Left-handed hitters will fill middle of Dodgers’ batting order vs. Braves in Game 4
4 years, 2 months ago

Left-handed hitters will fill middle of Dodgers’ batting order vs. Braves in Game 4

LA Times  

Edwin Ríos rounds first base in front of Dodgers coach George Lombard after hitting a first-inning home run in Game 3 of the NLCS on Wednesday. On Thursday, they’ll have four straight left-handed hitters in the middle of the order opposite rookie right-hander Bryse Wilson. The five left-handed hitters in the lineup — Corey Seager, Max Munch, Cody Bellinger, Rios and Pederson — were 12 for 23 with five home runs and 13 RBIs on Wednesday. DODGERS LINEUP Mookie Betts RF Corey Seager SS Justin Turner 3B Max Muncy 1B Joc Pederson LF Cody Bellinger CF Edwin Ríos DH Kiké Hernández 2B Austin Barnes C Clayton Kershaw LHP BRAVES LINEUP Ronald Acuña Jr. RF Freddie Freeman 1B Marcell Ozuna DH Travis d’Arnaud C Ozzie Albies 2B Dansby Swanson SS Austin Riley LF Johan Camargo 3B Cristian Pache LF Bryse Wilson RHP

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Two unsung heroes may have set up the Dodgers for success in NLCS Game 6
2 months, 3 weeks 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 shortstop Miguel Rojas expects to play in NLCS vs. Mets
2 months, 4 weeks 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 …

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

Bullpen will be tasked with saving battered and bruised Dodgers in Game 4
3 months ago

Bullpen will be tasked with saving battered and bruised Dodgers in Game 4

LA Times  

Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas speaks with a team trainer after leaving in the third inning of Game 3 of the NLDS against the Padres on Tuesday night. “We can’t look at the mountain — we just have to look at the task at hand, and that’s one pitch at a time,” Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts said after Tuesday night’s …

Padres try to clinch NL Wild Card Series against Braves
3 months, 1 week ago

Padres try to clinch NL Wild Card Series against Braves

Associated Press  

Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres San Diego; Wednesday, 8:38 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Max Fried ; Padres: Joe Musgrove BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Padres -122, Braves +102; over/under is 7 runs BOTTOM LINE: The San Diego Padres host the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series. The Padres have a 43-13 record in …

Padres vs. Braves 2024 Wild Card Series preview: Predictions, pitching matchups and more
3 months, 1 week ago

Padres vs. Braves 2024 Wild Card Series preview: Predictions, pitching matchups and more

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the MLB Wild Card Round. — Dennis Lin Why the Braves will win The Braves will have to fly across the country late Monday to begin a Wild Card Series against the Padres at Petco Park, less than 24 hours after wrapping up the regular season with a stressful doubleheader Monday against the Mets, …

Astros take on the Angels after Tucker’s 4-hit game
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Astros take on the Angels after Tucker’s 4-hit game

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Angels vs. Houston Astros Houston; Sunday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Griffin Canning ; Astros: Spencer Arrighetti BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Astros -282, Angels +229; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros play the Los Angeles Angels after Kyle Tucker had four hits on Saturday in a 10-4 win over the Angels. TOP PERFORMERS: Yordan …

Olson hits tiebreaking homer and Braves beat Marlins 6-2 to stay 2 back of Mets for wild card
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Olson hits tiebreaking homer and Braves beat Marlins 6-2 to stay 2 back of Mets for wild card

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Matt Olson broke a seventh-inning tie with a two-run homer and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 6-2 on Saturday to stay two games behind the New York Mets for the last National League wild card. Atlanta starter Max Fried allowed two runs — one earned — and five hits over six innings. “It’s the time of …

Braves’ run of 6 straight NL East titles ends with 4-3 loss to Marlins
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Braves’ run of 6 straight NL East titles ends with 4-3 loss to Marlins

