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The Mets are back in the NLCS for the first time since 2000.

Fight Club

On the ropes in Game 3, the Mets' bats went to work and delivered the final blows to the Dodgers' season, writes Eric Neel. Story

• Mets complete sweep ...

| Keith Law: Dodgers don't adjust

• Amy Nelson: Ex-Dodgers shine | Grades: Trachsel | Maddux

SCOUTING REPORTS

Keith Law on Carlos Delgado
"He's incredibly strong, with big pull and opposite-field power; has outstanding plate discipline; and has great plate coverage, especially on the outer half."
• Law's complete team reports: Mets

| Dodgers

• Law's series preview: Mets, Dodgers evenly matched

Inside Edge
In which two areas did Greg Maddux earn an F? Did Steve Trachsel get an A for battle tendency or dominance? Check out Inside Edge's report cards on the two Game 3 starters.
• Game 3 report cards: Maddux | Trachsel
• Full-roster reports: Dodgers

| Mets

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Saturday, October 7
Dodgers streak into playoffs, streak right out again: The Dodgers were a streaky team right to the end _ seven consecutive wins to finish the regular season, followed by three straight losses in the NL playoffs that finished them.
Friday, October 6
Klapisch: Dodgers turn to Maddux to keep series alive: The Dodgers send Greg Maddux to the mound for Game 3, hoping the 40-year-old right-hander's "plan" can stymie the Mets' offense.
Gimpy Nomar available to pinch-hit, won't start Game 3: Nomar Garciaparra has a tear in his left quadriceps and won't be in the lineup for Game 3 of the NL Division Series.
Beimel apologizes to Dodgers teammates for cut hand: Joe Beimel was removed from the Dodgers' playoff roster after cutting his pitching hand early Tuesday. Beimel originally told the team he injured himself inside in his hotel room -- later, he admitted he cut it on a broken glass in a New York bar.
Thursday, October 5
Stark: No Pedro, no El Duque, no problem; Glavine steps up: Left-hander Tom Glavine did what aces do, throwing six shutout innings Thursday night in the Mets' 4-1 victory over the Dodgers in Game 2.
Law: Little mismanages bullpen again: Dodgers manager Grady Little continues to prove he can't manage a bullpen, at least in the playoffs.
Nomar reinjures quadriceps, Game 3 status uncertain: Dodgers first baseman Nomar Garciaparra left Thursday night's NL playoff game against the New York Mets in the sixth inning after reinjuring his left quadriceps.
Inside Edge: How Glavine has remained effective: Inside Edge takes a closer look at Tom Glavine over the last five years to find out how he's remained an effective pitcher.
Olney: Time for a Little question: First with Boston, now with the Dodgers, Grady Little is still making highly scrutinized decisions with his bullpen.
Wednesday, October 4
Stark: The Weirdest Double Play in Postseason History: One play in the Mets' win over the Dodgers could very easily alter the course of their series -- and this postseason.
Law: Randolph's strategy works for now: Mets manager Willie Randolph's decision to keep eight relievers at least didn't backfire on him in Game 1.
Olney: Who is John Maine?: John Maine began the year in Double-A. Now the Mets are relying on him in Game 1 of the NL Division Series.
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Olney: Mets' offense needs to carry team: null
Tuesday, October 3
Gillette: Ranking the playoff teams: Who has the best rotation, bullpen, lineup, defense and bench? Gary Gillette ranks the playoff teams in each category.
Gallo: MLB breakdown: DJ Gallo's in-depth, position-by-position analysis is your best bet to determine who will win the Divisional Series.
Monday, October 2
Spoiler alert: Playoff foes aim to prevent Subway Series: Everyone on Broadway is gearing up for another Subway Series. But six other teams like their playoff chances, too, and they plan to spoil the party.
Wright Flight: Delta names plane after Mets' 3B Wright: Delta Air Lines named a plane after the New York Mets All-Star third baseman David Wright on Monday at LaGuardia Airport.
Sunday, October 1
Nats send off Robinson with loss: Frank Robinson said his goodbyes prior to what would turn out to be a 6-2 victory for the NL East champion Mets over the last-place Nationals in a regular-season finale.
Dodgers top Giants but still lose NL West, get wild card: The Los Angeles Dodgers did their part to win the NL West, beating San Francisco 4-3 Sunday in what might have been Barry Bonds' final game for the Giants.
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