What you need to know for the final week of the MLB season
This is it! Here's how to enjoy -- or sweat out -- the race to the finish line for the teams still in the running and players pursuing hardware.
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100-56, 1st in NL West
What's at stake in the final week of the MLB season? (1:13)
Bellinger blasts grand slam in Dodgers' win (0:23)
Ryu hits, pitches Dodgers to 100th win, 7-4 over Rockies
Huyn-Jin Ryu hit a home run and pitched seven solid innings, while Cody Bellinger hit a grand slam, as the Los Angeles Dodgers reached the 100-win mark Sunday with a 7-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies.
Rockies hit 2 homers in win vs. Dodgers (0:35)
Rockies beat Dodgers 4-2 to end 12-game skid in LA
Ryan McMahon and Josh Fuentes hit solo homers, and the Colorado Rockies defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 Saturday night to snap a 12-game skid at Dodger Stadium.
Braves' new world: Loftier goals than NL East title
One year ago, just winning the National League East was enough for the rebuilding Atlanta Braves. "The goal now is the big prize," manager Brian Snitker said.
Pollock homers in Dodgers' 12-5 rout of Rockies for 99th win
A.J. Pollock hit a three-run homer in the Dodgers' half of a seven-run, fourth inning that took 41 minutes, and Los Angeles defeated the Colorado Rockies 12-5 Friday night for its 99th victory this season.
Dodgers' Hill throws pain-free, to start Tuesday
Dodgers left-hander Rich Hill reported no pain after throwing nearly 20 pitches in a simulated game Friday and said he was still hopeful of helping the Dodgers during the postseason.
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
Dodgers 3B Justin Turner (ankle) is out of the lineup for the 10th straight game, but is available off the bench for the first time in more than a week. The plan is for him to play the first handful of innings on Saturday and Sunday.
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
Rich Hill threw 17 pitches in a simulated game and said the brace he wore during the session kept him from experiencing pain. He says he is merely dealing with scar tissue in his left knee, not a new tear. The plan is for him to pitch for the Dodgers on Tuesday and then the following Sunday.
One way the Dodgers are better built for October than the Astros -- and everyone else
In the playoffs, fastballs get faster. And no one crushes the fastest fastballs like Los Angeles. Could that superpower be the difference this fall?
Dodgers add 2 businessmen to ownership group
The Dodgers' ownership group is expanding with the addition of businessmen Robert L. Plummer and Alan Smolinisky, described as lifelong fans of the team.
Meadows homers in 11th, Rays rally past Dodgers 8-7
Austin Meadows homered leading off the 11th inning, sending Tampa Bay to an 8-7 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers that helped the Rays keep pace in the AL wild-card race and prevented the New York Yankees from clinching the AL East title Wednesday...
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
It has been 11 days since Justin Turner was in the Dodgers' lineup. The NLDS begins in a litte more than two weeks. Dave Roberts said Turner, nursing an ankle sprain that has been deemed mild, moved around a little better today, but is still unavailable. Roberts said "there's plenty of time for him to get some at-bats to get him ready for the postseason." "When he does come back, I just really wanna be confident that we can sustain it," Roberts added. "When that is, we'll see."
The best move every contender made this season
Teams in the postseason picture made some big decisions to help get them there, but what was their smartest move?
Seager drives in 4 runs in Dodgers' 7-5 win over Rays
Corey Seager drove in four runs, including a go-ahead, two-run double in the seventh, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-5 Tuesday night.
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
The Dodgers captured their 98th win with a 7-5 victory over the Rays. Kenley Jansen, who has thrown a livelier cutter in recent days, recorded a 4-out save. Corey Seager drove in four runs and Cody Belinger added a run-scoring double.
Dodgers' Verdugo out for NLDS; Hill uncertain
Alex Verdugo has been ruled out of the first round of the postseason and it's unclear how many innings the Dodgers will be able to get out of Rich Hill.
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
The MRI in Rich Hill's knee showed something similar to what he dealt with in spring training, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. No structural damage; it's about pain tolerance, but it also means the Dodgers won't have a traditional fourth starter in the postseason. A Game 4, Roberts said, will be "a little unconventional." Ross Stripling, who will come out of the bullpen in relief of Caleb Ferguson tonight, will be among the nine or so relievers to make the team.
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
Dodgers OF Alex Verdugo rejoined the team in Los Angeles because today is his bobblehead night. Doctors have ruled him out for the NLDS, but he is hopeful of being back for a potential NLCS. He isn't doing any baseball activities at the moment. "Extremely disappointing," Verdugo said.
BBTN: Hot Brewers, Rendon's MVP Push, Severino
Buster and Dave Schoenfield discuss how the Brewers have responded since the Christian Yelich injury, as well as Cody Bellinger's drop-off and Anthony Rendon's surge in the race for NL MVP (9:48). They also talk about a few of the question marks surrounding the Dodgers. Then, Sarah Langs and "The Numbers Game" (32:15).
A superteam showdown? A historic rematch? The World Series matchups we want to see
For some, Dodgers-Yankees would be too big, and Rays-Brewers would be too small. So what potential Fall Classic clashes would be just right?
Power Rankings: Who will win final battles for NL wild cards?
The Cubs, Brewers and Mets are all making a push to snag postseason spots in the Senior Circuit.
BBTN: Trout's MVP Chances, Rizzo Injury, Buehler
Before speaking with Dodgers P Walker Buehler about LA's culture, Justin Verlander comparisons and a valuable lesson from his grandfather (33:39), Buster and Tim Kurkjian discuss Mike Trout's season-ending injury and how it affects his MVP chances, if Anthony Rizzo's injury kills Chicago's playoff hopes, Charlie Culberson's injury impact on the Braves and more (15:44). Plus, a minor league edition of "Cap Talk" with Todd Radom (41:22).
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2019 NL West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 100 | 56 | .641 | - | W1 |
| Arizona | 80 | 76 | .513 | 20 | L1 |
| San Francisco | 75 | 81 | .481 | 25 | W1 |
| San Diego | 70 | 86 | .449 | 30 | W1 |
| Colorado | 67 | 89 | .429 | 33 | L1 |
2019 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average3.441st
Quality Starts78Tied-4th
WHIP1.111st
BAA.2252nd
Runs8535th
Batting Average.2589th
On Base Percentage.3386th
Slugging Percentage.4724th