Associated Press  

MIAMI — The Atlanta Braves’ run of six straight NL East titles ended Friday night with a 4-3 loss to the Miami Marlins as Jake Burger singled and doubled. We’re down to eight, and we need to take care of business tomorrow.” Kyle Stowers also singled and doubled for Miami, on track for its worst record since going 57-105 in …

Jake Bauers hits game-ending single to lift NL Central-clinching Brewers to 2-1 win over Phillies
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jake Bauers hits game-ending single to lift NL Central-clinching Brewers to 2-1 win over Phillies

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Jake Bauers hit an RBI single in the ninth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers, who had clinched the NL Central earlier when the Cubs lost, beat Philadelphia 2-1 on Wednesday night to prevent the Phillies from securing a playoff berth. Milwaukee clinched its second straight division title and made the playoffs for the sixth time in the last …

Michael Harris II hits 2 homers and Braves rout Nationals 12-0 despite López’s early exit
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Michael Harris II hits 2 homers and Braves rout Nationals 12-0 despite López’s early exit

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Michael Harris II hit two of Atlanta’s four home runs and the Braves had 15 hits in a 12-0 rout of the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night, despite losing starter Reynaldo López to a shoulder injury after one inning. Atlanta hit three doubles in the four-run third, then added three runs in the next frame to chase Nationals …

Castellanos hits go-ahead 2-run homer, Marsh hits 3-run shot in Phillies’ 5-4 win over Braves
4 months, 1 week ago

Castellanos hits go-ahead 2-run homer, Marsh hits 3-run shot in Phillies’ 5-4 win over Braves

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Nick Castellanos hit a go-ahead two-run homer in seventh inning, Brandon Marsh hit a three-run shot in the sixth and the Philadelphia Phillies built on their NL East lead with a 5-4 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night. “There’s a lot on the line for both teams,” Phillies manager Rob Thomson said ahead of the game. …

Dodgers continue to surge, defeating Orioles ahead of important NL West showdown
4 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers continue to surge, defeating Orioles ahead of important NL West showdown

LA Times  

Dodgers pitcher Blake Treinen celebrates after striking out Baltimore’s Gunnar Henderson to get out of a bases-loaded jam in the seventh inning of the Dodgers’ 6-3 win Thursday at Dodger Stadium. “But overall, guys are understanding that this is a time to lock it in and they’re doing so.” The Dodgers’ pitching plans also epitomized their even-keel attitude. “There’s some …

Miller throws 6 innings, Rodríguez makes defensive gem in Mariners’ 2-0 victory over Padres
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Miller throws 6 innings, Rodríguez makes defensive gem in Mariners’ 2-0 victory over Padres

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — Bryce Miller threw six innings to extend his mastery over NL opponents, Julio Rodriguez made a stellar defensive play and the Seattle Mariners beat the San Diego Padres 2-0 on Wednesday. It it wasn’t for that long second inning, I probably could have gone a little longer.” Rodríguez struck out four times after having four hits and …

How Yohan Ramírez, Anthony Banda, Michael Petersen became Dodgers’ latest bullpen success stories
6 months, 1 week ago

How Yohan Ramírez, Anthony Banda, Michael Petersen became Dodgers’ latest bullpen success stories

LA Times  

Evan Phillips has seen this movie before, and the reason it looks so familiar is because the Dodgers closer starred in it himself. “When we sign a guy like Michael Petersen to a minor league deal, it’s always with a plan, that there’s something there to like, and if we can get that in line, then maybe add something else, …

Angels play the Astros in first of 3-game series
7 months ago

Angels play the Astros in first of 3-game series

Associated Press  

Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels Anaheim, California; Friday, 9:38 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Framber Valdez ; Angels: Griffin Canning BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Astros -185, Angels +154; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Angels open a three-game series at home against the Houston Astros on Friday. The Astros rank third in the AL with 80 …

Homers by Schanuel and Neto propel Angels to a 3-2 victory over Padres after Machado was injured
7 months ago

Homers by Schanuel and Neto propel Angels to a 3-2 victory over Padres after Machado was injured

