Blog Kiosk: 7/27/2017 - Dodgers Links - Some Odds and Ends

I've seen numerous captions to photos similar to the one above; including "Hail Orange Jesus", but I prefer using "The Orange Justinian".

Now, hear me out. It's like mixing Orange Julius (one of my favorite all-time mall drinks) with the Byzantine emperor Justinian the Great (known for trying to revive and unite an aging empire and setting up a basis of laws still relevant today).

Okay, so that's a stretch and a bit dumb. But, do you know what isn't dumb? Hear these words from the man who has been an important leader for the club, via Rowan Kavner at Dodger Insider:

“We just don’t go away,” Turner said, drenched in Gatorade. “It doesn’t matter how big a hole we get in.”

Those are definitely the words that we of the Dodgers Empire can live by.

Photo above of Yasiel Puig giving Justin Turner an Orange shower is via Jon Soohoo/LA Dodgers 2017. Go here to check out more pics by Jon and Jill Weisleder from yesterdays game. Below are more links to check out:

• This Day in Dodgers History: In 1918 Robins (Dodgers) starter Harry Heitman, in his major league debut, gave up four consecutive hits (all of whom eventually scored) and is then pulled for a reliever. He would never pitch in the majors again -- effectively ending his career with a career ERA of infinity.
• Happy Birthday, Charlie Robinson, Jack Doscher, Zach Taylor, Jim Faulkner, Leo Durocher, Bill Sayles, Tom Goodwin & Shea Hillenbrand!

2017 Allen & Ginter - The Dodgers Relic, Autograph and Box Loader Cards

Here are the various Dodgers' relic and autograph cards found in 2017 Allen & Ginter. I've also included a little peek at some of the Box-Loaders that are available. Go here to check out all of my past post on this set. I've got one more subset to share, so stay tuned for that.

Framed Mini Baseball Autographs

• #MA-CSE Corey Seager -- redemption card
• #MA-JU Julio Urias -- redemption card
• #MA-SK Sandy Koufax -- redemption card
• #MA-KMA Kenta Maeda -- redemption card

#MA-AT Andrew Toles         #MA-CKE Clayton Kershaw

Blog Kiosk: 7/26/2017 - Dodgers Links - Some Odds and Ends

All I can say about Chris Taylor is that he had remained on the waiver wire in my fantasy Baseball league all year long -- even with his exploits becoming harder to ignore. After all, his production is practically impossible to believe. Nevertheless, I had a hole and I figured he could filled it. So, I picked him up and suddenly my team is on a roll -- just like the Dodgers. Per Rhett Bollinger and Ken Gurnick at MLB.com:

"He's an exciting player, he does a lot of things that help a championship team," Roberts said of Taylor. "We don't know what this young man's ceiling is. He keeps getting big hits, and he's making great defensive plays to save runs. He's a winning player."

Chris Taylor's two doubles and three RBI's spearheaded a Dodger victory last night -- their 70th of the season. Pic above of Christ Taylor via the Dodgers on fans.mlb.com. Go here to check out pics by Jon SooHoo and Juan Ocampo from yesterdays game. Below are more links to check out:

• This Day in Dodgers History: In 1950 Dodgers outfielder Jim Russell becomes the first ballplayer in major league history to hit a home run from both sides of the plate in a game in two different games. His record is eventually surpassed by Mickey Mantle in 1956. In 1990 super-utilityman Mike Sharperson become the first player in Dodger history to start every infield position in the same season. In 1991 Montreal starter Mark Gardner no-hit the Dodgers for nine innings, but eventually lost the game in the tenth inning. He allowed two singles and reliever Jeff Fassero gave up the winning hit to lose, 1-0.  Dodger pitchers Orel Hershiser, Kevin Gross and Jay Howell combine for a two hit shutout. In 1995 the Dodgers signed free agent amateur pitcher Eric Gagne out of Seminole State College. In 2008 the Dodgers received third baseman Casey Blake from the Indians for Jon Meloan and Carlos Santana.
• Happy Birthday, John Butler, Sam Leslie, Hoyt Wilhelm, Glenn Mickens, Jody Reed & Brandon Morrow!

2017 Topps Now -- #390 -- Bellinger's Clutch 8th Inning Homer

Here is the newest Cody Bellinger 2017 Topps Now card, and it celebrates last night's eighth inning heroics. As you surely know, he belted a deciding three-run home run to propel the Dodgers to victory. Per Rhett Bollinger and Ken Gurnick at MLB.com:

"We saw it early. There's no panic. He hits right-handed pitching, left-handed pitching. He doesn't scare off in the moment." -- Roberts, on Bellinger

Welcome to the Blue, Edward Paredes!

Who doesn't love a Baseball Lifer?

These are the guys who toil day in and day out playing the game they love for little pay -- oftentimes, well past the generally accepted prime for a ballplayer. Nevertheless, they grind it out and they never relent -- which is why Edward Paredes story is so compelling. He has all the hallmarks of todays Dodgers -- you keep working and fighting til the very end.

Blog Kiosk: 7/25/2017 - Dodgers Links - Some Odds and Ends

This team is ridiculous. After falling behind in the late innings of last nights game the Dodgers barreled back to steal another win. Unsurprisingly, it was Cody Bellinger who provided the knock out punch with a three-run homer in the eighth inning. Per Rhett Bollinger and Ken Gurnick at MLB.com:

"When we're behind, we don't quit, we find a way to win and play to the last out," said Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. "As long as there's outs on the board, we believe we can win. It was a team win."

I'm starting to believe... Like, really believe...

The above photo via Jon SooHoo/LA Dodgers 2017. Go here to check out more pics by Jon and Jill Weisleder from yesterdays game. Below are more links to check:

• This Day in Dodgers History: In 1956 Brooklyn outfielder Carl Furillo becomes the first Dodger to hit a home run at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City. Unfortunately, the Dodgers lost to Cincinnati, 2-1. In 2006 the Dodgers received starting pitcher Elmer Dessens from the Royals for Odalis Perez and a couple minor leaguers.
• Happy Birthday, Doc Reisling, Marv Rackley, Larry Sherry, Dave Patterson, Garey Ingram & Guillermo Mota!