Alexander: Dodgers’ bullpen game not enough in NLCS opener
Another night of offensive frustration and a critical baserunning error in the ninth spoil the plan in their Game 1 loss to the Braves.
Braves outlast Dodgers in Game 1 of NLCS
Austin Riley’s RBI single off of Blake Treinen drives in the winning run, giving the Braves a 3-2 walk-off win and the early advantage in the best-of-seven series. Game 2 is Sunday.
Dodgers pursue aggressive, contact-centric approach in Game 1 of NLCS
L.A, collects five two-strike hits against the Braves in a 3-2 loss, using the strategy that propelled them past the Giants, a different approach for a team that usually relies on patience and power.
Dodgers’ Max Muncy says injured elbow ‘still really painful’
Muncy has been unable to play since injuring his elbow in the last game of the regular season, but he and the Dodgers are holding out hope he can return before their postseason ends.
Dodgers’ NLCS rotation: Corey Knebel, Max Schezer, Walker Buehler, Julio Urías
The Dodgers won 11 regular-season games in which their starting pitcher threw two innings or fewer, more than any National League team.
Clippers pick Isaiah Hartenstein for final roster spot over Harry Giles III
Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said it was a difficult decision picking 7-footer Isaiah Hartenstein over fellow center Harry Giles III for the 15th roster spot
NLCS Game 1: Dodgers at Braves, lineups, starting pitchers, TV info
The Dodgers will use Corey Knebel to open another “bullpen game” on Saturday night in Atlanta, while the Braves will counter with former Harvard-Westlake star Max Fried.
Dodgers will start Corey Knebel again, not Max Scherzer, in NLCS Game 1
Max Scherzer will likely start Game 2 in Atlanta and Walker Buehler will move back to Game 3 at Dodger Stadium
Dodgers go with 13 pitchers on NLCS roster; still no Max Muncy
Right-hander Evan Phillips and left-hander Justin Bruihl added to the Dodgers' roster for the NLCS beginning Saturday against the Atlanta Braves
Dodgers’ next hurdle is NLCS rematch with Braves
The 107-win Giants might have been the toughest challenge the Dodgers will face this postseason. But the Braves are looking for revenge after blowing a 3-1 series lead in last year’s NLCS.
Dodgers vs. Braves: NLCS scouting report, prediction
Dodgers beat writer Bill Plunkett breaks down this rematch of the 2020 NLCS … and picks the winner. Game 1 is Saturday night in Atlanta.
Dodgers’ Max Scherzer might still start NLCS opener against Braves
The three-time Cy Young Award winner threw 13 pitches in the final inning of Game 5 three days after throwing 110 pitches in Game 3, but Dave Roberts did not name a starter as of Friday night.
Thoughts on the Dodgers’ NLDS win and the NLCS they’re about to begin
Reflecting on what just happened in San Francisco, and what the Dodgers must do from here as they begin their NLCS rematch with Atlanta.
Clippers miss Kawhi Leonard but appreciate his coaching
The normally reserved Kawhi Leonard, sidelined while recovering from a torn ACL, has been an active and somewhat vocal observer during the Clippers' training camp
Dodgers’ payroll is a tired excuse for their success
It’s easy to assume that the Dodgers beat opponents with their checkbook, but when you look position-by-position you see it requires more than that
Bill Plunkett