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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Column: From Sherman Oaks Little League to Game 1: Jack Flaherty’s local ties shine bright

LA Times

The weathered white banner is attached to a fence. The banner honors a 2005 championship team — called the Dodgers, no less — at Sherman Oaks Little League. Flaherty is the Dodgers’ Game 1 starter Friday at Dodger Stadium, about 17 miles from Sherman Oaks Little League. Giancarlo Stanton, the New York Yankees’ slugger, played at Notre Dame High, one …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers Dugout: Why do you guys look so nervous all of a sudden?

LA Times

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. —Most postseason homers in baseball history: Manny Ramirez, 29 homers, 410 at-bats, 14.14 at-bats per homer José Altuve, 27, 436, 16.15 Bernie Williams, 22, 465, 21.14 Kyle Schwarber, 21, 228, 10.86 Derek Jeter, 20, 650, 32.5 George Springer, 19, 276, 14.53 Corey Seager, 19, 299, 15.74 Albert Pujols, 19, 304, 16.0 …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers' shortage of pitchers limiting Dave Roberts' options

LA Times

In the aftermath of his team’s 12-6 defeat to the New York Mets on Friday night, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts lamented his inability to predict the future. Because if Roberts had known Andy Pages would homer twice in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series, he would have removed starting pitcher Jack Flaherty earlier than he did. Dodgers Dodgers …

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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 …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers can’t overcome Jack Flaherty’s struggles in NLCS Game 5 loss to Mets

LA Times

Before the sun had set in Queens on Friday night, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts faced a dilemma. “All I have to do is be average,” a frustrated Flaherty said afterward, “and we’re in this game.” On a night the Dodgers could have ended the NLCS and booked a place in next week’s World Series, they let this best-of-seven head back …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers not overthinking it with Jack Flaherty as Game 5 starter

LA Times

Jack Flaherty will start for the Dodgers in Game 5 of the NLCS against the New York Mets at Citi Field on Friday. If the start of the World Series moves up, and if the Dodgers won a bullpen game Friday, they would have Flaherty available for Game 1, followed by Yamamoto in Game 2. By using Flaherty on Friday, …

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2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Jack Flaherty's NLCS effort holds special meaning for Dodger

LA Times

Just a week earlier, he looked as if he was a reason, if not the reason, the Dodgers couldn’t win the World Series. Shutting down the Mets on Sunday night was something he said “you can’t really put into words.” “I saw some family out there when I was warming up and I had gone to games here with them …

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3 months ago

Dodgers Dugout: A great game, then an embarrassing game. Who’s ready for Game 3?

LA Times

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. A look at Dodgers starting pitching the past few postseasons: 2024 NLDS Game 1 Yoshinobu Yamamoto, three IP, five hits, five ER, two walks, one strikeout Game 2 Jack Flaherty, 5 1/3 IP, five hits, four ER, two walks, two strikeouts Series: 8 1/3 IP, 10 hits, nine ER, four walks, …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers vs. Padres 2024 NLDS preview: Predictions, pitching matchups and more

New York Times

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres renew their rivalry in a highly anticipated National League Division Series matchup. You’d take Dylan Cease in any matchup, and while Yoshinobu Yamamoto might be favored over Michael King, it would be close, and the Padres would have clear advantages over the rest of the Dodgers’ rotation. — Ardaya GO DEEPER The …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Prep Rally: Makena Cook of Orange Lutheran is the best flag football quarterback around

LA Times

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. — eric sondheimer September 16, 2024 Veterans Stadium in Long Beach is under consideration to host the Southern Section Division 1 championship game. Tickets are ON SALE NOW for The 89th Annual East L.A. Classic Presented By #LABowl Hosted By Gronk and Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium 🏟️ Roosevelt HS …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Jack Flaherty suffers his worst start as a Dodger in blowout loss to Braves

LA Times

Dodgers pitcher Jack Flaherty delivers in the first inning of a 10-1 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Saturday. “It’s not the baseball I’m used to watching, we’re used to playing.” On Saturday night, the Dodgers could do little right in a 10-1 defeat that didn’t even feel that close. “You know it’s gonna be a tough battle,” outfielder Mookie …

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4 months ago

Jack Flaherty proving a reliable force for Dodgers amid rash of pitching injuries

LA Times

Dodgers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty, center, throws out Cleveland’s Josh Naylor at first as catcher Will Smith, left, watches during the seventh inning of the Dodgers’ 4-0 victory Sunday at Dodger Stadium. “And today it was a pitching clinic.” It’s worth remembering: The Dodgers were mere minutes away from missing on Flaherty six weeks ago. “When you get different elements …

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5 months ago

‘An unforgettable experience.’ Jack Flaherty’s full-circle journey back to Dodger Stadium

LA Times

Hardvard-Westlake pitcher Jack Flaherty throws to first base during the Southern Section Division 1 championship at Dodger Stadium in May 2013. “That day,” former Harvard-Westlake coach Matt LaCour said, “kind of exemplified who he was.” Tyler Urbach and catcher Arden Pabst rush pitcher Jack Flaherty after winning the Southern Section Division 1 championship at Dodger Stadium on May 31, 2013. …

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5 months ago

Dodgers’ hitters give Jack Flaherty a big boost and seal a win over the Pirates

LA Times

Dodgers third baseman Kiké Hernández gets hit with a sunflower seed shower from outfielder Teoscar Hernández after hitting a two-run homer against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium on Friday. We have to take care of business and win baseball games.” That task is easier when the offense smacks the ball around the yard like it …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Jack Flaherty delivers strong debut that the Dodgers desperately needed in win at Oakland

