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Paul Goldschmidt headed to Yankees: Reflecting on his Cardinals tenure

Quiet but commanding, reserved yet respected, Paul Goldschmidt wasn’t always the most vocal player in the St. Louis Cardinals clubhouse. Though there’s no denying what Goldschmidt accomplished in St. Louis, there is the recognition that the team fell short of its ultimate goal when they traded for the first baseman ahead of the 2019 season. “It’s frustrating, disappointing, whatever negative …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Dodgers miss on Juan Soto, but add outfield depth by signing Michael Conforto

LA Times

On the eve of MLB’s Winter Meetings, two left-handed-hitting outfielders found new homes on the free agent market. One was the biggest name in the sport this winter, with superstar slugger Juan Soto reportedly agreeing to a staggering 15-year, $765-million contract with the New York Mets, setting a new MLB record. Although the Dodgers had been considered one of the …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why re-signing Teoscar Hernández will be among Dodgers’ most important offseason decisions

LA Times

The Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernández scores on a two-run double by Tommy Edman during the first inning of Game 6 of the NLCS. “I just want to say thank you,” Hernández said during the Dodgers’ World Series celebration at Chavez Ravine last Friday, having played a crucial role in the club’s first full-season championship since 1988. And — barring a run …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Steve Garvey might not be elected to the Senate. How about the Baseball Hall of Fame?

LA Times

Steve Garvey, on his knees, celebrates the final out of the 1981 NLCS with pitcher Bob Welch, left. On the election day ballot: Garvey, the longtime Dodgers star, against Rep. Adam B. Schiff for a U.S. Senate seat representing California. The Hall announced Monday that Garvey and former Dodgers teammate Tommy John are two of eight candidates selected for this …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Clayton Kershaw declines 2025 option but intends to return to Dodgers

LA Times

Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw on the field during batting practice before Game 3 of the NLCS against the New York Mets on Oct. 16. At the team’s World Series celebration on Friday, future Hall of Fame pitcher Clayton Kershaw declared himself a “Dodger for life.” To be a Dodger next year, however, he and the team will have to work …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Can the Dodgers repeat? The biggest questions ahead of this winter

New York Times

LOS ANGELES — Mookie Betts stared at his hand and issued a proclamation. The Dodgers’ corner outfield need will be a focus all winter regardless, which could steer the team in an interesting direction. What then, for Walker Buehler, the man who appeared to find his best form for the Dodgers in October, including 13 consecutive scoreless innings to end …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers remain unshaken in their World Series pitching strategy

LA Times

The Dodgers trailed by one run, with four innings to go. The Dodgers could have gone for the jugular, and the World Series sweep, against the New York Yankees on Tuesday. With four chances to win the clinching game of the World Series, the Dodgers decided not to risk exhausting their pitching staff Tuesday, thus weakening it for a potential …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

This Dodger’s girlfriend is the Michael Jordan of her sport. He’s just Ben.

LA Times

Fans crowded into Dodger Stadium for Friday’s World Series opener, among them the wives and girlfriends of the players on the home team. “They’re gearing up for the playoffs, too.” Casparius, 25, the Dodgers’ rookie reliever, is dating Erin Matson, the field hockey coach at the University of North Carolina. “I don’t know what’s quite wrong with us.” During the …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers Dominate Yankees, Clinching 4-2 Lead in World Series

Associated Press

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 4-2 in Game 4 of the World Series, extending their lead to 2-0 in the series. Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a complete-game shutout, allowing only one hit over 6 1/3 innings. Freddie Freeman hit two home runs, including a walk-off grand slam, to lead the Dodgers to victory. The Dodgers will look …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

World Series 2024: Jimmy Kimmel and John Legend headline celebrities at Yankees versus Dodgers Game 1

