The Clutch Series: My Take on the NLCS Dodger Stadium Homestand
The Dodgers lead the NLCS 3 games to 2 after the Dodger Stadium home stand. Here's my take on the big plays from the games in LA. https://youtu.be/KGtdbpg2IOQ
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NLCS Game 5: Kershaw Provides Legacy Start, Dodger Bats Provide Lethal Weapons as Dodgers Take NLCS Lead
There was no rest for the Dodgers and Brewers in game 5 of the NLCS on Wednesday afternoon at Dodger Stadium. After playing 13 innings and over 5 hours the two clubs were at it again with an early 2:05 PM PST mid day start time. Much like game 5
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Two Dodgers NLCS Game 4 Extra Inning Wins Thirty Years Apart
Thirty years ago the Dodgers were battling the New York Mets for the National League pennant in what was a seven game dogfight. The Dodgers had gone down 2-1 in the series, and entering game four at Shea Stadium, were desperately in need of a win to avoid going down
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Maligned Dodgers Redeemed in Thrilling 13th Inning Victory
The Dodgers came into Game 4 trailing in the best of seven series, two games to one, but were probably feeling like they were down by much more than that. Their starting pitchers had left much to be desired, and the offense gone missing in action. Despite being at home,
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Two Critical PH Decisions Crippled Dodgers’ Chances in Game 3
The Dodgers are down 2 games to 1 in the NLCS and it's become clear they are having trouble sustaining and cashing in on any kind of rally against the Brewers pitching staff. This isn't a surprise. The Dodgers have been through funks like this on and off again all
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Hitless Enrique Hernandez Reportedly Says Fans, Dodgers Lacked Energy in NLCS Game 3 Loss
The Dodgers are just two losses away from playing golf for the remainder of the postseason. A pathetic but familiar 4-0 shutout loss to the Brewers in game 3 of the NLCS on Monday night at Dodger Stadium has put them in a 2-1 series deficit. Jhoulys Chacin tossed 5.1 shutout
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NLCS Game 3: Dodgers Shutdown and Shutout
On the 30th anniversary of the magical home run by Kirk Gibson in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series that propelled the Los Angeles Dodgers to their last World Series title, they would be looking for the same kind of magic tonight, as the Milwaukee Brewers came to town
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Pedro Baez – From Pariah to Prized Bullpen Arm
You hear it - and see it on social media - Dodger fans everywhere are saying, "I don't believe it, but Pedro Baez is my favorite bullpen pitcher." That's a huge turnaround for a lot of folks to compute and accept. If you've been a Dodgers fan for longer than this
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NLCS Game 2: Justin Turner’s Beautiful Clutch Home Run Helps Dodgers Tie NLCS
There was a lot that went wrong for the Dodgers in their 6-5 loss in game 1 on Friday night. Clayton Kershaw pitched terribly. Yasmani Grandal had a historically awful game, (two passed balls, catcher’s interference, and missed catch error) and the defense fell apart. Despite all of those disasters
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Dodgers Fight Tooth and Nail Fall Short
So after a long layoff since the Dodgers beat the Braves, the Dodgers traveled to frigid Milwaukee to face the Brewers in game 1 in the NLCS. Clayton Kershaw took on Gio Gonzalez. Manny Machado took Gio deep in the 2nd inning and the Dodgers took a 1-0 lead. Gio
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Dodgers Release NLCS Roster
We got our first look at the Dodger's NLCS roster this morning. There weren't many surprises. The position player roster is exactly the same as it was in the NLDS against the Braves. The surprises are on the pitching side. Namely Julio Urias making the 25-man roster, and Scott Alexander
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Let’s Get To Know The Brewers
The Dodgers and Brewers will kick off the 2018 National League Championship Series on Friday night at Miller Park in Milwaukee. This is the Dodger’s thirteenth league championship series appearance (74,77,78,81,83,85,88,2008,2009,2013,2016.2017) in franchise History. For the Brewers this will be their third (82, 2011) championship series appearance since their inception. Since
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Matt Kemp and His Diminished Playing Time
One of the great stories of the Dodger’s 2018 season has been the resurgence of Matt Kemp. The Bison has always held a special place in most of the Dodger fan’s hearts. Kemp has been a homegrown product, graduate of that great 2006 draft class he grew to superstar status
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The Dodgers are Playing in The NLCS Again, Thanks to Everyone
The Dodgers defeated the Braves 6-2 on Monday evening in Game 4 of the NLDS to advance to their third consecutive National League championship series. Everyone contributed, but it was a special night for Manny Machado who homered and drove in four of the Dodger's six runs. Postseason hero David Freese
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Manny Machado Powers Dodgers Into NLCS
Coming into Game 3 of the NLDS, young king Walker Buehler stood atop the wall. To everyone's surprise, the young king had a great fall. All of Dave Roberts' bullpen horses and all of his men with bats could not put Game 3 together again. Which brought us to Game
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Dave Roberts Screwed the Pooch on Game 3
Yes, Walker Buehler gave up five runs in the first inning, and it was a tall order to ask the Dodgers to come back and win. Almost impossible, one might say. I say it was made absolutely impossible because of Dave Roberts' bad managing decisions (again). https://youtu.be/Qf5F8GmXIF0
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