Dodgers’ offense explodes in historic rout over Braves in Game 3 of NLCS
4 years, 2 months ago

Dodgers’ offense explodes in historic rout over Braves in Game 3 of NLCS

LA Times  

The Dodgers asserted that anxiety was absent in their clubhouse before Game 3 of the National League Championship Series. “And tonight, we went out and showed what we can do.” Riding the wave of a seven-run burst over the final three innings of Game 2, the Dodgers erupted for a record-setting 11 runs in the first inning Wednesday to launch a 15-3 rout. Dodgers Photos: Dodgers defeat Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of NLCS Photos from Game 3 of the National League Championship Series between the Dodgers and Atlanta Braves at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. “If we got to lose the game,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said, “at least we didn’t burn out the bullpen trying to stay close.” Julio Urías took the mound for the Dodgers with the biggest lead ever given to a playoff starter before throwing a pitch. Dodgers Dodgers rewrite MLB record book with NLCS scoring barrage vs. Braves The Dodgers tore up the MLB record book with their 11-run first inning and 15-0 start in Game 3 of the NLCS against the Atlanta Braves.

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Dodgers stars given seedy offer by LA strip club owner after beating the Yankees to win the World Series
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers stars given seedy offer by LA strip club owner after beating the Yankees to win the World Series

Daily Mail  

In the wake of their incredible World Series win over the Yankees, the Dodgers have been given free lifetime access to two of Los Angeles' most notorious strip clubs. Freddie Freeman and the Los Angeles Dodgers have been extended an offer back home in LA Shohei Ohtani and Co are able to enjoy a post-parade night at the strip club …

Dodgers' World Series-ending win averages 18.6 million; series averages 15.81 million for 5 games
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers' World Series-ending win averages 18.6 million; series averages 15.81 million for 5 games

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Dodgers' 8-7 victory over …

Dodgers' Historic Comeback Stuns Yankees in World Series Game 5
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers' Historic Comeback Stuns Yankees in World Series Game 5

China Daily  

The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their eighth World Series title with a thrilling comeback victory against the New York Yankees in Game 5 of the series. Despite trailing 0-2 in the series, the Dodgers staged a remarkable comeback, scoring 10 runs in the fifth inning to secure the win. Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman shone brightly for the Dodgers, contributing …

Dodgers' comeback stuns the Yankees
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers' comeback stuns the Yankees

China Daily  

Los Angeles Dodgers players flood onto the field after beating the New York Yankees to win the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday. USA TODAY SPORTS VIA REUTERS NEW YORK — The Los Angeles Dodgers won their second World Series championship in five seasons, overcoming a five-run deficit with the help of three Yankees defensive …

Dodgers' comeback stuns the Yankees
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers' comeback stuns the Yankees

China Daily  

The Los Angeles Dodgers hoist the Commissioner's Trophy after beating the New York Yankees in Game 5 to win the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday. USA TODAY SPORTS VIA REUTERS "We just took advantage of every mistake they made in that inning," Teoscar Hernandez said. Stanton's sixth-inning sacrifice fly off Brusdar Graterol put the …

Dodgers' comeback stuns the Yankees
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers' comeback stuns the Yankees

China Daily  

Los Angeles Dodgers players flood onto the field after beating the New York Yankees to win the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday. USA TODAY SPORTS VIA REUTERS NEW YORK — The Los Angeles Dodgers won their second World Series championship in five seasons, overcoming a five-run deficit with the help of three Yankees defensive …

Dodgers Overcome 5-Run Deficit with Spectacular Plays, Rally for World Series Title
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers Overcome 5-Run Deficit with Spectacular Plays, Rally for World Series Title

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their second World Series title in five seasons with a thrilling 7-6 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 5 of the series. Despite trailing 5-0 in the first inning, the Dodgers staged a remarkable comeback with three Yankees defensive miscues and rally-scoring sacrifice flies from Gavin Lux and Mookie Betts. In the eighth …