Daily Mail

The Yankees and Dodgers kicked off the World Series on Friday night in Los Angeles, and a host of celebrities - including Jimmy Kimmel and John Legend - were in attendance to watch Game 1 of the Fall Classic. Singer John Legend was Additionally, country singer Brad Paisley started off the night by singing the national anthem, while 'Breaking Bad' …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Dodgers’ Tommy Edman builds on NLCS MVP performance by doing the little things

LA Times

Dodgers shortstop Tommy Edman dives for the ball during the sixth inning of a 6-3 win over the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium on Friday. But it was good to get that one out of the way and make a couple of good plays after that.” After Gleyber Torres led off the …

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Freddie Freeman lives dream with World Series grand slam

LA Times

By the time Freddie Freeman walked into the interview room at Dodger Stadium on Friday night, he’d already been mobbed by his teammates at home plate, embraced everyone from reliever Blake Treinen to owner Mark Walter, run to the backstop to the share the moment with his father, had a five-gallon water cooler emptied on him in the middle of …

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2 months ago

Dodgers hope to have Alex Vesia and Miguel Rojas back for World Series

LA Times

The Dodgers might be getting some reinforcements on the roster for the World Series. Left-hander Alex Vesia, who missed the National League Championship Series after suffering an intercostal injury in Game 5 of the NL Division Series, said he is “90% sure” he’ll be active for the Fall Classic, having completed bullpen sessions over the last week and a 15-pitch …

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2 months ago

‘Most satisfying’ year: How Dave Roberts changed narrative, got Dodgers to World Series

LA Times

Standing atop a makeshift stage on the Dodger Stadium infield Sunday night, Dave Roberts grabbed hold of the mic, lifted his right arm toward the sky and asked the Chavez Ravine crowd a simple, resounding question. “Hey!” Roberts shouted, his hoarse voice booming through the stadium speakers after the Dodgers’ pennant-clinching win over the New York Mets in Game 6 …

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2 months ago

How do the Yankees and Dodgers stack up? A World Series tale of the tape

New York Times

The Hollywood Walk of Fame won’t have anything on the number of stars that will take the field when the New York Yankees face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series starting Friday at Dodger Stadium. It’ll be Shohei Ohtani vs. Aaron Judge, Mookie Betts vs. Juan Soto and Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs. Gerrit Cole. Hernández was acquired for October, …

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2 months ago

Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman expects to be ‘a 100% go’ for Game 1 of the World Series

LA Times

Freddie Freeman last played on Friday during Game 5 of the NLCS, going 0 for 5 before sitting out Game 6 at Dodger Stadium. Despite missing two of the Dodgers’ final three games in the National League Championship Series, and going just one for 15 in the last three games he has played on a badly sprained right ankle, the …

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2 months ago

From trade acquisition to ‘MVP!’ How Tommy Edman became a Dodgers playoff star

LA Times

The “MVP!” chants echoed throughout Dodger Stadium when Shohei Ohtani came to bat in the eighth inning Sunday night. “It felt awesome picking it up.” Edman did much of the heavy lifting for the Dodgers on Sunday night, turning a 1-0 deficit into a 2-1 lead with his two-run double to left field in the first inning — the first …

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2 months ago

The Mets' Revenge: A 335-Homed Showdown with the Dodgers in the 1988 NLCS

Associated Press

The 1988 National League Championship Series between the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers is revisited, with the Dodgers emerging victorious after losing Game 4 to the Mets in the previous round. Darryl Strawberry reflects on his career and the Mets' heartbreaking defeat, hoping for a chance to avenge the 1988 loss.

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2 months ago

Dodgers Dugout: Why do you guys look so nervous all of a sudden?

