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Dodgers Suffered Historic Loss Against Braves

One pitch was all it took to doom the Los Angeles Dodgers in their 1-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night, which resulted in a sweep at Truist Park.

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Dodgers on Deck: Saturday, August 29 at Tigers

Blake Snell makes his fourth start back from the injured list on Saturday, taking the middle game of the weekend series between the Dodgers and Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 28

2 Dodgers Castoffs Latch On With National League Rivals

The Los Angeles Dodgers have used 29 different pitchers this season, excluding full-time position players. This is largely by design, as a way to protect high-leverage relievers from overuse and give injured starters ample time to recover.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / August 28

Good news: Dodgers remaining schedule is a cakewalk

The Dodgers had a rough go of things in Atlanta, dropping all three games to the Braves, just like two weeks prior when the Milwaukee Brewers took three out of four games in Los Angeles.

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

Tommy Lasorda News / Dodger Blue / August 28

This Day In Dodgers History: Tommy Lasorda Fights With Phillie Phanatic

Tommy Lasorda developed a reputation as having a fiery, if not combative, personality throughout his tenure as Los Angeles Dodgers manager. Though that was often channeled to motivate his team, it led to an altercation with a mascot on this day in Dodgers history.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Tarik Skubal News / TWSN / August 28

Star Pitcher Listed as Starter in Los Angeles Dodgers vs Detroit Tigers August 28th Matchup

August 28th is shaping up to be must-see TV for both Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers fans. After being traded from the Tigers, Tarik Skubal is now facing his old team on the 28th. Tigers fans knew this was coming for quite some time, but it’s not going to be fun seeing Skubal in Dodger blue after everything he’s done.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 28

Dave Roberts Hopes Tigers Wait To Celebrate Tarik Skubal

The Los Angeles Dodgers are wrapping up their six-game road trip this weekend with a series against the Detroit Tigers, marking the first time Tarik Skubal faces his former team since being traded at the deadline.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / August 28

Dodgers minors: Charles Davalan keeps on thriving in High-A

Losses in the higher levels and blowout wins in the lower levels made up Thursday’s slate of games in the Dodgers’ minor league system. Perhaps without the high profile of other top outfield prospects in the Dodgers’ minor league system, Charles Davalan is making a name for himself in High-A this season.

Gavin Stone News / Dodger Blue / August 28

Gavin Stone’s Opportunity With Dodgers May Come In Bullpen Role

Gavin Stone is inching closer to potentially joining the Los Angeles Dodgers after beginning a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City earlier this month.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 28

Dodgers Roundup: Tarik Skubal Talks Detroit Return, Will Smith Announcement, LA Calls Up Pitcher

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the Atlanta Braves, 1-0, on Thursday and fell to 80-54 on the year after being swept by their National League rivals. Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed a solo home run on his first pitch of the game, and then struck out eight across 6.1 innings of work.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Tarik Skubal News / Field Level Media / August 28

Dodgers' Tarik Skubal set for emotional return to Detroit

The Detroit Tigers know they're in for a surreal experience on Friday. They'll be facing their former ace less than a month after he was dealt to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Roki Sasaki News / EssentiallySports / August 28

'Kinda Got Worse' – Roki Sasaki Admits Trouble as Dodgers Face Major Injury Blow

Roki Sasaki’s Wednesday took quite a turn. Facing the Atlanta Braves, his backward somersault on the mound quickly caught the attention of MLB’s official social media account, while Dodgers Nation also took note of the athletic move and shared posts about it.

MLB News / Dodgers Insider / August 27

Dodgers swept by Braves and see postseason position challenged

A marquee matchup between a pair of National League aces in Atlanta carried more weight than Thursday’s box score will show. And now the Dodgers’ postseason position is more precarious after being swept by the Braves with a 1–0 loss in the series finale.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 27

2 Dodgers Prospects Having the Biggest Breakouts in MLB This Season

Two Los Angeles Dodgers prospects are doing their best in 2026 to elbow their way into the national prospect radar. Pitcher Christian Zazueta, 21, and shortstop Emil Morales, 19, joined the Dodgers' organization via different paths.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 27

Recap: Dodgers Swept After Pitcher’s Duel Between Chris Sale & Yoshinobu Yamamoto

The Los Angeles Dodgers were swept by the Atlanta Braves following a pitcher’s duel between Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Chris Sale. The Dodgers have now been swept four times this season, three of which have come since the middle of July and all against teams with a winning record.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 27

Chris Sale delivers complete-game shutout in Braves' sweep of Dodgers

Even at 37 years old, Chris Sale is turning in one of the best seasons of his career. The Atlanta Braves ace turned in a gem against the back-to-back World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

Sale drops legendary three-word line after shutting out the Dodgers

Watch: Dustin May leaves start after getting hit by a 106 mph line drive

Pete Crow-Armstrong went ballistic at umpires over controversial ruling

Trade-deadline acquisition Luis Garcia Jr. providing power boost for Yankees

Jose Altuve makes Yankees fans pay after profane gesture

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 27

Here’s what Dodgers’ Tarik Skubal said about pitching vs. Tigers in Detroit

The Detroit Tigers traded starting pitcher Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers before the 2026 MLB trade deadline. It was a huge trade to say the least, and Skubal — who will be a free agent after the season — has not ruled out a return to Detroit in the future.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 27

Seth Halvorsen Recalled With Roki Sasaki Placed On Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Roki Sasaki on the 15-day injured list due to a blister on his right middle finger and recalled Seth Halvorsen from Triple-A Oklahoma City before the series finale against the Atlanta Braves.

Shohei Ohtani News / Athlon Sports / August 27

Shohei Ohtani Nearing Dodgers Legend in Franchise History

Shohei Ohtani is one extra-base hit away from joining Shawn Green as the only players in Dodgers franchise history to reach a remarkable offensive benchmark before September in three consecutive seasons.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 27

This Dodgers reliever could be difference-maker as playoffs draw near

The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit some turbulence recently, losing the first two games of their series against the Atlanta Braves this week. The Dodgers are also dealing with some injuries, with closer Edwin Diaz looking to return soon as he deals with a neck ailment.

Roki Sasaki News / Lindy's Sports / August 27