Dodgers Get Serious, Padres, Diamondbacks, Angels Slide Into Abyss

Plus information on upcoming book events, news and notes about the week in baseball, and thoughts on all playoff races.

Here comes the cavalry to save the Dodgers’ starting rotation. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Hi friends-

First, a couple of housekeeping items before we dive into the baseball news of the week.

1. I’ve heard from many “Founding Members” (members who support the Long Game with a subscription of $200/year) about where they would like their signed, p…