LA Times

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. —Most postseason homers in baseball history: Manny Ramirez, 29 homers, 410 at-bats, 14.14 at-bats per homer José Altuve, 27, 436, 16.15 Bernie Williams, 22, 465, 21.14 Kyle Schwarber, 21, 228, 10.86 Derek Jeter, 20, 650, 32.5 George Springer, 19, 276, 14.53 Corey Seager, 19, 299, 15.74 Albert Pujols, 19, 304, 16.0 …

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Welcome back, World Series! Dodgers set up epic duel with Yankees

LA Times

Home, after three rocky Octobers and two embarrassing collapses and deep blue scads of doubt. Beginning Friday at Dodger Stadium, baseball’s two most legendary franchises will meet for the 12th time in a World Series, the most prolific Series matchup in baseball history even though they haven’t shared this stage in 43 years. “I think if you’re talking about collective …

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Mets Extend Season Again, Beating Dodgers 12-6 to Send NLCS Back to LA for Game 6

Associated Press

The New York Mets secured a 12-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series, extending their season to a Game 6 in Los Angeles. Pete Alonso hit a three-run homer in the first inning, and the Mets continued to add runs with timely hits and aggressive baserunning. Despite giving up eight runs …

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Letters to Sports: Hold off on those Dodgers predictions and celebration

LA Times

Before Game 5 of the NLCS, The Times’ Bill Shaikin quoted Dave Roberts as saying, “there’s a sense of urgency.” It does not appear that Roberts’ Rules were followed, as the Dodgers’ brain trust allowed Jack Flaherty to give up eight runs in only three innings. Yes, the Dodgers’ starting pitching staff has been decimated, but the relievers have been …

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Freddie Freeman shouldn't be playing for Dodgers in NLCS vs. Mets

LA Times

Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman tosses his helmet after striking out in the fourth inning of a 12-6 loss to the New York Mets in Game 5 of the NLCS on Friday. Dave Roberts, the Dodgers’ manager, made no promises that Freeman would remain in the lineup for Game 6 of the National League championship series. Freddie Freeman stretches to …

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Dodgers hopeful their cautious bullpen usage will pay off in NLCS Game 6

LA Times

All year long, the Dodgers have been reluctant to use their top relievers in “minus” games, as manager Dave Roberts likes to call contests where his team is facing an early deficit. “Because ultimately it’s about winning four games in a seven-game series.” Now, as the NLCS shifts back to Los Angeles, the Dodgers are banking on that cautious bullpen …

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Paul Goldschmidt headed to Yankees: Reflecting on his Cardinals tenure

Dodgers miss on Juan Soto, but add outfield depth by signing Michael Conforto

Why re-signing Teoscar Hernández will be among Dodgers’ most important offseason decisions

Steve Garvey might not be elected to the Senate. How about the Baseball Hall of Fame?

Clayton Kershaw declines 2025 option but intends to return to Dodgers

Can the Dodgers repeat? The biggest questions ahead of this winter

Dodgers remain unshaken in their World Series pitching strategy

This Dodger’s girlfriend is the Michael Jordan of her sport. He’s just Ben.

Dodgers Dominate Yankees, Clinching 4-2 Lead in World Series

World Series 2024: Jimmy Kimmel and John Legend headline celebrities at Yankees versus Dodgers Game 1

Dodgers’ Tommy Edman builds on NLCS MVP performance by doing the little things

Freddie Freeman lives dream with World Series grand slam

Dodgers hope to have Alex Vesia and Miguel Rojas back for World Series

‘Most satisfying’ year: How Dave Roberts changed narrative, got Dodgers to World Series

How do the Yankees and Dodgers stack up? A World Series tale of the tape

Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman expects to be ‘a 100% go’ for Game 1 of the World Series

From trade acquisition to ‘MVP!’ How Tommy Edman became a Dodgers playoff star

The Mets' Revenge: A 335-Homed Showdown with the Dodgers in the 1988 NLCS

Dodgers Dugout: Why do you guys look so nervous all of a sudden?

Welcome back, World Series! Dodgers set up epic duel with Yankees

Mets Extend Season Again, Beating Dodgers 12-6 to Send NLCS Back to LA for Game 6

Letters to Sports: Hold off on those Dodgers predictions and celebration

Freddie Freeman shouldn't be playing for Dodgers in NLCS vs. Mets

Dodgers hopeful their cautious bullpen usage will pay off in NLCS Game 6