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Dodgers Notes: 7/25/25
By Those Deferred BenchWarmers Branch Rickey said that baseball is a game of inches, and the saying rang ever true on Wednesday. The Dodgers were probably a combined 6 inches from losing: Betts had a check swing barely called a no swing, then two pitches later beat a ground ball out by half a step, […]
The TEN: 7/25/2025
(“The TEN is not a top ten but ten items worth being included in “The TEN”)
The TEN: 7/23/2025
(“The TEN” is not a top ten but ten items worth being included in “The TEN”)
Athletics Notes: 7/21/25
By Tim Byrnes All-Star Game Recap: The ASG was an Athletics showcase with DH Brent Rooker hitting a 3-run homer in his only at-bat and SS Jacob Wilson adding a 2-run double in four trips to the plate.
The TEN: 7/21/2025
(“The TEN” is not a top ten but ten items worth being included in “The TEN”)
Dodgers Note: 7/18/25
By Those Deferred BenchWarmers The Dodgers backed into the All Star Break with a bit of momentum – a modest two game win streak following a seven game losing streak. Still, they entered the break with the best record in the National League, and only a game behind the Detroit Tigers for best record in […]