A look at the best-of-seven World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox:___Schedule: (All times EDT) Game 1, Tuesday, at Boston, 8:09 p.m.; Game 2, Wednesday, at Boston, 8:09 p.m.; Game 3, Friday, at Los Angeles, 8:09 p.m.; Game 4, Saturday, at Los Angeles, 8:09 p.m.; x-Game 5, Sunday, Oct. 28, at Los Angeles, 8:15 p.m.; x-Game 6, Tuesday, Oct. 30, at Boston, 8:09 p.m.; x-Game 7, Wednesday, Oct. 31, at Boston, 8:09 p.m. (All games on FOX).x-if necessary.___Season Series: Did not play.___Projected Lineups:Dodgers: 1B-DH David Freese (.282, 9 HRs, 42 RBIs with Pirates; .385, 2, 9 with Dodgers) or 1B-2B-DH Max Muncy (.263, 35, 79, .958 OPS), 3B Justin Turner (.312, 14, 52), SS Manny Machado (.315, 24, 65, .963 OPS with Orioles; .273, 13, 42, .825 OPS with Dodgers), CF-1B Cody Bellinger (.260, 25, 76, 151 Ks in 162 games), LF Chris Taylor (.254, 17, 63, team-high 178 Ks in 155 games) or Joc Pederson (.248, 25, 56) or Matt Kemp (.290, 21, 85, 115 Ks in 146 games), RF Yasiel... [More]

Sandy Koufax, Jackie Robinson and the Boys of Summer. Ted Williams to Yaz and the Impossible Dream.Manny Ramirez. Pedro Martinez. Bill Buckner.Fenway Franks and Dodger Dogs. Ebbets Field, the Green Monster. "Sweet Caroline" or "I Love L.A."Yet for all their rich history — dating back to Babe Ruth on the mound — the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers have rarely crossed paths heading into this World Series. Only once before in October, and that was more than a century ago.In fact, Clayton Kershaw has never even pitched at Fenway Park.Consider this: Going into Game 1 on Tuesday night, the Dodgers have beaten the Red Sox in Boston just one time.That came on June 12, 2004. And guess who scored and drove in a run for the Dodgers during that 14-5 romp?Alex Cora, now the rookie manager of the Red Sox. One of his teammates that afternoon — Dave Roberts, ready to lead Los Angeles into its second straight Fall Classic."Two storied franchises, that draw more interest," Red Sox second baseman Ian... [More]

A look at the best-of-seven World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox:___Schedule: (All times EDT) Game 1, Tuesday, at Boston, 8:09 p.m.; Game 2, Wednesday, at Boston, 8:09 p.m.; Game 3, Friday, at Los Angeles, 8:09 p.m.; Game 4, Saturday, at Los Angeles, 8:09 p.m.; x-Game 5, Sunday, Oct. 28, at Los Angeles, 8:15 p.m.; x-Game 6, Tuesday, Oct. 30, at Boston, 8:09 p.m.; x-Game 7, Wednesday, Oct. 31, at Boston, 8:09 p.m.x-if necessary.___Season Series: Did not play.___Projected Lineups:Dodgers: 1B-DH David Freese (.282, 9 HRs, 42 RBIs with Pirates; .385, 2, 9 with Dodgers) or 1B-2B-DH Max Muncy (.263, 35, 79, .958 OPS), 3B Justin Turner (.312, 14, 52), SS Manny Machado (.315, 24, 65, .963 OPS with Orioles; .273, 13, 42, .825 OPS with Dodgers), CF-1B Cody Bellinger (.260, 25, 76, 151 Ks in 162 games), LF Chris Taylor (.254, 17, 63, team-high 178 Ks in 155 games) or Joc Pederson (.248, 25, 56) or Matt Kemp (.290, 21, 85, 115 Ks in 146 games), RF Yasiel Puig (.267, 23, 63),... [More]

