Freese, 2011 Series MVP, retires after 11 seasons
David Freese, who was named MVP after his Game 6 home run kept the Cardinals alive in the 2011 World Series, has retired. He spent the final two seasons of his 11-year career with the Dodgers.
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106-56, 1st in NL West
Kershaw suffers another postseason collapse (1:51)
BBTN: Roberts' Decisions, Kershaw's Legacy, ALDS Preview
After the Dodgers fall short in October once again, Buster and Keith Law talk about Dave Roberts' handling of the bullpen and how Clayton Kershaw's poor performance affects his career narrative (20:43). Plus, they discuss Stephen Strasburg's resilience and the Cardinals' thrashing of the Braves. Sarah Langs also plays "The Numbers Game" (38:47) and The Athletic's Jake Kaplan previews tonight's ALDS Game 5 between the Astros and Rays (45:22).
Dave Roberts will have to own this Dodgers disaster
L.A.'s hopes of getting back to the World Series -- and winning this time -- died at the hands of its manager and his dubious moves.
Dodger blues: Team stunned as dream dissolves
The Dodgers' dream season that included 279 home runs, 12 walk-offs, 106 regular-season victories and a seventh consecutive division title evaporated in the National League Division Series on Wednesday night.
Dodgers fall short of expectations (1:42)
Kurkjian: Kershaw is 'clearly' not the same pitcher in October (1:45)
Kershaw: 'I had one job to do' (1:22)
Roberts explains why he went with Kershaw in 8th (0:58)
Nationals stun Kershaw, beat Dodgers to move on to NLCS
With two homers in the eighth off the Dodgers ace, then a Howie Kendrick grand slam in the 10th, Washington knocked out the NL favorite.
Nats stun Dodgers on Kendrick's 10th-inning slam
Howie Kendrick hit a tiebreaking grand slam off Joe Kelly in the 10th inning, and the Washington Nationals overcame a three-run deficit with a late rally to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-3 on Wednesday and advance to the NL Championship Series.
Dave Roberts Previews NLDS Game 5
Dave Roberts talks with Jon Sciambi about facing elimination in game 5 against the Nationals
'They challenge each other': Walker Buehler and Clayton Kershaw look to pitch Dodgers into NLCS
The pair of L.A. aces are very different pitchers -- and people -- but they've bonded as teammates. Wednesday, they're expected to combine forces against the Nats in a winner-take-all Game 5.
MLB Playoffs Daily: It's win-or-go-home time in both NLDS
What's better than one postseason game for all the marbles? Two postseason games for all the marbles on the same day, of course.
BBTN: ALDS, NLDS Game 5's, Hembo Knows
With three winner-take-all Game 5's now set, Buster and Jon Sciambi break down Tampa's win last night, the Walker Buehler/Stephen Strasburg pitching matchup, Freddie Freeman's struggles and more (11:32). Plus, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post Dispatch discusses the compelling Braves/Cardinals series, the making of Jack Flaherty and the X-factors for tonight's game (28:38). And, "Hembo Knows" (36:02).
How the Dodgers' postseason nightmare scenario is becoming reality against Nationals
The Dodgers spent the regular season dominating the National League. The Nats had to fight just to stay in contention. But Washington in a five-game series is looking like the kryptonite for L.A.'s superteam.
BBTN: Scherzer's Effort, Clutch Hitting, Numbers Game
Max Scherzer wills himself and the Nationals to a Wednesday Game 5 showdown against the Dodgers, who Buster and Dave Schoenfield say face more pressure to win than any other playoff team (16:34). They also discuss Houston's decision to start Justin Verlander today, Yadier Molina's clutch gene and why they're happy Stephen Strasburg will get the ball tomorrow against Walker Buehler. Plus, Sarah Langs and "The Numbers Game" (38:45).
Scherzer, Zimmerman lead Nats past LA 6-1 to force Game 5
Max Scherzer's season-saving, seven-inning pitching performance and Ryan Zimmerman's three-run homer lifted the wild-card Washington Nationals to a 6-1 victory over the league-best Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday to force a deciding Game 5 in their NL...
BBTN: Game 3, Rich Hill, Bullpen
Buster and ESPN's Alden Gonzalez preview tonight's Game 4. They also discuss the latest on Rich Hill and how the Dodgers plan to use Kenley Jansen moving forward.
BBTN: Clutch Braves, LAD's Dominance, Cap Talk
The Braves pull off a stunning comeback and the Dodgers shell Patrick Corbin. Buster and Tim Kurkjian recap a wild divisional series weekend by discussing Atlanta's clutch gene, the Yankees' plate discipline, if the Rays can salvage a game against the confident Astros and more (14:22). Plus, ESPN's Alden Gonzalez previews tonight's Dodgers/Nationals Game 4 (34:04) and Todd Radom joins for a playoff-themed "Cap Talk" (42:56).
MLB Playoffs Daily: Will Cards, Nats, Rays or Twins survive?
The stakes couldn't be higher, with four teams playing for their postseason lives and four hoping to move on to the LCS round.
Can Dodgers overcome a pitching plan that beat them in 2018 World Series?
As their NLDS shifts to D.C., it's on L.A.'s lineup to find a way to break through while the Nationals follow a star-driven script on the mound.
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2019 NL West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 106 | 56 | .654 | - | W7 |
| Arizona | 85 | 77 | .525 | 21 | W5 |
| San Francisco | 77 | 85 | .475 | 29 | L3 |
| Colorado | 71 | 91 | .438 | 35 | W3 |
| San Diego | 70 | 92 | .432 | 36 | L6 |
2019 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs8865th
Batting Average.25710th
On Base Percentage.3385th
Slugging Percentage.4724th
Earned Run Average3.371st
Quality Starts805th
WHIP1.103rd
BAA.2232nd