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Shohei Ohtani's no-hit start, 50th HR aren't enough for Dodgers vs. Phils

Rafael Marchan hit a three-run home run in the ninth inning as the visiting Philadelphia Phillies kept pace in the chase for the best record in the National League by overcoming the Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani in a 9-6 victory on Tuesday.

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How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Dodger Blue / September 17

Recap: Phillies Clinch Tiebreaker Over Dodgers In Chase For 2nd Seed In NL

Shohei Ohtani was brilliant and the Los Angeles Dodgers took an early lead, but their bullpen once again imploded, and they lost 9-6 to the Philadelphia Phillies.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The most disappointing player for every MLB team from the 2025 season

The 2025 season didn't go as well as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments from their respective teams.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / September 16

Shohei Ohtani Pitches 5 No-Hit Innings Against Phillies

The Los Angeles Dodgers provided Shohei Ohtani with extra rest since his last start as a pitcher, deciding to hold him back until this week rather than facing the San Francisco Giants.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / September 16

Shohei Ohtani Will Surpass Babe Ruth With New Milestone

Shohei Ohtani has been doing his thing, coming as a shock to no one, in 2025. Yet, the Dodgers are only two and a half games up on the Padres for first place in the division, and Los Angeles' championship repeat ambitions seem more muted than they were at the start of the year.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 16

Dodgers’ Magic Number Shrinks Following Padres’ Blowout Loss to Mets

The Los Angeles Dodgers are one game closer to winning the National League West after the San Diego Padres lost to the New York Mets on Tuesday, 8-3. With the Padres' loss, the magic number for the Dodgers dropped to nine for the National League West crown.

MLB News / True Blue LA / September 16

Dodgers on Deck: September 17 vs. Phillies

The Dodgers and Phillies finish off their series on Wednesday night with a battle of left-handers at Dodger Stadium. Blake Snell is coming off an 11-strikeout start with six scoreless innings against the Rockies last Wednesday in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 16

Dodgers make catcher move before Tuesday’s Phillies game

Ahead of a clash of first-place teams, the Los Angeles Dodgers made a couple of moves to their catching corps. With starting catcher Will Smith on the IL with a hand contusion, the Dodgers activated his potential long-term replacement, Dalton Rushing, from the injured list.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Last Word On Sports / September 16

Dodgers Rookie Catcher Activated

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated catcher Dalton Rushing off the Injured List. To make room on the 40-man roster, Chuck Robinson has been optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Dave Roberts News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 16

Dodgers' Dave Roberts Scrutinized By MLB Insider for Decision in Loss to Phillies

The Dodgers employed a unique strategy in Monday night's 6-5 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, which went to 10 innings. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts opted to use reliever Anthony Banda as an opener, with the intent to get a quick three outs to open the game.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 16

Dodgers' Andrew Friedman Addresses Failed Offseason

Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman declined to comment on his offseason signings, which have so far been underwhelming.

Mookie Betts News / Athlon Sports / September 16

Dodgers' Mookie Betts Uses 1 Word To Sum Up Tumultuous Season

To say it's been a tough year for Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts would be an understatement. During the first half of the 2025 season, Betts suffered a virus that caused him to lose 20 pounds in two weeks, a toe injury, and mourned the death of his stepfather.