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As Dodgers pull away in standings, postseason pitching decisions start to take priority

LOS ANGELES — When Dodgers manager Dave Roberts informed Ryan Brasier he'd get consecutive days off from pitching last week, the veteran reliever reacted with surprise. "[He] told me he's never had a manager tell him he'll have two days off," Roberts recalled with a laugh. Then again, Brasier has never been on a team like this year's Dodgers, either. After a strong July and historic August, ...
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning at Dodger Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, in Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES — When Dodgers manager Dave Roberts informed Ryan Brasier he'd get consecutive days off from pitching last week, the veteran reliever reacted with surprise.

"[He] told me he's never had a manager tell him he'll have two days off," Roberts recalled with a laugh.

Then again, Brasier has never been on a team like this year's Dodgers, either.

After a strong July and historic August, the club has emerged once again as one of the majors' best teams.

They've all but wrapped up what will be a second straight division title and their 10th in the last 11

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