Hernández: Padres' lack of pitching overshadows Dodgers' hitting woes in NLDS opener
4 years, 2 months ago

Hernández: Padres' lack of pitching overshadows Dodgers' hitting woes in NLDS opener

LA Times  

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Mike Clevinger leaves Game 1 of the NLDS on Tuesday in the second inning with an apparent injury. Whatever offensive troubles the Dodgers are experiencing at the moment, whatever concerns there are about Kenley Jansen and the back end of their bullpen, it’s hard to imagine them failing to win their National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers exploited the shortcoming in a 5-1 victory Tuesday night in Game 1, as they forced the Padres to deploy eight relievers from their already worn-down bullpen. Their plan lasted two pitches into the second inning, when Clevinger said he experienced “like a knocking in the back of my elbow … like my bones are hitting in the back of my elbow.” × Highlights from the Dodgers’ 5-1 win over the San Diego Padres in Game 1 of the NLDS on Tuesday.

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Playoff demons gone! Dodgers outlast Padres to advance to NLCS
2 months, 2 weeks 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 vanquish recent postseason frustrations in NLDS Game 5 win over Padres
2 months, 2 weeks 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: …

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 …

Bullpen will be tasked with saving battered and bruised Dodgers in Game 4
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Dodgers' starting pitching mistakes could mean another NLDS exit
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers' starting pitching mistakes could mean another NLDS exit

LA Times  

The point again feels redundant at this stage, but it’s nonetheless worth repeating because it’s the reason why the Dodgers are on the verge of another divisional-round elimination: Their starting pitching is atrocious. Dodgers on verge of another ugly October encore The Dodgers’ lack of fury and energy in their loss to the San Diego Padres in Game 3 of …

Dodgers on verge of another broken October after NLDS loss to Padres
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers on verge of another broken October after NLDS loss to Padres

LA Times  

For the second time in three postseasons, the Dodgers showed up at San Diego’s Petco Park on a cool October night brimming with confidence, riding on emotion, stung by skepticism, ready for revenge. Dodgers Dodgers can’t overcome disastrous inning in NLDS Game 3 loss to Padres The Dodgers were unable to wrestle back control of the NLDS from the San …

Dodgers can’t overcome disastrous inning in NLDS Game 3 loss to Padres
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers can’t overcome disastrous inning in NLDS Game 3 loss to Padres

LA Times  

In the run-up to this week’s National League Division Series, it was the quietest player on the Dodgers roster who delivered the most profound speech. “We can’t look at the mountain,” outfielder Mookie Betts said after the Dodgers moved within one loss of adding another NLDS elimination to their recent postseason failures. “So we have to go out there and …

Fernando Tatis Jr. caps big inning, Padres hold on to capture NLDS edge: Takeaways
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Fernando Tatis Jr. caps big inning, Padres hold on to capture NLDS edge: Takeaways

New York Times  

SAN DIEGO — Behind a 6-5 victory, the San Diego Padres are a win away from ending the Los Angeles Dodgers’ season again, and they’ll get a chance on Wednesday to do it at home, which just might be the most raucous ballpark of the postseason. David Peralta roped a two-run double down the line to give the Padres the …

Jurickson Profar sets tone for Padres in NLDS Game 2 win over Dodgers
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jurickson Profar sets tone for Padres in NLDS Game 2 win over Dodgers

LA Times  

San Diego’s Jackson Merrill, left, celebrates with teammate Jurickson Profar after hitting a home run in the eighth inning of a 10-2 win over the Dodgers in Game 2 of the NLDS on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. If Shohei Ohtani’s score-tying homer in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Saturday night energized the Dodgers in a …

Vengeful Dodgers roar to exciting NLDS-opening win over Padres
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Vengeful Dodgers roar to exciting NLDS-opening win over Padres

LA Times  

For a first act, it was deafening madness. Yes, absolutely, at least 10 more, as many as 18 more, and bring it on, more, more, more, the senses can’t get enough of what the Dodgers brought to the San Diego Padres on Saturday night in their 7-5 victory in Game 1 of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium. …

Padres Hit 3 HRs in Thriller, Clinch 5-0 Win Over D-Backs
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Padres Hit 3 HRs in Thriller, Clinch 5-0 Win Over D-Backs

Associated Press  

The San Diego Padres defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 in a crucial game in the National League playoff race. Kyle Higashioka, Brandon Lockridge, and Donovan Solano hit home runs in the ninth inning, securing the win for the Padres. Despite giving up one run over 27 innings, the Diamondbacks fought valiantly but fell short of securing a playoff spot.

