Tag: Playoffs

Dodgers Hope to Get Length from Jack Flaherty in NLDS Game 2

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The Los Angeles Dodgers’ victory over the San Diego Padres in the National League Division Series opener on Saturday was significant because it showcased their resilience and determination after being on the ropes early. The win boosted team morale and served as a crucial confidence builder, setting a strong tone for the remainder of the series. With the stakes high, the Dodgers demonstrated their ability to perform under pressure, making it one of their most memorable wins in recent seasons.

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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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On the 2017 Dodgers, the Dynasty that Kinda Was, and Moving On

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Take me to the magic of the moment, On the glory night Where the children of tomorrow dream away In the winds of change

When President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman took over the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2014, he set about building an team capable of being very very good, for a very very long time.

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Thoughts on the Dodgers Sudden Exit, Again

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Another Los Angeles Dodgers season has come to an end, and fans of the team are once again grappling with a way too early exit.

While many lamented about the lack of pitching depth, in the end, it was once again the offense that failed to show up. The top offense in baseball, they of the +334 run differential, could barely string together any hits. They blew a multitude of chances, stranding runners left an right. There seemed to be a complete lack of urgency and fire throughout the whole NLDS series.

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Dodgers Head to San Diego for Pivotal NLDS Game 3

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If there’s one thing that we learned over the course of the first two games of the 2022 NLDS, it’s that the San Diego Padres have come ready to play. By no means have the Dodgers been performing well, but the Padres have shown they will not roll over easily the way they did in 14 of the 19 matchups during the regular season.

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Padres Even Series Against Dodgers

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What many thought would be a pitching duel between Clayton Kershaw and Yu Darvish turned out to be a slogfest with the Padres evening the series 1-1, finally pulling out a postseason win against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Clayton Kershaw was not very sharp through the first two innings. He allowed a home run to Manny Machado in the top of the first. In the second, he allowed two hits but dug deep to strike out the final two batters of the inning to escape unscathed.

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Dodgers’ Big Start Downs Padres, 5-3

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What was the story of the 2022 MLB season continued even into the postseason. The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres 5-3 in Game One of the 2022 National League Division Series. The way they did, it was what they’ve done to Padres righty Mike Clevinger throughout his career. Clevinger against the Dodgers now has a 10.29 ERA and has allowed six homers in 14 innings pitched against the Dodgers this season.

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Dodgers Set to Face Padres in NLDS

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have been awaiting the outcome of the Wild Card game on their side of the bracket, and now know their opponents in the NLDS – the San Diego Padres.

The Padres defeated the New York Mets on Sunday night to take the best of three series 2-1. The Mets/Padres series was the only one of the Wild Card series to go the full three games.

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Who Will Step Up for Dodgers During 2022 Postseason?

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Every October, a player seemingly comes out of thin air and writes a legacy for the ages. He is a player that lives for the postseason and puts the team on his back. But who will step up for the Dodgers this time around?

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Better NLDS Opponent for Dodgers: New York Mets or San Diego Padres?

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Although the Los Angeles Dodgers can relax briefly while preparing for the beginning of the NLDS next Tuesday, there’s still the matter of determining which team they’ll face, as the Mets and Padres fight for the right to advance through the 2022 postseason’s wildcard series.

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