Offseason notebook: Outfield shuffle

Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at the other big moves of the week beyond the Roy Halladay-Cliff Lee trade and John Lackey signing, leading with Hideki Matsui and Mike Cameron signings.

Perusing the free-agent bargain bin

Bobby Abreu proved last year that there are bargains to be had on the free-agent market. Starting 9 takes a look at the best deals on the offseason discount rack.

Hot stove myths (or not)

...because they've already got Alcides Escobar. The Dodgers have two free-agent second basemen in Ronnie Belliard and Orlando Hudson. They'll probably re-sign one of them, but if not do they...

Rollins, Victorino win NL Gold Gloves

Shortstop Jimmy Rollins has won his third consecutive NL Gold Glove and Philadelphia Phillies teammate Shane Victorino has won for the second straight time in the outfield.

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.

Colletti, Dodgers agree on deal

Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti agreed to an extension on Tuesday.

Lee's arm, Howard and Werth's bats propel Phils

Cliff Lee dominated as the Phillies routed the Dodgers to take a 2-1 lead in the NL Championship Series.

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

Phillies-Dodgers Preview

Phillies-Dodgers Preview

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 16: Ronnie Belliard #3 of the Los Angeles Dodgers is called out at second base as Chase Utley #26...

Reasons for Utley's errors a mystery

Chase Utley isn't in the Steve Sax or Chuck Knoblauch category of throwing arms gone horribly wrong yet, but an explanation for his sudden issues isn't simple.

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.

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.