Freddie Freeman last played in the NLCS Game 5 against the Mets. (Carrie Giordano/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Megan GarciaFriday will be the start of another chapter in a storied World Series rivalry between two historic teams. And the Dodgers are optimistic that they’ll go into it healthier than they came out of the National League Championship Series.Jack Flaherty will start Game … [Read more...] about World Series: The Dodgers armed with Flaherty, Freeman and Lux for Game 1
NLCS Game 6: An NL championship trophy with a lot of fingerprints on it
Dave Roberts lifts the National League cahmpionship trophy on Sunday. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneNine days ago, Kiké Hernández sat in front of a microphone with hair dampened by champagne. He contemplated a question about the Dodgers’ journey this season.The Dodgers had just defeated the Padres to win the National League Division Series, and the season … [Read more...] about NLCS Game 6: An NL championship trophy with a lot of fingerprints on it
NLCS Game 6: Tommy Edman lifts the Dodgers and lifts an MVP trophy
Tommy Edman tied a franchise record with 11 RBI in the NLCS. (Katie Chin/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Megan GarciaAt the beginning of the season, Tommy Edman was sitting on the injured list for the St. Louis Cardinals. Now, in late October, he’ll be joining the Dodgers in the World Series as the National League Champion Series MVP.Edman led the Dodgers with 11 hits in the NLCS to … [Read more...] about NLCS Game 6: Tommy Edman lifts the Dodgers and lifts an MVP trophy
NLCS: There’s no clinch like home
Blake Treinen and Will Smith celebrate winning the NL championship on Sunday. (Katie Chin/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Mark LangillAvoiding the drama of a potential Game 7, the Dodgers wrapped up their 25th pennant since joining the National League on Sunday with a 10–5 victory over the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium.The Dodgers will meet the New York Yankees in the World Series … [Read more...] about NLCS: There’s no clinch like home
World Series: The classic rivalry is renewed
Aaron Judge and Teoscar Hernández share a laugh at Yankee Stadium on June 8. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary Osborne… And now to the Yankees.It’s just different when it’s Dodgers-Yankees.Even for an interleague series — pins, T-shirts and bobbleheads are specially made to celebrate the matchup.But this is next level — top level.The Dodgers and Yankees are meeting in the … [Read more...] about World Series: The classic rivalry is renewed