NLCS: Walker Buehler — the power of the mindWalker Buehler (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneAll Tyler Glasnow knew of Walker Buehler before he was his teammate was what he had seen from afar. The closest he saw of him was in the 2020 World Series with Buehler and Glasnow both key figures on each side of the Dodgers-Rays matchup.And then they became teammates this … [Read more...] about NLCS: Walker Buehler — the power of the mind
NLCS: Brent Honeywell steadies the bullpen in first postseason appearance
Brent Honeywell made his postseason debut on Monday against the Mets. (Katie Chin/Los Angeles Doddgers)By Megan GarciaBrent Honeywell knew what his role would be in the postseason. He just needed a roster spot to open up for him.With Alex Vesia out of the National League Championship Series due to an intercostal injury, Honeywell found himself on his first postseason roster. He … [Read more...] about NLCS: Brent Honeywell steadies the bullpen in first postseason appearance
NLCS: Ohtani is not as far off as it seems
Shohei Ohtani had two hits in Game 1 of the NLCS. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneShohei Ohtani’s first at-bat in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series ended in not so much as a swing but a chop.Mets starter Sean Manaea, with one of the most acute and tricky arm slots in the Major Leagues, came at him like the ball was fired from first base and struck … [Read more...] about NLCS: Ohtani is not as far off as it seems
NLCS: Jack Flaherty pitches like an ace for the Dodgers in Game 1
Jack Flaherty allowed two hits and no runs over seven innings on Sunday. (Gary Vasquez/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneJack Flaherty had just fired his 98th pitch of the game in the seventh inning on Sunday in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series, and it landed into the glove of Teoscar Hernández in left field.To the Dodger starting pitcher’s back was a … [Read more...] about NLCS: Jack Flaherty pitches like an ace for the Dodgers in Game 1
NLCS: Kiké Hernandez’s next big postseason moment is a defensive one
Kiké Hernández (Carrie Giordano/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneUp six runs, you just never know.A team could rally, and poof — there goes the lead.That’s what made Kiké Hernández’s athletic, deceptive play in the fifth inning of Game 1 the National League Championship Series so important.New York Mets second baseman Jose Iglesias followed designated hitter Jesse Winker’s … [Read more...] about NLCS: Kiké Hernandez’s next big postseason moment is a defensive one