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After turning in a dominant effort in Game 4 of the NLCS with Max Muncy kicked over to first base and Kiké Hernández taking his spot at third base, the Los Angeles Dodgers brought back Freddie Freeman for Game 5 in an attempt to close out the series and bring the World Series, not Game […]

For a moment it appeared that perhaps Clayton Kershaw had moved on from the Houston Astros’ previous sign-stealing cheating scandal. The Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher was recently asked which players are the best top of the batting order hitters he has faced. Kershaw was seemingly on the verge of giving Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman […]

With a comfortable 8-1 lead in the fourth inning of Game 5 of the National League Championship Series, New York Mets starter David Peterson was feeling himself. After running over to first for the force out against Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy, Peterson was caught on camera jawing at Muncy. "Sit down, bitch" […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a chance to put away the New York Mets in Game 5 and win the National League pennant. In winning Games 3 and 4 in Citi Field, the Dodgers were able to jump on the Mets early and come away with relatively easy wins. However, a base-running error by Shohei […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are a game away from securing a spot in the World Series as they hold a 3-1 lead in the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets. In breaking down the Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani’s swing, FOX Sports’ Alex Rodriguez paid a big compliment to the Japanese slugger. “Six-foot-four, […]

Shortstop Willy Adames is expected to be one of the top available free agents this offseason. With the official start of free agency still a few weeks away, it appears that a favorite for Adames has started to emerge. The Los Angeles Dodgers are now the most likely destination for Adames according to MLB insider […]

Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers made a statement in Game 4 of the NLCS, taking down the New York Mets, 10-2. Ohtani got the Dodgers out on the right foot with a towering first inning home run. The blast went 422 feet and came off of Ohtani’s bat at 117.8 miles per hour. […]

After dropping Game 2 at home, the Los Angeles Dodgers regrouped in an impressive way as the NLCS shifted back to New York. The Dodgers’ bats caught fire at Citi Field and their pitching staff held the Mets’ lineup in check, and now Dave Roberts and company are one win away from advancing to the […]

It took just one swing for the New York Mets to shy away from pitching to Shohei Ohtani last night during Game 3 of the NLCS. But that change in strategy may have an unintended consequence in the form of another one of the Los Angeles Dodgers star players: Mookie Betts. After Ohtani crushed the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers look to close out the NLCS as they visit the New York Mets. It’s time to continue our NLCS odds series with a Dodgers-Mets prediction and pick. Dodgers-Mets Game 5 Projected Starters  Jack Flaherty vs. David Peterson Jack Flaherty (13-7) with a 3.17 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP Last Start: Flaherty […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have taken control of their NLCS series vs. the New York Mets after winning Game 4, and taking a 3-1 lead heading to Citi Field for Game 5. While winning the pivotal game was impressive, how the Dodgers won is even more impressive. First, Shohei Ohtani scored four times after hitting […]

There are plenty of subplots that have come to the forefront amid the Los Angeles Dodgers’ run in the 2024 MLB playoffs. Their playoff record-tying consecutive shutout innings streak. The disparity in Shohei Ohtani’s numbers with the bases empty and with runners on base. Kike Hernandez’s October heroics. All of those have garnered plenty of […]

Francisco Lindor presents a considerable obstacle for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their quest for a World Series championship. The New York Mets star has delivered exceptional performances all season long. Dodgers President Andrew Friedman recently expressed a desire to have Lindor join the team in Dodger blue. “Just thinking about how different the world […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves in a precarious position as they head into Game 4 of the NLCS (National League Championship Series) without their star first baseman, Freddie Freeman. Suffering from a lingering ankle injury, Freeman’s absence from the lineup could significantly impact the Dodgers’ offensive strategy and overall team morale. Freeman, who has […]

The Dodgers make the trip to New York to face the Mets! These two teams are fighting for a World Series spot. The Dodgers are one of the best teams in the MLB and lead the series 2-1. The Mets are fighting to even the series and stay alive in this series. Our NLCS odds […]

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani’s mini-slump was one of the biggest storylines heading into Game 3 of the NLCS. However, those worries were put to rest after Ohtani crushed an eighth inning three-run home run in the Dodgers’ 9-0 win over the New York Mets. Ohtani’s Dodgers teammate Mookie Betts addressed the criticisms that […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres played a thrilling five-game NLDS earlier in the postseason. With Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto playing for the Dodgers and Yu Darvish playing for the Padres, this was must-watch TV in Japan. Major League Baseball announced some of the Japanese TV ratings for the Dodgers-Padres NLDS on […]

