game 1 Dodger Lefty Chris Capuano 0-1 (9.64) versus Snake Righty Trevor Cahill 1-3 (2.84) +++ ++++ Snake BP +++ The Dodgers have returned from San Francisco licking their wounds . . . their losing streak is still in effect. ++ In the Burger Stand, We have guest managers this... Continue reading

game 1 Dodger Ted Lilly 0-0 record vs. Rockie Tyler Chatwood 0-0 +++ Arrival, My buddy Damian and I car pool to the Stadium every game unless he is lollie-gagging. Sometimes I’ll be swinging by the house (in Echo Park) to get my slip-resistant shoes for the Stadium, where I... Continue reading

SHOWDOWN LA Dodger Josh Beckett 0-3 versus Milwaukee Brewer H. Burgos 1-1 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ In the Burger Stand, I’m late to work again. Everyone is out to their break time but me and Boss Lady. “There is no meat,” she informs me. The rest of the ingredients are good to go... Continue reading

This occasion was once thought of as Hell-No Kitty Night because of the monstrous crowds. Anyway. Walking past the portable bar near isle 10. The Gates are open. People be packing the Stadium. I don't know why I specifically notice this- but there are (eye)_(eye) glasses everywhere - (eye)_(eye) [eye]_[eye]... Continue reading

Dodger Chris Capuano 0-0 vs. Padre Jason Marquis 0-1 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I'm pissed off . . . . Did you watch this happen? I did. Did it make you gnash you teeth? Me too. Did your fists clench? Mine did too. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ But then I changed my mind, "Peace" ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ At... Continue reading

Jackie Robinson Day April 15th, 2013 Dodger Chad Billingsley 0-0 vs. Padre Eric Stultz 0-1 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Jackie Robinson ceremony with Rachel Robinson and others. (courtesy of StadiumBound, thank you) Next, The National Anthem is performed by Magic Johnson's home church, the West Angels Choir. (Excellent!) Ceremonial 1st pitch belongs to... Continue reading

Game 1 Dodger pitcher Zach Greinke’s Stadium debut Vs. Pittsburgh Pirate pitcher J. Lopez I always marvel at the Pittsburg Pirate fans. They are truly dedicated. Like the Chicago Cubbie fans, the Pirates go WAAAAY!! back farther than most ball clubs, historically. It really is no wonder that fans in... Continue reading

Dodgers Josh Beckett Vs. Giant’s Tim Lincecum ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Dodgers have 1 win- 1 loss against the World Champion Giants. (That word hurts: Champions) It’s a good thing that the latest Stadium renovations and designs like the Awesome new LCD Dodger Diamond Vision and the updated Stadium ghetto blasters help (us)... Continue reading

(latimes.com) Dodger Rookie Jin Ryu Kim versus SF Giant Ryan Volgelsong _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Way before game time. The Ladies of the Stand are off to their break. I’m left by my lonesome flipping burgers for my fellow employees once again. Bubble: The tastiest things on this prep line are the golden... Continue reading

April 1, 2013 Dodger Clayton Kershaw 0-0 (0.00) versus Giant Matt Cain 0-0 (0.00) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The bosses at the Stadium want all workers to check-in early for the big game. I decided to walk to work so that I don't get caught up in the purgatory of the post-game traffic.... Continue reading

I wrote about the Avenue of the Athletes in Echo Park a few years back. It's a stretch of Sunset Blvd. between Alvarado Blvd. and Stadium Way, leading into Dodger Stadium. Anyway, I was taking a walk to get some coffee at Angelo's Donut Shop and caught a few pictures... Continue reading

The BAT STADIUM VW Wedding @ the Top Deck (Window reads "Just Married") DODGER LEGENDS Continue reading

Month of September, 2012 Think Cure Week It's a beautiful day in autumn . . . Dodger Chris Capuano 11-10 Versus ArizonaDiamondback Miley Wade 14-9 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In the Stand, “Man you make a meeeaaan sandwich!” I turn around and it’s Marcus from the warehouse, my ready hands made lunch for... Continue reading

