glove? Dodger blog site The Left Field Pavillion is organizing a second charity softball tournament and Dodger Dugout is entering the fracas! If you are interested in participating in a charity...