Dodgers Celebrate 5Th Consecutive NL West Title Amidst Wild Card Drama
WHO:
MLB.com - Elly De La Cruz hit his 28th home run of the season during a game against the Dodgers.
MLB.com - Edwin Díaz is expected to be activated from the injured list on Friday in Los Angeles.
MLB.com - Blake Snell left his start against the Reds with left groin tightness after throwing just one inning.
MLB.com - Kyle Tucker had four hits, including a first-inning home run, in the Dodgers' victory over the Reds.
MLB.com - Elly De La Cruz hit his 28th home run of the season during a game against the Dodgers.
MLB.com - Edwin Díaz is expected to be activated from the injured list on Friday in Los Angeles.
MLB.com - Blake Snell left his start against the Reds with left groin tightness after throwing just one inning.
ESPN - Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated, "We don't take it for granted. But it is the expectation here."
MLB.com - Elly De La Cruz hit his 28th home run of the season during a game against the Dodgers.
ESPN - Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated, "It's a big deal... it's not easy. So it's something that we're all really proud of, but really understand that's not the end goal."
MLB.com - Xander Bogaerts became the first player in Padres history to hit a homer and a triple in the same inning during a game against the Rockies.
MLB.com - Xander Bogaerts became the first player in Padres history to hit a homer and a triple in the same inning during a game against the Rockies.
MLB.com - Edwin Díaz is expected to be activated from the injured list on Friday in Los Angeles.
MLB.com - Manager Dave Roberts stated that Díaz's command issues have continued, as he had more walks (seven) than strikeouts (four) during his rehab assignment.
MLB.com - The Los Angeles Dodgers, manager Dave Roberts, Kyle Tucker, Freddie Freeman, Max Muncy, Josue De Paula, Miguel Rojas, Justin Wrobleski, Blake Treinen, Landon Knack, Edwin Díaz, Shohei Ohtani, Andy Pages.
NY Post - Kiké Hernandez.
Fox News - The Dodgers, the Cincinnati Reds, and the San Diego Padres.
MLB.com - Craig Stammen, Jackson Merrill, Dustin Harris, Samad Taylor, and Ethan Salas.
WHAT:
MLB.com - The Dodgers clinched their fifth consecutive National League West title and 13th in the past 14 seasons with an 8-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
MLB.com - The Dodgers are in the postseason for the 14th consecutive season, tying the Atlanta Braves' record from 1991 to 2005.
MLB.com - The Dodgers (93-60) are currently trailing the Milwaukee Brewers (95-57) for the top seed in the National League.
MLB.com - The Dodgers have a 3 1/2-game lead over the Braves for the second seed in the National League.
MLB.com - The Dodgers' division clinching was the fourth earliest in franchise history, following clinches on September 10 in 2019, September 13 in 2022, and September 16 in 2023.
MLB.com - Bogaerts became the first player in Padres history to hit a homer and a triple in the same inning during a game against the Rockies.
MLB.com - Bogaerts finished the game with a homer, a triple, and a double but fell short of hitting for the cycle.
ESPN - The NL Wild Card Series begins on September 29, and the NL Division Series begins on October 3.
MLB.com - Díaz allowed six runs in 4 1/3 innings (12.46 ERA) during his five appearances with Oklahoma City.
MLB.com - The Dodgers hold a four-game lead over the Braves for the No. 2 seed in the National League.
MLB.com - The Dodgers are aiming for a three-peat after winning the World Series in 2024 and 2025.
MLB.com - The Dodgers clinched their fifth consecutive National League West title and 13th in the past 14 seasons with an 8-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
MLB.com - The Dodgers are in the postseason for the 14th consecutive season, tying the Atlanta Braves' record from 1991 to 2005.
MLB.com - The Dodgers (93-60) are currently trailing the Milwaukee Brewers (95-57) for the top seed in the National League.
MLB.com - The Dodgers clinched their fifth consecutive National League West title and 13th in the past 14 seasons with an 8-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
MLB.com - The Dodgers are in the postseason for the 14th consecutive season, tying the Atlanta Braves' record from 1991 to 2005.
MLB.com - The Dodgers (93-60) are currently trailing the Milwaukee Brewers (95-57) for the top seed in the National League.
MLB.com - The Dodgers have a 3 1/2-game lead over the Braves for the second seed in the National League.
MLB.com - The Dodgers' division clinching was the fourth earliest in franchise history, following clinches on September 10 in 2019, September 13 in 2022, and September 16 in 2023.
MLB.com - Bogaerts became the first player in Padres history to hit a homer and a triple in the same inning during a game against the Rockies.
MLB.com - The Dodgers clinched their fifth consecutive National League West title and 13th in the past 14 seasons with an 8-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
MLB.com - Bogaerts finished the game with a homer, a triple, and a double but fell short of hitting for the cycle.