LA KINGS NIGHT 2012 Chad Billingsley 10-9 (3.44) vs. (Former Dodger) Miami Marlin Nathan Eovaldi 4-8 (4.03) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To think that Nathan Eovaldi was just traded to Miami for current Dodger short stop Hanely Ramirez no more than three weeks ago. Talk about life being a circle. Too bad the... Continue reading

2012 Korean Heritage Night Makes me think of Chan Ho Park, Always a Dodger. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Clayton Kershaw 8-6 (2.95) versus Chicago Cub Chris Volstad 0-7 (7.94) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I spy, An Andre Dawson #8 jersey. And Aramis Ramirez #16 jersey. (True Cubbie Fans) There is this one dude who is rocking... Continue reading

Every year I seem to miss this occasion which is a shame considering I live right around the corner from Elysian Park. So, on Friday night I set the alarm clock for 9 in the morning to check out Dodger Fan Fest 2013- rain or shine. Thankfully there isn’t a... Continue reading

Dodger Joe Blanton 9-13 (4.86) versus Rockie Tyler Chatwood 5-5 (4.86) In the Burger Stand, we usually celebrate the birthdays of our co-workers during the regular baseball season. Well, this years birthday peeps decided to have a birthday cake made for the rest of us who celebrate (our) birthdays during... Continue reading

A woman’s t-shirt reads “MEET ME AT THE DODGER GAME” On my break: At the edge of the Stadium. Above, Southwest in the air Soaring into a blanket of smog Dodger Stadium beneath The setting Sun Tranquil Friday More birds in the sky Ghetto bird Three crows gliding in circles... Continue reading

And Chicago Cubbies are back! Chad Billingsley 6-9 (3.89) versus Jeff Samardzija 7-8 (4.19) ________________________________________________________________________ Star Trek? Was there a Star Trek promotion last year? I can’t recall. Does anyone care? I wasn’t much of a fan growing up. Maybe taking a poll from some of my Dodger people here... Continue reading

Dodger “ace” Chris Capuano 10-6 versus Diamondback W. Miley 11-6 The Snakes are back in town so being that Gibby is the Diamondback skipper, he will have to tolerate, tonights event, the celebration and love Los Angeles will always have for him in the form of a Bobble. : )... Continue reading

Bubble: But I love the the movie. Enough of the mushy music that is oh, so, good . . . ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Game 1 against the Phillies Nathan Eovaldi 1-5 (4.21) versus Joe Blanton 7-8 (4.98) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... Continue reading

Chris Capuano 9-4 (2.91) vs. San Diego Padre Jason Marquis 1-5 (3.71) It’s a perfect Sunday day game for the Jewish community to come out to the ballpark, celebrate their love of the game, and recognize the players of their culture who have contributed to the greatness that is Major... Continue reading

"Japan Day", other wise known as: Hello Kitty Bobblehead Day Clayton Kershaw 5-4 versus New Jersey Met Dillon Gee 5-7 Right after checking into the Stadium I find Ronald Nelson the Vendor Extraordinaire, hanging out at his usual spot. I approach him to shake his hand. As usual he has... Continue reading

Los Angeles Dodger Aaron Harang 5-4 vs. N.Y. Met of N.J. Knuckleballer R.A. Dickey 10-1 Summer is finally in full effect. There is a nice breeze happening as Damian and I roll up to the shuttle pick-up stop, where employees are stretched out in a long line waiting patiently for... Continue reading

Dodger Stadium welcomes back 1st year Sox skipper and former Dodger Robin Ventura. chicago.cbslocal.com Ventura was on the 2004 Dodger team when we finished 1st in the NL West, playoff bound. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ On my way to get a cup of coffee, I walk passed a steamed D-Dog concession stand with... Continue reading