Los Angeles Dodgers return to the NLCS for the third consecutive year following victory against the Atlanta Braves.
Dodgers Advance to NLCS After Narrow Victory Over Braves There’s a well-known saying in baseball: pitching wins games in the playoffs. It turns out, maybe that’s true after all. The opening three games of the National League Division Series (NLDS) between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves provided a clear display of the […]
Kiké Hernández of the Dodgers sets an MLB record with another October home run
Step aside, Reggie Jackson; there’s a new contender for “Mr. October.” Before the Dodgers’ World Series appearance in 2020, Kiké Hernández’s postseason achievements might have been dismissed as just a “hot streak.” But at this point, it’s obvious that postseason success is now woven into his identity. In a pivotal moment during Game 3 of […]
Shohei Ohtani hits fifth for the Dodgers against Chris Sale in NLDS Game 3
ATLANTA — Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was serious about his intentions. As he hinted during the team’s off day on Monday, the Dodgers implemented notable adjustments to their lineup for Game 3 of the National League Division Series on Tuesday. They restructured their batting order, adding more right-handed hitters ahead of a tough game against […]
Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Chris Sale face off in crucial NLDS Game 3 with Dodgers and Braves even at 1-1
Dodgers and Braves Face Off in Critical Game 3 It’s hard to wrap your head around the fact that we’re already at the halfway point of the National League Division Series. Historically, teams that win Game 3 while tied 1-1 have about a 72% chance of advancing. So, really, there doesn’t need to be a […]
Dodgers’ carefully made plans fall apart in NLDS Game 2 defeat against Braves
Braves Upset Dodgers in Game 2 of NLDS Right from the get-go, the Atlanta Braves were committed to using a bullpen strategy for Game 2 of the National League Division Series. What they didn’t expect, however, was that the Los Angeles Dodgers would have to do something similar. After a straightforward win in the opening […]
Dodgers legacy at risk following devastating defeat to Braves
The Dodgers find themselves in a precarious situation. They really could blow this. The Atlanta Braves entered their National League Division Series with a significant disadvantage, and after winning the first game, the Dodgers appeared to be in a strong position. However, as the series shifts to Atlanta for Games 3 and 4, the Dodgers […]
Max Muncy keeps creating unexpected playoff milestones for the Dodgers
Max Muncy is really making his mark this October. In the Dodgers’ 5-3 win over the Atlanta Braves during Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday, Muncy hit a solo home run in the sixth inning, pushing his career postseason total to 17, a record for the team. Muncy first claimed the postseason home run […]
Dodgers start pursuit of third consecutive World Series championship with Game 1 victory over Braves
In October, having top-notch starting pitching is crucial for winning postseason games. For the Atlanta Braves, they opted for a bullpen approach, while the Los Angeles Dodgers relied on Tarik Skubal, a two-time American League Cy Young award winner. On Saturday afternoon at Dodger Stadium, Skubal delivered an impressive performance, striking out seven batters and […]
Padres owner José E. Feliciano takes a jab at the Dodgers with a ‘dinosaurs’ comment before NL Wild Card Game 2
New Padres Owners Take a Jab at the Dodgers SAN DIEGO — The new ownership of the Padres has only been in place for a few weeks, but it seems they’ve quickly grasped one of the unofficial requirements of their role in San Diego: take a poke at the Dodgers whenever they can. During a […]
Shohei Ohtani’s hidden injury may jeopardize the Dodgers’ chances of winning the championship.
Shohei Ohtani has already shown what he can endure in terms of pain. He proved that during the regular season. Now, as the Dodgers prepare to kick off their National League Division Series against either the Braves or Phillies this Saturday, it’s not about heroics for Ohtani. It’s really about him being straightforward. If he’s […]