Cubs-Padres series will affect the start time for Dodgers’ NLDS Game 1
The Dodgers’ postseason journey kicks off this Saturday, but it certainly won’t feel like fall. This is especially true if the Chicago Cubs manage to clinch their wild-card series against the San Diego Padres this week. While the Dodgers are set to compete in their National League Division Series against the winner of the other […]
Roki Sasaki and Tanner Scott appear to be the key bullpen supports for the Dodgers in the playoffs.
SAN FRANCISCO – What unfolded on Friday night was quite impressive, especially when looking at the lineup on paper. Roki Sasaki took the mound in the eighth inning, followed by Tanner Scott finishing things up in the ninth. Manager Dave Roberts pointed out that their usage in this order may not be set in stone […]
Tarik Skubal boosts Dodgers’ chances for the playoffs with victory over Giants
Skubal Shines in Final Regular Season Start SAN FRANCISCO –– In what was his last performance before the playoffs, Tarik Skubal showcased his dominant abilities on the mound. Having had a few strong but inconsistent outings since joining the Dodgers, the team’s big acquisition at the trade deadline returned to his impressive Cy Young-winning form […]
Dodgers weekly summary: Important choice ahead for playoff lineup
Welcome to the California Post’s weekly recap of the Dodgers, where we reflect on the past week, hand out some unofficial awards, and take a closer look at how the season is shaping up. QUESTION OF THE WEEK Who will be Dodgers’ Game 1 starter? The Dodgers are heading into the final weekend of the […]
Dodgers’ winning streak ends against Padres, sparking fresh worries ahead of playoffs
The Dodgers entered this week looking strong for the postseason. They had won 14 out of their last 17 games, secured the National League West division title, and positioned themselves for a top-two seed in the NL playoffs. Their roster, which had experienced ups and downs earlier in the season, seemed to have finally come […]
Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers demonstrates improvement as he recovers from his injury
The atmosphere in Dodger Stadium sparked with excitement as the crowd buzzed with anticipation. It had been a while since they’d heard a sound like that. On Wednesday night, Shohei Ohtani made his return from the injured list. In the bottom of the seventh inning, he stepped up and connected with a pitch that seemed […]
Josue De Paula sent to the minors by Dodgers but remains a playoff possibility
Josue De Paula will not be on the Dodgers’ active roster for the rest of the regular season. Still, he might very well have a shot at making the postseason roster. On Wednesday, the team optioned De Paula back to the minor leagues to clear a spot for Shohei Ohtani’s return from the injured list, […]
Roki Sasaki returns to the Dodgers’ bullpen and is accepting it
The original plan for Roki Sasaki was to pitch an inning or two as the opener. However, Sasaki had different thoughts. “I stated that I wanted to pitch from the bullpen,” he mentioned in Japanese. Since he will be serving as a reliever in the playoffs, Sasaki decided he should get accustomed to that role […]
Dodgers relief pitchers display playoff potential in victory over Padres
Last year, the Dodgers barely used their bullpen during the playoffs. It seems they hope for a similar approach this season. As they aim for a third consecutive World Series title, the Dodgers are banking on their talented starting rotation. Although Shohei Ohtani isn’t pitching, they have Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tarik Skubal, Blake Snell, and Tyler […]
Is it possible for Edwin Diaz to take back the closer position for the Dodgers? It’s definitely a possibility.
Potential Closer for Dodgers as Playoffs Approach In an ideal scenario, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed a preference for having a consistent closer before the playoffs start. By the conclusion of Tuesday’s 7-0 victory against the San Diego Padres, however, an unexpected contender might have emerged. Just a week ago, there were doubts regarding whether […]