Dragon slayers: Padres rally past Dodgers, reach NLCS for first time in 24 years SAN DIEGO — The day began with promise and a downtown that was buzzing. Tribune News Service · Oct 16, 2022
Just Sayin’: Illinois football has gone gonzo! How far will the Orange and Blue Express go? After pounding Minnesota 26-14 to get to 6-1, the Illini head into a bye week with a Big Ten West title looking like a real possibility. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 16, 2022
David Murphy: Three thoughts on the Phillies’ first trip to the NLCS since 2010: A new era has dawned PHILADELPHIA — The best part is realizing that you believe. Flash back through the eras and that’s what you’ll find. It’s more fun when you aren’t entirely sure, when every pivotal moment unfolds against a backdrop of incredulity, that self-preserving buzz in the back of your mind that reminds you… The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 16, 2022
Realmuto Hits Inside-the-Park Homer for Phillies vs. Braves Philadelphia can eliminate the reigning World Series champions with a win on Saturday. Sports Illustrated · Oct 15, 2022
The Dodgers and Braves Are Getting Outplayed By the end of tonight, the top two teams in the National League could be eliminated from the postseason at the hands of their two division foes. If this happens, it won’t be because the Dodgers and Braves were victims of bad luck. No, simply, it will be because they… Sports Illustrated · Oct 15, 2022
Padres Pull Out All the Stops to Stifle Dodgers San Diego pushed L.A. to the brink in NLDS Game 3 behind a masterful bullpen performance. Sports Illustrated · Oct 15, 2022
Dylan Hernandez: Panic mode has taken root for Dodgers, who are doing very little right SAN DIEGO — With one out in the top of the seventh inning, manager Dave Roberts called on Gavin Lux to pinch-hit for Austin Barnes. Los Angeles Times · Oct 15, 2022
Bill Plaschke: The unthinkable might happen. The 111-win Dodgers a single loss away from collapse It’s unimaginable. It’s unthinkable. It could never happen. Los Angeles Times · Oct 15, 2022
Bill Shaikin: Padres’ Joe Musgrove can solidify San Diego hometown hero status in Game 4 of NLDS SAN DIEGO — They blew up a piece of Joe Musgrove’s childhood a couple of years ago. Qualcomm Stadium was the old home of the hometown team in a town that lives to despise the Dodgers. Los Angeles Times · Oct 15, 2022
Dodgers on the edge of elimination after Game 3 loss to Padres SAN DIEGO — On the night of the franchise’s first home playoff game in front of a crowd in 16 years, San Diego Padres fans were treated to another sight that felt almost as rare. Los Angeles Times · Oct 15, 2022
Padres beat Dodgers in Game 3, now one win away from NLCS SAN DIEGO — Petco Park was as full as it could be. Tribune News Service · Oct 15, 2022
Dodgers, Padres Have Dugout TV Cameras Removed After Complaints Players and coaches from both clubs were not pleased when they arrived to Petco Park on Friday. Sports Illustrated · Oct 15, 2022
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch MLB Playoffs The Los Angeles Dodgers will meet the San Diego Padres in Game 3 of the NLDS on Friday night from Petco Park. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 14, 2022
Bill Shaikin: Tired of 'Let's Go Dodgers' at Petco? Bring it, San Diego. SAN DIEGO — You say you want a rivalry? Bring it, San Diego. Los Angeles Times · Oct 14, 2022
Sports Illustrated · Oct 14, 2022 Yordan Alvarez Leaves the Mariners Helpless in Houston Sometimes, there is absolutely nothing you can do. A hitter is so locked in that it doesn’t matter how good your pitcher is or where you pitch to him, or even whether you pitch to him at all—he’ll find a way to beat you. That’s Yordan Alvarez right now against…
Los Angeles Times · Oct 14, 2022 What happened to the goose that stole all the attention at Dodgers playoff game? LOS ANGELES — Roughly 47,000 fans at Dodger Stadium hardly noticed at first when a goose made a rough landing in shallow right field during the eighth inning of Wednesday's NL Division Series game between the Dodgers and Padres.
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2022 Snell: Dodgers-Padres NLDS at Petco Park should be 'insane' The atmosphere at Petco Park will be absolutely electric when Blake Snell and the Padres face Tony Gonsolin and the rival Los Angeles Dodgers in the first playoff game at San Diego's downtown ballpark with fans in the stands in 16 years
Los Angeles Times · Oct 13, 2022 Tony Gonsolin will lead a 'collection of arms' for Dodgers in Game 3 vs. Padres SAN DIEGO — Entering this week's National League Division Series, the Dodgers knew they'd have to stomach one game with an imperfect pitching plan, that Tony Gonsolin's reduced workload following a late-season forearm strain would force them to resort to one de facto bullpen game.
Los Angeles Times · Oct 13, 2022 Dylan Hernandez: Dodgers must find offense in NLDS against Padres pitchers SAN DIEGO — In the aftermath of a Game 2 victory over the Dodgers that leveled the National League Division Series, San Diego Padres starter Yu Darvish complimented his former team’s offense.
Tribune News Service · Oct 13, 2022 Bryce Miller: Padres survive wild, wacky Game 2 of NLDS to even things with Dodgers LOS ANGELES — Now it's a series.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 13, 2022 The Most Improbable Caught Stealing in a Long, Long Time As soon as Padres starter Yu Darvish walked Mookie Betts to lead off the fifth inning of last night’s NLDS Game 2 at Dodger Stadium, nearly everybody watching the game knew Betts would try to swipe second base. And almost certainly, he would be safe. The score was tied, 3–3.…
Sports Illustrated · Oct 13, 2022 SI:AM | How Much Longer Will the NFL Tolerate Dan Snyder? According to a new report, Snyder claims to have ‘dirt’ on his fellow owners.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 13, 2022 San Diego Saved by the Unlikeliest of Pitches From an Unlikely Hero The Padres won a nailbiter of a Game 2 against the Dodgers thanks to a heroic effort from their bullpen—most notably, a 31-year-old rookie reliever.
Tribune News Service · Oct 13, 2022 Padres rally, draw even with Dodgers in NL Division Series LOS ANGELES — Literally speaking, the Padres did not have to win Wednesday night.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 13, 2022 Fans Go Wild After Goose Lands on Field During Dodgers-Padres Game Game 2 of the NLDS took an avian turn in the eighth inning when a goose descended upon Dodger Stadium.