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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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 / Dodger Blue / September 24

Behind The Scenes For 2026 Dodgers Team Photo Day At Dodger Stadium

The Los Angeles Dodgers held their annual team photo day at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday afternoon before facing the San Diego Padres. Dodgers players, coaches and members of the front office gathered to take pictures, which has become a tradition in the final weeks of the regular season.

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 24

Dodgers, Padres clash with postseason goals within reach

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres will say farewell for now in their final meeting of the regular season Thursday night in L.A., with one team guaranteed to celebrate at the end of the evening.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / September 24

Dave Roberts Believes Yoshinobu Yamamoto Is ‘Underappreciated’

Yoshinobu Yamamoto finished the 2025 regular season behind Paul Skenes and Cristopher Sánchez in National League Cy Young voting, in what was a true breakout year for the Japanese hurler.

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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Ryan Ward News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22

Ryan Ward Acquired By NPB’s Chunichi Dragons

The Dodgers announced that the contract of first baseman/outfielder Ryan Ward has been sold to the Chunichi Dragons of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball.

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

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Josue De Paula News / Yardbarker / September 21