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Tyler Glasnow throws 2 scoreless innings in first rehab start
Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow pitched in a game for the first time in 80 days on Tuesday, starting a minor league rehab assignment with the Class-A Ontario Tower Buzzers. Glasnow struck out one in two scoreless innings to open what figures to be a lengthy rehab assignment and a hopeful September return to Los Angeles. […]
Tarik Skubal & other Dodgers number 29s
Jonathan Hernández pitched the final two innings of the Dodgers’ loss on Monday night at Wrigley Field, the eighth time in 13 appearances this year he’s finished off a game, most of them lopsided scores. What was notable was Hernández wearing number 26 on Monday, after getting called back up from Triple-A Oklahoma City. That […]
Dodgers trade deadline strengthened October starting rotation
The Dodgers entered the 2026 season with ambitions of becoming team to three-peat in 26 years. Following Monday’s trade deadline, they echoed that sentiment with a summer blockbuster and an encore. Their string of deals began late Saturday night, as after suffering a 3-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox, they struck a deal that […]
Hyun-Seok Jang wins Midwest League pitcher of week after High-A debut
Dodgers minor league pitcher Hyun-Seok Jang was dominant in his High-A debut last Thursday for the Great Lakes Loons, and for his efforts the 22-year-old right-hander was named Midwest League pitcher of the week after his very first game at the level. Jang last Thursday allowed only a double and two singles in his six […]
Tarik Skubal on his new team: ‘The Dodgers do all the right things’
New Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal met with reporters on Monday at Wrigley Field in Chicago, one day after he was acquired as the showcase piece of this year’s trade deadline, and one day before the left-hander makes his pitching debut with his new team. From Fabian Ardaya at The Athletic: “Every team could trade for […]
Déjà vu for Justin Wrobleski in homer-filled loss to the Cubs
You may never know in Wrigley, but that doesn’t mean you don’t know early on. And here that was the case with the ball flying out of the yard right from the get-go in a 10 to 5 defeat against the Cubs, with the Dodgers outmatched offensively. The first inning alone saw five runs cross […]
Dodgers vs. Cubs: game chat
It’s time for a short memory to move past the three straight losses against the Red Sox, now visiting the Cubs. Monday’s game info
Dalton Rushing to injured list, Emmet Sheehan optioned to Triple-A
The superteam Dodgers continue to draw ire for their largesse, including adding Tarik Skubal to their already deep rotation. But perhaps as an olive branch, they sometimes show their frailty as well. Dalton Rushing’s arm irritation that got him scratched from Sunday’s start is now right elbow inflammation that landed the catcher on the injured […]
Dodgers trade deadline is marked by optimizing resources
Better positioned to attack the market than any other club, the Dodgers were aggressive at this year’s deadline. Contextualizing for the position they were in, what they set out to accomplish, and what it took to get there, it’s inevitable to conclude it was a successful deadline for the reigning back-to-back champs, worthy of an […]
Dodgers on Deck: Tuesday, August 4 at Cubs
Tarik Skubal will make his Dodgers debut on Tuesday night against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. It will be the first career start for the two-time Cy Young Award winner at the friendly confines in Chicago. The Dodgers on Sunday acquired Skubal from the Detroit Tigers for River Ryan, Zyhir Hope, and Brady Smith. […]
Dodgers re-acquire Hunter Feduccia from Rays
The Dodgers catcher reunion tour added a new feature on Monday. Hours after getting Ben Rortvedt from the New York Mets, the Dodgers also acquired Hunter Feduccia from the Tampa Bay Rays for minor league outfielder Jack Suwinski. Also in the trade are the Dodgers getting minor league right-hander Jacob Kmatz, a fifth-rounder from 2024 […]
Dodgers acquire Kris Bubic from Royals for Carlos Durán
The Dodgers already acquired one left-handed starting pitcher before the trade deadline in Tarik Skubal. On Monday they added another, though in a different state of readiness. Kris Bubic was acquired from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for right-hander Carlos Durán. Bubic had a 4.11 ERA and 4.53 xERA in nine starts this season […]
Facing a fourth straight lefty starter visiting the Cubs
