Dodgers shift into October mode weighing pros and cons of well-deserved days off
2 years, 3 months ago

Dodgers shift into October mode weighing pros and cons of well-deserved days off

LA Times  

Cody Bellinger hits a three-run home run during the fourth inning of the Dodgers’ 10-1 win over the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium on Friday night. “There would be advantages to jumping into it right away, but there also would be disadvantages,” said Justin Turner, who will begin his ninth consecutive postseason with the Dodgers. The Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger hits a three-run home run during the fourth inning. “If you look around this, there is a surplus of postseason experience and guys know what this is about, what it’s like to play in it.” Short hops Injured pitchers Tony Gonsolin, Dustin May and Blake Treinen each made positive strides.

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Dodgers remain unshaken in their World Series pitching strategy
2 months, 1 week 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 …

When does the Dodgers versus Yankees World Series start?
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Dodgers clinch 12th straight playoff berth on Shohei Ohtani’s historic night
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers clinch 12th straight playoff berth on Shohei Ohtani’s historic night

Associated Press  

MIAMI — In what has become a fall custom, the Los Angeles Dodgers are heading to the playoffs. The Dodgers clinched their 12th consecutive postseason berth Thursday with a 20-4 rout of the Miami Marlins on the same night that star slugger Shohei Ohtani homered three times and stole two bases to become the first player in major league history …

After lackluster Octobers, Dodgers see benefits to being in an NL West dogfight
4 months, 3 weeks ago

After lackluster Octobers, Dodgers see benefits to being in an NL West dogfight

LA Times  

Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas throws to first base during a win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. You have the confidence you can win them.” Sunday’s nail-biter of a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in Busch Stadium had that pennant-race feel, the Dodgers breaking a scoreless tie with two fifth-inning runs off Cardinals ace Sonny Gray and …

Dodgers season could end if bats do not come alive
1 year, 3 months ago

Dodgers season could end if bats do not come alive

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ Mookie Betts reacts to striking out looking in the first inning of Game 1 of the NLDS at Dodger Stadium on Saturday. “The irony is that last year we won the first game and then didn’t win a game after,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly works against a Dodgers batter during the first …

Dodgers will let fans watch pre-playoff workout at Dodger Stadium
1 year, 3 months ago

Dodgers will let fans watch pre-playoff workout at Dodger Stadium

LA Times  

Dodgers outfielders, from left, David Peralta, James Outman and Jason Heyward celebrate a victory over the Rockies on Wednesday in Denver. According to the team, admission will be offered to “select season ticket members who RSVP for this event through their Dodger Rewards portal.” “That’ll be a good experience for them,” Roberts said, “to watch us go through our workout.” …

Why platooning may help Dodgers avoid another playoff collapse
1 year, 4 months ago

Why platooning may help Dodgers avoid another playoff collapse

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ Mookie Betts, right, hits a three-run home run as Braves catcher Sean Murphy watches during the fifth inning Thursday at Dodger Stadium. Not every top-heavy team is constructed the same, however, and these differences are why Roberts remains hopeful the Dodgers’ offense won’t suddenly falter as it did in each of the last two seasons. The Dodgers have …

Dodgers continue dominant month with shutout and sweep of Diamondbacks
1 year, 4 months ago

Dodgers continue dominant month with shutout and sweep of Diamondbacks

LA Times  

The Boys of August kept on rolling Wednesday night. In a 7-0 blowout of the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Dodgers continued their torrid August performance, finishing the month’s penultimate day with a 24-4 record since the end of July. And, with one more August contest to go in Thursday night’s series opener against the MLB-best Atlanta Braves, the Dodgers have a …

Dodgers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks: How to watch, start times and betting odds
1 year, 9 months ago

Dodgers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks: How to watch, start times and betting odds

LA Times  

What you need to know: The Dodgers, who won four out of six games in their season-opening homestand against Arizona and Colorado, start a seven-game trip Thursday in Phoenix against the Diamondbacks, whom they split four games with at Dodger Stadium. Right-hander Dustin May will make his second start for the Dodgers against right-hander Merrill Kelly. May pitched seven shutout …

Dodgers release 2023 schedule: Here are 10 key dates
2 years, 4 months ago

Dodgers release 2023 schedule: Here are 10 key dates

LA Times  

The Astros and Yankees in Los Angeles. It will mark the first time since 2020 the Dodgers play their season opener at Chavez Ravine, and the first time they’ll do so in front of a full crowd since 2019. June 2-4: Yankees visit Dodger Stadium The Dodgers and Yankees will play each other in the regular season for the first …

MLB division series times: The Dodgers play the Padres in NLDS night games at Texas
4 years, 3 months ago

MLB division series times: The Dodgers play the Padres in NLDS night games at Texas

LA Times  

The Dodgers will play the San Diego Padres in the National League Division Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, without an off day even if the series goes the maximum five games. The series begins Tuesday at 6:38 p.m. PT and continues with games Wednesday and Thursday at 6:08 p.m. A potential Game 4 would be played Friday …

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