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Chris Taylor's unlikely home run sinks Cardinals, keeps defending-champion Dodgers alive
The Dodgers are alive thanks to Chris Taylor, whose homer propelled the champs into an epic NLDS showdown, Pedro Moura writes.OCTOBER 7, 2021
Albert Pujols vs. Cardinals in NL wild-card game is beautiful October playoff drama Albert Pujols knows how to play October hero.
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
A Baseball 'Machine' Finds Happiness After an unceremonious exit from the Angels, Albert Pujols got back to the postseason in a surprising role: joyful mentor.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • NYTIMES.COM
Amazing Ohtani can't lift Angels from 7-year playoff drought
Shohei Ohtani just completed arguably the most remarkable single season by any player in the past century of baseballOCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Manic Monday often spells trouble for managers
Every year, the day after the regular season can be dicey for managers whose teams didn’t do so wellOCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Manic Monday often spells trouble for managers
Every year, the day after the regular season can be dicey for managers whose teams didn’t do so wellOCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers' Muncy injured in play at 1B against Brewers
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy has left in the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers after injuring his left elbowOCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trea Turner slam, solo HR; Kershaw hurt, Dodgers beat Brews
Trea Turner hit a grand slam and solo home run as the Los Angeles Dodgers extended the NL West race for at least another day, rallying past the Milwaukee Brewers 8-6 after starter...OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers slam 4 HRs in 8th for 11-9 comeback win over Padres
Corey Seager hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning, when the Los Angeles Dodgers went deep four times to rally past the San Diego Padres 11-9SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back from injured list Pujols (illness) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday.
Impact The veteran slugger was placed on the COVID-19 IL on Tuesday while experiencing some side effects from receiving his second dose of the vaccine, and he'll rejoin the active roster after only one day. Pujols has appeared in 16 games (three starts) for the Dodgers in September, going 5-for-21 with two homers, five RBI and three runs.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Weathers scheduled to start for Padres at Dodgers
The Padres will start Ryan Weathers on Wednesday and the Dodgers are expected to counter with Max ScherzerSEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Yanks' Cole faces Jays in potential last start
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole makes what might be his final start of the regular season in a critical showdown against TorontoSEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Should return quickly Pujols was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday since he's feeling some side effects after receiving the vaccine, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Impact Pujols recently received his second vaccine shot and will be unavailable for at least one day due to the side effects. The 41-year-old is eligible to be activated as soon as he's feeling well enough to play.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers' Pujols goes on COVID-19 IL after 2nd vaccine
Albert Pujols went on the Los Angeles Dodgers’ COVID-19 injured list as Cody Bellinger was activated from the IL after missing eight games with a broken left ribSEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Placed on injured list Pujols was placed on the injured list Tuesday but was not given an injury designation.
Impact The club has yet to specify what injury the veteran first baseman is dealing with, and until those details are disclosed, it won't be known if he's expected to be back in time for the start of the postseason. Pujols' move to the IL frees up a spot for Cody Bellinger (ribs) to rejoin the active roster.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Albert Pujols' RBI single in 10th seals Dodgers' win over Rockies Albert Pujols' RBI single in the 10th inning lifted the Dodgers to a 5-4 win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday in Denver.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • LATIMES.COM
Pujols hit in 10th, Dodgers beat Rox, stay close in NL West
Pinch-hitter Albert Pujols drove in the go-ahead run with a single up the middle in the 10th inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers overcame a rare off night by major league wins leade...SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Castillo outdoes Buehler, Reds end Dodgers' win streak at 6
Luis Castillo struck out 10 while outpitching Walker Buehler, Kyle Farmer doubled twice and the Cincinnati Reds snapped the Los Angeles Dodgers’ six-game winning streak with a 3-1...SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Urías wins MLB-leading 18th, Dodgers beat D-backs 5-3
Julio Urías earned his major league-leading 18th victory, Gavin Lux singled in the go-ahead run in the fourth, and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers clinch postseason berth in 8-4 win over D-backs
The Los Angeles Dodgers have clinched a postseason berth by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-4 for their fifth straight winSEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
