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Mets vs. Dodgers: LA shows determination, star power and depth beyond Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts to reach World Series

LOS ANGELES – It's often lip service when teams say their goal is to win the World Series every year. Most teams are actually happy with a postseason appearance. But for the Dodgers, winning the World Series every year is not just their goal and their mantra. It is also their sole focus. The Dodgers […]

By Andrew Jack

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024

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From trade acquisition to “MVP!” How Tommy Edman became the Dodgers’ playoff star

Dodgers shortstop Tommy Edman celebrates his National League Championship Series MVP award following the Dodgers' victory over the Mets on Sunday at Dodger Stadium. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times) Chants of “MVP!” echoed throughout Dodger Stadium when Shohei Ohtani came to bat in the eighth inning on Sunday night. No surprise. The Dodgers slugger has been […]

By Andrew Jack

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024

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Dodgers vs. Yankees, Ohtani vs. Judge: The Classic World Series awaits

Ohtani, Betts push the Dodgers past the Mets and secure their ticket to the World Series The Mets' magical run was halted by the Los Angeles Dodgers, who will now play in the World Series for the second time in four years. Sports pulse LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers, their jerseys stripped and […]

By Andrew Jack

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024

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MLB: The Dodgers beat the Mets 10-5 in the NLCS and face the Yankees in the World Series

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Shohei Ohtani led the injury-plagued Los Angeles Dodgers to the best record in baseball during the regular season. Tommy Edman joined the team in late July and helped them reach the World Series. It's been such a year for the big-spending Dodgers. If Ohtani isn't outstanding with his power and ability […]

By Andrew Jack

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024

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Dodgers-Mets: LA shows determination, star power and depth beyond Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts to reach World Series

By Andrew Jack

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024

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NLCS Game 6: Dodgers show determination, star power and depth by defeating Mets and reaching World Series

LOS ANGELES – It's often lip service when teams say their goal is to win the World Series every year. Actually, most teams are happy with a postseason appearance. But for the Dodgers, winning the World Series every year is not just their goal and their mantra. It is also their sole focus. The Dodgers […]

By Andrew Jack

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024

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The Yankees and Dodgers will meet in the World Series for the twelfth time in a Broadway-Hollywood duel

NEW YORK (AP) — Broadway vs. Hollywood. Subway vs. highway. Judge vs. Ohtani. New York's neighbors-turned-cross-country rivals, the Yankees and Dodgers, are renewing their illustrious battle in the World Series for the first time in 43 years. “When you play for the Dodgers and for the Yankees, it better feel different,” L.A. manager Dave Roberts […]

By Andrew Jack

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024

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What channel is Mets vs. Dodgers on today? How to watch NLCS Game 6

The LA Dodgers eliminate the Mets and take the lead in the NLCS series The Los Angeles Dodgers silenced Citi Field after defeating the New York Mets 8-0 to take a 2-1 lead in the National League (NL) Championship Series. unbranded – Sport The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets will continue their battle […]

By Andrew Jack

October 20, 2024October 20, 2024

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Letters to Sports: Hold off on the Dodgers predictions and cheers

Mets fans beyond the wall cheer as Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts tries to track down a double by Jesse Winkler in the eighth inning of Game 5. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) Before Game 5 of the NLCS, Bill Shaikin of the Times quoted Dave Roberts as saying, “There's a sense of urgency.” […]

By Andrew Jack

October 20, 2024October 20, 2024

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Plaschke: Everyone be quiet! The Dodgers are still in control of their fate in the World Series

Mookie Betts circles the bases after hitting a home run in the sixth inning of the Dodgers' 12-6 loss to the New York Mets in Game 5 of the NLCS at Citi Field on Friday night. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) Relax. Take a deep breath. Relax. The Dodgers still own it. The Dodgers […]

By Andrew Jack

October 19, 2024October 19, 2024