Shortstop Bill Russell (18) played in five National League Championship Series with the Dodgers. In 1981, he celebrated winning the pennant at Montreal with relief pitcher Tom Niedenfuer. (Los Angeles Dodgers)by Mark LangillAs he approaches his 76th birthday, the all-time games-played leader in Los Angeles Dodger history is feeling nostalgic, especially when his half-century … [Read more...] about NLCS: The clutch Bill Russell still savors pennant parties of the past
NLCS Game 6: Six key pieces to watch
Andy Pages hit two home runs in Game 5. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneWith two star-studded teams (and two of the top National League MVP candidates playing — Shohei Ohtani and Francisco Lindor), there are plenty of potential impact performers for Game 6 of the National League Championship Series.But there are some within the group of 52 players whose either … [Read more...] about NLCS Game 6: Six key pieces to watch
NLCS: The tested and rested bullpen gets another shot to be a difference maker
Michael Kopeck pitched a scoreless inning in Game 3 of the NLCS. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneThe decision to go with Brent Honeywell in Game 5 of the National League and stick with him for 4 2/3 innings was a clear indication of where the Dodgers were going for Game 6 in Los Angeles.That was confirmed on Friday night after the Dodgers’ 12–6 loss and again on … [Read more...] about NLCS: The tested and rested bullpen gets another shot to be a difference maker
NLCS Game 4: Dodgers give the Mets the sound of silence
Mookie Betts went 4-for-6 in Game 4 of the NLCS. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsbornePart of the city that never sleeps went silent in the sixth inning on Thursday — Citi Field.Mookie Betts slugged a home run over the wall in left field to give the Dodgers a five-run lead in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series.And there was a stunned … [Read more...] about NLCS Game 4: Dodgers give the Mets the sound of silence
NLCS: Mookie Betts swings the Dodgers closer to the World Series
NLCS Game 4: Mookie Betts swings the Dodgers closer to the World SeriesMookie Betts set a postseason career high with four RBI in Thursday’s win. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Megan GarciaIt wasn’t long ago that Mookie Betts was mired in a postseason hitting slump that extended into a third postseason.That’s history. And so was he on Thursday, as he created a few … [Read more...] about NLCS: Mookie Betts swings the Dodgers closer to the World Series