The Dodgers advanced to the NLCS for the first time since 2020. (Gary A. Vasquez/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Megan GarciaA lot has changed since the Dodgers and Mets last met in the postseason in 2015. Even more has changed since these two teams faced each other this past May.Now, as the last two teams standing in the National League, they begin their October battle in the National … [Read more...] about NLCS: Dodgers, Mets overcame adversity and now meet at the crossroads
NLDS: The Dodgers get the final roar
Teoscar Hernández hit a solo home run in the seventh inning on Friday. (Carrie Giordano/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneThe bear was poked and poked and poked.And it had enough. It roared. And it responded.With five shutout innings from a maligned starting pitcher. With strikeouts and cathartic celebrations from relief pitchers. With one Hernández (Kiké) homering and then … [Read more...] about NLDS: The Dodgers get the final roar
NLDS: Yoshinobu Yamamoto finds redemption against the Padres
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched five scoreless innings in the NLDS Game 5. (Juan Ocampo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Megan GarciaThe Dodgers weren’t surprised Yoshinobu Yamamoto would dominate against the Padres in Game 5 of the National League Division Series.His career demonstrated success in big games. The Dodgers wanted that same success in the postseason. Yamamoto brought it … [Read more...] about NLDS: Yoshinobu Yamamoto finds redemption against the Padres
NLDS: Kiké Hernández plays his familiar October hero role
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