2008 Los Angeles Dodgers season

The 2008 Los Angeles Dodgers season featured the Dodgers celebrating their Golden Anniversary in Southern California under new manager Joe Torre as they won the National League West for the first time since 2004, and returned to the postseason after missing the playoffs in 2007.

The Dodgers did not peak until September when the won 17–8, which was highlighted by the acquisition of superstar outfielder Manny Ramirez.

Wrigley Field in Chicago Wrigley Field in Chicago Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles The Dodgers advanced to the NLCS for the first time since 1988 to play the Philadelphia Phillies, in the fourth National League Championship Series meeting between the two teams.

The first round pick was right handed pitcher Ethan Martin from Stephens County School in Toccoa, Georgia.

The fourth round pick, shortstop Dee Gordon became an All-Star as the Dodgers second baseman in 2014, when he also led the league in steals.

Dee Gordon was selected in the fourth round of the 2008 draft.