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The Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting rotation is on fire this postseason. Game 1 of the NLCS saw Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell torch the Milwaukee Brewers to the tune of 10 strikeouts and just one run allowed. In Game 2, Milwaukee was tortured by another star pitcher, Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Getting called for the start in Game […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers gained full control of the NLCS after a dominant 5-1 win in Game 2 over the Milwaukee Brewers, powered by Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s complete-game performance. Following the victory, manager Dave Roberts emphasized the trust he had in his rookie starter — calling it “true confidence.” Yamamoto allowed a solo home run to […]

Heading into the NLCS, the Milwaukee Brewers knew they just needed to weather the Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting pitchers in order to really take advantage of their bullpen, which has been a major issue all season long, even after the emergence of Roki Sasaki as a quality closer. The problem? Knocking starters out of games […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers kicked off their National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers with a big win. Even though Teoscar Hernandez was caught up in a bizarre play, Los Angeles escaped with a 2-1 win in Game 1. However, Hernandez’s comments about the team’s hotel made headlines. Dave Roberts offered his thoughts ahead […]

The story of baseball right now is the ALCS and NLCS matchups. In the NLCS, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers are meeting for the chance to go to the World Series, with the Dodgers winning Game 1 thanks to Blake Snell. However, one significant subplot that has emerged off the field is that […]

After watching Blake Snell turn in the game of his life in Game 1 against the Milwaukee Brewers, throwing eight scoreless innings while facing off against the minimum, Dave Roberts has revealed the Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitching plans for the rest of the NLCS. With Yoshinobu Yamamoto set to take the mound in Game 2 […]

In a crucial playoff situation, the Los Angeles Dodgers have made a strategic lineup adjustment for Game 2 of the 2025 NLCS, looking to build on momentum from their narrow Game 1 win. Manager Dave Roberts’ lineup change moves several key hitters in an effort to spark early offense vs. Milwaukee Brewers ace Freddy Peralta. […]

In a wild twist during the Milwaukee Brewers-Los Angeles Dodgers NLCS Game 1, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts didn’t hold back when discussing Teoscar Hernandez’s baserunning blunder. The Dodgers were pressing for a rally when chaos unfolded on what looked like a sure grand slam. Instead, the play turned into one of the strangest double plays […]

Game 1 of the 2025 National League Championship Series will be remembered for Dodgers starter Blake Snell delivering one of the best performances from a pitcher in postseason history. That’s not hyperbole. The two-time Cy Young winner became the first pitcher to face the minimum number of batters through eight innings in a playoff game […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers earned a Game 1 win in the 2025 NLCS over the Milwaukee Brewers, but it was manager Dave Roberts’ decision that became the biggest talking point. Despite Blake Snell’s dominant eight-inning performance, Roberts made the surprising call to bring in rookie closer Roki Sasaki for the ninth inning. Snell was in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers watched the Milwaukee Brewers rob a Grand Slam opportunity in the fourth inning. But L.A. overcame the early 8-6-2 double play and a late Brewers charge to win 2-1 Monday. Their Game 1 win in the National League Championship Series, though, brought a wide range of emotions. Notably for one crucial […]

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy is embracing the role of the underdog against the Los Angeles Dodgers — even if the Brewers swept the regular season series against the reigning champs and finished with the best record in baseball. “I’m sure that most Dodger players can’t name eight guys on our roster,” he told the […]

On Monday, the Los Angeles Dodgers begin the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers. A challenge that Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is looking forward to.  Before the game, Roberts was interviewed by the team at Fox Sports about his preparations for the game. During that appearance, Roberts took some time out to have a little fun […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will begin to take on the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS on Monday night, and one of the matchup’s most prominent figures has already dropped a take that will ensure a fiery set. Despite their modest payroll and scrappy disposition, Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts refuses to take the Pat Murphy-led […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have rested Blake Snell long enough. He’s first up on the mound against the league’s best team the Milwaukee Brewers — with a trip to the World Series on the line. The franchise made the announcement that “Snellzilla” is the opening starter for the National League Championship Series. Manager Dave Roberts […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts endured a difficult 2025 regular season. The former MVP slashed just .258/.326/.406 across 150 games played. Betts, however, has looked like a completely different player so far in the postseason. Through two series (vs. Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies), the Dodgers star is hitting .385/.429/.577 to go along with […]

Dave Roberts and the Los Angeles Dodgers are headed to the NLCS after their victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS. Roberts began his postgame press conference following LA’s 2-1 series-clinching victory on Thursday by crediting the Phillies — a classy gesture after a competitive series. “First off, I’ll start,” Roberts said to begin […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers advanced to the Championship Series after beating the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of the NLDS. Tyler Glasnow’s stellar start kept Los Angeles in striking distance as the game turned into a pitchers’ duel. Glasnow threw six scoreless innings and Cristopher Sanchez matched him frame for frame. Despite the strong effort, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are heading back to the NLCS after a tense 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of the NLCS. But while the series win sparked celebration in Los Angeles, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts took a different tone postgame—one of empathy for a young player in pain. Roberts offered sympathy […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers watched global history unfold on Thursday during Game 4 against the Philadelphia Phillies. Roki Sasaki hit a mark never seen before in Japanese lore — a feat not even Shohei Ohtani touched. Sasaki stepped in and delivered a buzzworthy late game performance in the 2-1 victory. He struck out two batters, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers witnessed Roki Sasaki come into his own late into his rookie season. Sasaki showed he’s built for the MLB playoffs following his Game 2 save. He became even more lights out in Game 4 against the Philadelphia Phillies during the 2-1 victory. Sasaki entered for Emmet Sheehan after the latter pitcher […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts hasn’t ruffled any feathers with fans in awhile. But one decision involving Tyler Glasnow brought out relentless critics against the Philadelphia Phillies. Glasnow rose as a part of the Game 4 plans Thursday. The right-hander wasn’t a Game 3 option for the Dodgers — which became a lopsided 8-2 […]