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Nolan Schanuel and Zach Neto homered as the Los Angeles Angels completed a three-game sweep of San Diego with a 3-2 victory Wednesday night after Padres star Manny Machado left with a leg injury. Two swings got us, but they were were two big swings.” It was the first time since last July against the Yankees that …

Zach Neto hits 2-run double as Angels finally win a home series this season, beating the Padres 4-2
7 months ago

Zach Neto hits 2-run double as Angels finally win a home series this season, beating the Padres 4-2

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Zach Neto had a tiebreaking two-run double in the seventh inning, and the Los Angeles Angels won their first home series of the season with a 4-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. Los Angeles improved the majors’ worst home record to 9-21 after holding San Diego to three runs in 18 innings. We …

Williams, Nationals hold down weak-hitting Braves 3-1 for rare 4-game series win
7 months, 1 week ago

Williams, Nationals hold down weak-hitting Braves 3-1 for rare 4-game series win

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Trevor Williams combined with four relievers on a five-hitter and Washington beat Atlanta 3-1 on Thursday night for the Nationals’ first four-game series win over the Braves since 2016. The Nationals won three of four for their first four-game series win against Atlanta since Aug. 18-21, 2016 — the year before the Braves moved to Truist Park. “To …

Reds complete sweep, hand Dodgers fifth straight loss with 4-1 victory
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Reds complete sweep, hand Dodgers fifth straight loss with 4-1 victory

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Jonathan India and Nick Martini each drove in two runs, and the Cincinnati Reds held off the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 4-1 victory on Sunday that extended LA’s longest losing streak since 2019 to five. To pitch so well against this team really says a lot.” It’s the longest slide for Los Angeles since it dropped six …

Fried pitches a 3-hitter and Ozuna homers to help the Braves beat the Cubs 9-2
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Fried pitches a 3-hitter and Ozuna homers to help the Braves beat the Cubs 9-2

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Max Fried struck out nine while throwing a three-hitter for his second complete game of the season, and the Atlanta Braves beat Justin Steele and the Chicago Cubs 9-2 on Wednesday night. “Tonight I wanted to make a point of emphasis to go after hitters, get early contact and be a little bit more of the aggressor rather …

Sale continues dominant run as Braves beat Padres 3-0 to split twinbill; San Diego wins opener 6-5
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Sale continues dominant run as Braves beat Padres 3-0 to split twinbill; San Diego wins opener 6-5

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Chris Sale allowed only five hits in seven innings to continue his strong run and the Atlanta Braves snapped their season-worst, four-game losing streak by beating the San Diego Padres 3-0 on Monday night to split a doubleheader. Shildt said Machado’s go-ahead hit was “Manny doing Manny things.” Ozuna and Matt Olson hit back-to-back homers in the third …

Nelson Velázquez slugs 3-run homer in the 7th inning, Royals rally past Mariners 4-2
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Nelson Velázquez slugs 3-run homer in the 7th inning, Royals rally past Mariners 4-2

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Nelson Velázquez put Kansas City ahead with a three-run homer in the seventh inning, and Michael Wacha worked six dominant innings as the Royals beat the Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Tuesday night. Velázquez’s third homer of the season spoiled a strong outing for Seattle starter Logan Gilbert, who had given up just three hits over six shutout innings …

A familiar story this season: Padres defeat the Dodgers
7 months, 4 weeks ago

A familiar story this season: Padres defeat the Dodgers

LA Times  

Fernando Tatis Jr., center, celebrates with teammates Xander Bogaerts, left, and Jose Azocar after the Padres defeated the Dodgers on Sunday. “They’ve been really unpredictable,” manager Dave Roberts said after his team was shut out for only the second time this season. He was locked in.” In Buehler’s second outing since returning this season, the Dodgers’ right-hander was the opposite. …

Fried, 2 relievers work 8 2/3 no-hit innings before Martinez HR spoils bid as Braves beat Mets 4-1
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Fried, 2 relievers work 8 2/3 no-hit innings before Martinez HR spoils bid as Braves beat Mets 4-1

