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Joe Torre on Manny Ramirez: 'He looked better'
But the Dodgers manager admits his outfielder is 'still missing some fastballs.' Cardinals, meanwhile, say they like their chances if Dodgers keep intentionally walking Albert Pujols.
But the Dodgers manager admits his outfielder is 'still missing some fastballs...
Broadcaster's forecast is good; the fielding isn't
A Bob Brenly setup of a Dodgers play
Some of the highs and lows of watching the Dodgers' game.
Andre Ethier takes the long view on hitting
Despite hitting only .202 over his last 35 games of the regular season, the outfielder looks at the whole season, not just the final weeks.
Andre Ethier batted .202 over his final 35 games of the regular season.
Dodgers' brand of baseball surprises the Cardinals
As the postseason began Wednesday, it all went according to form.
It all works out for the best in Dodgers' victory
They show swagger and strength and make a whole lot of noise in beating St. Louis in the first game of division series.
They show swagger and strength and make a whole lot of noise in beating St. Louis in the first game of division series.
Dodgers nail down opener
Matt Kemp hits a two-run homer and L.A. beats the Cardinals' Chris Carpenter for the first time
Matt Kemp hits a two-run homer and L.A. beats the Cardinals' Chris Carpenter for the first time
Adam Wainwright hopes to start the playoffs on a good note
Former closer looks to make a statement against the Dodgers.
Former closer looks to make a statement against the Dodgers.
Dodgers' Wolf doesn't last long
He is pulled with two out in the fourth inning of Game 1 against the Cardinals.
He is pulled with two out in the fourth inning of Game 1 against the Cardinals.
Dodgers' Jim Thome beats out Doug Mientkiewicz for spot on roster
Meanwhile, L.A.'s Clayton Kershaw and Cardinals' Adam Wainwright both get ready for their first playoff start, facing each other in Game 2 on Thursday.
Meanwhile, L.A.'s Clayton Kershaw and Cardinals' Adam Wainwright both get ready for their first playoff...
Are Dodgers understaffed on the mound?
Dodgers' pitching can't match St. Louis' on paper, but with effective lefties Randy Wolf and Clayton Kershaw plus a deep bullpen, they like their chances on the field in NL division series.
The St. Louis Cardinals have a couple of Cy Young Award candidates in...
Dodgers' Chad Billingsley feeling like his old self
Dodgers' erstwhile ace struggled for most of the season's second half, but he believes he's corrected a flaw in his delivery and says the postseason is a whole new ballgame.
Dodgers' erstwhile ace struggled for most of the season's second half, but he...
A real Freeway Series would get local juices flowing
In a rivalry where teams are close but not that close, Dodgers and Angels have never played a big game.
The baseball season had been over for two months. The next one was four months away.
Pickups stick
Padilla, Belliard and Sherrill have made quick impacts
Padilla, Belliard and Sherrill have made quick impacts
Two can play at this game
Dodgers and Angels go into the postseason with similar points to prove.
Dodgers and Angels go into the postseason with similar points to prove.
Albert Pujols could star in Dodgers' nightmares
The Cardinals first baseman had another MVP-caliber season and is the man the Dodgers will least want to face in a crucial situation, or any situation, in NL division series.
The Cardinals first baseman had another MVP-caliber season and is the man the Dodgers will least...
St. Louis' Chris Carpenter has Dodgers' number
The right-hander who will start Game 1 of the division series is 5-0 with a 2.20 earned-run average in his career against the Dodgers.
The right-hander who will start Game 1 of the division series is 5-0 with a 2.20 earned-run average in his career against the Dodgers.
Joe Torre's a skipper who keeps Dodgers' ship on even keel
Joe Torre's real work is done away from spotlight's glare -- his ability to manage people as well as games, with a temperament that keeps players calm and commands their loyalty and respect.
Joe Torre's real work is done away from spotlight's glare -- his...
Andre Ethier is swing man in Dodgers' lineup
The 27-year-old outfielder has been honing his batting stroke since boyhood, and it paid off this year, when he had 31 homers, 106 RBIs and supplanted Manny Ramirez as team's top run producer.
The 27-year-old outfielder has been honing his batting stroke since boyhood...
Combining Angels, Dodgers forces for an all-L.A. team
Before the Dodgers and Angels move on to the playoffs, here is one man's 'all-city' team: the best player in Southern California at each position.
Before the Dodgers and Angels move on to the playoffs, here is one man's 'all-city' team: the best player...
Flo Snyder shares her Dodgers memories
Snyder, the first person hired by the team after it moved from Brooklyn, has written a book about her experiences, "Lady in the Locker Room: Madcap Memoirs of the Early L.A. Dodgers."
Snyder, the first person hired by the team after it moved from Brooklyn, has...
Dodgers finish off regular season with a victory
Vicente Padilla strikes out 10 in five innings to lead the way in a 5-3 defeat of the Rockies.
Vicente Padilla strikes out 10 in five innings to lead the way for L.A.
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