The action is heating up in both the NLCS and the ALCS, and at present, two of the most famous franchises in the history of the MLB are in the driver’s seat of their respective playoff series. On Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers took a 2-1 NLCS lead over the New York Mets thanks […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have taken a 2-1 lead in their NLCS series versus the New York Mets, thanks to an 8-0 Game 3 demolition at Citi Field on Wednesday. While the Dodgers were in control heading into the eighth inning, the struggling Shohei Ohtani blew the game open with a massive three-run homer, sending […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers can’t stop flexing in the 2024 MLB playoffs. Sure, they have also tasted some bad losses in the postseason but there’s no other team who have made it to the 2024 playoffs winning in the same dominant fashion that they have been doing. In fact, Los Angeles just made history in […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler has had one of the worst seasons of his career after returning from Tommy John Surgery, but he still did enough to crack the Dodgers’ playoff rotation. Buehler’s playoff run didn’t get off to a great start, as he gave up six earned runs in five innings Game 3 […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers decided to push Walker Buehler’s NLCS start back, opting to go with a bullpen game in Game 2 against the New York Mets instead. This seemed to light a fire underneath Buehler. Even though it took him 90 pitches to get through four innings, Buehler still set the tone in what […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ trust level in starting pitcher Walker Buehler seemed to have waned, with the team deciding to roll with a bullpen game in Game 2 of their NLCS clash against the New York Mets. The 2024 season has been a topsy-turvy one for Buehler in his return from injury after all, but […]

The Big Apple is known for big welcomes. Well, fans of the New York Mets held true to form in saying hello to a slumping Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers before Game 3 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS). It is starting to turn cold across America, but the boo bird migrated […]

The Mets and Dodgers are locked in a battle in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series. After the Dodgers put on a pitching masterclass in Game 1, the Mets responded with a fast start in Game 2 to even things up at one game apiece. As the series shifted back to the Big […]

As Shohei Ohtani struggles as the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lead-off hitter, fans around the league have been wondering what’s got the reigning and defending MLB MVP in such a slump. Is Ohtani fatigued, playing in his first post-season campaign in the majors? Or maybe he’s suffered some sort of injury that no one is aware […]

Few players in Major League Baseball have captivated fans and fellow athletes alike as much as Shohei Ohtani. However, according to Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts, beneath the phenomenal dual-threat abilities, Ohtani is more relatable than one might assume. Speaking to the media, Betts offered a candid perspective on the Japanese sensation, emphasizing his […]

MLB’s best players, Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, have been mired in 2024 postseason slumps. Judge, though, broke out of his slump with a home run in the New York Yankees’ 6-3 Game 2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Championship Series. So will Ohtani end his slump soon? The Dodgers star […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Clayton Kershaw has already made his intentions about returning for the 2025 season clear. But when he does make that return, there’s only one team Kershaw will play for. The right-hander has a player option for the 2025 season. Even if he doesn’t accept it, he seems likely to work out […]

After struggling mightily as the Los Angeles Dodgers lead-off hitter through the playoffs, recording just six hits and a single home run over his seven postseason games of the season, some fans have been banging the table to see another hitter, likely Mookie Betts, take Shohei Ohtani’s spot at the top of the order. On […]

Walker Buehler may be a shell of himself these days, but Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is still trusting him with a huge responsibility in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series. It will be the right-handed starting pitcher’s job to silence the New York Mets in front of a wild Citi Field […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets are tied in the NLCS after two games. Los Angeles first baseman Freddie Freeman and second baseman Gavin Lux have been battling through injuries all postseason. They both played in the first two games, but Freeman especially was limping around the field. Manager Dave Roberts gave his […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets are tied at a game apiece in the NLCS. Shohei Ohtani and Francisco Lindor have led their teams here with MVP-caliber seasons, but only one can win. Betting lines suggest the Dodgers’ star will get it because of his 50-homer, 50-steal campaign. When asked about Lindor, he […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets head to Citi Field for game three of the National League Championship Series. Below we will continue our NLCS odds series with a Dodgers-Mets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Dodgers-Mets Game 3 Projected Starters  Walker Buehler vs. Luis Severino […]

During Game 2 of the NLCS between the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers, Paramount planted actors to promote Smile 2. However, one of the actors accidentally broke character during a fly ball. It is hard to blame the actor, as a ball was hit high in the sky to fans behind home plate. […]

Every postseason lead is precious, every October loss is heart wrenching. Looking for positives is sometimes tougher than hitting an Edwin Diaz fastball, especially if there were any self-inflicted wounds. They only committed one error but the Los Angeles Dodgers were swinging snakes in a 7-3 Game 2 NLCS loss versus the New York Mets. […]

Heading into Game 2 of the NLCS, Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers were in the middle of a postseason record-tying 33 consecutive scoreless innings — with their pitching turning the narrative of their playoff reputation around. With a chance to go up 2-0 against the New York Mets, the Dodgers opted to go with another bullpen […]

If the New York Mets have runners on second and third with Francisco Lindor coming to the plate, it makes sense to walk him. The shortstop had an MVP-caliber season and was the heartbeat of a team that seems to have some magical aura around it. But if you’d rather pitch to Mets postseason hero […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers took Game 1 of the NLCS by a score of 9-0. With the victory, the Dodgers tied a postseason record with 33 scoreless innings. It was LA’s third straight shutout win as the team eliminated the San Diego Padres and jumped out to a lead in the Championship Series against the […]