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Playoff matches in the LDS quadrupleheader

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 A blitzkrieg of wild playoff baseball roller coaster rides is about to reach its climax: a quadruple-header […]

Hernández: The Dodgers' misjudgments with starting pitching have put their season in jeopardy

Again, the point seems redundant at this point, but it's still worth repeating because it's the reason the Dodgers are on the verge of another divisional round exit: their starting pitching is atrocious. The winter suspicions that became legitimate fears in the regular season have turned into complete disaster in these playoffs. Incredibly, the problem […]

MLB Playoffs 2024: The Padres show that they will not be intimidated by the Dodgers or anyone else with victory in NLDS Game 3

SAN DIEGO – There was a lot of noise between Game 2 and Game 3 of the NLDS. The Dodgers felt disrespected after some verbal altercations and a much-analyzed throw from Manny Machado. The Padres felt disrespected after Fernando Tatis Jr. was drilled by Jack Flaherty, leading to much twittering. There is no love between […]

Plaschke: No doubt! The Dodgers' division title is another triumph for Dave Roberts

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts celebrates with his players and coaches after winning the NL West Division title on Thursday at Dodger Stadium. (Ashley Landis/Associated Press) The celebration on the field was subdued, no dog poop, no dancing, just experienced champions acting like champions. The Dodgers clinched their 11th National League West title in 12 years […]

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, […]