The Dodgers' No. 3 starter for the postseason is still unknown. Today's scheduled starter, Julio Urias, will pitch out of the bullpen to get a feel for it, and Dustin May and Tony Gonsolin might do so in their next turn, as well. Dave Roberts could use openers when Walker Buehler and Clayton Kershaw don't start.
Here's the latest on the postseason picture.
The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the National League's top postseason seed and eighth straight division title with a 7-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday.
The Dodgers, 39-16, clinched their eighth consecutive division title. Only the 1991-2005 Braves and 1998-2006 Yankees had longer streaks. Tomorrow they'll begin quarantine at a nearby hotel. Seven days later, they'll host a three-game wild-card series from an empty Dodger Stadium. They probably hope it won't be against the Reds.
Corey Seager had three hits, including one of Los Angeles' four home runs, as the Dodgers clinched the National League's top postseason seed and eighth straight West title Tuesday night with a 7-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics.
Justin Turner was a late scratch from the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup on Tuesday because of recurring discomfort in his previously injured hamstring.
Jason takes a Raiders victory lap after the team's big MNF win in Vegas and Sarah celebrates the news that the Bulls have hired new head coach Billy Donovan. Former Bull Will Perdue joins to give his thoughts on the hire, while Scott Miller breaks down what's on the line in the last week of regular season baseball. Plus, Mike Golic Sr. on the postponement of the Notre Dame/Wake Forest game and what the future looks like for college football.
As good as the mighty Dodgers are, even they are subject to the randomness that makes the MLB postseason so exciting.
With the Yankees reclaiming a spot in our top five, we look at each team's most valuable player for this most unusual season.
Fashion designers Kith collaborated with MLB to make Yankees and Dodgers gear. It sold out in amazing speed this morning and is already selling for huge prices on eBay.
Must-see matchups, pennant race-defining moments, potential MVPs. We've got it all covered in 2020's dramatic stretch-drive finale.
The rookie may still be making his way in the majors, but the volatile events in his hometown have him thinking about how he can help.
Antonio Senzatela pitched efficiently into the seventh inning as the Colorado Rockies avoided a Los Angeles sweep with a 6-3 win Sunday and delayed the Dodgers from clinching their eighth straight NL West title.
Clayton Kershaw held Colorado to four hits and a run over seven strong innings to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Rockies 6-1 on Saturday night.
Doc continues in the Cedars-Sinai Studios and retells his thoughts about customizing in sports, art and medicine. Doc welcomes John McAtee of Channel Islands Prosthetics and Orthotics who talks about tailor making prosthetics for athletes who want to continue playing sports after an amputation . The Weekend Warrior Clinic re-opens for listeners.
Cody Bellinger, Mookie Betts and Gavin Lux homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers set a season high for runs, romping past the Colorado Rockies 15-6 Friday night to move closer to clinching their eighth straight NL West title.
Jesse Rogers joins Buster to discuss his pitching strategy for the first round of the playoffs, Josh Donaldson’s ejection after hitting a home run and kicking dirt on home plate, the White Sox clinching a playoff spot, Javier Baez rounding into form, the end of Jon Lester’s time with the Cubs, and another possible Yankees-Twins matchup in the postseason. Later, Todd Radom joins the show to talk about Kauffman Stadium and to administer the weekly quiz.
The LA Times' Brad Turner joins the show LIVE from the NBA bubble. Allen tells a Pat Riley story. The guys play a game with the listeners. Plus, Allen and Ben make NFL picks.
Corey Seager homered and had three hits, Edwin Rios also went deep and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the struggling Colorado Rockies 9-3 on Thursday night.
The Dodgers' bullpen took a big hit Thursday, with left-hander Caleb Ferguson expected to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery.
Eduardo Peréz joins Buster to discuss the jersey collection he’s amassed while calling games at home, Fernando Tatis Jr.’s poor September, why the Marlins are dangerous coming down the home stretch, and the pitching-catching combination of Gerrit Cole and Kyle Higashioka. Later, Jason Benetti drops by to talk about why the Yankees look like the biggest postseason threat to the White Sox and Tim Anderson’s development into an MVP candidate.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Dodgers | 39 | 16 | .709 | - | W1 |
| San Diego | 34 | 22 | .607 | 5.5 | L2 |
| San Francisco | 27 | 27 | .500 | 11.5 | W1 |
| Colorado | 24 | 30 | .444 | 14.5 | L1 |
| Arizona | 22 | 34 | .393 | 17.5 | W2 |
