The world according to Jim:

• It’s sort of poetic, isn’t it, that as summer turns to autumn, Dave Roberts’ “trust tree” has lost most of its leaves.

Maybe this is the flip side of – or payback for – October of 2024, when the Dodgers’ starting pitching was decimated but the work of their bullpen propelled them to a World Series championship . …

• Do not allow yourself to be seduced by the infrequent successful outings by Tanner Scott or Blake Treinen the last couple of days, as untrustworthy as they’ve been for most of the last few weeks. The best thing that Andrew Friedman and Brandon Gomes could do at this point is to build a playoff roster without either pitcher. I mean, what’s the greater risk at this point, young guys or veterans who keep demonstrating they can’t be trusted? …

•

See Full Page