Divorce could hurt Dodgers' pocketbook

Dodgers say divorce won't affect payroll. A slow offseason may indicate otherwise.

Carroll agrees with Dodgers

The Dodgers have reached preliminary agreement with free agent Jamey Carroll on a $3.85 million, two-year contract.

Top 100 players of the decade

Albert Pujols and Alex Rodriguez were the clear-cut first two choices for the top 100 players of the decade; after that, the list got a little more difficult.

Hoyer sure has opportunity in San Diego

Recently hired Padres general manager Jed Hoyer is now the leading man in San Diego after spending the last several years in the background in Boston.

Manuel really thinking things through

The Phillies' Charlie Manuel may not come across as studious, but his decisions this postseason have been right on target so far.

Kiss 'Em Goodbye: L.A. Dodgers

The Dodgers have a young nucleus that will keep them in the NL West hunt at least for next season. But the Rockies are closing in fast.

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009

Rewriting history, one series at a time

A title in 2008 wasn't enough. Not for these Phillies, anyway. Philadelphia finished off the L.A. Dodgers in Game 5 of the NLCS to return to the World Series for the second straight year.

Changing speeds key to handling Phils

Hiroki Kuroda will need to mix up his pitches in order to hold down the powerful 3-4-5 hitters in the Phillies' lineup in Game 3 of the NLCS on Sunday.

Story | Conversation | October 17, 2009

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 16: Rafael Furcal #15 of the Los Angeles Dodgers and teammates defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 in Game...

...pictured) to score a run in the fifth inning of Game One of the NLCS Dodgers Rafael Furcal #15 breaks up the double play by sliding hard into second base during the 2009 MLB...

Ethier draws bases-loaded walk to cap Dodgers' rally to tie series with Phillies

Andre Ethier drew a bases-loaded from J.A. Happ that capped a two-run rally in the eighth inning and sent the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 Friday to even the NL championship series at one game each.

When Pedro's away, Dodgers play

The Dodgers couldn't figure out Pedro Martinez, but once he exited, L.A. began to stir -- and posted a stirring come-from-behind victory over the Phillies to even the NLCS at one win apiece.

A game for the ages for an 'old goat'

For seven beautiful, scoreless innings in NLCS Game 2, 37-year-old Pedro Martinez flashed some of that old Pedro form.

L.A. brings momentum for trip to Philly

Even though Cliff Lee will be waiting in Philly, the Dodgers feel good heading into Game 3 of the NLCS.

Ruiz highlights five-run inning as Phillies strike first in NLCS

Carlos Ruiz's three-run homer highlighted a five-run fifth inning, Raul Ibanez added a three-run shot in the eighth and the Philadelphia beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-6 on Thursday night to win the opener of the NL championship series.