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The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to sweep the San Diego Padres on Sunday in what would be the final nail in the coffin in San Diego's National League West hopes.

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Shohei Ohtani Back In Dodgers Lineup After Dealing With Right Bicep Issue

Shohei Ohtani is back at the top of the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup for their series finale against the San Diego Padres on Sunday night. It coincides with Ohtani celebrating his 32nd birthday.

Tarik Skubal News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / July 5

Dodgers Reportedly Not Interested in Tarik Skubal Trade Ahead of Deadline

The Los Angeles Dodgers have long been linked with ace Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers, and even more so with the trade deadline coming up. Skubal is one of the best pitchers in baseball, with the left-hander having won two straight Cy Young awards in the American League.

Freddie Freeman News / Dodger Blue / July 5

Freddie Freeman Looking Forward To ‘Awesome’ Experience At 10th All-Star Game

The Los Angeles Dodgers will have a strong presence at the 2026 MLB All-Star Game later this month as Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Andy Pages, Max Muncy and Yoshinobu Yamamoto were all selected to the National League team.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / July 5

Dodgers’ MVPs Hitting Well Takes ‘Pressure Off Everybody Else’

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been one of the best offenses in baseball this season, even though it hasn’t felt that like it at times because of the slumps from Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts at various points.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Dave Roberts News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / July 5

Dodgers Star Says Dave Roberts Has Harder Job Than Most Managers

Life is good for the Los Angeles Dodgers. At 59-31, LA has a 14-game lead in the National League West and the best record in baseball by 3.5 games. As a result of their success this season, the season before and just about every season since the 2016 campaign, manager Dave Roberts has collected his fair share of scrutiny.

Shohei Ohtani News / Field Level Media / July 5

Shohei Ohtani set to return as Dodgers vie for sweep of Padres

The Los Angeles Dodgers will have some post-holiday lineup changes in store on Sunday when they chase a four-game series sweep against the visiting San Diego Padres.

Andy Pages News / Dodger Blue / July 5

Andy Pages ‘Excited’ For First Career All-Star Game Selection

Initial 2026 MLB All-Star Game rosters were unveiled on Saturday, which saw the Los Angeles Dodgers tie with the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies for an MLB-best five selections.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / July 5

Dodgers notes: Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Yoshinobu Yamamoto

The Dodgers are riding high during their final homestand of the first half, taking a commanding 3-0 series lead over the San Diego Padres after shutting them out 3-0 on Saturday.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / Field Level Media / July 5

Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto dominates skidding Padres

Freddie Freeman hit a home run and Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered seven scoreless innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers continued their winning ways with a 3-0 victory over the visiting San Diego Padres on Saturday.

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Recap: Dodgers All-Stars Shine On 4th Of July To Take Series Vs. Padres

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the Fourth of July with a chance to win their four-game series against the San Diego Padres, and they did just that. The Dodgers now have a chance to sweep on Sunday while the Padres try to break an eight-game losing streak.

Chuckie Robinson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 4

Dodgers replace Chuckie Robinson with white-hot Triple-A catcher

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the Fourth of July holding an astonishing National League West lead. But Chuckie Robinson won’t be with the franchise for their holiday showdown against the San Diego Padres.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 4

Dodgers on pace to make jaw-dropping franchise history

The Los Angeles Dodgers are turning the NL West race into one of the most lopsided division stories in franchise history before the All-Star break. The Dodgers head into Saturday night’s clash vs.

Eliezer Alfonzo News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4

Dodgers To Select Eliezer Alfonzo Jr.

The Dodgers are set to select the contract of catcher Eliezer Alfonzo Jr. from Triple-A, according to reporter Georgeny Perez and El Extrabase’s Daniel