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Rays' rally joins Buckner, Bevens among wild Series endings

Brett Phillips’ tying single with two outs in the ninth inning turned into a game-ending hit when the Los Angeles Dodgers dropped the ball twice, allowing Randy Arozarena to stumbl...

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • Associated Press

Jansen blows save, Dodgers squander Game 4, Series tied at 2

Kenley Jansen was one strike from saving Game 4 and putting the Los Angeles Dodgers within one win of the World Series title that has eluded them since 1988

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • Associated Press

Arozarena slugs into WS history, stumbles into October lore

Hours after slugging his way into World Series history, Randy Arozarena stumbled into October lore

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • Associated Press

Stumbling stunner! Rays shock Dodgers in 9th, tie Series 2-2

The Tampa Bay Rays have gotten even in the World Series after a wild game-ending play for an 8-7 win in Game 4 over the Los Angeles Dodgers

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • Associated Press

World Series notes: Phillips delivers big hit for Rays

Brett Phillips was acquired by Tampa Bay in a trade with Kansas City in August

OCTOBER 24, 2020 • Associated Press

The Latest: Rays beat LA 8-7, tie Series at two games each

The Tampa Bay Rays pulled off a stunning rally in the bottom of the ninth inning when Brett Phillips’ two-out single and a pair of Dodgers misplays resulted in two runs that beat L...

OCTOBER 24, 2020 • Associated Press

Wednesday Sports in Brief

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • Associated Press

Vaunted bullpen wobbles, hangs on as Rays get even with LA

Tampa Bay’s stable was a little shaky — and still managed to close out Game 2 of the World Series

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • Associated Press

Smacks home run Smith went 1-for-4 with a solo homer Wednesday in a loss to the Rays in Game 2 of the World Series.

Impact The 25-year-old swatted a solo homer in the sixth inning off Nick Anderson. The impressive catcher slashed .289/.401/.579 during the regular season while recording an impressive 164 OPS+.

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rays add extra LH hitters in lineup against Dodgers rookie

The Tampa Bay Rays have more left-handed hitters in their lineup for Game 2 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • Associated Press

Kershaw, LA stars shine, Dodgers top Rays 8-3 in WS opener

Clayton Kershaw, Cody Bellinger, Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers left the Tampa Bay Rays stuck in neutral to open a surreal World Series

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • Associated Press

Glasnow wilts, can't stay with Kershaw as Rays drop Game 1

Tyler Glasnow couldn't make it through the fifth inning in his matchup with postseason veteran Clayton Kershaw in Game 1 of the World Series

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • Associated Press

Rays, Dodgers set lineups for Game 1 of the World Series

Cody Bellinger is in his normal spot in the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays

OCTOBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press

Crucial home run Smith went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Game 5 of the NLCS against the Braves on Friday.

Impact Smith provided the turning point of the contest, launching the homer in the sixth inning to put the Dodgers up 4-2. From there, the team never relinquished the lead to force Game 6 on Saturday. It was Smith's first career postseason home run, and one of the few bright spots for him this October. In 41 plate appearances, Smith has hit just .216/.293/.378, though he has managed to drive in nine runs.

OCTOBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Thursday Smith isn't starting Game 4 of the NLCS against Atlanta on Thursday.

Impact Smith had a double with two RBI and three strikeouts in Wednesday's blowout win, and he'll get a breather for Game 4. Austin Barnes will start behind the plate Thursday.

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Huge game in series clincher Smith went 5-for-6 with a run and three RBI in Thursday's NLDS Game 3 win over the Padres.

Impact Smith was trouble for Padres pitchers throughout the game, finishing with three singles and a pair of doubles. He drove in one run with a single in the top of the fourth and added two more RBI on a double in the top of the ninth. He's now hitting .294/.429/.412 through five postseason games, a huge step up from his struggles in his first taste of playoff action last year, when he grabbed just a single hit in four games.

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Clevinger, Tingler out early for wild Padres in 5-1 loss

Mike Clevinger barely pitched into the second inning after missing the first round of the playoffs with an elbow injury, and manager Jayce Tingler wasn’t around to see the end of h...

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • Associated Press

Padres get back Mike Clevinger, Dodgers add pitcher for NLDS

Right-hander Mike Clevinger is back on the roster for the San Diego Padres in the NL Division Series and starting Game 1 against the Los Angeles Dodgers

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • Associated Press

Braun out of Brewers' lineup for elimination game vs Dodgers

Ryan Braun was out of the Milwaukee Brewers’ starting lineup for their NL wild-card elimination game against the Los Angeles Dodgers

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Seager homers, Dodgers beat Brewers 4-2 in playoff opener

Mookie Betts had two hits and an RBI, Corey Seager homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 in the opener of their NL playoff

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • Associated Press

A capsule look at the Brewers-Dodgers playoff series

A capsule look at the best-of-three playoff series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers beginning Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • Associated Press

Dodgers confident going into NL wild-card series vs Brewers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have checked nearly every box on the way to their eighth straight postseason appearance

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • Associated Press

Goes deep Saturday Smith went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, two RBI and a walk in a victory versus the Angels on Saturday.

Impact Smith knocked in a run with a single in the first inning and capped the Dodgers' scoring in the eighth with a solo homer to left field. The backstop has enjoyed a strong second major-league campaign, slashing .300/.414/.600 with eight homers and 25 RBI.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Betts exits after HBP, Dodgers edge Angels following outage

Mookie Betts exited early after getting hit by a pitch, giving the Dodgers a brief scare with the playoffs approaching, and Los Angeles beat the Angels 7-6 following a power outage...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • Associated Press

Leaves yard in victory Smith went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk and another run scored during Friday's win against the Angels.

Impact Smith gave the Dodgers the lead with a two-run shot against Matt Andriese in the fifth inning. It was the seventh home run of the season for the 25-year-old backstop, who is slashing .290/.403/.570 across 35 games.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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Rays' rally joins Buckner, Bevens among wild Series endings

Jansen blows save, Dodgers squander Game 4, Series tied at 2

Arozarena slugs into WS history, stumbles into October lore

Stumbling stunner! Rays shock Dodgers in 9th, tie Series 2-2

World Series notes: Phillips delivers big hit for Rays

The Latest: Rays beat LA 8-7, tie Series at two games each

Wednesday Sports in Brief

Vaunted bullpen wobbles, hangs on as Rays get even with LA

Rays add extra LH hitters in lineup against Dodgers rookie

Kershaw, LA stars shine, Dodgers top Rays 8-3 in WS opener

Glasnow wilts, can't stay with Kershaw as Rays drop Game 1

Rays, Dodgers set lineups for Game 1 of the World Series

Clevinger, Tingler out early for wild Padres in 5-1 loss

Padres get back Mike Clevinger, Dodgers add pitcher for NLDS

Braun out of Brewers' lineup for elimination game vs Dodgers

Seager homers, Dodgers beat Brewers 4-2 in playoff opener

A capsule look at the Brewers-Dodgers playoff series

Dodgers confident going into NL wild-card series vs Brewers

Betts exits after HBP, Dodgers edge Angels following outage