Padres might finally be on same page as Dodgers
4 years, 3 months ago

Padres might finally be on same page as Dodgers

LA Times  

Beat writers Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times and Kevin Acee of the Union-Tribune talk Dodgers and Padres Wil Myers has been through a lot in his six seasons with the Padres. Foremost, there is the fact the Dodgers’ 33-14 record is the best in NL, with the Padres’ 31-17 mark right behind. This is the first time it’s legitimately an even match and either team can go out and win at any given time.” The Dodgers are at Petco Park the next three days for a showdown that could go a long way toward determining if they win their eighth straight division crown or the Padres’ win their first since 2006. We’re excited for the challenge and looking forward to it.” You couldn’t blame either of the two managers who guided the Padres during the previous seven seasons if deep down they dreaded these series. * Most frequent starters this season ^ Through Saturday Turner expected back during this series * Most frequent lineup the past week ^ Through Saturday # Season totals Entering Sunday’s games, the Padres’ 8.4 offensive WAR led the majors.

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‘Get them back.’ Dodgers look for redemption in NLDS rematch with Padres

LA Times  

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New York Times  

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Eight concerns the Dodgers should have about facing the Padres in the NLDS

LA Times  

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3 months ago

Dodgers’ goals for crucial San Diego series? Win division, and match Padres’ intensity

LA Times  

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Associated Press  

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5 months, 1 week ago

After sweep by Phillies, Dodgers fall to .500 over last 44 games

LA Times  

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Associated Press  

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LA Times  

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2 years, 2 months ago

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LA Times  

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2 years, 2 months ago

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LA Times  

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2 years, 2 months ago

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LA Times  

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LA Times  

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LA Times  

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4 years, 2 months ago

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LA Times  

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LA Times  

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4 years, 2 months ago

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LA Times  

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4 years, 2 months ago

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LA Times  

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