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Greinke Rises? Dodgers vs. Mets 8.23.14

I hope Zack Greinke rises for tonight’s start. He hasn’t sounded optimistic about the recovery of his elbow or his ability to pitch up to his standards for the rest of the year. So, hopefully we’ll learn tonight whether he’s headed in the right direction or not.

Looks like Donny is giving Justin Turner a night off right in the middle of his ongoing hot streak. Makes sense? Puig sits for Ethier and Butera is behind the plate.

I’m looking forward to what you have to say and share during tonight’s game. I’ll be collecting all of the best comments and pictures here. If you want to be sure to get included, use the hashtag #DodgerSocial.

Photo source: http://m.dodgers.mlb.com/news/2014/08/20/90604276/dodgers-pitcher-zack-greinke-pushed-back-two-days-from-slated-thursday-start

Kershaw Day: Best of Social: 8.21.14

My daughter was absolutely giddy tonight. She knows that tomorrow if Friday, her favorite day of the week. Well, as Dodger fans know, they day we look forward to lately is Kershaw Day. We’re getting it a day earlier than expected due to the Greinke elbow and some extra days. We’ll take it, especially after a night like last night.

Here are your cheers, jeers, analysis and pictures from tonight’s game! You’ll only get a tweet from me the FIRST time you are mentioned, so keep coming back. If you’re smart once, I’m hoping you can do it again! And, if I miss something, be sure to point it out to me!

Top image source: http://instagram.com/p/r-3kn1n1Gw

Two Wins Make a Winning Streak!
Best of Social: 8.20.14

Last night’s game wasn’t pretty, but it goes in the win column. Last night’s loss by the Giants was even uglier, but it counts, too! Tonight we ride the Roberto Hernandez Express. There’s no telling where it will go, but there’s just something reassuring about seeing #55 on the mound (even if it’s not THAT #55).

Let’s see what you have to say about tonight’s game. Take lots of pictures of another beautiful night at Chavez Ravine!

Top Image Source: http://dodgersphotog.mlblogs.com/2014/08/20/81914-something-current-lad-8sd-6-by-jon-soohoola-dodgers/

Will a Dodgers Day Off Pay Off? Best of Social 8.18.14

Game night! Welcome back everyone. I hope that we are all ready to try this again. After another disappointing series against a Central opponent, we face a familiar foe – the Padres. Despite their rough year, they always seen to play tough.

Tonight we see the return of Erisbel Arruebarrena who has hopefully learned now that he shouldn’t start fights that he can’t finish or run away from fast enough. I’m looking forward to Kevin Correia’s second start. Let’s hope it’s similar to his stellar outing against the Braves. The lineup looks like this: Gordon 2B, Puig CF, Gonzalez 1B, Kemp RF, Crawford LF, Turner 3B, Arruebarrena SS, Ellis C and Correia P.

Here are the sights, sounds and snark of the game as you’ve posted to social media. Enjoy the game!

Best of Social: Dodgers vs. Brewers August 15, 2014

Post game note: that was awful. I actually fell asleep during the five run inning, thankfully.

And we’re back. Now that the games have moved back to the West Coast, it’s easier for me to do the “Best of…” posts. My sleeping habits may disagree, but my family would!

After getting some bad news today about Ryu heading to the disabled list, Greinke will take the mound against another one of his former teams. So far, this year he’s pitched against the Royals, Angels and Brewers and now the Brewers again. He’s 0-3 in matches against former teams this year. Would be nice to see him turn it around tonight!

Now on to the game. Vin is calling the plays, but your commentary is what counts here at Dodger Social. Oh, and it’s Star Wars night, so the pictures should be great!

After a Brief Hiatus…

I’ll be back with a very limited Best of Social tomorrow. The 7:10 eastern starts the last few nights have not fit into my work/family schedule very well. So, I’ll be happy to lick my wounds after watching that Kemp at bat in the bottom of the ninth with bases loaded until the first pitch tomorrow at noon. For those of you out West, I hope to see you on Twitter bright and early!

Best of Social: Dodgers @ Brewers 8.10.14

After taking a day off for family fun here at Dodger Social, we are back with another “Best of” for today’s game. Have to admit, I feel pretty good about choosing to skip yesterday’s game as it seems it would have been too much frustration for this old man.

But now to your commentary about today’s game. I think that seeing the story of the highs and lows of this team is a great way to really feel what is going on for the fans. Be sure to follow @DodgerSocial for news updates and social media alerts for all things Dodgers.

(top photo source: http://instagram.com/p/rhsW8XnsyO)

Best of Social: Dodgers @ Brewers, August 8, 2014

Welcome back to the Best of Social! I’m working hard to pick the tweets, pictures and other social media commentary that tells the story of tonight’s game. So check out the sights, sounds and fan reactions to the game right here!

(top image source: http://instagram.com/p/rdOV5ErhwL/)

Best of Social: Dodgers @ Angels 8.7.14

What a week! Greinke gets shelled. Kershaw shows he’s human, but the team picks him up. Dan Haren doesn’t need any picking up at all while throwing seven scoreless innings! Baseball, huh?

I may not know what tonight has in store for us, but I do know that I look forward to what you have to say about it. Follow along below with the great sights, sounds and commentary of the game. Maybe you’re lucky enough to be there. If so, be sure to tag your posts #DodgerSocial so that we can share with other Dodger fans around the world!

(title image source: http://instagram.com/p/razOwunmKX)

Best of Social: Dodgers @ Angels 8.6.14

After a bizarre ending and Dodger victory last night, it’s time to start a new streak. Mattingly will put the ball in Dan Haren’s hand to keep up the winning ways. Can the team help lift him up if he stumbles? I sure hope so. Oh, and it’s Carl Crawford’s birthday!

Watching all the social activity around these games has been interesting. As a Dodger fan that’s never lived in Southern California, this is giving me a whole appreciation for the local rivalry between these two teams. A lot of interesting commentary on both sides. With that in mind, here are the comments, pictures and perspectives I’ve plucked from Twitter, Instagram and other networks to tell the story of tonight’s game.

(top image source: Los Angeles Dodgers Twitter feed)