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Exactly How Disappointing Were the 2023 Los Angeles Dodgers?

Published on by Dennis Schlossman31 Comments

While some fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers held onto a shred of hope that their beloved team would advance deeply into the 2023 postseason, others knew that an exit without bringing home a championship was inevitable.

They just didn’t think it would happen so soon.

A lot of us hoped that an offense that was so impressive most of the year could balance out a pitching staff that was hammered by injuries and one disgraceful leave of absence. Unfortunately, those hopes never became a reality. The bats never really showed up, almost replicating the same performance against the San Diego Padres in the National League Division Series nearly a year ago.

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Miller, Dodgers Look to Rebound Against Diamondbacks in NLDS Game 2

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The Los Angeles Dodgers hope to put Saturday’s brutal loss behind them and even the National League Divisional Series in Monday’s Game 2 before travelling to Arizona for Game 3.

Los Angeles never had a chance to recover in the opener after veteran Clayton Kershaw only managed to induce one out while surrendering six earned runs. It’s tough to say if it was a Kershaw collapse, a case of the Diamondbacks making all the right decisions, or a combination of the two. Regardless, the start was the shortest of Kershaw’s illustrious 16-year MLB career.

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NLDS Series News and Notes

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Well, we’ve made it. After one of the most interesting 162 game seasons in Los Angeles Dodgers history, and a whole week with out games, the playoffs are here.

The Dodgers start their quest to win Clayton Kershaw and Company another World Series ring by taking on the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NLDS.

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Kershaw, Dodgers Prepare for Brewers or Diamondbacks in First Round of 2023 NLDS

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The Los Angeles Dodgers benefited from a five-run sixth inning on Sunday to defeat the San Francisco Giants and notch their 100th win of the year, resulting in the third consecutive season the club hit the century mark for victories.

More importantly, the team found out it would face either the Brewers or Diamondbacks in the first round of the 2023 NLDS beginning next weekend in Los Angeles.

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Dodgers Roster: Early Thoughts on 2023 Playoff Bullpen

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As October approaches, many fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers typically begin contemplating the best choices for the upcoming playoff roster. The bullpen is often the biggest question mark, as it represents the largest portion of the roster with eight or nine players. However, there could be a different approach this year with the bullpen due to the potential requirement of several relievers needing the ability to go multiple innings.

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Dodgers Name Busch, Hurt Minor League Players of the Year

Published on by Andy Lane Chapman4 Comments

The Los Angeles Dodgers seem to be all about the youth movement and indeed, if they are going to go far in the playoffs, it will be because of vital contributions from the multiple rookies on the squad.

The Dodgers front office chose this off-season to not go after any high profile free agents, or to go for any big name trades at the deadline. They chose instead to rely on their mix of rookies and veterans to get them through the season and into the playoffs. And even with all the injuries, so far so good.

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Dodgers Sweep Mariners, Head Home to Face Tigers

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Outfielder Jason Heyward and infielder Amed Rosario both had three hits on Sunday, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-1 victory and a three-game weekend sweep over the Seattle Mariners.

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Dodgers Head Home to Face Padres

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Aside from injuries, rain delays are among the worst enemies for a major league pitching staff. Constant warmups, early bullpen usage and the unpredictability of makeup games can certainly take their toll. However, the Los Angeles Dodgers weathered the storm of two delays this weekend with a depleted pitching staff, taking two out of three from the Washington Nationals to maintain a healthy lead in the National League West.

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Dodgers News and Notes – Postseason Pitching Updates, and More

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It was only a few short weeks ago when the Los Angeles Dodgers looked like they couldn’t be stopped. The offense was clicking, the bullpen had righted itself, and the rotation was doing pretty well.

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Julio Urías Charged with Domestic Abuse for Second Time

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Julio Urías has likely pitched his last game in a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform.

On Monday, news broke that Urías had been arrested and charged with felony domestic charges, while attending a Los Angeles Football Club game on Sunday evening. He was released early Monday morning on a $50,000 bond.

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