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The Mets run out of playoff magic as the Dodgers send them packing


The Mets run out of playoff magic as the Dodgers send them packing

LOS ANGELES – Thanks for the memories. OMG, Grimace and the playoff pumpkin all became past tense Sunday night as a Mets team that had defied the odds for most of the season and into October failed to pull off another miracle. Sean Manaea was struck early and the Mets didn't have much to offer […]

NLCS Game 6: Dodgers show determination, star power and depth by defeating Mets and reaching World Series


NLCS Game 6: Dodgers show determination, star power and depth by defeating Mets and reaching World Series

LOS ANGELES – It's often lip service when teams say their goal is to win the World Series every year. Actually, most teams are happy with a postseason appearance. But for the Dodgers, winning the World Series every year is not just their goal and their mantra. It is also their sole focus. The Dodgers […]

Dodgers shortstop Tommy Edman named 2024 NLCS MVP


Dodgers shortstop Tommy Edman named 2024 NLCS MVP

LOS ANGELES – Tommy Edman drove in four runs in the decisive Game 6 pennant game for the Dodgers on Sunday night and was named NLCS MVP for his outstanding series against the Mets. Edman was 11 for 27 during the series, hitting .407/.393/.630 with three doubles and a home run in six games. After […]

Dodgers news: Mookie Betts, Will Smith, lopsided NLCS


Dodgers news: Mookie Betts, Will Smith, lopsided NLCS

LOS ANGELES – As we wait to see the order of Dodgers relievers in Sunday night's bullpen game or whether Freddie Freeman's sprained right ankle will allow him to start at first base, let's look at a few stories related to this one NLCS against the Mets. Will Smith was hit on his glove hand […]

Freddie Freeman injury: Dodgers 1B out of lineup for NLCS Game 6


Freddie Freeman injury: Dodgers 1B out of lineup for NLCS Game 6

LOS ANGELES – No Freddie Freeman in the Dodgers' starting lineup in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series against the Mets as the first baseman continues to struggle with his sprained right ankle. Freeman is just 3-of-18 with one walk in the NLCS and 7-of-32 (.219/.242/.219) with all of his hit singles this […]

The Mets face eternal revenge for the biggest theft in Los Angeles


The Mets face eternal revenge for the biggest theft in Los Angeles

The flag stared back at her. They mock her. The four men had arrived at the hospitality room at the 1959 World Series thirsty and hungry, and this was the place to satisfy both needs when covering events between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago White Sox as a sportswriter. But the men soon […]

Francisco Alvarez found his Mets' fire when they needed it most


Francisco Alvarez found his Mets' fire when they needed it most

There appeared to be a back and forth between Francisco Alvarez and Andy Pages, who crossed home plate after his first home run and exchanged words with the Mets catcher. Immediately afterwards, it was unclear what was said. What was clearer was that in a quiet offseason Friday, it wasn't just Alvarez's mouth that spoke […]

Dodgers final score: Jack Flaherty rocked, 12-6 Mets win NLCS Game 5


Dodgers final score: Jack Flaherty rocked, 12-6 Mets win NLCS Game 5

After more than a week in which almost everything went right for the Dodgers, Game 5 of the National League Championship Series escaped them early on Friday when Jack Flaherty was the exact opposite of his Game 1 performance. The final result was a 12-6 loss to the Mets, which now sends the series back […]

Dodgers vs. Mets live score updates: NY leads late in NLCS Game 5, how to watch it


Dodgers vs. Mets live score updates: NY leads late in NLCS Game 5, how to watch it

The Los Angeles Dodgers lead the best-of-seven National Championship Series 3-1 and can clinch a spot in the 2024 World Series with a win on Friday against the New York Mets. Los Angeles won 10-2 in Game 4 at Citi Field on Thursday and has outscored the Mets 30-9 in the series, securing the three […]

NLCS: Starting McNeil and Torrens could make sense for Game 3


NLCS: Starting McNeil and Torrens could make sense for Game 3

After a great Game 2 win over the Dodgers, the Mets face three NLCS games against the Dodgers at Citi Field starting tomorrow night. Since the first two away games of the series were split like in the NLDS, the team has the opportunity to take advantage of their home-field advantage. And there are a […]