Kiké Hernández hit a home run in the second inning on Friday. (Carrie Giordano/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Mark LangillThe latest Dodger postseason hero, a golden oldie with a collection of October rings and records, wasn’t assured of being on the field at Dodger Stadium on Friday night.It took an injury to shortstop Miguel Rojas for Kiké Hernández to add another chapter to his … [Read more...] about NLDS: Kiké Hernández plays his familiar October hero role
NLDS: The key word for the Dodgers in regards to pitching in Game 5 is options
Yoshinobu Yamamoto (Carrie Giordano/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneThe Dodgers have fully embraced the non-traditional.One day away from their win-or-go-home Game 5 of the National League Division Series, they haven’t announced who their starter will be.“I haven’t finalized it,” said manager Dave Roberts. “Obviously I’m sure Yoshinobu (Yamamoto) will be a part of it. How we … [Read more...] about NLDS: The key word for the Dodgers in regards to pitching in Game 5 is options
NLDS: Mookie Betts works till it’s right
Mookie Betts (Carrie Giordano/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneThe Dodgers and Padres were playing the closest thing to a postseason series during the final week of the 2024 regular season.And Mookie Betts was hitless through the first two games.Both teams entered the series — the Dodgers leading the National League West — playing games to determine who would wear the … [Read more...] about NLDS: Mookie Betts works till it’s right
NLDS: The Dodgers’ Game 5 plan: ‘Being ready to hit’
Shohei Ohtani faces off against Yu Darvish in Game 2 of the 2024 NLDS. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Megan GarciaIn the face of elimination, the Dodgers are looking for redemption against Yu Darvish.Shohei Ohtani described Darvish as crafty. Manager Dave Roberts said the Padres starter is aggressive with his spin. The Dodgers hope they have their way to counteract … [Read more...] about NLDS: The Dodgers’ Game 5 plan: ‘Being ready to hit’
NLDS: The Dodgers hit back hard to force a winner-take-all Game 5
Mookie Betts celebrates after his first inning home run on Wednesday. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneThe Dodgers carry two years of Division Series dead weight.Now they have an opportunity to shed it.The Dodgers are going home with an opportunity to win the National League Division Series after an 8–0 victory in hostile San Diego in Game 4 of the NLDS.“We have a … [Read more...] about NLDS: The Dodgers hit back hard to force a winner-take-all Game 5