Dodgers-Phillies: Travel day tidbits

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Today was a little light on Dodgers-Phillies news. But there will be plenty for Dodgers fans to chew on in Wednesday’s Sports section, and later tonight on latimes.com. Hall of Fame writer Ross Newhan weighs in on the contributions of hitting coach Don Mattingly. And Kevin Baxter sits down with Phillies slugger Ryan Howard.

Former leading men Jeff Kent, Nomar Garciaparra and Juan Pierre are playing bit roles, so far, in the postseason.

Sometimes lost in Manny mania is the unexpected comeback of Rafael Furcal.

This song gets played in the Dodger clubhouse every time they win.

And, we’re a little late with this -- like a full round of the playoffs late -- but Slate.com’s Justin Peters has a lighthearted take on how to impress your friends with your baseball knowledge if you ‘don’t know Chone Figgins from Henry Higgins.’

-- Steve Clow

Top photo: Dodgers’ hitting coach Don Mattingly. Credit: Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times