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The Los Angeles Dodgers never get stagnant when it comes to roster moves. They are regularly signing or trading for the best players in MLB, just to do so again not long after. The team has seemingly no financial constraints, which allowed them to sign players such as Shohei Ohtani, Teoscar Hernandez, Blake Snell, Roki […] The post 4 roster moves Dodgers must make after 2026 MLB trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .
With the Los Angeles Dodgers trading for star pitcher Tarik Skubal, there has no doubt been a massive discussion around the stacked team getting many big-name players. As there will always be critics of the Dodgers, especially around their use of money and the league-wide conversation of a potential salary cap, former player Anthony Rizzo […] The post Anthony Rizzo’s loud and clear message to owners on lockout after Dodgers’ Tarik Skubal trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
While the Milwaukee Brewers made a push for Tarik Skubal at the trade deadline, they lost out to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Instead, they managed to land Dustin May in a deal with the St. Louis Cardinals. Looking at both of their first starts on their new respective teams, you wouldn’t know the difference. Skubal […] The post Brewers starter Dustin May’s first start draws trade deadline Tarik Skubal comparisons appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Getting thumped by the jewelbox teams is never fun, but alas, on this off day, we revisit something that has been on my mind for a while. Eric Stephen has an excellent summary of the Dodgers’ skids over the past few years. I have some firsthand experience on the subject. You know what’s worse than […]
“How do you think he does it? (I don’t know). What makes him so good?” – Pinball Wizard by Elton John with The Who (from the movie Tommy) That’s a sweep, my friends and esteemed colleagues, and I love it. The Cubs have looked like a pinball machine on permanent multi-ball play since Jed Hoyer … The post The Rundown: Cubs Dominate Dodgers in Series Sweep, Gausman Hoping for World Series Redemption, Trout Commends Mozeliak appeared first on .
Less than a week after acquiring Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers for the hefty sum of three prospects, the Los Angeles Dodgers are in a tailspin. What seemed at first a pitching upgrade aimed at converting the team's momentum into a cinched playoff spot has, given the perspective of four more games, turned into a desperate, last-ditch move that has totally mortgaged the team's future. Did the Dodgers ruin baseball by trading for Tarik Skubal? Here is the conclusive answer: No. Clearly Tar...
For all the hemming and hawing over the Dodgers ruining baseball by accumulating many of the best players in the sport, they sure aren’t playing like it right now. They’ve gotten swept for two series in a row, looking more like a team who will have to play a wild card series rather than have […]
We have officially reached the stretch run of the 2026 MLB season. All the buyers have bought, and the sellers have sold. The trade deadline has passed, and now all that is left is to play baseball games and see which teams will punch their ticket to October. The Tarik Skubal trade to the Dodgers […] The post 2026 MLB Power Rankings: Post-Trade Deadline Update appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Detroit Tigers made one of the biggest moves of the MLB trade deadline, sending Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers. They also sent former first-overall pick Casey Mize to the San Diego Padres. Picking the seller’s lane was not the mistake, however. The Tigers did not sell enough and did not set themselves […] The post Tigers’ biggest 2026 MLB trade deadline mistake appeared first on ClutchPoints .
