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Letters: Can we wait until next year for Dodgers?
There may have been a good reason the Dodgers didn't wait to open the champagne.
There may have been a good reason the Dodgers didn't wait to open the champagne.
World Series? For Dodgers, it's still only a dream
But the club expects its young core to get the job done next season. Eight players, including Andre Ethier and Matt Kemp, are up for arbitration. Randy Wolf, Orlando Hudson are likely to move on.
But the club expects its young core to get the job done next season. Eight...
Frank McCourt claims wife Jamie's behavior was insubordinate, inappropriate
Dodgers owner levels those charges against his estranged spouse in a letter firing her as the team's chief executive.
Dodgers owner levels those charges against his estranged spouse in a letter firing her as the team's chief executive.
Dodgers' owner Frank McCourt fires wife Jamie
She had been the club's chief executive. The couple announced last week that they had separated.
She had been the club's chief executive. The couple announced last week that they had separated.
Phillies' batting order proves its power
Lineup will be a problem for whoever they face (Angels or Yankees) but their pitching, with the exception of Cliff Lee and Pedro Martinez, has been wobbly.
Lineup will be a problem for whoever they face (Angels or Yankees) but their pitching, with the exception of Cliff...
Team downplays Manny's early shower
Ramirez has been doing it all season, and Joe Torre isn't bothered by it.
Manager Joe Torre downplayed the significance of how Manny Ramirez was showering when Jonathan Broxton served up a walk-off, two-run double to Jimmy Rollins in Game 4 of the National League Championship...
In the end, Dodgers 'just didn't have what it takes'
They end up battered and bruised by Phillies for second year in a row, and must add to their pitching rotation if they have any hope of fulfilling promise everyone sees.
Nowhere, fast.
Squandering everything, just to end up the same as in '08
City officials spent the day greasing the light poles, street lights and nearby trees knowing Vicente Padilla was pitching for the Dodgers and the drunken uglies here would go stupid once the Phillies clinched the pennant.
Chip Caray, like the Dodgers, comes up short in Game 5
The lead announcer for TBS doesn't show much imagination in his opening line.
The lead announcer for TBS doesn't show much imagination in his opening line.
Ryan Howard is enjoying the fun times
The Phillies' first baseman is selected MVP of the series after batting .333 with two home runs and eight runs batted in.
The Phillies' first baseman is selected MVP of the series after batting .333 with two home runs and eight runs batted in.
Phillies eliminate Dodgers from the playoffs for a second consecutive year
Jayson Werth hits two home runs to lead defending-champion Philadelphia back to the World Series with a 10-4 win in Game 5 of the NLCS.
Jayson Werth hits two home runs to lead defending-champion Philadelphia back to the World Series with a 10-4 win in Game 5 of the NLCS.
Dodgers vs. Phillies Game 5: Live in-game updates
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Manny Ramirez's showering is a non-issue for Casey Blake
'Something was made of it that shouldn't have been,' the Dodgers third baseman says. Meanwhile, Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel hopes Manny won't get hot at the plate.
'Something was made of it that shouldn't have been,' the Dodgers third baseman...
Phillies starter Cole Hamels wants today's Game 5 to end just like last year
The left-hander, whose pitching dominated the Dodgers in 2008 NLCS, struggled through the regular season. A victory would send Philadelphia back to the World Series.
The left-hander, whose pitching dominated the Dodgers in 2008 NLCS, struggled through the regular season...
Jonathan Broxton is still Dodgers' ninth-inning go-to guy
Manager Joe Torre says the embattled closer, who gave up Jimmy Rollins' walk-off two-run double in Game 4 of NLCS, will get the ball if another save situation arises in Game 5.
Jonathan Broxton was a man of few words Tuesday.
Angels get pushed to edge
CC Sabathia dominates Angels again and Alex Rodriguez has a big game as Yankees take a 3-1 lead in AL Championship Series.
These were the games that prompted the Angels to trade for Scott Kazmir in August, his track record against the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees...
The Dodgers pitchers who live in infamy
Dodgers reliever Jonathan Broxton has joined an unfortunate fraternity that also includes Tom Niedenfuer, Terry Forster and Ralph Branca. At least he has a chance to redeem himself.
Jonathan Broxton descended to a place on Monday night visited by only a select group of players...
Manny excuses for absence in the ninth just don't wash
Ramirez says he was showering and missed the Dodgers' late collapse in Game 4. He should have been in the dugout, period.
Ramirez says he was showering and missed the Dodgers' late collapse in Game 4. He should have been in the dugout, period.
Phillies' Pedro Martinez knows about comebacks
The veteran pitcher was with the Red Sox in 2004 and remembers how they trailed the Yankees three games to none yet won the ALCS.
The veteran pitcher was with the Red Sox in 2004 and remembers how they trailed the Yankees three games to none yet won the ALCS.
Dodgers say there's nothing to say that would console Jonathan Broxton
'You kind of give him his space,' says fellow reliever George Sherrill. 'Especially a guy that big.' Down 3-1 in the series, the Dodgers face the Phillies in Game 5 on Wednesday.
'You kind of give him his space,' says fellow reliever George Sherrill...
Dodgers reach agreement with Ned Colletti on contract extension
The deal is expected to be announced later today. The Dodgers have made the playoffs in three of the four seasons Colletti has been general manager.
The deal is expected to be announced later today. The Dodgers have made the playoffs in three of the four seasons Colletti...
Broxton's past with Stairs is heartbreakingly present in Dodgers' loss
The closer appears spooked by the memory of giving up key homer in last year's NL Championship Series, walking him in Monday's Game 4 and setting up eventual game-winner for Philadelphia.
History will show that the Dodgers lost when Jonathan Broxton's fastball was hit.
In closing, the Dodgers are set up for an unhappy finish
Meanwhile, the Phillies have momentum, home-field advantage for the clincher, Cole Hamels and Cliff Lee.
Bow-WOW!
Opening montage gives fans an unpleasant reminder of Game 3 drubbing
TBS showed images from the game with Joe Torre talking about never wanting 'to get your rear-end kicked.'
TBS showed images from the game with Joe Torre talking about never wanting 'to get your rear-end kicked.'
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