How one ‘crazy’ inning ignited Dodgers’ comeback in World Series clincher
1 month, 3 weeks ago

How one ‘crazy’ inning ignited Dodgers’ comeback in World Series clincher

LA Times  

There was only one word to describe the five-run fifth inning that resurrected the Dodgers in Game 5 of the World Series on Wednesday night, and leave it to the man who produced the most quirky hit of the implausible rally to deliver it. I mean, you gotta play a clean game to beat us.” The Yankees did not play …

The Sports Report: In the year of the improbable, the impossible has happened
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Sports Report: In the year of the improbable, the impossible has happened

LA Times  

Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Continue reading here Dodgers box score Dodgers beat Yankees to win another World Series, cement ‘golden era’ of franchise dominance Ready to celebrate? Dodgers’ World Series championship parade will be Friday L.A. takes to the streets with fireworks, joy as Dodgers win World Series New L.A. Times book ‘Best in Sho’ commemorates Dodgers’ World …

Dodgers overcome a 5-run deficit to win the World Series against the New York Yankees
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers overcome a 5-run deficit to win the World Series against the New York Yankees

NPR  

Dodgers overcome a 5-run deficit to win the World Series against the New York Yankees toggle caption Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP NEW YORK — The Los Angeles Dodgers won their second World Series championship in five seasons, overcoming a five-run deficit with the help of three Yankees defensive miscues and rallying on sacrifice flies from Gavin Lux and Mookie Betts in …

Volpe Slam Sparks Comeback After Freeman Homer, Yanks Beat Dodgers 11-4 to Force World Series Game 5
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Volpe Slam Sparks Comeback After Freeman Homer, Yanks Beat Dodgers 11-4 to Force World Series Game 5

Associated Press  

The New York Yankees defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 in Game 4 of the World Series, forcing a decisive Game 5. Anthony Volpe's grand slam in the third inning proved to be the game-changing moment, overcoming Freddie Freeman's record-setting homer. The Yankees broke open the game with five runs in the eighth, led by Alex Verdugo's RBI grounder and …

Volpe slam sparks comeback after Freeman homer, Yanks beat Dodgers 11-4 to force World Series Game 5
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Volpe slam sparks comeback after Freeman homer, Yanks beat Dodgers 11-4 to force World Series Game 5

The Independent  

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The Sports Report: Dodgers confirm that you can’t win them all
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Sports Report: Dodgers confirm that you can’t win them all

LA Times  

It was a long night for Brent Honeywell and the Dodgers pitching staff in Game 4. Continue reading here CLIPPERS From Broderick Turner: The Golden State Warriors’ defense collapsed on Clippers center Ivica Zubac late in a tense game Sunday night at Chase Center in San Francisco, but he didn’t panic. Continue reading here KINGS Tyler Toffoli scored the go-ahead …

How many World Series titles have the Dodgers won?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

How many World Series titles have the Dodgers won?

LA Times  

Game 1 — Dodgers 8, Rays 3 Game 2 — Rays 6, Dodgers 4 Game 3 — Dodgers 6, Rays 2 Game 4 — Rays 8, Dodgers 7 Game 5 — Dodgers 4, Rays 2 Game 6 — Dodgers 3, Rays 1 The Dodgers finally ended their three-decade drought in the first World Series held at a neutral site because …

Dodgers remain unshaken in their World Series pitching strategy
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 …

Dodgers capture World Series by storming back in Game 5 to upend Yankees: Takeaways
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers capture World Series by storming back in Game 5 to upend Yankees: Takeaways

New York Times  

NEW YORK — The Los Angeles Dodgers will finally get their parade. Trailing by five runs early in Game 5 of the World Series on Wednesday, the Dodgers capitalized on a series of errors and misplays by the New York Yankees, storming to a 7-6 victory at Yankee Stadium.  Freddie Freeman, who tied a World Series record with 12 …