It’s a brand new day, and yet another left-hander stands in the way of the Dodgers’ offense, landing in Chicago to face the contending Cubs in what could easily be a playoff preview. On the subject of left-handed pitchers, both teams better be prepared for them, with five of the projected six starters in this […]
A memorable Max Muncy home run at Dodger Stadium
LOS ANGELES — Max Muncy homered once during the Dodgers’ homestand last week, and his home run last Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners tied Eric Karros for most regular season home runs in Dodger Stadium history. Muncy and Karros each hit 130 regular season homers at Chavez Ravine, but if you factor in postseason home […]
Dodgers acquire catcher Ben Rortvedt yet again
For the third time in about one year, the Dodgers have acquired catcher Ben Rortvedt. This time the security blanket comes home courtesy of the New York Mets, per multiple reports, with pitcher Chayce McDermott headed to New York three days after getting designated for assignment. Rortvedt is hitting .235/.319/.414 with eight doubles, six home […]
Dodgers Week 19: At least Tarik Skubal is here
The Dodgers last week beat the Mariners in two out of three games, securing a fourth consecutive series win out of the All-Star break. But then they got swept and outplayed at home by the Red Sox. Manager Dave Roberts acknowledged the poor weekend on Sunday, but through the lens of someone who just welcomed […]
Easton Shelton continues home run barrage for Ontario
A busy Sunday in the Dodgers minor leagues. Player of the day Ontario first baseman Easton Shelton continued to run roughshod through the California League, with another three-run home run on Sunday, to go along with two walks and a single. Shelton leads the Cal League with 32 home runs, tied for second-most among all […]
Andrew Friedman on Tarik Skubal trade: ‘There’s nothing that we did that no one else couldn’t have done’
Once this offseason comes and the collective bargaining agreement expires on December 1, there will be a lockout in Major League Baseball. Owners will use the Dodgers’ spending and winning as a cudgel to try to advance their proposals. Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman pushed back against criticism of the team’s latest move, […]
Red Sox blast four home runs to complete sweep of Dodgers
The hottest team in baseball stays sizzling, as the Boston Red Sox crushed four home runs against the Dodgers on Sunday, winning 8-4 and completing the sweep. It was another rough first inning for Emmet Sheehan, as he allowed a leadoff walk to Nick Sogard to begin the game. After getting Ceddanne Rafeala to ground […]
Dalton Rushing scratched with minor arm irritation
LOS ANGELES — Dalton Rushing was a late scratch from Sunday evening’s game against the Boston Red Sox, as the Dodgers catcher is dealing with minor arm irritation. He was replaced by Eliezer Alfonzo, who batted ninth in the final game of the homestand. Manager Dave Roberts said Rushing felt irritation in the elbow area […]
Tarik Skubal was too good for Dodgers to pass up
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers are very confident in the roster the had in trying to win a third consecutive championship, something not seen in the sport since 2000. But it’s not often a reigning two-time Cy Young Award winner becomes available, and they were happy to pounce on getting Tarik Skubal from the Detroit […]
Dodgers vs. Red Sox game chat
Emmet Sheehan faces Jake Bennet as the Dodgers wrap things up against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. SUNDAY GAME INFO
Dodgers on Deck: Monday, August 3 at Cubs
A lot of attention will be paid on Monday to the Major League Baseball trade deadline, with comes at 3 p.m. PT. But the Dodgers also have a game on Monday, opening a road trip against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. It’s a battle of southpaws in the opener, with Justin Wrobleski going for […]
Tarik Skubal makes Dodgers debut Tuesday at Wrigley Field
LOS ANGELES — New Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal will be his Dodgers debut on Tuesday at Wrigley Field in the middle game of a road series against the Chicago Cubs. The Dodgers on Sunday finalized their trade for Skubal, winner of the last two American League Cy Young Awards with the Detroit Tigers. Pitcher River […]
Eating my way through the Bronx and Philadelphia
I hit my thirty. I finished the circuit. I have nowhere new to go — until Las Vegas, Nashville, and Portland/Salt Lake City/Vancouver go online. I still find it funny to wrap my head around the concept. As an aside, if you want to win the opportunity to do what I did over the last […]
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