Los Angeles Dodgers

Skubal Lands on Bereavement List, Dodgers Recall Sheehan

Dodgers put Tarik Skubal on the bereavement list Sunday for a couple of days after his five-inning start in a 10-4 win and recalled Emmet Sheehan for bulk relief.

Dodgers Sweep Giants, Magic Number Falls to Three

The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the San Francisco Giants to tighten their hold on the NL first-round bye, with the magic number down to three and a potential clinch as early as Sept. 23 depending on outcomes against the Reds and Padres. The stretch run features strong contributions from emerging players like Josue De Paula and solid pitching, keeping Dodgers fans hopeful as they near the end of the season.

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Ohtani Advances in Recovery as Dodgers Weigh Playoff Seed

With the Dodgers having clinched the NL West and pursuing optimal playoff positioning, the team is balancing health and readiness as Ohtani progresses toward a return while Rushing tests his recovering arm, Snell remains on track after a groin scare, and Pages eyes activation in the final homestand. The organization is prioritizing careful progression and avoiding rushes, aiming to maximize star players’ availability for October.

Dodgers Clinch Fifth Straight NL West Title

The Dodgers extended their postseason streak, aiming for a third straight World Series while integrating new talent like Tarik Skubal and the emergence of Josue De Paula amid an aging, injury-prone lineup. They endured mixed results in Miami, including a 6-4 loss that featured rookie De Paula’s first homer and a dramatic Ohtani grand slam, underscoring both depth and health challenges.

Tucker Grand Slam Propels Dodgers to Eighth Straight Win

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Miami Marlins 6-2 to extend their season-best eight-game winning streak, with Blake Snell delivering a strong start and the bullpen closing it out. Kyle Tucker powered the win with a grand slam and a 3-for-3 night, driving in five runs after a slump, while Josue De Paula debuted for the Dodgers in the same game.

Dodgers Call Up Josue De Paula for Ohtani

Dodgers promoted top-prospect Josue De Paula after a Futures Game MVP display and as he continues to develop a powerful left-handed bat, marking a rare move from Double-A Tulsa straight to the majors. The promotion comes as Shohei Ohtani heads to a rest period and is expected to provide offensive help during a late-season stretch, with Dodgers hoping his multi-tools approach translates to the big leagues.

Edman's homer sparks Dodgers comeback as Ohtani's status remains unclear

Tommy Edman hit a pivotal three-run homer in the seventh to spark the Dodgers’ 6-5 comeback win over the Nationals in Shohei Ohtani’s absence, with Teoscar Hernández adding an RBI in the first inning as Los Angeles rallied from a deficit. Ohtani’s status remains uncertain for the series finale, while Cade Cavalli pitched well for Washington and Lile provided a late spark for the Nationals, as the Dodgers extended their win streak in the matchup.

Dodgers turn to Wrobleski as Ohtani injury status remains unclear

Justin Wrobleski will start the Dodgers’ series finale against the Nationals, marking his return to the rotation amid a spate of recent lineup changes and Shohei Ohtani’s unresolved injuries. The team has been managing rest days and potential IL placement for Ohtani, while Wrobleski’s past rough stretch and IL stint color the matchup as they weigh roster moves and bullpen plans.

Dodgers hold off late Nationals rally to win 5-3

The Dodgers head into a three-game set with the Nationals after a walk-off win and with Blake Snell continuing to shine since returning from elbow surgery, while rookie Jackson Kent takes the hill for Washington as Shohei Ohtani sits out. Washington, holding slim playoff hopes, will try to play spoiler amid looming postseason implications for Los Angeles, which may lean on bullpen-heavy plans and rotation shuffles featuring Glasnow and Alvarez as it pursues a possible bye or top seed.

Teoscar Hernandez walk-off double lifts Dodgers 3-2

Teoscar Hernandez delivered a walk-off two-run double in the ninth to lift the Dodgers 3-2 over the Cardinals and avert a sweep, with Ohtani resting due to arm issues. Tarik Skubal struggled, giving up a career-high 10 hits while allowing two runs, as Cardinals leadoff man Tommy Edman and Quinn Mathews provided some offense, but the Dodgers finally broke through with timely hitting and Hernandez’s clutch hit.

Report: Dodgers Turn Tibbs Into Top Prospect

James Tibbs III has endured a rapid, three-team arc since being part of the Dustin May trade, flashing first-round talent with a standout Triple-A season but still waiting for his MLB debut. Meanwhile, the Dodgers used expanded rosters to promote Dalton Rushing and Alex Freeland over Tibbs, illustrating the club’s depth and ongoing development strategy as it navigates a modern, analytics-driven era of player evaluation.