Dodgers can’t complete sweep as Yankees get off the mat in Game 4 to keep season alive
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers can’t complete sweep as Yankees get off the mat in Game 4 to keep season alive

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ lack of pitching hasn’t hurt them often this postseason. “Every guy,” he added, “will be with a cost going forward.” A Yankees fan rips a ball out of Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts’ glove in the first inning of Game 4 of the World Series. “I’m not going to use in the third inning right there,” Roberts said …

Prep the parade! Dodgers set to silence their critics and doubters
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Prep the parade! Dodgers set to silence their critics and doubters

LA Times  

One more win to erase the pain of endless collapses. The Dodgers will soon be marching through Los Angeles like they’ve been marching through New York, boldly and powerfully and redemptively after taking a historically insurmountable three-games-to-none lead against the Yankees with a 4-2 victory Monday night in Game 3 of the World Series at blustery Yankee Stadium. Dodgers first …

Dodgers Overcome Yankees in Thrilling Game 2 of World Series
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Dodgers Overcome Yankees in Thrilling Game 2 of World Series

CNN  

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 4-2 in Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday night, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. Despite being in control most of the game, the Yankees staged a late comeback attempt in the ninth inning but were unable to score the tying run. Yoshinobu Yamamoto dominated the pitching for …

Dodgers and Yankees will meet for the 12th time in World Series. How did the first 11 go?
2 months ago

Dodgers and Yankees will meet for the 12th time in World Series. How did the first 11 go?

LA Times  

Dolf Camilli of the Dodgers left, and Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees before the start of Game 1 of the 1941 World Series. at Yankees 3, Dodgers 2 Dodgers 3, at Yankees 2 Yankees 2, at Dodgers 1 Yankees 7, at Dodgers 4 Yankees 3, at Dodgers 1 Future Hall of Famers Yankees: Joe McCarthy, Bill Dickey, Joe …

Dodgers' Thriving Pitching Propels Them to World Series Despite Injuries
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2 months ago

Dodgers' Thriving Pitching Propels Them to World Series Despite Injuries

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their 25th National League pennant with a thrilling victory over the New York Mets in the World Series. Shohei Ohtani led the Dodgers with a record-breaking performance, while the bullpen played a crucial role in securing the win. The Dodgers will now face the New York Yankees in the next stage of the playoffs.

Dodgers equaled a record held by 1965 World Series champs. But that’s where similarities end
2 months ago

Dodgers equaled a record held by 1965 World Series champs. But that’s where similarities end

LA Times  

Much has been made of the similarities between the performance of the Dodgers in this year’s National League Championship Series and in the 1965 World Series. The ’65 Dodgers were the only team in baseball history until the current Dodgers to have the first six games of a postseason series decided by four or more runs. Back when the postseason …

Dodgers to Unleash Pitching Prowess in Game 6 Against Mets
2 months ago

Dodgers to Unleash Pitching Prowess in Game 6 Against Mets

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Dodgers are hoping to secure their fourth trip to the World Series in the last eight years with a bullpen game against the New York Mets in Game 6 of the NL Championship Series. The Dodgers are using a bullpen game for the third time this postseason, and second against the Mets. New York is going with …

When does the Dodgers versus Yankees World Series start?
2 months ago

When does the Dodgers versus Yankees World Series start?

LA Times  

Fans celebrate at Dodger Stadium during Game 6 of the 2017 World Series between the Dodgers and Astros. The Dodgers reached the World Series for the 22nd time in franchise history by beating the Mets 10-5 in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series Sunday at Dodger Stadium. Game 1 of the World Series will be Friday at 5:08 …

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

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 …

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

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 …

Shohei Ohtani's Epic Home Run Sends Dodgers On a Wild Ride to NLCS Game 4
2 months ago

