Blog Kiosk: 10/4/2019 - Dodgers Links - Ten More Wins!

Walker Buehler was stifling last night. In six innings he struck out eight, walked three and allowed just one hit -- a lone single to Soto in the second inning (boxscore). Per Ken Gurnick at MLB.com:

“He loves the spotlight, loves pitching big games, loves this atmosphere. He answers the bell every time,” Justin Turner said. “If you know Walker, it’s not surprising. He’s very, very, very, very, very confident in himself. He loves it. He thrives on these situations.”

Now the Dodgers have a 1-0 series lead in the NLDS, and have longtime ace Clayton Kershaw pitching tonight.

Photo above via Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Insider. Go here to check out more pics from yesterdays game. Below are more links to check out:

• This Day in Dodgers History: In 1955 the day Dodger fans had been waiting for finally happened. On this day the Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in Game 7 of the World Series to win a championship for the very first time in franchise history. In 1959 the Dodgers won the teams very first playoff game in Los Angeles when they defeated the Chicago White Sox, 3-1. 92,234 fans attended the game at the LA Coliseum, setting a new record for attendance for a World Series game. This win put them up two games to one in the series.  They would win the World Series in the sixth game four days later. In 2006 the worst play in Dodgers playoff history happened (in my opinion) when two Dodger runners are thrown out at home plate on the same throw during Game 1 of the NLDS against the Mets. You can relive the horror here.
• Happy Birthday, Rip Ripulski, John Duffie, Mike Sharperson, Dennis Cook, Adam Riggs, Tony Gwynn, Jr. & Stephen Fife!

A Brief Look at the Dodger Roster for the NLDS

The Dodgers just released their roster for the NLDS against the Washington Nationals. Check it out below. As you can see, they are carrying 12 pitchers and 13 position players.

Notable omissions are Austin Barnes (catcher), right-handed relievers Yimi Garcia, Dylan Floro, Tony Gonsolin and Casey Sadler, utiliyman Kristopher Negrón, infielder Jedd Gyorko, and outfielder Kyle Garlick.

Right-Handed Pitchers

• Pedro Baez
• Walker Buehler 
• Kenley Jansen
• Joe Kelly
• Kenta Maeda
• Dustin May
• Ross Stripling

Left-handed pitchers

• Rich Hill
• Clayton Kershaw
• Adam Kolarek
• Hyun-Jin Ryu
• Julio Urias

Catchers

• Russell Martin
• Will Smith

Infielders

• Matt Beaty
• David Freese
• Enrique Hernandez
• Gavin Lux
• Max Muncy
• Corey Seager
• Justin Turner

Outfielders

• Cody Bellinger
• Joc Pederson
• A.J. Pollock
• Chris Taylor

Below is a look at the Nationals roster.

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Blog Kiosk: 10/3/2019 - Dodgers Links - Eleven Wins to Go!

Go Dodgers!

Photo above via @Dodgers on twitter. Below are more links to check out:

• This Day in Dodgers History: In 1947 Yankees hurler Bill Bevins was one out from no-hitting the Brooklyn Dodgers in Game 4 of the World Series before yielding a walk-off two-run double to pinch-hitter Cookie Lavagetto, 3-2. In 1951 Bobby Thompson of the NY Giants hit the most infamous home run in Dodgers/Baseball history. He walloped a Ralph Branca pitch in the ninth inning at the Polo Grounds for a walk-off victory, 5-4, during the deciding game of a three-game series to decide who would go to the World Series. The homer has since been dubbed the "shot heard ’round the world." You can watch it here, if you must. In 2005 manager Jim Tracy is fired by the Dodgers.
• Happy Birthday, Henry Thielman, Phil Reardon, Chris Haughey, Darrin Fletcher& Brock Stewart!

NLDS Series Against Nationals Starts on Thursday -- A Playoff Homestand Preview

The National League Division Series match-up between the Dodgers and the Washington Nationals begins on Thursday.  Below are some odds and ends for this series. Information about each game is still a bit scarce, so I will update this post as more information become available. Here are some important links:

• 2019 Broadcast Schedule
• Postseason Information 
• Parking Information 
• Silent Auction Schedule 
• Dodger Stadium Parking / Transportation 
• Dodger Stadium Express / LA Metro  

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2019 Topps Now - #932 & #933 - Ryu & Bellinger are MLB Leaders

Now that the season is officially over, here is a look at a couple of 2019 Topps Now MLB Leader cards that feature a Dodger. First, Hyun-Jin Ryu took home the ERA crown with an 2.32 ERA. Go here to check it out and order. Below is what's written on the reverse:

Hyun-Jin Ryu started the most games since his rookie season in 2013 and did not disappoint. The left-hander led all of MLB in ERA with a minuscule 2.32, giving the Los Angeles Dodgers another devastating option in their loaded starting rotation. Ryu struck out 163 batters and started 29 games in his stellar 2019 campaign.

Blog Kiosk: 10/1/2019 - Dodgers Links - Some Odds and Ends

Here is another fantastic press photo, originally from the George Michael Collection, featuring a close play at the plate, dated 9/16/1951 (eBay auction link). Per the descriptor on the reverse:

Chicago: Dodger catcher Roy Campanella puts the ball on Ransom Jackson as the Cub infielder tries to score from third on Chuck Connors' fourth inning grounder to first baseman Gil Hodges who fumbled the ball, but Jackie Robinson grabbed it and threw Jackson out. Brooklyn won 6-1.

Below are more links to check out:

• This Day in Dodgers History: In 1946 the very first playoff series to determine a league champion is played between the Dodgers and Cardinals. Today is Game 1 of a three game set and is played in St. Louis. Unfortunately, Brooklyn would lose Game 1, 4-2, and lose the series a couple of days later at home, 8-4. In 1974 Dodger reliever Dr. Mike Marshall set a Major League mark when he made his 106th appearance of the season. In 1993 Mike Piazza set a Dodgers new record for RBI's in a season for a rookie when he plated his 107th run during an 8-5 victory over the Astros.
• Happy Birthday, Duster Mails, Jim Russell, Fred Kipp & Roberto Kelly!