Tommy John, Dr. Frank Jobe, Orel Hershiser and Tommy Lasorda at Dodger Stadium in 2008

Most days you’ll likely find Tommy John on a golf course.  That is of course, when he’s not blogging for Varsity Scoreboards, or working as a baseball agent, scout and advisor for MK Sports and Entertainment Group. At 68 TJ sports an impressive 12 handicap, yet despite a career that lasted 26 seasons and includes 288 career wins, the 7^th most in baseball history for a left-handed pitcher, he’s best known for the historic elbow surgery that bears his name. (more…)

Maybe the Dodgers should stick with the USA caps until they lose???

Chad Billingsley certainly isn’t used to getting much run support, let alone seven runs, but considering he allowed 13 base-runners in seven innings it’s remarkable he only allowed one run. The Dodgers won back to back games for the first time since May 10-13, when they took two games in Pittsburgh and one from Arizona, who has surged to take over first place in the West in two short weeks. James Loney led another Dodger offensive barrage with three hits and three RBI, including his 3rd home run of the season. (more…)