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Dodgers live up to their own expectations, defeating Mets to reach the World Series
LOS ANGELES — The low point came 34 days ago.
During a late-season series in Atlanta, the Dodgers lost two games as their division lead dwindled. They learned Tyler Glasnow would become the latest, and most important, pitcher lost for the season to injury. For a brief moment, the team felt that people were “panicking,” as outfielder ...Read more
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Bill Plaschke: Welcome back, World Series! Dodgers defeat Mets to set up monumental duel with Yankees.
LOS ANGELES — Home, at last.
Home, after three rocky Octobers and two embarrassing collapses and deep blue scads of doubt.
Home, where Jackie Robinson is still stealing home and Sandy Koufax is still throwing shutouts and Kirk Gibson is still pumping that fist.
Home, to the World Series.
On a rollicking Sunday night at Dodger Stadium, the ...Read more
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Yankees partied hard after first AL pennant in 15 years, but have sights set on 'ultimate prize'
CLEVELAND — As the Guardians’ Lane Thomas flew out to Juan Soto to end Game 5 of the ALCS on Saturday night, the Yankees started sprinting to the middle of Progressive Field.
Within seconds of Soto, the 10th-inning hero after crushing a three-run bomb to break a 2-2 tie, securing the ball, a mosh pit formed near the mound. With the Yankees ...Read more
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Juan Soto, Giancarlo Stanton power Yankees' long-awaited World Series return
CLEVELAND – As George Springer settled under a Greg Bird flyball to end Game 7 of the 2017 ALCS, Minute Maid Park began to roar.
Without a soul near him, the Astros’ center fielder demonstratively waved off his fellow outfielders, raised his glove, caught the ball, and pointed toward the sky with his bare hand. With a pennant secured, Lance...Read more
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David Murphy: Phillies offseason hinges on a $300 million question: How much more can John Middleton spend?
PHILADELPHIA — The next time you see John Middleton, you better hope he is wearing a space suit with purple accents.
If the Phillies want to upgrade this roster, they may need to go to infinity and beyond.
We’re not talking Yankees star Juan Soto. We’re not even necessarily talking the Astros’ Alex Bregman, or the Orioles’ Anthony ...Read more
Yankees inch closer to World Series after wild, bounce-back win vs. Guardians in Game 4 of ALCS
CLEVELAND — Shortly after David Fry crushed a walk-off homer for the Guardians in Game 3 of the ALCS, one Yankee after another insisted the team had nothing to worry about.
“There’s no doubt we can overcome this and bounce back,” said Clay Holmes, who surrendered the game-ending blast on Thursday. “It’s a resilient group of guys.”...Read more
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Bill Plaschke: Everybody chill! Dodgers are still in control of their World Series destiny.
NEW YORK — Relax. Deep breaths. Relax.
The Dodgers still own this. The Dodgers are still in control. The Dodgers still have the New York Mets right where they want them.
Two games at Dodger Stadium. Win one and advance to the World Series. Shohei Ohtani hot. Mookie Betts hotter. Andy Pages burning out of nowhere. A rested and nearly ...Read more
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Mets' Carlos Mendoza sticks with struggling Francisco Alvarez and reaps benefits in Game 5 win over Dodgers
NEW YORK — Carlos Mendoza shook some things up when he submitted the Mets Game 5 lineup card. However, one thing remained the same, and that was Francisco Alvarez behind the dish and batting ninth.
The catcher’s immense struggles this postseason have been well-documented. He entered Friday night 6 for 36 (.167) with zero homers and one RBI ...Read more
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Dodgers can't overcome Jack Flaherty's struggles in NLCS Game 5 loss to Mets
NEW YORK — Before the sun had even set in Queens on Friday night, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts faced a dilemma.
It was the third inning of Game 5 of the National League Championship Series. His club was facing an early, but hardly insurmountable, two-run deficit. And with starting pitcher Jack Flaherty lacking both command and fastball ...Read more
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Mets stave off elimination with 12-6 NLCS Game 5 win over Dodgers
NEW YORK — As former Mets manager Yogi Berra supposedly once said, it ain’t over ’till it’s over.