ESPN - The Dodgers clinched their fifth consecutive National League West title and 13th in the past 14 seasons with an 8-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
ESPN - The Dodgers are in the postseason for the 14th consecutive season, tying the Atlanta Braves' record from 1991 to 2005.
ESPN - The Dodgers (93-60) are currently trailing the Milwaukee Brewers (95-57) for the top seed in the National League.
ESPN - The Dodgers' division clinching was the fourth earliest in franchise history, following clinches on September 10 in 2019, September 13 in 2022, and September 16 in 2023.
ESPN - Shohei Ohtani is expected to return as a hitter before the end of the regular season, although it is unclear if he can achieve full health before October.
ESPN - Roki Sasaki threw live batting practice on Wednesday, and his next outing will be a start.
ESPN - Edwin Díaz is expected to be activated on Friday after being on the injured list since August with neck inflammation.
ESPN - Edgardo Henriquez is on the injured list with a low back strain, and his rehab will be paused for a few days.
MLB.com - The Padres increased their lead in the National League Wild Card race to four games over the Diamondbacks with a 9-2 victory over the Rockies.
MLB.com - Bogaerts finished the game with a homer, a triple, and a double but fell short of hitting for the cycle.
MLB.com - Díaz allowed six runs in 4 1/3 innings (12.46 ERA) during his five appearances with Oklahoma City.
MLB.com - The Dodgers have a 3 1/2-game lead over Atlanta for the second seed in the National League.
MLB.com - The Dodgers clinched their fifth consecutive NL West title and 13th in 14 seasons with an 8-2 victory over the Reds.
MLB.com - Kyle Tucker had four hits, including a home run, and three RBIs in the game.
Fox News - The Dodgers have made 14 consecutive postseason appearances, tying the record set by the Atlanta Braves from 1991 to 2005.
MLB.com - The Dodgers have 24 division titles since divisional play began in 1969.
MLB.com - Edwin Díaz is expected to be activated from the injured list on Friday.
MLB.com - The Dodgers hold a four-game lead over the Braves for the No. 2 seed in the National League.
MLB.com - The Dodgers are aiming for a three-peat after winning the World Series in 2024 and 2025.
WHERE:
MLB.com - Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati.
Fox News - The Dodgers are based in Los Angeles.
WHEN:
MLB.com - The NL Wild Card Series begins on September 29, and the NL Division Series begins on October 3.
MLB.com - The NL Wild Card Series begins on September 29, and the NL Division Series begins on October 3.
ESPN - The NL Wild Card Series begins on September 29, and the NL Division Series begins on October 3.
ESPN - The NL Wild Card Series begins on September 29, and the NL Division Series begins on October 3.
MLB.com - The NL Wild Card Series begins on September 29, and the NL Division Series begins on October 3.
MLB.com - The Dodgers clinched the NL West title on a Thursday afternoon.
MLB.com - The NL Wild Card Series begins on September 29, and the NL Division Series begins on October 3.
MLB.com - Díaz is expected to be activated on a Friday.
WHY:
MLB.com - Roberts acknowledged that Díaz could be left off the postseason roster if he doesn't take strides forward.
MLB.com - Roberts acknowledged that Díaz could be left off the postseason roster if he doesn't take strides forward.
MLB.com - Roberts acknowledged that Díaz could be left off the postseason roster if he doesn't take strides forward.
MLB.com - Roberts acknowledged that Díaz could be left off the postseason roster if he doesn't take strides forward.
MLB.com - Roberts acknowledged that Díaz could be left off the postseason roster if he doesn't take strides forward.
MLB.com - The Dodgers aim to secure a first-round bye to advance directly to the NL Division Series.
HOW:
MLB.com - Díaz pitched a scoreless inning in his fifth rehab outing with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, throwing 15 pitches (11 strikes).
MLB.com - Bogaerts launched a leadoff homer on the first pitch of the second inning and capped a seven-run rally with an RBI triple.
MLB.com - Bogaerts launched a leadoff homer on the first pitch of the second inning and capped a seven-run rally with an RBI triple.
MLB.com - Díaz pitched a scoreless inning in his fifth rehab outing with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, throwing 15 pitches (11 strikes).
MLB.com - The Dodgers achieved their victory with a combination of offensive support and a strong bullpen performance, including a scheduled bullpen game.
The Dodgers have clinched their fifth consecutive National League West title and their 13th in the past 14 seasons with an impressive 8-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, marking their 14th straight postseason appearance, which ties the record held by the Atlanta Braves. In individual performances, Elly De La Cruz hit his 28th home run of the season, while Kyle Tucker contributed four hits, including a home run in the first inning. Looking ahead, the NL Wild Card Series is set to begin on September 29, followed by the NL Division Series starting on October 3.