MLB 3 hours ago
Cubs refuse to go away quietly
While the Cubs gained only one thing by beating the Dodgers, 3-2, on Wednesday night in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, it was the most essential of things -- the right to play a Game 5.
MLB 4 hours ago
Arrieta excels in possible Cubs swan song
If Wednesday was Jake Arrieta's last outing for the Cubs, he wanted to savor it. "I took a little bit of extra time between pitches just to look around, foul pole to foul pole, behind home plate, just to relish it and take it in," Arrieta said after helping the...
Larry Brown Sports 6 hours ago
Javy Baez hits two home runs, one while blowing bubble
Javy Baez broke out of his postseason slump in the biggest way possible. Baez entered Wednesday’s Game 4 of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers 0-for-20 in the postseason. The Chicago Cubs kept faith in their slick-fielding second baseman and left him in the lineup. The decision paid off. Baez smacked two home runs...Read More
All Things Rockies | Denver Post 6 hours ago
Cubs hang on to beat Dodgers in Game 4 of NLCS
Alex Wood finally returned to the mound Wednesday night. A familiar problem followed him all the way to Game 4 of the NL Championship Series.
Washington Times 6 hours ago
Cubs avoid sweep, top Dodgers 3-2 to cut NLCS deficit to 3-1
CHICAGO (AP) - Javier Baez snapped an 0-for-20 skid with two home runs, Wade Davis hung on for a six-out save and the Chicago Cubs avoided a sweep, holding off the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 Wednesday night in Game 4 of the NL Championship Series. Jake Arrieta pitched three-hit ball ...
Bill Plunkett / Angels Blog | Orange County Register 6 hours ago
Cubs deny Dodgers’ bid to sweep their way into World Series
Three solo homers - two from Javier Baez - and a strong start from Jake Arrieta give the Cubs their first win. Clayton Kershaw will start Game 5 for Dodgers on Thursday.
Chicago Sun-Times 5 hours ago
Baez breaks out with 2 HRs, Davis guts 6-out save as Cubs stay alive
After 3-2 win, the Cubs face Dodger ace Clayton Kershaw in Game 5 Thursday at Wrigley Field as they try to come back from a 3-0 series deficit.
Washington Times 6 hours ago
LEADING OFF: Cubs face Dodgers' Kershaw trailing 3-1 in NLCS
A look at what's happening all around the majors Thursday: ___ ANOTHER DAY The Cubs finally broke through for a win against the Dodgers in their NL Championship Series, but now they have to contend with ace Clayton Kershaw in Game 5. Kershaw limited Chicago to two runs over five ...
CBS Chicago 14 hours ago
Cubs Leading Off Albert Almora Jr., Starting Javier Baez In NLCS Game 4
Almora and Baez are back in the Cubs' lineup for Game 4 against Dodgers left-hander Alex Wood.
Washington Times 6 hours ago
Wood gives up 3 homers as Dodgers lose 3-2 to Cubs in NLCS
CHICAGO (AP) - Alex Wood finally returned to the mound Wednesday night. A familiar problem followed him all the way to Game 4 of the NL Championship Series. Wood surrendered three solo homers in his first start in three weeks, and the Los Angeles Dodgers lost for the first time ...
MLB 5 hours ago
Game 4: Maddon postgame interview
Cubs manager Joe Maddon discusses his club's 3-2 win over the Dodgers in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday night.
MLB 5 hours ago
Game 4: Baez, Contreras postgame interview
Second baseman Javier Baez and catcher Willson Contreras talk about the Cubs' 3-2 win over the Dodgers in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday night.
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Orange County Register 14 hours ago
NFL Week 7 in the L.A. TV market: London calls on Rams again, without the daybreak kickoff
Strange but true No. 1: It didn’t seem to matter that the Dodgers-Cubs NLCS Game 2 reached its climax Sunday evening with Justin Turner’s walk-off home run. A large chunk of the L.A. TV viewership was well invested in this — a 12.3 rating and 25 share, translating to 1.14 million viewers for TBS. Yet […]
Washington Times Oct 18, 2017
Dodgers close in on World Series with 6-1 win over Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) - For the Los Angeles Dodgers, it's beginning to look a lot like 1988. Yu Darvish pitched sparkling ball into the seventh inning, Chris Taylor homered again and the Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 6-1 on Tuesday night to open a 3-0 lead in the NL Championship Series. ...
Washington Times Oct 17, 2017
LEADING OFF: Dodgers seek sweep; Yanks try to solve Keuchel
A look at what's happening all around the majors today: ___ BRING OUT THE BROOMS One win from their first World Series appearance in 29 years, the Los Angeles Dodgers go for a four-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs in the NL Championship Series at Wrigley Field (9:08 p.m. EDT). ...
Orange County Register Oct 16, 2017
Alexander: Dodgers now have relievers they can trust besides Jansen
The relievers who create the bridge from the Dodgers' starters to closer Kenley Jansen have been a key weapon in this postseason.
All Things Rockies | Denver Post Oct 15, 2017
Justin Turner’s walk-off homer in 9th gives Dodgers win over Cubs in NLCS
Justin Turner hit a three-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1 on Sunday to take a 2-0 lead in the NL Championship Series.
Orange County Register Oct 15, 2017
Highlights: Justin Turner’s walkoff 3-run home run extends the Dodgers’ NLCS lead over the Cubs
Watch Justin Turner hit a 3-run home run against John Lackey to extend the Los Angeles Dodgers' lead in the NLCS against the Chicago Cubs.
Larry Brown Sports Oct 15, 2017
Corey Seager feeling close to normal despite back injury
Corey Seager is showing improvement from a back injury that kept him off the NLCS roster, which is a good sign for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts spoke with reporters prior to Game 2 of the NLCS on Sunday. He said Seager is feeling “normal-ish”, which he took as encouraging. #Dodgers Dave...Read More
Seattle Times Oct 15, 2017
Former Mariner Chris Taylor’s homer helps Los Angeles Dodgers win NLCS opener
Chris Taylor hit a tiebreaking home run in the sixth inning and the host Los Angeles Dodgers proceeded to beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 in the opener of the best-of-seven National League Championship Series.
Washington Times Oct 15, 2017
Cubs bullpen gives it away in NLCS opening loss to Dodgers
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Joe Maddon went to his bullpen, and two pitches later, it all began to implode for the Chicago Cubs. Jose Quintana gave Chicago five strong innings, but relievers Hector Rondon and Mike Montgomery couldn't make it count in a 5-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers ...
All Things Rockies | Denver Post Oct 14, 2017
Yasiel Puig, Chris Taylor power Dodgers past Cubs in NLCS Game 1
Chris Taylor hit a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning, Yasiel Puig added a homer and an RBI double to his dynamite postseason, and the Los Angeles Dodgers overcame a short start by Clayton Kershaw for a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday night in the NL Championship Series opener.
Washington Times Oct 14, 2017
Puig, Taylor power Dodgers past Cubs 5-2 in NLCS Game 1
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Chris Taylor hit a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning, Yasiel Puig added a homer and an RBI double to his dynamite postseason, and the Los Angeles Dodgers overcame a short start by Clayton Kershaw for a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday night ...
