Michael J. Duarte is a sports writer and reporter with NBCLA. He is known for his sharp wit in sports news storytelling and his detailed sports features, Duarte is the 2019 Southern California Sports Journalist of the Year and currently covers the Los Angeles Lakers, Dodgers, Rams, and more.
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Dodgers can't overcome early six-run deficit in 7-3 loss to Mets in Game 2, NLCS even at one game apiece
October baseball is infamous for its unscripted nature. Just when you think you can predict the outcome, a literal curveball gets thrown at you, flipping the script, turning everything topsy-turvy. The Los Angeles Dodgers threw a bullpen game with their season on the line in Game 4 of the NLDS against the San Diego Padres. Pundits, analysts, and experts...
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Watch: wild snake slithers into Dodgers dugout during Game 2 of NLCS
The Dodgers were already grappling with the pressure of a tight National League Championship Series matchup against the New York Mets when an unexpected visitor decided to join the action. During the fifth inning of Game 2 on Monday afternoon at Dodger Stadium, as pitcher Brent Honeywell stood on the top step of the dugout, he spotted something out of…
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Jack Flaherty throws seven shutout innings in Dodgers 9-0 victory over Mets in Game 1 of NLCS
A local kid comes home to pitch for his boyhood team, a homegrown talent returns seasoned with experiences and knowledge. Whatever description you want to use, this type of story is the stuff dreams originate. In his eight-year career, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Jack Flaherty has learned thousands of life lessons filled with both successes and failures. In his seven...
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How to watch the Dodgers and Mets in the NLCS Showdown between New York and LA
The stage is set for an electric National League Championship Series as the Los Angeles Dodgers face off against the New York Mets. It’s a collision of powerhouses, with each team boasting its own star-studded lineup and deep pitching staff. The Dodgers, the team with the best record in all of baseball, will have home-field advantage, but the Mets...
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Dodgers put on a pitching clinic in epic 2-0 shutout victory over the Padres in Game 5 to advance to NLCS
In sports, stories of redemption are often the ones that pierce through our psyche and pull on our heartstrings. The game’s biggest moments always seem to find the person most deserving of redemption, call it baseball’s version of the circle of life. Enter Yoshinobu Yamamoto from stage left, the Los Angeles Dodgers newest import who signed one of the...
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Freddie Freeman's availability for NLDS Game 5 still in question as Dodgers prepare for winner-take-all clash with Padres
Dodger Stadium has seen its share of dramatic moments over the years, and Friday night’s Game 5 of the National League Division Series is shaping up to be another one in their storied saga. However, as the Dodgers prepare for yet another elimination game with their season on the line, one question remains on every fan’s mind: Will Freddie...
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Dodgers bullpen keeps hopes alive with nine shutout innings in 8-0 victory over Padres in Game 4 of NLDS
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts did not know how many healthy and rested relievers he would have at his disposable with his team facing elimination in Game 4 of the National League Division Series on Wednesday night. “It’s essentially all hands on deck,” said Roberts before the game. “It’s a bullpen game. You can’t be afraid to fail....
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Dodgers facing elimination in NLDS for third straight postseason after comeback falls short in 6-5 loss to Padres in Game 3
On Sunday night, following the San Diego Padres blowout victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. was asked to describe his relationship with the fans at Dodger Stadium. “Wild,” he said smiling. Little did he know that adjective would also be apropos to describe the pivotal Game 3 of the series at Petco Park on Tuesday...
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Los Angeles Lakers unveil City Edition uniform and court for 2024-25 season
The Los Angeles Lakers have never been a team that shies away from the spotlight. They’ve built a legacy on winning championships, sure, but they’ve also done it with swagger and flair. Today, that legacy takes a new step forward as the team revealed their highly anticipated City Edition uniform and court for the 2024-25 NBA season. This bold...
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Dodgers no longer favorites in Division Series against Padres, World Series odds shift dramatically after blowout loss in Game 2
As the MLB Division Series unfolds, the baseball world is in for a shock. For the first time this season, the Los Angeles Dodgers—once a heavy favorite—find themselves in an unfamiliar role: the underdogs. After a split in the first two games, the odds have swung in favor of San Diego, who now hold a slight edge in advancing...