LA Times

There was no primal scream, no exaggerated fist pump, and very little outward emotion from the Dodgers’ newest pitcher. “I liked that controlled emotion.” Indeed, Flaherty provided the Dodgers with much-needed poise and control Saturday night, pitching six shutout innings in the team’s 10-0 win over the Oakland Athletics. “I’ll take the time tonight and kind of soak it all …

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5 months, 1 week ago

GM Brian Cashman says Yanks tried to acquire Jack Flaherty, but couldn’t agree with Tigers on value

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said he tried to obtain pitcher Jack Flaherty from Detroit ahead of the trade deadline, but backed away from some front-line players who were available “only if an astronomical price was met that maybe exceeded their values by a lot.” Cashman expressed confidence in New York closer Clay Holmes and said the …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Even with Jack Flaherty, the Dodgers still have significant problems

LA Times

Corbin Burnes is just one player the Dodgers might have acquired if they had been aggressive pursuing trades earlier. President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman once famously said, “If you’re rational about every free agent, you will finish third on every free agent.” The same applies to trades. The one player who could have transformed the team’s outlook on his …

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5 months, 1 week ago

L.A. native Jack Flaherty excited by ‘special’ Dodgers opportunity, downplays back concerns

LA Times

“I think everyone deep down wants to play for their hometown team. “It’s kind of the business of the game,” said Flaherty, the resurgent veteran pitcher the Dodgers acquired from the Detroit Tigers for two prospects minutes before Tuesday’s trade deadline. “You end up where you end up.” A day removed from the uncertainty of the deadline, however, Flaherty was …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers don’t look much different in walk-off loss to Padres

LA Times

San Diego’s Luis Arraez scores ahead of the throw to Dodgers catcher Will Smith in the fourth inning. Amid several weeks of blown leads and other close calls from the Dodgers’ overworked bullpen, the team squandered another late advantage in its series opener at Petco Park, when right-hander Blake Treinen gave up two solo home runs that tied the score …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Plaschke: Jack Flaherty gives Dodgers dramatic trade deadline victory

LA Times

Jack Flaherty, shown pitching for the Detroit Tigers earlier this season, is joining the Dodgers after the teams struck a trade deadline deal. After two years of trade deadline failures, Friedman rediscovered his big swing Tuesday, baseball’s brainiest executive stepping to the plate in the bottom of the ninth of baseball’s trade deadline and pulling off a last-gasp acquisition of …

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5 months, 1 week ago

With minutes to spare at trade deadline, Dodgers land starting pitcher Jack Flaherty

LA Times

Jack Flaherty, a Harvard-Westlake product, went 7-5 with a 2.95 ERA for the Tigers this season. That’s why, by Tuesday afternoon, the Dodgers’ search for another starting pitcher shifted primarily to Flaherty, a past trade target of the team who has been having a resurgent season with the rebuilding Tigers, including a 1.77 ERA over his last eight starts. Roberts …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Jack Flaherty, Tarik Skubal and where the Tigers stand ahead of the trade deadline

New York Times

CLEVELAND — Jack Flaherty has been through this before. Flaherty was traded from the St. Louis Cardinals to the Baltimore Orioles at last season’s trade deadline, a business reality but also a life-altering event for any player. So I’ve just done a much better job of taking it one day at a time.” Despite the endless gossip around teammate Tarik …

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1 year, 1 month ago

MLB trade and free-agent targets: Solutions for each NL team’s key needs

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of MLB free agency and the Winter Meetings in Nashville. Note: Only major-league signings and trades and top hires are listed under “What they’ve done so far.” GO DEEPER MLB trade and free-agent targets: Bowden on solutions for each AL team's key needs Arizona Diamondbacks Needs: Starting pitching What they’ve done so far: Traded RHP …

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Column: From Sherman Oaks Little League to Game 1: Jack Flaherty’s local ties shine bright

Dodgers Dugout: Why do you guys look so nervous all of a sudden?

Dodgers' shortage of pitchers limiting Dave Roberts' options

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

Dodgers can’t overcome Jack Flaherty’s struggles in NLCS Game 5 loss to Mets

Dodgers not overthinking it with Jack Flaherty as Game 5 starter

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

Jack Flaherty's NLCS effort holds special meaning for Dodger

Dodgers Dugout: A great game, then an embarrassing game. Who’s ready for Game 3?

Dodgers vs. Padres 2024 NLDS preview: Predictions, pitching matchups and more

Prep Rally: Makena Cook of Orange Lutheran is the best flag football quarterback around

Jack Flaherty suffers his worst start as a Dodger in blowout loss to Braves

Jack Flaherty proving a reliable force for Dodgers amid rash of pitching injuries

‘An unforgettable experience.’ Jack Flaherty’s full-circle journey back to Dodger Stadium

Dodgers’ hitters give Jack Flaherty a big boost and seal a win over the Pirates

Jack Flaherty delivers strong debut that the Dodgers desperately needed in win at Oakland

GM Brian Cashman says Yanks tried to acquire Jack Flaherty, but couldn’t agree with Tigers on value

Even with Jack Flaherty, the Dodgers still have significant problems

L.A. native Jack Flaherty excited by ‘special’ Dodgers opportunity, downplays back concerns

Dodgers don’t look much different in walk-off loss to Padres

Plaschke: Jack Flaherty gives Dodgers dramatic trade deadline victory

With minutes to spare at trade deadline, Dodgers land starting pitcher Jack Flaherty

Jack Flaherty, Tarik Skubal and where the Tigers stand ahead of the trade deadline

MLB trade and free-agent targets: Solutions for each NL team’s key needs