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NLCS: Dave Roberts stuck to his game plan… and it cost the Dodgers in Game 2

LOS ANGELES – As he considered how his team might survive a bullpen game in Game 2 of the NLCS, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts imagined long reliever Landon Knack recording the most outs. He hoped Knack could eat up innings and serve as a bridge to the Dodgers' four high-leverage relievers in the early innings. […]

By Andrew Jack

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024

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Hernández: Jack Flaherty's immortal Game 1 has special meaning for the LA-raised pitcher

Dodgers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty watches from the dugout during the eighth inning of Sunday's 9-0 victory over the New York Mets in Game 1 of the NLCS at Dodger Stadium. Flaherty threw seven shutout innings in the win. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times) Just a week earlier he seemed to be a reason if not […]

By Andrew Jack

October 14, 2024October 14, 2024

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Jack Flaherty and the Dodgers set the tone for the NLCS with a 9-0 victory over the Mets in Game 1

LOS ANGELES – Nine years ago, when the Dodgers took on the Mets in the NLDS, there was a lifelong Dodgers fan in the crowd at Dodger Stadium who didn't know it yet but would one day play baseball for his hometown team in October. This fan's name was Jack Flaherty. The biggest question for […]

By Andrew Jack

October 14, 2024October 14, 2024

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“Street Fight” NLDS goes back to LA

There is parity in the MLB postseason as big spenders and budget rosters collide USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale explains parity in the MLB postseason and why teams like the Padres are excelling despite budget cuts. Sports seriously SAN DIEGO – The Los Angeles Dodgers giggled, shook their heads and, like everyone else in Los […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

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2024 MLB Playoffs: Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers Offensive Rally vs. Padres Win NLDS Game 1

LOS ANGELES – No one knew which version of the Dodgers would show up in Game 1 of the NLDS. The Padres, who edged the Atlanta Braves in the wild-card round, had plenty of power and entered this series with a quiet but noticeable swagger. LA, on the other hand, was looking for hers. With […]

By Andrew Jack

October 6, 2024October 6, 2024

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Live Updates, MLB Playoffs TV Channel

Can the Dodgers overcome injuries and succeed in the playoffs? USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale isn't confident the Dodgers can overcome their lengthy injury list and will have a tough time getting out of the Division Series. Sports seriously LOS ANGELES – Baseball's hottest rivalry on the West Coast is heating up again in the […]

By Andrew Jack

October 6, 2024October 6, 2024

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The Dodgers lefty will miss the entire 2024 postseason

There is parity in the MLB postseason as big spenders and budget rosters collide USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale explains parity in the MLB postseason and why teams like the Padres are excelling despite budget cuts. Sports seriously LOS ANGELES — As the Los Angeles Dodgers head into the 2024 postseason and need pitching depth, […]

By Andrew Jack

October 6, 2024October 6, 2024

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Hernández: Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani proves that no moment is too big for him

Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hugs teammate Walker Buehler as they celebrate winning a division title on Thursday at Dodger Stadium. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times) Shohei Ohtani is not like any other baseball player. This isn't about him being a two-way player when healthy, or about his combination of power and speed that produced the […]

By Andrew Jack

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024

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Clayton Kershaw is unwilling to face hitters as the chance of a postseason return fades

Clayton Kershaw leaves the field with coach Thomas Albert on August 30th. He hasn't pitched since. (Ross D Franklin/Associated Press) The chances that three-time National League Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw will bolster the Dodgers' injury-plagued rotation for at least the first round of the playoffs appear to be dwindling by the day. Kershaw, […]

By Andrew Jack

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024