The 'joy' is back: Inside the third act of Albert Pujols' Hall of Fame career
He's no longer an everyday player, but "Tio Albert" is making a difference with the Dodgers -- and playing to win his first pennant in a decade.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
97-55, 2nd in NL West
MLB Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stand as playoff picture comes into focus
Who is rising and falling as the end of the season rapidly approaches?
Dodgers fall 2 games back in NL West, lose to Rockies 10-5
— First Julio UrÃas. Now Walker Buehler.
Luke Raley clobbers 472-foot homer vs. Rockies (0:28)
Dodgers get OF Pollock back from injured list
The Dodgers activated outfielder AJ Pollock from the injured list a day earlier than they were anticipating in order to have another position player on the bench.
HR 3: I Must Break You
The Dodgers are Ivan Drago, the SF Giants are Rocky Balboa, and Travis and Sliwa explained why who is who. And, Sliwa had an interesting observatiion about Walker Buehler. Also, what is going on with the Minnesota T'Wolves and the Philadephia 76ers? Plus, "The Dump" with another Shohei Othani update on whether he's pitching, hitting or doing both for the rest of the regular season.
Prospects who have taken the biggest step forward in 2021 for all 30 MLB teams
Which up-and-comers have jumped onto Kiley McDaniel's radar in 2021?
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
Since the start of August, there have been 24 instances in which the Dodgers have won a game and not gained any ground on the Giants in the National League West. Tonight, the Giants rallied from three runs down to beat the Padres and maintain a one-game lead.
Pujols hit in 10th, Dodgers beat Rox, stay close in NL West
— Pinch-hitter Albert Pujols drew on his vast baseball wisdom to get that clutch hit. Once he reached first base, he celebrated like a kid.
Pujols comes up clutch in extras to power Dodgers to victory (0:36)
Trea Turner slides home in style (0:21)
Dodgers put Bellinger on IL due to rib fracture
The Dodgers moved Cody Bellinger to the injured list Tuesday after he was hurt in a collision with Gavin Lux last week.
The moments that have defined Albert Pujols' legendary MLB career (2:17)
HR 3: Never Going To Change
Travis is gloating about how Detroit's Jared Goff played on Monday Night Football vs the Green Bay Packers, because he thinks he was right about Goff all along, even when he was in LA. Then, do the Dodgers have a realistic shot of catching the SF Giants for the NL West title? Sli doesn't think the Giants can beat the Dodgers in a series. Also, is it "Championship Or Bust" for the Lakers? And, "The Dump" with a tweet from Blockbuster that didn't age well.
Jo Lasorda, Dodgers manager's widow, dies at 91
Jo Lasorda, the widow of former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda, has died. She was 91.
Kershaw earns 1st win since June for Dodgers
Clayton Kershaw pitched five sharp innings for his first win since June 27, Gavin Lux and Corey Seager each hit two-run homers and the streaking Los Angeles Dodgers beat the sliding Cincinnati Reds 8-5 Sunday.
MLB ERA leader Scherzer dominates again, Dodgers beat Reds
— Max Scherzer pitched seven shutout innings in another dominant performance for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who kept up their push in the NL West with a 5-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.
Dodgers' Bellinger diagnosed with rib fracture
Cody Bellinger was diagnosed with a non-displaced rib fracture on a collision with teammate Gavin Lux earlier this week that manager Dave Roberts said was "benign." He'll try to play though the pain after sitting out Saturday's game.
Castillo outdoes Buehler, Reds end Dodgers' win streak at 6
— Luis Castillo struck out 10 while outpitching Walker Buehler, Kyle Farmer doubled twice against his former team and the Cincinnati Reds snapped the Los Angeles Dodgers’ six-game winning streak with a 3-1 victory Friday night.
One of MLB's two best teams will face a single-game elimination?! Here's why that's a good thing
This year, the Giants or Dodgers will see a 100-plus-win season come down to a winner-take-all wild-card game. That's something worth celebrating!
HR 1: One Minute Season Review
Travis opened the show literally giving the Dodgers season in review in less than a minute. Plus, do you have faith the Dodgers will win the NL West know they are just one game back from the SF Giants? And, another USC Head Coaching candidate "turns down" the job, and the fellas don't believe him. Plus, a little bit of Roleplay with Travis playing the role of a potential USC coaching candidate and Sliwa playing a role of a reporter at a press conference. Also, the Friday edition of "Ask Sli!"
HR 3: Changing It Up
Since one of the two best teams in Major League Baseball will be in a Wild Card Play-In Game, is it time to finally change the MLB Playoff Format? The guys discussed. Plus, the still nameless "Travis vs Sliwa vs Caller Picks Segment!" And, how will the Dodgers use Gavin Lux, as they head to the playoffs. Also, more talk on AD maybe or maybe not being a Top 5 NBA player and "The Dump" with NASCAR at the Coliseum!
MLB Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stand as the top squads start to clinch
Which squads are rising and falling as teams start punching their postseason tickets?
UrÃas wins MLB-leading 18th, Dodgers beat D-backs 5-3
— On a night when the Los Angeles Dodgers honored a past Mexican-born pitching legend, an up-and-coming one was busy adding his name to history.
HR 3: The Problem
With Clay Helton out at USC, Travis and Sliwa wondered why it didn't work with Helton at the helm. And, is the USC head coaching job still an "A+ job?" Also, with the Dodgers clinching another Playoff berth for the 9th straight season, is this the best Dodgers roster in this run? Plus, "The Dump" with "Triplets" and a new Tom Brady documentary.
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2021 NL West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 99 | 53 | .651 | - | W2 |
| LA Dodgers | 97 | 55 | .638 | 2 | L1 |
| San Diego | 76 | 75 | .503 | 22.5 | L5 |
| Colorado | 71 | 80 | .470 | 27.5 | W1 |
| Arizona | 48 | 104 | .316 | 51 | L4 |
2021 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average2.971st
Quality Starts722nd
WHIP1.101st
BAA.2071st
Runs7675th
Batting Average.24213th
On Base Percentage.3287th
Slugging Percentage.4209th