Glenn Hoffmann

The team president increased the payroll to nearly $60 million, the general manager guaranteed a playoff appearance and the Dodgers now have all-stars throughout their lineup because of several major trades. Welcome to the manager's hot seat, Glenn Hoffman. The rookie field leader has what many consider the toughest job in the major leagues, trying to guide the Dodgers to the National League wild-card berth during perhaps the most traumatic season in franchise history.

The team president increased the payroll to nearly $60 million, the general manager guaranteed a playoff appearance and the Dodgers now have all-stars throughout their lineup because of several major trades. Welcome to the manager's hot seat, Glenn Hoffman. The rookie field leader has what many consider the toughest job in the major leagues, trying to guide the Dodgers to the National League wild-card berth during perhaps the most traumatic season in franchise history.

Bob Sibole has been attending Dodger games since he was 10. He saw his first game in the Coliseum. Carl Erskine pitched against the St. Louis Cardinals. So Sibole knew that the Dodgers' game against the Angels on Monday night was a watershed moment, and that wasn't referring to interleague play. "We're witnessing history tonight," said Sibole, 50, who lives in Banning. "The Los Angeles Dodgers have never fired a manager before."