Sandy Koufax, Jackie Robinson and the Boys of Summer. Ted Williams to Yaz and the Impossible Dream.Manny Ramirez. Pedro Martinez. Bill Buckner.Fenway Franks and Dodger Dogs. Ebbets Field, the Green Monster. "Sweet Caroline" or "I Love L.A."Yet for all their rich history — dating back to Babe Ruth on the mound — the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers have rarely crossed paths heading into this World Series. Only once before in October, and that was more than a century ago.In fact, Clayton Kershaw has never even pitched at Fenway Park.Consider this: Going into Game 1 on Tuesday night, the Dodgers have beaten the Red Sox in Boston just one time.That came on June 12, 2004. And guess who scored and drove in a run for the Dodgers during that 14-5 romp?Alex Cora, now the rookie manager of the Red Sox. One of his teammates that afternoon — Dave Roberts, ready to lead Los Angeles into its second straight Fall Classic."It's great for baseball," Roberts said. "Two storied franchises going head-to-head.... [More]

Sandy Koufax, Jackie Robinson and the Boys of Summer. Ted Williams to Yaz and the Impossible Dream.Manny Ramirez. Pedro Martinez. Bill Buckner.Fenway Franks and Dodger Dogs. Ebbets Field, the Green Monster. "Sweet Caroline" or "I Love L.A."Yet for all their rich history — dating back to Babe Ruth on the mound — the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers have rarely crossed paths heading into this World Series. Only once before in October, and that was more than a century ago.In fact, Clayton Kershaw has never even pitched at Fenway Park.Consider this: Going into Game 1 on Tuesday night, the Dodgers have beaten the Red Sox in Boston just one time.That came on June 12, 2004. And guess who scored and drove in a run for the Dodgers during that 14-5 romp?Alex Cora, now the rookie manager of the Red Sox. One of his teammates that afternoon — Dave Roberts, ready to lead Los Angeles into its second straight Fall Classic."It's great for baseball," Roberts said. "Two storied franchises going head-to-head.... [More]

Sandy Koufax, Jackie Robinson and the Boys of Summer. Ted Williams to Yaz and the Impossible Dream.Manny Ramirez. Pedro Martinez. Bill Buckner.Fenway Franks and Dodger Dogs. Ebbets Field, the Green Monster. "Sweet Caroline" or "I Love L.A."Yet for all their rich history — dating back to Babe Ruth on the mound — the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers have rarely crossed paths heading into this World Series. Only once before in October, and that was more than a century ago.In fact, Clayton Kershaw has never even pitched at Fenway Park.Consider this: Going into Game 1 on Tuesday night, the Dodgers have beaten the Red Sox in Boston just one time.That came on June 12, 2004. And guess who scored and drove in a run for the Dodgers during that 14-5 romp?Alex Cora, now the rookie manager of the Red Sox. One of his teammates that afternoon — Dave Roberts, ready to lead Los Angeles into its second straight Fall Classic.Roberts is sure to draw a big cheer when the teams line up for pregame introductions.... [More]

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated veteran outfielder Carl Crawford from the 60-day disabled list on Tuesday before their game against the Atlanta Braves in Atlanta.To make room for Crawford on the roster, the Dodgers optioned right-hander Brandon Beachy to Triple-A Oklahoma City. The team also designated right-hander Preston Guilmet for assignment.Crawford has missed 75 games after suffering a torn oblique muscle on his right side. He has not played in a game for the Dodgers since April 28.In 10 games during a minor league rehab assignment with Oklahoma City before Tuesday's activation, Crawford batted .353 with five extra-base hits.The Dodgers likely will use the four-time All-Star as a reserve outfielder, manager Don Mattingly indicated, subbing for Andre Ethier in left or Yasiel Puig in right.Crawford is in the fifth season of a five-year, $142 million contract. In 15 games before the injury, Crawford was batting .245 with one home run and three RBIs.

LF Carl Crawford was released by the Dodgers on Monday, nine days after being designated for assignment.Crawford, 35, hit .185/.230/.235 in 30 games this season. The Dodgers owe him the prorated portion of his $20.75 million salary this season and his $21 million salary in 2017. Crawford, who was acquired in a post-deadline deal from Boston on Aug. 12, 2012, batted .278/.320/.400 with 55 doubles, 18 home runs, nine triples and 48 stolen bases in 320 games with the Dodgers.