Shohei Ohtani's Epic Home Run Sends Dodgers On a Wild Ride to NLCS Game 4

Associated Press  

Shohei Ohtani hit his third postseason homer in Game 4 of the NLCS, giving the Dodgers a 3-1 lead against the Mets. He also walked three times and scored four runs, leading the NL in home runs and RBIs in his first season with the Dodgers. Ohtani's latest home run was hit at just after 9 a.m. Tokyo time, averaging …

Two unsung heroes may have set up the Dodgers for success in NLCS Game 6
2 months ago

Two unsung heroes may have set up the Dodgers for success in NLCS Game 6

LA Times  

Andy Pages tosses his bat after hitting a solo home run for the Dodgers in the fourth inning of a 12-6 loss to the New York Mets in Game 5 of the NLCS on Friday. That list doubled in size Friday night when Andy Pages, a 23-year-old rookie from Cuba, hit a solo home run in the fourth inning and …

Dodgers still control their World Series destiny after Game 5 loss
2 months ago

Dodgers still control their World Series destiny after Game 5 loss

LA Times  

The Dodgers still own this. Dodgers Dodgers can’t overcome Jack Flaherty’s struggles in NLCS Game 5 loss to Mets Jack Flaherty runs into problems early, giving up eight earned runs in a 12-6 loss to the New York Mets in Game 5 of the NLCS, sending the series back to L.A. Sir, I am doubling down. “That’s how the game …

Dodgers Dominate Padres in a Record-Breaking Japan Series Decider
2 months ago

Dodgers Dominate Padres in a Record-Breaking Japan Series Decider

Associated Press  

The Dodgers won the National League Division Series decider against the Padres with an estimated 12.9 million viewers tuning in from Japan. The game featured two Japanese pitchers and Shohei Ohtani's first MLB postseason appearance for the Dodgers since 2021. The NLDS decider drew more viewers than the last three MLB games played in Japan.

Dodgers' Walker Buehler finally starting to adapt to his reality
2 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers' Walker Buehler finally starting to adapt to his reality

LA Times  

Walker Buehler held his glove up to his chest and screamed into the October night. “Right there,” manager Dave Roberts said, “was the pitch of the game.” There was a time when Buehler wouldn’t have even considered throwing an off-speed pitch in that situation. Walker Buehler celebrates after striking out New York’s Francisco Lindor to get out of a bases-loaded …

Dodgers show their might, blowing out Mets to move a win away from World Series
2 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers show their might, blowing out Mets to move a win away from World Series

LA Times  

When the Dodgers dug into their lineup’s playoff problems at the end of last season, they noticed a strange October trend. “I think that’s just a deeper understanding for us, understanding who we are as a team.” And over the last couple of weeks, Muncy proudly added, “We’ve had an entire lineup being able to buy into that.” On Thursday …

Dodgers vs. Mets Game 3: A Tale of Two Teams Locked in a Tense NLCS Battle
2 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers vs. Mets Game 3: A Tale of Two Teams Locked in a Tense NLCS Battle

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets clash in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series, tied 1-1. Walker Buehler and Luis Severino battle on the mound, with the Dodgers holding a slight edge after three games. The series remains tightly contested, with both teams boasting strong lineups and pitching staffs. The outcome of this contest will have …

Superior Dodgers poised to beat Mets on road to World Series
2 months, 1 week ago

Superior Dodgers poised to beat Mets on road to World Series

LA Times  

Start spreading the news. Dodgers Dodgers follow their October script to perfection in NLCS Game 3 win over Mets Walker Buehler provides a strong start and Kiké Hernández and Shohei Ohtani hit home runs to power the Dodgers to an 8-0 win over the Mets in NLCS Game 3. In Thursday’s Game 4, the Dodgers will start Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who …

Dodgers Dugout: You didn’t think it was going to be easy, did you?
2 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers Dugout: You didn’t think it was going to be easy, did you?