With two teams scoring 12 or more, and the other two scoring three or fewer runs, it was a day of extremes across the Dodgers minor-league affiliates. Player of the day Setting the tone as the leadoff batter, Charles Davalan provided a three-hit performance in a 13-run effort for the Loons on the road. Outstanding […]
Hi there! As you know, Thomas Smith is away on vacation. To keep this feature going, I’m going to post simply the WPA numbers and plays of the game, and a poll so you can vote on your choice for Player of the Game. Thomas will update the Rizzo Award standings when he returns. Game […]
The Los Angeles Dodgers did the inevitable, adding Tarik Skubal to an already-loaded pitching staff. “It was Skubal or nothing, essentially,” Dave Roberts told the media after the trade. The rotation had posted a 3.50 ERA across a National League-leading 622.2 innings prior to the August 3 deadline, all without major contributions from Blake Snell […] The post Who Cracks the Dodgers’ Loaded Rotation Come October? appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Chicago Cubs just swept the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the process, Pete Crow-Armstrong made his case for the NL MVP Award. Shohei Ohtani and Crow-Armstrong both hit leadoff home runs, highlighting the debate. Now, another Chicago star is endorsing PCA for the MVP Award, as Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams took to Instagram to […] The post Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong’s MVP push gets Caleb Williams’ stamp of approval appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Baseball America updated its top 100 prospects now that the trade deadline has passed. The Dodgers have six prospects in the top 100, and that’s without No. 39 Zyhir Hope, now with the Detroit Tigers courtesy of the Tarik Skubal trade. Of note in the six Dodgers prospects in the BA top 100 are Christian […]
The Los Angeles Dodgers may be the most hated team in baseball, but it hasn’t stopped baseball fans from tuning into their nationally televised games. Sunday Night Baseball last Sunday between the Boston Red Sox and the Dodgers averaged 3.8 million viewers across NBC and Peacock. Viewership peaked with 4.4 million viewers during the 9:45…
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman avoided a serious injury scare after being hit on the right hand during Wednesday’s 7-6 loss to the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The 10-time All-Star left the game as a precaution, but X-rays showed no fracture, and he expects to return to the lineup for Friday’s series […] The post Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman jokes about painful injury scare vs. Cubs appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Dodgers have two pitchers back on the mound who have been missing all year long — Gavin Stone and Bobby Miller. The post Dodgers Could Get Unexpected Pitching Boost From Gavin Stone, Bobby Miller appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Getting swept by his former team wasn't a good look for Kyle Tucker. These other Dodgers have some work to do as well to get back in good faith with Dodgers fans.
The MVP race between Shohei Ohtani and Pete Crow-Armstrong is heating. It couldn’t have come a better time in August with the postseason approaching. It’s certainly crunch time for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who despite a six-game losing streak, are favorites to win a third straight World Series. Meanwhile, the Cubs are vying for at […] The post MLB analyst shuts down Shohei Ohtani, Pete Crow-Armstrong MVP debate appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Dodgers rolled without Shohei Ohtani on the mound due to a knee injury. Ohtani still swung the bat while sharing the field with Pete-Crow Armstrong in the Chicago Cubs series. But now Ohtani revealed the updated condition of his MLB Injury. He now says his knee is becoming better “day-by-day” when addressing […] The post Shohei Ohtani updates fans on his knee recovery after Cubs clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs are in the midst of a closely watched series at Wrigley Field. A major reason for that is the ongoing MVP battle between Shohei Ohtani and Pete Crow-Armstrong. On Wednesday, both teams clashed, with Ohtani and Crow-Armstrong setting the tone with leadoff homers. Ultimately, the Cubs eked out […] The post Shohei Ohtani gives Pete Crow-Armstrong props, even if he has another focus appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Cubs came into Wednesday’s contest against the Dodgers with an opportunity to complete a sweep and got off to a terrific start thanks to MVP contender Pete Crow-Armstrong. The defending champions were not going to go quietly, however, storming back late and pulling within a single run before the home team slammed the door … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/5/26): Cubs 7, Dodgers 6 – PCA Powers Team to Sweep appeared first on .
The MLB trade deadline came and went on Monday, and while some Yankees fans were frustrated with their ballclub’s lack of aggression in adding talent ahead of a pennant race, you’d be hard-pressed to find fans of the Dodgers, the MLB’s second-most valuable franchise behind only the Yanks, in a similar boat. The Dodgers dealt…
The Chicago Cubs completed a sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday by earning a competitive 7-6 win. It was an exciting game as Shohei Ohtani and Pete Crow-Armstrong fueled what has become an intriguing MVP race in the National League by combining for four home runs in the contest, with both stars hitting […] The post Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong gets brutally honest on MVP race vs. Shohei Ohtani appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Dodgers received encouraging news Wednesday after Freddie Freeman exited their 7-6 loss to the Chicago Cubs with a hand injury. Although Freeman’s departure caused immediate concern, manager Dave Roberts provided a reassuring update following the series finale at Wrigley Field. The 2024 World Series MVP left after the fifth inning, with Enrique […] The post Dodgers manager Dave Roberts shares Freddie Freeman injury update after loss to Cubs appeared first on ClutchPoints .