3 Takeaways from Dodgers’ Victory over Padres in NLDS Opener

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With the way the first half of the NLDS opener against the Padres played out on Tuesday evening, fans of the Dodgers had much cause for concern, especially considering how their starting pitcher, righty Walker Buehler, was sporadically struggling with his command. In all, Buehler lasted just four full innings on a whopping 95 pitches, and by the time Dustin May took over in relief, Los Angeles found itself trailing by a 1-0 margin.

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Dodgers News and Notes Ahead of NLDS

Today is the last off day for the Los Angeles Dodgers before they begin what could be five straight games in a row, as they take on the San Diego Padres in the NLDS.

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3 Early Thoughts Ahead of Dodgers’ NLDS Matchup with Padres

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With the way this year has gone in many different facets, it’s no surprise that the two best teams in the National League are squaring off in the NLDS and not the NLCS. How fun would it be if everything were logical?

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Legendary Reliever Ron Perranoski Passes Away at 84

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One of the Dodgers’ greatest left-handed relievers of all-time, Ron Perranoski, passed away at the age of 84 Friday night at his home in Vero Beach, FL.

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Kershaw, Dodgers Outclass Brewers in Opening Round of Playoffs

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As it would turn out, it took the Dodgers the minimum of two games to handle the Brewers in the wild card round of the 2020 MLB playoffs.

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Dodgers Win First Game Against Brewers, Send Kershaw to Mound for Game 2

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The Dodgers did what they needed to do against the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday night, scoring more runs than them to win the first game of the Wild Card round. But it wasn’t without some issues.

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Dodgers Announce Opening Round Playoff Roster

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The Dodgers on Wednesday morning announced their 28-man player roster for the opening round of the 2020 playoffs, which begins Wednesday evening against the Brewers at Dodger Stadium.

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Regular Season Success Doesn’t Mean Postseason Success, but Past Playoff Failures Might

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And just like that, here we are. The Los Angeles Dodgers are once again Champions of the NL West, and poised for another World Series run. And once again, Dodger fans know that what happened in the regular season doesn’t mean much if they still don’t get that elusive ring.

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Dodgers Complete Sweep of Angels, Begin Preparing for Brewers

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In what was certainly an exclamation point to an outstanding regular season, the Dodgers defeated the Angels 3-0 on Sunday as the final tuneup to the 2020 playoffs. The victory also secured the team’s sixth series sweep of the season.

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Justin Turner Opens Award Season By Earning Roy Campanella Honor

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In what promises to be one of many honors earned by players of the Dodgers this year, infielder Justin Turner on Friday night was named the winner of the 15th annual Roy Campanella Award, which is given to the Dodger player who best exemplifies the spirit and leadership of the late Hall of Fame catcher.

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