The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the second round of the 2008 playoffs by defeating the Chicago Cubs in the National League Division Series. The Dodgers swept the Cubs, winning the final game on October 4, 2008, with a score of 3-1.

The Dodgers will face the Philadelphia Phillies for the National League Championship.MLB: Phillies advance... (October 5, 2008)

The team was able to overcome those injuries by relying on young players such as Andre Ethier, Matt Kemp and James Loney, as well as the veteran presence of Russell Martin and Nomar Garciaparra.

The real turning point for the team, was the acquisition of Manny Ramirez from the Boston Red Sox at the trade deadline.

The team also had major contributions from their pitching staff including Chad Billingsley, Clayton Kershaw, Hiroki Kuroda, Greg Maddux and Derek Lowe.

The bullpen was anchored by closer Jonathan Broxton.

On September 25, 2008, the Dodgers clinched the National League west title, when the Arizona Diamondbacks lost to the St. Louis Cardinals. It was manager Joe Torre's first playoff appearance with the Dodgers.SI.com: Torre Dodgers back in postseason\

• Dodgers vs. Phillies
• Best of Seven Series
• 1. Dodgers at Phillies - 10/9/08
  • Final Score: Dodgers 2 - Philles 3
• 2. Dodgers at Phillies - 10/10/08
  • Final Score: Dodgers 5- Phillies 8
• 3. Phillies at Dodgers - 10/12/08
  • Final Score: Dodgers 7- Phillies 2
• 4. Phillies at Dodgers - 10/13/08
  • Final Score: Dodgers 5- Phillies 7
• 5. Phillies at Dodgers - 10/15/08
  • Final Score: Dodgers 1- Phillies 5

• Dodgers won the series 3 games to none
• Game 1: Dodgers at Cubs - 10 / 1 / 08 6:30 PM
  • Final Score: Dodgers 7 - Cubs 2
• Game 2: Dodgers at Cubs - 10 / 2 / 08 9:30 PM
  • Final Score: Dodgers - 10 Cubs - 3
• Game 3: Cubs at Dodgers - 10 / 4 / 08
  • Final Score: Dodgers - 3 Cubs - 1