How Yohan Ramírez, Anthony Banda, Michael Petersen became Dodgers’ latest bullpen success stories
5 months, 3 weeks 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, …

Homers by Schanuel and Neto propel Angels to a 3-2 victory over Padres after Machado was injured
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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

A familiar story this season: Padres defeat the Dodgers
7 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

Dodgers’ frustrating night ends with Padres prevailing on Luis Arráez’s walk-off hit
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers’ frustrating night ends with Padres prevailing on Luis Arráez’s walk-off hit

LA Times  

San Diego’s Luis Arráez is doused by teammates Manny Machado, left, and Fernando Tatis Jr. after hitting a walk-off single in the Padres’ 2-1 win over the Dodgers at Petco Park on Friday night. The Dodgers’ loss to the San Diego Padres on Friday might not have been decided until the bottom of the ninth inning, when Luis Arráez hit …

Yu Darvish pitches 5 scoreless innings as the Padres beat the Cubs 6-3
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Yu Darvish pitches 5 scoreless innings as the Padres beat the Cubs 6-3

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Yu Darvish pitched five scoreless innings, Luis Campusano drove in three runs and the San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3 on Monday night. The Japanese right-hander, who played for Chicago for three seasons before he was traded to San Diego in December 2020, also tossed five shutout innings in a 6-4 victory against Cincinnati last week. …

Dodgers’ Lux: Grounder goes through Jake Cronenworth’s glove to key L.A.’s win over Padres
9 months ago

Dodgers’ Lux: Grounder goes through Jake Cronenworth’s glove to key L.A.’s win over Padres

LA Times  

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, left, and teammates celebrate following their 5-2 victory over the San Diego Padres in the first game of MLB’s season-opening two-game series at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome. A ground ball by the Dodgers’ Gavin Lux disappeared into Jake Cronenworth’s first baseman’s mitt. A potential inning-ending double play instead became an error, the pivotal …

Different stakes, same result: Dodgers lose again to playoff-nemesis Padres
1 year, 7 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 open series against Padres eager to ‘move forward’ from playoff failure
1 year, 7 months ago

Dodgers open series against Padres eager to ‘move forward’ from playoff failure

LA Times  

Dodgers infielder Max Muncy walks on the field in the rain during the eighth inning in Game 4 of the NLDS against the San Diego Padres on Oct. 15. The first time the Dodgers manager watched the viral video of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s news conference answer about the nature of “failure” last week — when the Milwaukee Bucks star considered the …

Drury, Padres rally to beat Nola, Phillies 8-5, tie NLCS 1-1
2 years, 2 months ago

Drury, Padres rally to beat Nola, Phillies 8-5, tie NLCS 1-1

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — The scrappy San Diego Padres, largely rebuilt at the trade deadline, are finding their identity at just the right time. Brandon Drury hit a go-ahead, two-run single during a five-run outburst in the fifth inning and San Diego stunned Aaron Nola and the Phillies 8-5 on Wednesday to tie the NLCS at one game apiece. It’s huge.” …

Cronenworth, Padres rally to stun Dodgers 5-3 to reach NLCS
2 years, 2 months ago

Cronenworth, Padres rally to stun Dodgers 5-3 to reach NLCS

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — Baseball fans in San Diego have been waiting a long time to party like this and the Padres were more than happy to finally oblige. Petco Park shook and the sellout crowd of 45,139 roared when Josh Hader struck out Mookie Betts, Trea Turner and Freddie Freeman in succession to end the Padres’ third straight win against …

Shaikin: Padres' Joe Musgrove can solidify home hero status in NLDS
2 years, 2 months ago

Shaikin: Padres' Joe Musgrove can solidify home hero status in NLDS

LA Times  

San Diego-area native Joe Musgrove, pictured Oct. 3, will start Game 4 of the NLDS on Saturday night and can help oust the Dodgers and lift the Padres into their first NLCS since 1998. “I know the fans are all extremely excited about this,” he said before the Padres beat the Dodgers 2-1 in Game 3 of the NL Division …

Dodgers on the edge of elimination after Game 3 loss to Padres
2 years, 2 months ago

Dodgers on the edge of elimination after Game 3 loss to Padres

LA Times  

On the night of the Padres’ first home playoff game with a crowd in 16 years, their fans were treated to another sight that felt almost as rare. With a 2-1 win Friday in Game 3 of the National League Division Series, the Padres conquered the Dodgers in a way they’ve seldom done in recent years, again quieting the majors’ …

Dodgers on brink of nightmarish collapse after loss to Padres
2 years, 2 months ago

Dodgers on brink of nightmarish collapse after loss to Padres

LA Times  

It could never happen. Facing a renewed San Diego Padres team at a rejoicing Petco Park Friday, the seemingly hapless and helpless Dodgers lost 2-1 to fall behind two games to one in the best-of-five National League Division Series. Dodgers Andrew Heaney’s postseason debut for Dodgers spoiled by Trent Grisham homer Andrew Heaney got out of a few jams against …

Dodgers win, but get a good scare from Padres in NLDS Game 1
2 years, 2 months ago