It’s not over for the Mets after a 12-6 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the NLCS. The Mets staved off elimination Friday night at Citi Field in front of a sellout crowd by finally coming through with timely hitting with ...Read more
The Temptations discuss 'honor' of Francisco Lindor using 'My Girl' as walk-up song, then perform it live at Citi Field
NEW YORK — For nearly five months, Francisco Lindor’s at-bats have turned into a Citi Field singalong.
Mets fans belt the lyrics to Lindor’s walk-up song, The Temptations’ “My Girl,” before each of the shortstop’s plate appearances, often continuing to croon the words even after the music stops playing.
And before Friday night’...Read more
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Dylan Hernández: Pitch around Shohei Ohtani? Not when Mookie Betts is this hot at the plate.
NEW YORK — An obvious pattern developed Thursday in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series.
Right after Shohei Ohtani walked in the third inning, Mookie Betts singled.
Right after Ohtani walked in the fourth, Betts doubled.
Right after Ohtani walked in the sixth, Betts homered.
Just 1 for 10 in the previous three games, Betts ...Read more
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Dodgers show their offensive might, blowing out Mets to move a win away from World Series
NEW YORK — When the Dodgers dug into their lineup’s postseason problems at the end of last year, they noticed a strange October-wide trend.
Teams that swung freely seemed to advance more often in the playoffs, while more disciplined clubs like the Dodgers tended to flame out.
It was an observation that stuck with some Dodgers hitters, ...Read more
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Bill Plaschke: Done deal! Dodgers are a lock to finish off Mets and advance to World Series
NEW YORK — In the heart of election season, Los Angeles’ favorite candidate fittingly just pushed their opponent past the breaking point.
I’m calling the National League…for the Dodgers.
I’m calling a spot in the World Series…to the Dodgers.
The polling is not yet complete, but it’s happening, a done deal, a mortal lock, ...Read more
Mets blown out for third time in NLCS as Dodgers take commanding 3-1 series lead with Game 4 victory
NEW YORK — It’s becoming increasingly apparent that the Los Angeles Dodgers are a bad matchup for the Mets. It was a bad matchup for left-hander Jose Quintana in Game 4 of the NLCS on Thursday night, and a bad matchup for Jose Butto, the right-hander who relieved him.
It was a bad matchup for a lineup that has suddenly gone as cold as the ...Read more
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How much for two tickets for a World Series in L.A.? Thousands, not hundreds.
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers put World Series tickets on sale Thursday morning, selling out quickly despite prices that started above $800.
The Dodgers did not make a formal announcement of the sale, or issue a news release about it. Instead, they posted the news on social media and sent an email to previous ticket buyers and other fans who had ...Read more
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David Fry hits two-run, walk-off homer in 10th as Guardians stun Yankees in Game 3 of ALCS
CLEVELAND — After a few closers imploded in Game 3 of the ALCS, a former closer did the same on Thursday when David Fry smoked a two-run, walk-off homer off Clay Holmes in the 10th inning of Game 3 of the ALCS.
The heroic effort resulted in a 7-5 win for the Guardians and came shortly after Jhonkensy Noel demolished a Luke Weaver change-up to...Read more
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As speculation swirls about a possible White Sox sale, a by-the-numbers look at Jerry Reinsdorf's ownership tenure
CHICAGO — Jerry Reinsdorf recently completed his 44th season as Chicago White Sox chairman. He’s only the seventh individual in Major League Baseball history to surpass 40 years as a team owner.
How much more he adds to that total has become a focus after Wednesday’s report by The Athletic that the 88-year-old Reinsdorf is “open to ...Read more
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Bill Plaschke: Dodgers poised to defeat Mets in a New York minute after dominant Game 3 win
NEW YORK — Start spreading the news ...
The Dodgers are on the verge of finishing the National League Championship Series before you can say New York twice.
They're turning the Mets into little-town blues that are melting away.
They're defrocking the Mets down to their vagabond shoes that are longing to ... oh, forget it, one shouldn't need...Read more
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Marcus Hayes: The Phillies plan to run it back, says Dave Dombrowski. Smart. They're really good. They will be, for years.
PHILADELPHIA — Fire Topper, break up the team, and do it before it’s too late for this $250 million payroll to win a World Series.
Right? Wrong.
Losing to the Mets in the NLDS last week might sting today, but tomorrow looks as bright as ever for the Phillies. Zack Wheeler might be their best pitcher ever, and Aaron Nola’s not far behind....Read more
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