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Dodgers Announce Starting Pitchers for Final Series of Season vs Giants

The Los Angeles Dodgers are finishing their regular season with a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. The Dodgers and Giants have already met 10 times this season, with LA winning six of the contests.

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Locked in as No. 2 seed, Dodgers turn to Tarik Skubal vs. Giants

Having seen their chances of gaining the top seed in the National League playoffs die in a two-game span, the Los Angeles Dodgers get an opportunity to coast into the postseason when they open a three-game road set against the San Francisco Giants on Friday.

Dave Roberts News / Dodger Blue / September 25

Dave Roberts Credits Padres For Becoming Playoff Contender

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres just faced each other for the final time during the regular season up against a backdrop of both teams having October on their minds.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / September 25

Dodgers minors: Comets fly over Aviators to secure the Triple-A title

How about your already championship-caliber team receiving the boost of one of baseball’s top prospects with their backs against the wall, fighting for the title in the highest level of minor-league ball?

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 25

Dodgers Notes: LA Clinches First-Round Bye, Dalton Rushing Returning, Edwin Diaz Postseason Closer?

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the San Diego Padres, 4-2, on Thursday evening and fell to 97-62 on the year. Tyler Glasnow struck out 11 batters and allowed three earned runs off of three hits across 6.2 innings.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / September 25

Dodgers notes: Shohei Ohtani, Tyler Glasnow, first-round bye

Shohei Ohtani is back in the lineup and the Dodgers saved their best starting lineup for the final five games of the regular season. So far, the team has gone 2-18 with runners in scoring position while scoring just three runs over their two consecutive losses to the San Diego Padres.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / September 25

Dodgers Make Franchise History With Dodger Stadium Attendance For 2026 Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers finished the 2026 regular season with a cumulative attendance total of 4,034,219. Thursday’s series finale against the San Diego Padres drew an announced crowd of 53,027, good for the Dodgers’ 14th home sellout of the season.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodgers Insider / September 25

Shohei Ohtani and his bat are ready for an October takeoff

Five games isn’t a lot of runway to ramp up and get off the ground. Shohei Ohtani may only have needed two. A day after a 1-for-4 night in his return to the Dodger lineup after missing 13 games, the Dodger designated hitter went 2-for-5 with a double and a single.

MLB News / True Blue LA / September 25

Dodgers draw blanks in 4-2 loss to Padres

The Dodgers ended their final homestand on a whimper, as they managed to scratch across just two late runs against the San Diego Padres in a 4-2 loss on Thursday.

Tyler Glasnow News / Dodger Blue / September 25

Recap: Tyler Glasnow Loses No-Hit Bid, Then Dodgers Fall To Padres

The Los Angeles Dodgers closed out their final homestand of the 2026 regular season with a loss to the San Diego Padres, resulting in dropping two of three in the series.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Tarik Skubal News / True Blue LA / September 24

Dodgers on Deck: Friday, September 25 at Giants

The Dodgers have one more regular season series to go, battling the San Francisco Giants for three games beginning Friday night at Oracle Park up north.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / September 24

2026 MLB Postseason: Dodgers Clinch Bye And Home-Field Advantage In NLDS

The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched a postseason berth for the 14th consecutive year, tying an MLB record, and now they know October baseball is going to begin with the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / September 24

Dodgers postseason opens October 3 in NLDS at Dodger Stadium

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers will open the 2026 postseason at home at Dodger Stadium. The Atlanta Braves’ loss on Thursday clinched no lower than the No. 2 seed for the Dodgers in the National League playoffs, ensuring a bye past the wild card round.

Josue De Paula News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 24

Top Prospect Josue De Paula Could Still Play a Role for the Dodgers in 2026

Outfielder Josue De Paula's first stint with the Los Angeles Dodgers has officially come to a close. But that doesn't necessarily mean he won't wear a Dodgers uniform again this year.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 24

Dave Roberts Announces Dalton Rushing News Ahead of Dodgers vs Padres Series Finale

The Los Angeles Dodgers will give Dalton Rushing three games — and that likely means, at most, three at-bats — to prove he's worth a spot on the team's postseason roster.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / Baseball Now / September 24

Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto Sends Message To Fans Before Postseason Begins

The Los Angeles Dodgers have punched their ticket to the postseason and will be looking to three-peat. Last postseason, Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a run for the ages, throwing two complete games, working 28 2/3 innings and closing out the World Series on zero days of rest after throwing six innings the day before.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 24

Dodgers Lineup vs Padres: Will Smith Out, Shohei Ohtani Leading Off

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres are facing off in the rubber match of their three-game series on Thursday night with plenty at stake for both teams.

Edwin Diaz News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 24

Dodgers Considering Edwin Diaz for Postseason Closer Despite Disastrous Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers have countless questions to address before the postseason as their quest to win three consecutive championships continues, but one of the biggest uncertainties on the roster is relief pitcher Edwin Díaz.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / September 24

Shohei Ohtani Feels Much Healthier After Time On Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers welcomed Shohei Ohtani back from the injured list on Wednesday with an expectation he will play in all five of their remaining games this season.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / September 24

Dodgers Hope Shohei Ohtani Is More Open To Sharing Injuries

The Los Angeles Dodgers welcomed back Shohei Ohtani for the first time in just over two weeks ahead of their game against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / September 24

Dave Roberts Explains Disappointing Josue De Paula Move

Josue De Paula’s first major league stint is over for now, but Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts explained why the team optioned the rookie to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / September 24

Dodgers' Dave Roberts encouraged by Shohei Ohtani in return

Ohtani has battled injuries this season, but his manager was encouraged by the star's return to the field as the playoffs approach.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23

Notable Shohei Ohtani update emerges ahead of MLB postseason

The Los Angeles Dodgers have clinched the National League West. But right now, the only thing they can think about is getting Shohei Ohtani back for the playoff stretch.

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Roki Sasaki News / Yardbarker / September 21

Dodgers have familiar Roki Sasaki spot for postseason

The Los Angeles Dodgers hoped to keep Sasaki stretched out as rotation depth as the postseason approaches. Instead, the Dodgers will begin their playoff plans for Sasaki as soon as he is activated from the Injured List.

Dodgers' rookie Josue De Paula has made an immediate impact

Emmet Sheehan dominates Giants in long relief as Dodgers cap sweep

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