Dodgers Nation Week In Review: September 1 – September 7

The Los Dodgers began the last month of the regular season by going 4-2. The week started with a clash between the top teams in the National League as the Washington Nationals came to town for a three-game set. The Dodgers dropped two of the three, including Wednesday’s 14-inning marathon.

Next on the schedule was the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the Dodgers bounced back by sweeping their NL West foes over the weekend.

With the season nearing its end, the Dodgers expanded their roster and called up a group of prospects to help in their playoff push. Highly touted outfielder Joc Pederson made his Dodger debut over the week and despite struggling at the plate, manager Don Mattingly said he could possibly be included on the postseason roster.

Here are the biggest stories from the past week:

Joc Pederson May Make Postseason Roster

Adrian Gonzalez Sees Benefit In Playing Close Games

Mattingly Concerned With Pennant Race, Not Ethier’s Playing Time

Selig Worried About Franchise During McCourt Era

Joc Pederson Learning From A Pair Of Veteran Outfielders

Josh Beckett In No Rush To Decide Future

Paco Rodriguez Suffers Setback, May Not Return

Vin Scully Receives Commissioner’s Historic Achievement Award

Josh Beckett Considering Retirement

Colletti Says Contract Is Weighing On Ramirez’s Mind

Vin Scully To Decrease Broadcasts Next Season

Mattingly Defends Leaving Ellis In To Run

Mattingly Stresses Importance Of Winning Division

Josh Beckett Unlikely To Return This Season

Don Mattingly Addresses Outfield Concerns

Clayton Kershaw Regrets Going First To Third

Don Mattingly Believes Hanley Ramirez Is Pressing

Kershaw Tells ESPN He Doesn’t Want To Be Compared To Koufax

Mattingly Aiming To Take Pressure Off Puig

Mattingly Intends To Use Pederson In Variety Of Roles

Joc Pederson Leads Group Of September Callups

Mattingly Glad To Have Big Three In Rotation
[divide] Joc Pederson Discusses Learning From Veteran Outfielders