Dodgers win, but get a good scare from Padres in NLDS Game 1

LA Times  

Padres and Dodgers players stand on the field during the national anthem before Game 1 of the NLDS at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday. “It’s not going to be easy.” In their effort to accumulate the 11 postseason victories required to win a World Series championship, it was a somewhat shaky first step, but maybe shaky is good. “So Trea did …

Dodgers preview their anticipated October prowess in comeback vs. Padres
2 years, 4 months ago

Dodgers preview their anticipated October prowess in comeback vs. Padres

LA Times  

Max Muncy, center, is congratulated by Mookie Betts, left, and Will Smith after hitting a three-run home run during the fifth inning of the Dodgers’ 8-3 win over the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on Saturday night. The first time through the top of the Dodgers’ order on Saturday night, San Diego Padres starter Mike Clevinger made only one …

Wednesday’s Sports in Brief
3 years, 1 month ago

Wednesday’s Sports in Brief

Associated Press  

HOCKEY CHICAGO — The former player at the heart of the Chicago Blackhawks assault scandal has come forward publicly. “It’s okay to be gay and play football.” Cavallo said he’s received so much encouragement and support that he’s now asking himself the question: “Why have I been hiding this burden for so long?” The video, which the club posted along …

Padres hope to stay relevant in NL playoff picture
3 years, 3 months ago

Padres hope to stay relevant in NL playoff picture

LA Times  

San Diego Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. adjusts his helmet before striking out during the third inning against the Dodgers on Thursday in San Diego. “We could have added a starting pitcher,” Preller said that day, “and if the other four or five guys don’t pitch like they’re capable of, it’s not going to matter.” The Padres did not have enough …

Dodgers are surging. Padres are slumping. But ‘a battle’ is still expected this week
3 years, 4 months ago

Dodgers are surging. Padres are slumping. But ‘a battle’ is still expected this week

LA Times  

Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. steals second base ahead of the throw to Dodgers’ Gavin Lux at Petco Park on June 23. When we last left baseball’s Interstate-5 rivalry, the San Diego Padres had completed a three-game sweep of the Dodgers to move to within a half-game of second place on June 23, and Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer had ripped his …

For now, the Padres are a lot more in the running than the Dodgers
3 years, 7 months ago

For now, the Padres are a lot more in the running than the Dodgers

LA Times  

San Diego Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr., right, celebrates his solo home run with Trent Grisham against the Dodgers in Chavez Ravine on Sunday. The Dodgers don’t play the San Diego Padres again until June 21, giving the defending World Series champions almost two months to figure out how to neutralize the one glaring advantage their National League West rivals have …

How many Dodgers relievers does it take to produce an epic collapse? Five
3 years, 7 months ago

How many Dodgers relievers does it take to produce an epic collapse? Five

LA Times  

The San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado hits an RBI single in the ninth inning of Sunday’s game against the Dodgers in Chavez Ravine. “I was throwing the ball well, so I was excited about that, on top of the big situations that I got myself out of.” × Highlights from the Dodgers’ 8-7 loss in 11 innings to the San …

Dodgers sweep Padres in NLDS behind stellar pitching and offense
4 years, 2 months ago

Dodgers sweep Padres in NLDS behind stellar pitching and offense

LA Times  

The San Diego Padres, the upstart club oozing talent and swagger, were supposed to be the biggest challenge on the path to the World Series for the Dodgers. Dodgers Dodgers play the percentages with their pitching strategy vs. Padres The Dodgers showed early on in Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the Padres that they were focused …

Dodgers play the percentages with their pitching strategy vs. Padres
4 years, 2 months ago

Dodgers play the percentages with their pitching strategy vs. Padres

LA Times  

Dodgers pitcher Adam Kolarek exits the game in the second inning of Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers would give left-hander Julio Urías the bulk of the innings, but using May in the first inning would spare Urías from an early encounter with Tatis or Machado. Dodgers pitcher Dustin May delivers …

Dodgers hold off Padres’ late rally to take 2-0 NLDS lead
4 years, 2 months ago

Dodgers hold off Padres’ late rally to take 2-0 NLDS lead

LA Times  

The match that set Southern California’s newest rivalry ablaze was lit at Globe Life Field, 1,500 miles away, in the seventh inning of the Dodgers’ 6-5 victory over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. And with a runner on base and two outs in the seventh, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gave the ball to Brusdar Graterol, a rookie, to face …

Andrew Heaney pitches a gem as Angels spoil Mike Clevinger’s Padres debut
4 years, 3 months ago

Andrew Heaney pitches a gem as Angels spoil Mike Clevinger’s Padres debut

LA Times  

It was a rare game when almost everything went right for the Angels, who rode the durable arm of Andrew Heaney, a few clutch hits and some air-tight defense to a 2-0 victory over the San Diego Padres in Angel Stadium on Thursday. Heaney, pitching more aggressively with a four-seam fastball that averaged 92.3 mph and touched 94.6 mph, allowed …

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