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The Boston Red Sox lost their second of a two-game series at Fenway to the New York Yankees on Wednesday. Their chances of making the playoffs are now less than 1%. Two and a half months ago, Boston had an 80.3% chance of making it. They have proceeded to go 27-42 since that mark and […] READ MORE
The San Diego Padres joined the NL as an expansion team in 1969 – one of MLB’s four new teams. In the 53 seasons since that beginning, the Padres have made the postseason six times and won two NL pennants but have come up short in both of their World Series appearances to date. However, […] READ MORE
Clayton Kershaw set the all-time postseason strikeout record in Game Five of the 2020 World Series. After a fifth-inning strikeout of Kevin Kiermaier, his fifth of six in the game, Kershaw passed Justin Verlander for the most postseason strikeouts in baseball history at 206. Kershaw earned the win, allowing two earned runs on five hits […] READ MORE
San Diego Has Season of a Lifetime It seems like just yesterday, Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Player’s Union were going back and forth and back again about whether a season during the pandemic was even feasible. And now we’re heading into the World Series after a 16-team playoff run many weeks later. The […] READ MORE
The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres both defeated NL Central opponents and will now face off in the NLDS. Los Angeles swept the Milwaukee Brewers behind strong pitching, allowing only two runs in two games. The Padres lost the opener against the St. Louis Cardinals but surged back behind their powerful offense and sturdy […] READ MORE
With the MLB playoffs set to get underway on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers finally have a Wild Card Series opponent: the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers needed some help up until the very last day, but nonetheless, they are in the playoffs for the third straight year. On the other side, the Dodgers are in […] READ MORE
In his age 26 season, Los Angeles Dodgers’ shortstop Corey Seager is putting together a terrific comeback season. Seager is among the National League’s top 10 in batting average, slugging percentage, home runs, and RBIs. He has solidified himself in the number-two hole of the Dodgers’ potent lineup. Highs and Lows of a Young Career […] READ MORE
Dodgers Win in San Diego, Clinch Postseason Berth The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team in baseball to clinch a playoff berth on Wednesday. After winning the rubber match against the San Diego Padres, combined with losses from the Colorado Rockies and Milwaukee Brewers, the Dodgers have been mathematically guaranteed a spot in the […] READ MORE
One major success story for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020 has been the bullpen. The Dodgers have a team relief ERA of 2.75, down from 3.85 last year and leading the National League for the first time since 2017. The strong bullpen has contributed greatly to the Dodgers’ success this season. Halfway through September, […] READ MORE
The 2020 trade deadline came and went without any major splashes from the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers. Many expected Los Angeles to go after an impact player to tighten their stronghold on the National League. After not landing any additional talent last Monday, the Dodgers appear confident in the chances of their current roster down […] READ MORE