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Atlanta’s Max Fried and two relievers combined for a no-hitter through 8 2/3 innings before New York’s J.D. “It’s something pretty special and something for a pitching staff to be proud of, especially when it’s combined,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said. It’s hard.” Fried opened with seven no-hit innings and Joe Jiménez worked around a pair of …

Dansby Swanson homers as the short-handed Cubs beat the struggling Astros 4-3
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Dansby Swanson homers as the short-handed Cubs beat the struggling Astros 4-3

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Dansby Swanson hit a three-run homer during Chicago’s four-run first inning and the short-handed Cubs beat the Houston Astros 4-3 on Wednesday night. Playing without Cody Bellinger, Chicago used Swanson’s big swing and a solid start by Jameson Taillon to earn its second straight win. “Before that back injury, I just really liked where we were at,” Taillon …

Thomas’ tying homer, Moreno’s decisive hit send D-backs over Phillies 6-5, ties NLCS at 2 games
1 year, 2 months ago

Thomas’ tying homer, Moreno’s decisive hit send D-backs over Phillies 6-5, ties NLCS at 2 games

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The crack of the bat was a stunner, jolting the sellout crowd at Chase Field into a frenzy. “I think everyone was in the whole stadium.” Thomas hit a tying, two-run homer in a three-run eighth inning, Gabriel Moreno followed with a go-ahead single and the D-backs stunned the Philadelphia Phillies with a 6-5 victory on Friday night …

J.D. Martinez and the Dodgers make RBI history during loss to Rockies
1 year, 3 months ago

J.D. Martinez and the Dodgers make RBI history during loss to Rockies

LA Times  

Martinez watches his two-run homer off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chris Flexen during the first inning of the Dodgers’ 14-5 loss at Coors Field on Thursday. “When you get an early lead like that and then basically let it fall through your fingers and give it right back to them, it hits hard with you.” Another left-hander, Caleb Ferguson, wasn’t …

Braves bully the Dodgers behind three home runs and Max Fried’s superb pitching
1 year, 4 months ago

Braves bully the Dodgers behind three home runs and Max Fried’s superb pitching

LA Times  

Atlanta’s Ronald Acuna Jr., left, hits a solo home run off Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urías in the third inning of the Dodgers’ 6-3 loss Friday at Dodger Stadium. Wong didn’t start Friday night because Atlanta Braves starter Max Fried is left-handed, although he pinch-hit in the eighth inning against right-handed reliever Pierce Johnson and hit a three-run home run …

Dodgers build early lead to power through Brewers, extend win streak to 10
1 year, 4 months ago

Dodgers build early lead to power through Brewers, extend win streak to 10

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas celebrates as he rounds third after hitting a solo home run during the second inning against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium. I’ll take it.” The Dodgers built an early lead, benefiting from two swinging bunt singles from Will Smith and two catcher‘s interference calls in the first two innings. “I don’t look at …

Dodgers need another reliable starter to win in postseason
1 year, 4 months ago

Dodgers need another reliable starter to win in postseason

LA Times  

It’s been an uneven season for Dodgers starter Julio Urías, shown against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, but he has won his last three starts. “I think the talks that we’re slowly starting to have is how best to take them down.” Rather than simplify their lives by signing a frontline pitcher in the winter, or trading for one in …

Improved pitching, soft schedule help Dodgers take charge in NL West
1 year, 4 months ago

Improved pitching, soft schedule help Dodgers take charge in NL West

LA Times  

Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, center, celebrates a 10-1 win against the Oakland Athletics on Aug. 2 with reliever Ryan Brasier and catcher Will Smith. Lynn, who had a major league-high 6.47 ERA and 28 homers allowed in 21 starts for the Chicago White Sox, is 3-0 with a 2.00 ERA in his first three starts for the Dodgers, including Friday …

Athletics complete their first series sweep with 8-6 victory over Brewers
1 year, 6 months ago

Athletics complete their first series sweep with 8-6 victory over Brewers

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — If only the Oakland Athletics played in the NL Central, they might not be on pace to have one of the worst seasons in modern history. Seth Brown and Brent Rooker hit back-to-back homers in the fourth inning to help the Athletics complete their first series sweep of the season with an 8-6 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers …

Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves: How to watch, start times and betting odds
1 year, 7 months ago

Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves: How to watch, start times and betting odds

LA Times  

What you need to know: The Dodgers, who dropped three of four games to the St. Louis Cardinals over the weekend, continue a 10-game trip Monday night at Atlanta when they open a three-game series against the Braves at Truist Park. Dodgers Dodgers loss marred by more umpire controversy, another bad Clayton Kershaw start Max Muncy is ejected and Clayton …

Dodgers lose Syndergaard early but still beat Brewers 6-2
1 year, 8 months ago

Dodgers lose Syndergaard early but still beat Brewers 6-2

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — The Los Angeles Dodgers had struggled against left-handed pitching all season and hadn’t solved Milwaukee’s Eric Lauer throughout his entire career. Mookie Betts, Will Smith and Miguel Vargas homered to help the Dodgers withstand Noah Syndergaard’s early exit in a 6-2 victory over Lauer and the Milwaukee Brewers. “We tried to do what we could to make it …

Different stakes, same result: Dodgers lose again to playoff-nemesis Padres
1 year, 8 months ago

Different stakes, same result: Dodgers lose again to playoff-nemesis Padres

LA Times  

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, right, removes starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw from the game during the fifth inning of a 5-2 loss to the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on Friday night. “Couldn’t capitalize.” The same was true of the last time the Dodgers were in San Diego — when they were somber and soaked, enraged and embarrassed, humbled and …

Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies: How to watch, start times and betting odds
1 year, 8 months ago

Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies: How to watch, start times and betting odds

LA Times  

What you need to know: The Dodgers begin the month of May with a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers opened a six-game homestand Friday against St. Louis and swept the Cardinals with Sunday’s 6-3 victory that featured Noah Syndergaard’s first win of the season. The Phillies, who took two out of three games from …

Dodgers vs. St. Louis Cardinals: How to watch, start times and betting odds
1 year, 8 months ago

Dodgers vs. St. Louis Cardinals: How to watch, start times and betting odds

LA Times  

What you need to know: The Dodgers open a six-game homestand Friday at Dodger Stadium with the first of three games against the St. Louis Cardinals. St. Louis will send right-hander Jack Flaherty to the mound to face Dodgers right-hander Dustin May. Flaherty, from Burbank, was a first-round draft pick by St. Louis out of Harvard-Westlake High in Studio City. …

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 …

Yordan Alvarez stuns Mariners with walk-off homer in Astros’ ALDS win
2 years, 2 months ago

Yordan Alvarez stuns Mariners with walk-off homer in Astros’ ALDS win

LA Times  

Yordan Alvarez smashed a game-ending, three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning off Robbie Ray, wrecking Seattle’s strategy of using a Cy Young award winner in a rare relief role and vaulting the Houston Astros over the Mariners, 8-7 on Tuesday in their playoff opener. Trailing all game after a poor start by Justin Verlander, the American League …

Edwin Ríos bolsters case for more playing time in Dodgers’ win over Diamondbacks
2 years, 7 months ago

Edwin Ríos bolsters case for more playing time in Dodgers’ win over Diamondbacks

LA Times  

Edwin Ríos connects for a three-run home run in the second inning to help power the Dodgers to a 6-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Friday. “Feels good knowing when you come to the field you’re gonna play,” said Ríos, whose recent stretch of playing time came after getting only five starts in the first 27 …

Kim’s tie-breaking double helps Padres beat Braves 7-3 in 11
2 years, 7 months ago

Kim’s tie-breaking double helps Padres beat Braves 7-3 in 11

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Ha-Seong Kim had a run-scoring double to give San Diego the lead in a four-run 11th inning and the Padres beat the Atlanta Braves 7-3 on Sunday to win the three-game series. Kim moved to third on a throwing error by shortstop Dansby Swanson and scored on Jurickson Profar’s grounder to second base, beating Ozzie Albies’ throw to …

