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Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / August 31

Dodgers Week 23: Rough road trip

The Dodgers took their lumps on the road, dropping four of six games in Atlanta and Detroit. Most importantly they dropped all three games to the Braves, squandering the lead the Dodgers previously held over Atlanta for the race to one of the top two seeds in the National League postseason.

Will Smith News / True Blue LA / August 31

Will Smith finishes rehab week with Triple-A Oklahoma City

Dodgers catcher Will Smith completed his minor league rehab assignment on Sunday night, catching six innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City and collected one single in three at-bats.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 31

Dodgers Roundup: Shohei Ohtani Helping LA Earn $1 Billion, Tarik Skubal Surprised by One Thing, More

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Detroit Tigers, 6-1, on Sunday and improved to 82-55 on the year. Tyler Glasnow struck out six across seven innings of two-hit ball.

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Dave Roberts News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 30

Dodgers' Dave Roberts Can't Wait to Face Braves in Postseason After Being Swept

The Los Angeles Dodgers were swept by the Atlanta Braves earlier this week in what became a tough series for the reigning two-time champions. Los Angeles had chances to win each game, but they just couldn't get the timely hit or out.

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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 / Larry Brown Sports / August 30

Tarik Skubal pulled a petty move on the Tigers after trade

Tarik Skubal apparently took his ball and went home after being traded. The Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher Skubal pulled a petty move on his former team, the Detroit Tigers, after they sent him packing earlier this month.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodgers Insider / August 30

A series win in Detroit brings life to the Dodger offense

The Dodgers’ 6–1 win in Sunday’s series finale was the team’s first game with a run differential greater than one on the six-game, two-city road trip. With the final month of the regular season on deck, the Dodgers hope to build on their offensive efforts.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 30

Dodgers shut down Tigers to claim rubber match

Tyler Glasnow held the Detroit Tigers to one run and two hits in seven innings as the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers pulled away to a 6-1 win on Sunday afternoon.

Shohei Ohtani News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 30

Dodgers Earning $1 Billion Per Year Thanks to Shohei Ohtani

The Los Angeles Dodgers are almost three full seasons into the massive 10-year, $700 million contract that they signed with two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani.

Tyler Glasnow News / Dodger Blue / August 30

Recap: Tyler Glasnow Dominant & Teoscar Hernández Hits Home Run To Take Series Vs. Tigers

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers faced off in a series rubber match that was delayed by nearly one hour due to rain. But the rain didn’t wash away the Dodgers’ hopes of a series win as they came out victorious.

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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.

Edgardo Henriquez News / Dodger Blue / August 30

Edgardo Henriquez Throws Fastest Dodgers Strikeout Pitch On Record

The Los Angeles Dodgers fell to the Detroit Tigers on Saturday afternoon, but it wasn’t without Edgardo Henriquez making a bit of history. The right-hander entered in the bottom of the eighth inning with the score even at one apiece and began his appearance by striking out Dillon Dingler on a 103.6 mph sinker that caught the edge of the zone.

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MLB News / True Blue LA / August 30

Dodgers on Deck: Tuesday, September 1 vs. Cardinals

The Dodgers August has been abysmal, so it’s probably a blessing they don’t play on Monday, the final day of the month. When they boys in blue resume play, they will be back home at Dodger Stadium to host the St.

Will Smith News / Athlon Sports / August 30

Dodgers Facing Decision After Will Smith News

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on track to get Will Smith back within days, and his return could trigger another move to make room on the 40-man roster. Manager Dave Roberts said Smith is expected to rejoin the club Tuesday after spending this past week on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City, according to Sonja Chen of MLB.com.

Dave Roberts News / Dodger Blue / August 30

Dave Roberts Puzzled By Dodgers’ Offensive Struggles

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ offensive struggles continued in a 2-1 walk-off loss to the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. The Dodgers’ lone run came on Freddie Freeman’s RBI single in the top of the sixth, which was after Alek Thomas led off the inning with a double.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / August 30

Dodgers In Holding Pattern With Shohei Ohtani’s Throwing Progression

Shohei Ohtani appeared to be trending toward a return to the mound on Sunday, but he won’t pitch against the Detroit Tigers due to lingering left knee and right bicep issues.

Tarik Skubal News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 30

Dodgers' Tarik Skubal Surprised By One Thing in Return to Detroit

Los Angeles Dodgers star Tarik Skubal made his return to Detroit on Friday, facing the Tigers as an opponent for the first time in his career. It hasn't even been a month since Skubal was traded to the Dodgers from the Tigers, making this return even more emotional for the left-hander.

Tyler Glasnow News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 30

Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow breaks down 99th percentile extension

Tyler Glasnow spends a concerning amount of time on the injured list, but when he is on the mound, he can mystify spectators with just his presence. Yes, the veteran right-handed starting pitcher is an impressive talent who can bewilder some of the best hitters in the game when he is at his best.

Shohei Ohtani News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 29

Shohei Ohtani Will Not Pitch Sunday; Dodgers Determining Next Steps

Knee and biceps issues have prevented the Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani from pitching since July 3, and a return to the mound is not imminent. The Dodgers hoped to start Ohtani against the Tigers on Sunday, but they have scrapped those plans after he came out of Friday’s bullpen session feeling discomfort in his knee, Alden González of ESPN reports.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 30

Shohei Ohtani injury update could be final nail in NL MVP race

Ohtani's chances of shrinking the gap in the NL MVP race took a hit on Saturday.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 29

Dodgers get crucial Edwin Diaz, Dalton Rushing injury updates

Giants' Rafael Devers joins Barry Bonds on multiple franchise all-time lists

George Lombard Jr. makes unwanted history as comedy of errors continues

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Mariners move starter Bryce Miller to bullpen amid struggles

Chris Sale 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

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

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