LA Times  

Landon Knack reacts after giving up a grand slam to Mark Vientos in the second inning of Game 2. —Besides “teeter totter,” John Smoltz‘s other favorite phrase is “easier said than done, I know.” —I don’t know how Freddie Freeman is doing it. He’s got to continue to manage his hitting zone, regardless of who’s pitching.” Clayton Kershaw will pitch …

Bullpen game blows up in grand fashion as Dodgers lose to Mets in NLCS Game 2
2 months, 1 week ago

Bullpen game blows up in grand fashion as Dodgers lose to Mets in NLCS Game 2

LA Times  

In theory, the Dodgers’ decision to go with a bullpen game in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series on Monday made sense. In a 7-3 loss to the New York Mets in Game 2, the Dodgers’ record-tying 33-inning postseason scoreless streak ended quickly — and in calamitous fashion. “Obviously,” Knack said, “I didn’t set the tone very well …

Dodgers waste no time extending their dominance in NLCS Game 1 win
2 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers waste no time extending their dominance in NLCS Game 1 win

LA Times  

The Dodgers had been here before. “We didn’t try and reset.” Instead, the offense jumped on Mets starter Kodai Senga early, tagging him with three runs in less than two innings before adding three more in the fourth. Jack Flaherty pitched seven dominant innings, extending the team’s scoreless inning streak to a whopping 33 innings — tying a Major League …

Dodgers pitchers zero in on MLB history in Game 1 win over Mets
2 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers pitchers zero in on MLB history in Game 1 win over Mets

LA Times  

Bats have flailed, balls have soared, runners have sprinted, and still… Nobody can score off the Dodgers! Dodgers Dodgers waste no time extending their dominance in NLCS Game 1 win Just two days after their series comeback win over the San Diego Padres, the Dodgers dominate in a 9-0 victory over the New York Mets in Game 1 of the …

Small-ball strategy pays off: Why Dodgers are embracing sacrifice bunts vs. Mets
2 months, 1 week ago

Small-ball strategy pays off: Why Dodgers are embracing sacrifice bunts vs. Mets

LA Times  

Dodgers shortstop Tommy Edman celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a hit by Shohei Ohtani in the fourth inning of Game 1 of the NLCS against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium on Sunday night. It was exactly 36 years ago Tuesday that Kirk Gibson hit his famous walk-off home run off Dennis Eckersley and hobbled around the …

Dodgers Dugout: Why the Dodgers will beat the Mets in the NLCS
2 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers Dugout: Why the Dodgers will beat the Mets in the NLCS

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. Edge: Even Second base Gavin Lux,.251/.320/.383, 10 homers, 50 RBIs, 101 OPS+, 2.1 WAR Postseason: 5 for 18, 1 homer, 3 RBIs, 1 walk, 2 K’s Jose Iglesias,.337/.381/.448, 4 homers, 26 RBIs, 137 OPS+, 3.1 WAR Postseason: 6 for 29, 3 RBIs, 1 walk, 7 K’s or Jeff McNeil,.238/.308/.384, 12 homers, …

Nine concerns the Dodgers should have about facing the Mets in the NLCS
2 months, 1 week ago

Nine concerns the Dodgers should have about facing the Mets in the NLCS

LA Times  

In the postgame clubhouse following Game 5 of the National League Division Series, the expletives flowed as freely as showers of beer and champagne. What’s different about this year’s Dodgers team, Game 5 hero Kiké Hernández was asked during a postgame Fox television interview out on the field. Dodgers Dodgers vanquish recent postseason frustrations in NLDS Game 5 win over …

Letters to Sports: Dodgers finally get clutch performances in playoffs
2 months, 1 week ago

Letters to Sports: Dodgers finally get clutch performances in playoffs

LA Times  

As Dodgers fans, our fears of nonexistent hitting and flat pitching that plagued too many Dodgers postseasons were finally laid to rest by eliminating the San Diego Padres. And, to our pleasant surprise, not only did the Dodgers bats come alive when needed most, but who would have thought that a thin starting pitching rotation and a yet-unproven bullpen in …

Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivers under pressure in Dodgers' NLDS win
2 months, 1 week ago

Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivers under pressure in Dodgers' NLDS win

LA Times  

The shortest player on the field at Dodger Stadium looked as if he was the tallest. Yamamoto added, “I think I owe my performance today to my teammates.” Hernández said there was a reason the Dodgers invested as much in Yamamoto as they did. Talking to Yamamoto after his Game 1 debacle in this division series, Friedman said, “You could …

Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas expects to play in NLCS vs. Mets
2 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas expects to play in NLCS vs. Mets

LA Times  

Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas said he will “be ready to go” for Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday after missing the final two games of the division series against the San Diego Padres because of a left-thigh strain that he aggravated in Game 3. “I didn’t take another injection because I …

Playoff demons gone! Dodgers outlast Padres to advance to NLCS
2 months, 1 week ago

Playoff demons gone! Dodgers outlast Padres to advance to NLCS

LA Times  

This time, they didn’t choke. On a glorious night amid a roiling sea of joyful blue, the Dodgers wrapped their weathered arms around the San Diego Padres on Friday and crushed those brown jerseys like an empty paper sack, eventually exhaling with redemption, relief and a coveted spot just four wins from the World Series. In the winner-take-all Game 5 …

Dodgers Dugout: Dodgers-Padres Game 5 is what postseason baseball is all about
2 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers Dugout: Dodgers-Padres Game 5 is what postseason baseball is all about

LA Times  

Gavin Lux celebrates with Mookie Betts after Lux’s two-run homer in the seventh inning of Game 4. Game 4 —Some of you wondered, so I asked Jack Harris, who was kind enough to answer: When the Dodgers play at Petco Park, some players drive themselves down to San Diego, others take one of the Dodgers’ luxury buses. Friday: San Diego …

Dodgers vanquish recent postseason frustrations in NLDS Game 5 win over Padres
2 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers vanquish recent postseason frustrations in NLDS Game 5 win over Padres

LA Times  

Blake Treinen threw his hands in the sky. Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen, center, celebrates with teammates after the team’s NLDS Game 5 win over the Padres at Dodger Stadium on Friday night. After Darvish retired 14 consecutive batters following Hernández’s homer, extending his success against his former Dodgers team — he has a career 2.27 earned-run average against them in …

Hernández: Don't overthink it, Dodgers. Game 5 should be a bullpen game
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Hernández: Don't overthink it, Dodgers. Game 5 should be a bullpen game

LA Times  

This worked, and nothing else has. For the Dodgers, the deciding game of their National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres on Friday should be a bullpen game. Bullpen games aren’t a sustainable remedy for their starting-pitching problems, as the relievers would be quickly spent if eight of them pitched in every game. “We’ve said it all year: …

What you need to know from the MLB playoffs: Mets to NLCS, Dodgers force Game 5
2 months, 2 weeks ago

What you need to know from the MLB playoffs: Mets to NLCS, Dodgers force Game 5

New York Times  

By Sam Blum, Grant Brisbee, Kaitlyn McGrath and Jen McCaffrey The New York Mets’ magic continued as a Francisco Lindor grand slam helped them stun the Philadelphia Phillies and book their ticket to the NLCS. Francisco Lindor’s sixth-inning grand slam sent Citi Field into pandemonium as the Mets, by virtue of a 4-1 victory over the Phillies, clinched their first …

Dodgers show no panic and dominate Padres to force a decisive NLDS Game 5
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers show no panic and dominate Padres to force a decisive NLDS Game 5

LA Times  

In the hours before Game 4 of the National League Division Series at Petco Park on Wednesday night, there was a quiet but palpable belief around the Dodgers dugout, one that belied the seemingly dire state in which they found themselves. “We did what we’re capable of doing.” Unlike last year, when they were blanketed by Arizona Diamondbacks pitchers in …

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