As tough stretch begins, Dodgers’ starting pitching keys doubleheader sweep of Cubs
2 years, 8 months ago

As tough stretch begins, Dodgers’ starting pitching keys doubleheader sweep of Cubs

LA Times  

Left-hander Clayton Kershaw pitched seven scoreless innings as the Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 7-0 in the opener of a doubleheader Saturday at Wrigley Field. “Although yesterday was a great day to have off,” manager Dave Roberts said Saturday morning, following the team’s rainout against the Chicago Cubs on Friday, “there’s always a cost.” The strongest solution: Efficient, dependable and …

Angels sit Jared Walsh against left-hander again, and numbers back up decision
2 years, 8 months ago

Angels sit Jared Walsh against left-hander again, and numbers back up decision

LA Times  

Angels slugger Jared Walsh, an All-Star last season, did not start against a left-handed pitcher Friday for the fifth consecutive game. So, the Angels first baseman marched into the manager’s office, reminded Joe Maddon of his All-Star credentials and the.277 batting average,.850 on-base-plus-slugging percentage, 29 homers and 98 RBIs he compiled last season and demanded to be inserted in the …

Dodgers’ opening day roster features only one real surprise
2 years, 9 months ago

Dodgers’ opening day roster features only one real surprise

LA Times  

Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger gets ready to bat before a spring training game against the Seattle Mariners on March 19 in Peoria, Ariz. The Dodgers announced their opening day roster Thursday, unveiling a 28-man group with few surprises a day before their season opener. Major League Baseball expanded rosters to 28 for the opening month of the season and removed limitations …

Infielder Edwin Ríos makes Dodgers roster for opening day
2 years, 9 months ago

Infielder Edwin Ríos makes Dodgers roster for opening day

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ position player group for opening day is set. Dave Roberts on Monday announced Edwin Ríos will be the 12th position player on the club’s roster. “Sometimes you get surgery, you just never know what can happen to your body, or how you’ll ever come back after having surgery,” Ríos, 27, said. “I just made a big effort to …

Dodgers vs. Braves a showcase for illogical unpredictability
3 years, 2 months ago

Dodgers vs. Braves a showcase for illogical unpredictability

LA Times  

Chris Taylor rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning of the Dodgers’ 11-2 win over the Atlanta Braves in Game 5 of the NLCS at Dodger Stadium on Thursday. It defies belief that Chris Taylor, who wasn’t in the Dodgers’ starting lineup when postseason play began, hit three home runs and drove in six …

Dodgers recharge and focus on better plate discipline ahead of NLCS Game 3
3 years, 2 months ago

Dodgers recharge and focus on better plate discipline ahead of NLCS Game 3

LA Times  

Atlanta Braves’ Eddie Rosario dives into second base ahead of the tag by Dodgers second baseman Trea Turner off a pop out by Freddie Freeman during the eighth inning in Game 2 of the NLCS on Sunday in Atlanta. “We got to do a better job of that.” Dodgers’ Chris Taylor follows through on a swing for a go-ahead two-run …

Bad bullpen call dooms Dodgers in NLCS Game 2 loss to Braves
3 years, 2 months ago

Bad bullpen call dooms Dodgers in NLCS Game 2 loss to Braves

LA Times  

Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías walks off the field after giving up two runs in the eighth inning of a 5-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of the NLCS on Sunday night. In an easily preventable late-night meltdown, the Dodgers outsmarted themselves, embarrassed themselves, and then eventually beat themselves Sunday in a 5-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves …

Column: Dodgers won't suffer a letdown against weaker Braves
3 years, 2 months ago

Column: Dodgers won't suffer a letdown against weaker Braves

LA Times  

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, left, speaks with Walker Buehler in the dugout during Game 4 of the NLDS at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday in Los Angeles. Roberts knows the Dodgers won’t take for granted they will beat the Atlanta Braves in the National League Championship Series. Instead of “Beat L.A!” there will be the cartoonishly racist Tomahawk Chop, an unfortunate …

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