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Dodgers Officially Release Veteran Reliever After Disappointing Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers released veteran right-hander Luis Garcia on Friday after designating him for assignment June 29. Garcia signed a minor league contract with the Dodgers ahead of the season and made 28 appearances out of the bullpen, posting a 5.27 ERA in 27.1 innings.

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Dave Roberts Not Concerned By Mookie Betts’ Slump

Mookie Betts has played a stellar shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers but it’s been accompanied by an uncharacteristically poor season at the plate so far this year.

Max Muncy News / Athlon Sports / July 5

Dodgers Make Decision After Max Muncy Injury News

Third baseman Max Muncy is in his tenth major-league season and eighth with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He experienced a career revival after debuting in

Kevin Pillar News / Dodger Blue / July 5

Former Dodgers Outfielder Kevin Pillar Retires

Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kevin Pillar decided to call it a career after 13 seasons in the Majors. Pillar signed a Minor League contract with the Texas Rangers in February and began the season with the team after making their Opening Day roster.

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Matt Gage News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / July 5

Former Dodgers Pitcher Signs With Major NL West Rival

Former Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed pitcher Matt Gage signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants earlier this week. Gage has been assigned to Triple-A Sacramento after inking a deal with the Giants.

Dave Roberts News / Athlon Sports / July 5

Dodgers' Dave Roberts Breaks Silence Amid Worst Loss in Franchise History

The Los Angeles Dodgers got clobbered by the Houston Astros, 18-1, on July 4th. It tied the worst loss in franchise history, and was the worst loss by the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in franchise history.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / July 5

MLB Draft profile: Southern Miss RHP JB Middleton

Jim Callis at MLB Pipeline this week unveiled another mock draft, a little more than a week ahead of the 2025 MLB Draft, with the Dodgers picking both 40th and 41st overall on Sunday, July 13, the draft’s first night.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / July 5

Getting blown out at Dodger Stadium, and the next game

The Dodgers got their doors blown off on July 4, losing by a whopping 17 runs to the Astros in Friday’s series opener, the most lopsided loss at Dodger Stadium.

Ben Casparius News / Dodger Blue / July 5

Ben Casparius Moving Back Into Dodgers Bullpen

With the injuries in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation this season, Ben Casparius was stretched out to move into a starting pitcher role. At the time, Casparius was arguably the top reliever in the bullpen and has experience as a stater, so it made sense to give him the opportunity.

Luis Garcia News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 5

Dodgers release veteran right-hander

The Dodgers have released Luis Garcia, according to the right-hander’s MLB.com profile page.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 5

How Los Angeles set Dodger Stadium low in devastating loss to Astros

The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered the worst home defeat in Dodger Stadium history Friday night, falling 18-1 to the Houston Astros in a Fourth of July rout that quickly unraveled and never recovered.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / July 5

Do the Dodgers need a big move at the deadline?

Yes, Dodgers pitchers get injured all the time. But they may not need much for backup. What should the Dodgers do at the trade deadline? Here’s a hot take: nothing.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Fastball on SI / July 5

Los Angeles Dodgers Provide Encouraging Injury News on Multi-Time Cy Young Winner

After missing most of the season thus far with a shoulder injury, Los Angeles Dodgers' lefty Blake Snell is nearing a return to the mound. Per Sonja Chen of MLB.com: Blake Snell and Blake Treinen will face hitters again tomorrow (Saturday, one inning for Treinen, two for Snell).

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / July 5

Dodgers trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Saturday edition

Think you can figure out what Dodgers player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out. We’re back for another day of the True Blue LA in-5 daily trivia game.

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Shohei Ohtani News / Field Level Media / July 5

On 31st birthday, Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani to pitch against Astros

Shohei Ohtani's ramp up toward becoming a full-fledged starting pitcher will continue Saturday when the right-hander takes the mound against the visiting Houston Astros on his 31st birthday.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / July 5

Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Felt 10 Years Wrapped Up In Embrace With Clayton Kershaw

Clayton Kershaw needed to gut out six innings in order to reach 3,000 career strikeouts this week, but the manner in which he accomplished the milestone allowed for the Los Angeles Dodgers to properly celebrate the future Hall of Famer.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 5

Player who was Clayton Kershaw’s 3,000th strikeout victim gets bad news

Chicago White Sox infielder Vinny Capra found himself forever etched in Major League Baseball history this week, but not for the reason he’d prefer. In the sixth inning on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Capra fell victim to pitcher Clayton Kershaw, who froze the White Sox slugger for strikeout No.

MLB News / FirstSportz / July 5

Dodgers Announcer Brings up Astros Sign Stealing Scandal in 18-1 Blowout Loss

The Los Angeles Dodgers got pounded on Friday by the Houston Astros. The World Series champions were blown away 18-1 by the American League team. As the Astros kept on hitting, a Dodgers announcer brought up their infamous sign-stealing scandal.

Tyler Glasnow News / Dodger Blue / July 4

Tyler Glasnow Potentially Re-Joining Dodgers Rotation For Next Start

Tyler Glasnow has been on the injured list since April 28 due to right shoulder inflammation, but he appears to be close to returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 4

Pete Crow-Armstrong builds MVP case in win over Cardinals

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong illustrates MVP case in Independence Day win

In honor of America's founding fathers signing the Declaration of Independence 249 years ago on July 4, 1776, Chicago Cubs centerfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong made his own bold declaration against the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / LWOSports.com / July 4