New York magazine took Nate Silver's "Secret Sauce" theory and applied it to this year's teams, and it showed that the Yankees are favorites to succeed in this fall's playoffs.
In its simplest terms, the theory emphasizes a power pitching staff, a good closer and good defense to win a short series.
The Dodgers ended up second in this statistical ranking, followed by the Giants, Tigers and Red Sox.
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The Dodgers have landed infielder Ronnie Belliard from the Nationals in exchange for minor league pitcher Luis Garcia.
Los Angeles will also send Washington a player to be named later.
Belliard started the season slow, but has picked it up lately and is hitting .367 in August.
"He gives us some offense," Dodgers manager Joe Torre said. "He can play around the infield, probably all positions but shortstop. It gives me the ability to spell these guys. He gives us a little more depth with experience coming off the bench."
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Major League Baseball could punish both umpires and Rockies players for their actions during and after a game on Monday night.
Baseball disciplinarian Bob Watson told the Associated Press that the league is looking into the "serious" matter.
A number of Rockies exchanged words with the umpiring crew during and following the game; a 14-inning win over the Giants.
Players alleged after the game that second base umpire Bill Miller called Yorvit Torrealba a derogatory name while the catcher was a baserunner, according to the Denver Post.
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Dodgers Aug 2009 Archive
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Christopher Reina/RealGM | Aug 19, 2009
The Yankees and CC Sabathia have the 4th best ERA in baseball since the break and have created separation in the AL East.
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FOX Sports | Aug 19, 2009
The Dodgers have interest in Vicente Padilla, a major-league source told FOX Sports on Wednesday.
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MLB.com | Aug 17, 2009
Randy Wolf was dominant for the Dodgers on Sunday, striking out 10 batters and falling a triple shy of the cycle at the plate.
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Los Angeles Times | Aug 17, 2009
Dodgers starter Hiroki Kuroda feels "lucky to be alive" after being hit in the head with a line drive.
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Boston Globe | Aug 16, 2009
The Red Sox are expected to release John Smoltz when his 10-day waiver period ends.
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AP | Aug 16, 2009
Dodgers starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda suffered a concussion when he was hit by a line drive during a 4-3 loss to the Diamondbacks on Saturday night.
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Los Angeles Times | Aug 14, 2009
Dodgers catcher Russell Martin has struggled this season, and some around the game believe that he lacks the strength he once had.
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FoxSports | Aug 11, 2009
The Dodgers were close to acquiring Padres closer Heath Bell at the non-waiver deadline.
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AP | Aug 11, 2009
Dodgers pitcher Chad Billingsley will miss his scheduled start against the Giants on Wednesday.
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Los Angeles Times | Aug 10, 2009
The Dodgers are looking for pitching help and both John Smoltz and Vicente Padilla are options.
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Los Angeles Times | Aug 8, 2009
The Dodgers have placed Jason Schmidt on the disabled list, a move that could signal the end of the pitcher's career.
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ESPN | Aug 8, 2009
Prince Fielder expressed some regret on Friday for his actions earlier in the week after being hit by a pitch against the Dodgers.
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Los Angeles Times | Aug 7, 2009
Orlando Hudson will head into free agency this winter and a return to the Dodgers may be unlikely.
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MLB.com | Aug 6, 2009
Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder and Dodgers reliever Guillermo Mota were each levied fines by Major League Baseball.
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ESPN | Aug 6, 2009
Prince Fielder was passionately booed by the Dodger Stadium of 50,276 each time he came to bat.
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AP | Aug 5, 2009
Prince Fielder was denied in his post-game attempt to challenge Guillermo Mota, who hit him with a pitch in the ninth inning on Tuesday night.
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MLB.com | Aug 4, 2009
Dodgers manager Joe Torre claims that Manny Ramirez's hand isn't an issue.