Shohei Ohtani has been the Los Angeles Dodgers’ catalyst in their run to the playoffs. However, he has been non-existent in the team’s National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies. After Wednesday’s Game 3 matchup, a game the Dodgers lost 8-2, Ohtani is now hitting just 0.71 during the NLDS with one RBI. Manager […]

As Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher Clayton Kershaw struggled in Game 3 of the NLDS series against the Philadelphia Phillies, it could potentially serve as his final appearance at home, going out on a frustrating performance. While the Dodgers’ blowout loss to the Phillies, 8-2, was a sight for sore eyes, Kershaw speaks about his […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers jumped out to a commanding 2-0 lead over the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS. But Los Angeles missed an opportunity to sweep the Phillies and advance to the Championship Series with a Game 3 flop. Questionable decisions and a Clayton Kershaw meltdown led to an ugly 8-2 loss Wednesday. The Dodgers […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are turning to Tyler Glasnow in Game 4 of the 2025 NLDS with a chance to close out the series against the Philadelphia Phillies. After an 8-2 loss in Game 3 Wednesday night, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addressed his plan for the right-hander heading into a must-win moment. Speaking with the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered Wednesday with a mission to close out their 2025 National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies via a 3-0 sweep. But that simply did not turn out right for Dave Roberts’ side, as the reigning World Series champions suffered their first loss in the 2025 MLB postseason to the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers took the first two games of the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies. With the series shifting to Los Angeles for Game 3 the Dodgers had a chance to sweep the Phillies and advance to the Championship round. Instead Philadelphia’s offense came alive and handed LA its first loss of the 2025 […]

As the LA Dodgers look to sweep the Phillies, manager Dave Roberts knew who to go to. On Wednesday, it will be up to Yoshinobu Yamamoto to give the green light to get the brooms out. For Roberts, he has the utmost confidence in Yamamoto to get the job done, per Dodgers Nation. “He is […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are one win away from returning to the National League Championship Series. But will Tyler Glasnow be ready to go for Game 3 versus the Philadelphia Phillies? Manager Dave Roberts helped provide a late update there Wednesday ahead of the MLB playoffs contest. “Dave Roberts says Tyler Glasnow won’t be an […]

After an NLDS Game 2 that was entirely too close for comfort, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has confirmed that Roki Sasaki will be the team’s “primary option” in the 9th inning, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. The Dodgers turned a pitchers duel into a 4-0 lead in the 7th inning of Game […]

After watching Blake Treinen struggle to put batters away in the top of the ninth inning of Game 2 of the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies, it was clear the Los Angeles Dodgers would need to pull a rabbit out of their blue and white caps in order to fly back to LAX with an […]

The path towards repeating as World Series champions got easier for the LA Dodgers. On Monday, Blake Snell threw six scoreless innings as the Dodgers won 4-3 to take a 2-0 lead in the NLDS over the Philadelphia Phillies.  In the process, they made MLB history by scoring four or more runs in 13 consecutive […]

After watching his pitchers take care of business for much of Game 2 against the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS, Dave Roberts thought his lead was safe enough to divert from recent trends and go with Blake Treinen over Roki Sasaki as his closer. Technically a save situation up 4-1, the Dodgers just needed three […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers took another step toward a World Series repeat Saturday, winning Game 1 of the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies. Shohei Ohtani made his MLB postseason pitching debut in the Division Series-opener. The two-way star allowed three runs on three hits and a walk while striking out nine batters in six innings. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers face a big lineup change on Monday. Will Smith has learned his National League Divisional Series Game 2 status — along with Game 3 versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Jack Harris of the L.A. Times revealed the starting lineup at Citizens Bank Park in Philly. Smith’s name was swapped with Ben Rortvedt. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are fighting their way back to a World Series. While the Dodgers have been without the services of rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki for most of the year, the Japanese hurler is back on the hill for the club in recent days. Sasaki is getting work in the bullpen for the Dodgers. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers deflated Philadelphia Phillies fans through Teoscar Hernandez’s three-run home run blast. They also watched Shohei Ohtani and Roki Sasaki hit rare MLB history in Saturday’s National League Division Series showdown. Ohtani earned the start and fired heat immediately — striking out nine batters in the 5-3 win. The rookie came to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were the first team to emerge from the Wild Card round after sweeping the Cincinnati Reds. The Dodgers’ starting pitching was dominant and Roki Sasaki slammed the door on the Reds, closing out a series-clinching 8-4 win Wednesday. Los Angeles is moving on to the Division Series and a matchup with […]