(Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneAs far as the rest of this National League Division Series is concerned, three innings from the Dodgers’ 6–5 loss in Game 3 in San Diego on Tuesday are now crucial.The Dodgers crumbled in the second inning with Walker Buehler on the mound — a combination of defensive miscues, maybe a little bad luck and two big hits from David … [Read more...] about NLDS: The Dodgers will now play to keep their season alive
NLDS: Treinen’s comeback season has him in position to make more postseason impact
Blake Treinen (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneWith a bullpen game in front of them, the Dodgers have a rested Blake Treinen positioned to be an integral figure in Wednesday’s game Game 4 of the National League Division Series.And whatever situation he comes into, if he enters the game at some point, odds are it would be a situation like he has found … [Read more...] about NLDS: Treinen’s comeback season has him in position to make more postseason impact
NLDS: Big-game Buehler is in the right setting
Walker Buehler (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneThere were a few times this season when Walker Buehler expressed self-doubt and frustration about not helping his team. Two years removed from Tommy John surgery, he has tinkered with his mechanics and fought off injury to find the best version of a new version of Walker Buehler.At times, the 30-year-old would find … [Read more...] about NLDS: Big-game Buehler is in the right setting
NLDS: A painful night for the Dodgers means they head to San Diego with a split in the series
Jack Flaherty allowed four runs over 5 1/3 innings on Sunday. (Lucy Raskin/MLB)by Cary OsborneSunday was tense — and the rest of the National League Division Series will likely follow suit as the series switches to San Diego for Game 3 on Tuesday.A hit by pitch to Fernando Tatis Jr. in the sixth inning and a Manny Machado strikeout two batters later — both off pitches from … [Read more...] about NLDS: A painful night for the Dodgers means they head to San Diego with a split in the series
Ohtani and Freeman are each up for a second career Hank Aaron Award
Freddie Freeman and Shohei Ohtani (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneTwo Dodgers — both former Hank Aaron Award winners — are among the 10 nominees for the 2024 National League Hank Aaron Award.Shohei Ohtani, the 2023 American League Hank Aaron Award winner, and Freddie Freeman, the 2020 NL winner, are both in the running for this year’s prize.The award is given … [Read more...] about Ohtani and Freeman are each up for a second career Hank Aaron Award