Dodgers call up infielder Alex Freeland as offense continues to slump

The Dodgers promoted infielder Alex Freeland as September rosters expand, adding depth and versatility to the infield for a late-season push. The move could also enable more outfield usage for Tommy Edman amid the club’s offensive slump as LA contends for the NL West and a postseason run.

Ohtani’s Injury Puts Dodgers’ Playoff Plans in Focus

Shohei Ohtani has not pitched since July 3 due to knee inflammation and biceps discomfort, and his hitting has slumped as the Dodgers weigh whether to rest or possibly limit his mound work while leaning on him as a designated hitter. The Dodgers remain cautious, with manager Dave Roberts indicating ongoing evaluations and the potential for a shutdown or limited bullpen role if his progression stalls, as emphasizes by on-field scares including a knee tweak and a hit-by-pitch elbow incident but ultimately staying in the lineup.

Dodgers rout Tigers 6-1 in rubber match

The Detroit Tigers were defeated 6-1 by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the rubber match, with Detroit's offense again stifled and the bullpen collapsing late after Teoscar Hernández's key homer and a early RBI by Gleyber Torres' teammate. Framber Valdez allowed three runs over six innings while Tanner Rainey struggled, extending Detroit's skid and deepening their position well below .500 as postseason hopes fade.

Valdez suffers 10th loss to Dodgers

Framber Valdez took the loss despite six strong innings against the Dodgers, allowing three runs on six hits with five strikeouts, and continuing a stretch of quality starts. He enters his next outing in Cleveland with a 4.36 ERA and 1.40 WHIP after reaching the 150-inning mark this season.

Tigers beat Dodgers in tight pitchers' duel

Across the Detroit series, Blake Snell outperformed Keider Montero in Detroit as the Dodgers topped the Tigers, with Snell delivering a strong outing while Montero faced a tougher matchup. In a separate MLB result, the Milwaukee Brewers routed the Texas Rangers 6-1 behind Logan Henderson's seven-inning gem and Jake Bauers' multi-hit day.

Dodgers IL Sasaki; Lauer Sixth Starter

Roki Sasaki exited the Dodgers’ game against the Braves in the fourth inning with a blister on his right middle finger, prompting the team to monitor his status for his next start. The injury adds uncertainty to his rotation role as the Dodgers approach October after a strong post-All-Star stretch.

Braves end Dodgers six-game streak with Albies

Ozzie Albies delivered the go-ahead RBI in the eighth as the Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3, snapping Dodgers’ six-game winning streak in a first-place showdown. Raisel Iglesias earned his 28th save as Tyler Glasnow returned from a back injury for LA and the Braves capitalized on late-inning and early offense in a pivotal series opener that could affect playoff seeding.

Dodgers sweep Pirates, extend six-game streak

Blake Snell delivered six scoreless innings with six strikeouts to back a 4-0 Dodgers win over the Pirates, lifting Los Angeles to a six-game streak as Alek Thomas, Hunter Feduccia, and Max Muncy drove in runs and Kyle Tucker contributed. The victory highlighted the Dodgers’ pitching depth and lineup resilience as they sweep the series and prep for a three-game set with the Braves, while notes on Andy Pages’ injury and Shohei Ohtani’s early spark provided context for the club’s evolving roster.

Dodgers Top Tigers as Skubal Returns to Comerica

Tarik Skubal, now a Dodgers ace, is slated to face his former Tigers at Comerica Park in the late-August three-game series, with rotation changes and scheduling shifts highlighting the intrigue of his return. The matchup underscores Detroit’s continued playoff pursuit and Skubal’s sustained impact after the trade deadline move.

Ohtani advances toward pitching return for Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani continued his return from knee issues by throwing 30 pitches in live batting practice, with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts saying he’s close to returning to the mound and that the knee concerns are behind him. A final live BP is expected next week before a gradual buildup toward game action, potentially stretching into the postseason as the team plans a careful reintroduction to pitching.

Dodgers' Andy Pages leaves after left-hand hit

Dodgers center fielder Andy Pages left Friday’s game against the Pirates after being hit on the left hand by a fastball, with multiple reports noting he was eventually replaced in the fifth inning and is being evaluated for potential injury. The All-Star slugger, who entered the game hitting around .272 with significant power, was taken out for imaging to determine the extent of the damage.

Dodgers not being sold, Kasten says

Dodgers front office reiterates that the team is not for sale and will remain under Mark Walter's control amid federal investigations into TWG Global and Walter's Lakers sale, stressing the organization will stay stable and focused on winning. Kasten says there is no sale process and Walter intends to keep the Dodgers and his sports portfolio intact.