OF Carl Crawford was designated for assignment on Sunday. Crawford had been struggling at the plate, hitting only .185 in 30 games this season. He is expected to clear waivers and can then sign with another team. The Dodgers owe the remaining $35 million on the seven-year, $142 million contract Crawford signed with the Boston Red Sox prior to the 2011 season.

OF Carl Crawford was designated for assignment on Sunday. Crawford had been struggling at the plate, hitting only .185 in 30 games this season. He is expected to clear waivers and can then sign with another team. The Dodgers owe the remaining $35 million on the seven-year, $142 million contract Crawford signed with the Boston Red Sox prior to the 2011 season.

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Carl Crawford was designated for assignment Sunday in the midst of poor production while receiving limited play.Crawford, 34, was batting just .185 with a .230 on-base percentage in 81 at-bats. The Dodgers have 10 days to trade, waive or release Crawford.The Dodgers owe the remaining $35 million on the seven-year, $142 million contract Crawford signed prior to the 2011 season. Any team claiming Crawford off waivers would be responsible for the remaining amount.Crawford has been a huge disappointment since signing the large free-agent contract with the Boston Red Sox. He was traded to the Dodgers in August 2012 and never regained the form that made him a four-time All-Star with the Tampa Bay Rays.In nine years with Tampa Bay, Crawford had a .296 batting average, hit 104 homers, stole 50 or more bases five times and led the American League in triples on four occasions, topped by a career-high 19 in 2004.In the past six seasons, Crawford has a .271 batting average... [More]

OF Carl Crawford came off the bench and went 0-for-2 in a homecoming game, striking out with two on to end the eighth as the tying run.

LF Carl Crawford was activated from the 15-day DL Tuesday night and started, but wasn't in the lineup Wednesday night. Manager Dave Roberts told the Los Angeles Times Tuesday that Crawford should optimally play 3-4 times per week, citing the veteran's "propensity to get injured." Crawford, who has hit the DL seven times since departing Tampa Bay six years ago, blames Tropicana Field's artificial turf for his late-career injuries.

LF Carl Crawford was activated from the 15-day DL Tuesday. Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts said that Crawford probably wouldn't play more than four times per week because of his "propensity to get injured," according to the Los Angeles Times.

OF Carl Crawford (lower back soreness) was activated from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, and he started in left field against Miami. He went 1-for-3 with a run and a walk.

LF Carl Crawford (lower back soreness) is expected to be activated Tuesday. Manager Dave Roberts said Crawford, who completed a rehab assignment at Oklahoma City over the weekend, was not going to be in the lineup Monday anyway, so the club decided to wait.

OF Carl Crawford (lower back tightness) went 1-for-3 with one RBI and played the entire game Sunday with Class A Rancho Cucamonga in his third and final rehab game. He will rejoin the Dodgers on Monday. Crawford, who went on the 15-day disabled list April 9, played two rehab games with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday and Friday.

OF Carl Crawford (lower back tightness) is scheduled to finish his rehab assignment Sunday with High Class-A Rancho Cucamonga and rejoin the Dodgers on Monday.

OF Carl Crawford (lower back soreness) is scheduled to join the Dodgers on Monday at Los Angeles for the start of a homestand. He made his first rehab appearance Thursday night with Triple-A Oklahoma City and went 0-for-4 with a strikeout while playing seven innings in left field. On Friday night, he again played seven innings for Oklahoma City and went 2--for-4 with two doubles and two RBI. Crawford is scheduled to complete his rehab assignment Sunday with High Class A Rancho Cucamonga before returning to the Dodgers on Monday.

OF Carl Crawford (lower back soreness) went 0-for-4 in his first rehab appearance Thursday with Triple-A Oklahoma City. He is scheduled to get four at-bats Friday, play Sunday with High Class A Rancho Cucamonga and join the Dodgers on Monday.