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MRI Reveals Dalton Rushing Has Slightly Torn UCL In Right Elbow

The Los Angeles Dodgers reunited with both Ben Rortvedt and Hunter Feduccia at the trade deadline due to Will Smith and Dalton Rushing being unavailable because of respective injuries, and now that depth may loom particularly large.

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Tarik Skubal makes quality start but loses Dodgers debut to Cubs

Dansby Swanson went 3-for-4 with a homer and a double for the Chicago Cubs in a 5-1 win against the visiting Dodgers on Tuesday, helping spoil the Los Angeles debut of left-hander Tarik Skubal.

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The 'Three-time batting champions' quiz

Luis Arraez won his third consecutive batting title, this time with the Padres in the National League. He's the first player ever to win the title in three straight years with three different teams. Can you name every player to win the batting at least three times?

The 'National League batting champs' quiz

The 'N.L. HR champs since 1994' quiz

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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 / Dodger Blue / August 4

Recap: Dodgers Losing Streak Reaches 5 Games Despite Tarik Skubal’s Strong Start

The Los Angeles Dodgers tried to break a four-game losing streak on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs after being swept by the Boston Red Sox at home and then losing the opener at Wrigley Field on Monday.

Blake Snell News / True Blue LA / August 4

Blake Snell labors through fourth rehab start

Blake Snell took another step toward rejoining the Dodgers starting rotation on Tuesday night, pitching 3 2/3 innings in his fourth and potentially final minor league rehab start, this time for Triple-A Oklahoma City on the road to face the Salt Lake Bees, and Angels affiliate.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 4

Not even Tarik Skubal can snap the Dodgers' losing streak

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the Tarik Skubal trade-deadline sweepstakes, and the southpaw did not disappoint in his Dodgers debut. However, even Skubal couldn't keep the Dodgers from dropping their fifth consecutive game.

Anti-Dodgers banner flies over Wrigley Field before Skubal's debut vs. Cubs

Braves report raises questions about Tigers-Dodgers Skubal deal

Freddy Peralta's struggles continue in horrendous Rays debut

Yankees rookie proves he can handle New York pressure with dazzling debut

Yankees star Cam Schlittler calls himself out amid concerning trend

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 4

Rob and Michele Reiner’s kids Jake and Romy throw first pitch at Dodgers game

Jake and Romy Reiner honored their late parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, at a recent Los Angeles Dodgers game by throwing the first pitch. Jake shared a sweet tribute to his late parents via X and added photos of him and his sister on the mound during the Chicago Cubs game on Monday, August 3.

Tyler Glasnow News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 4

Dodgers' Tyler Glasnow Takes First Big Step Toward Return, Timeline Becoming Clearer

The Los Angeles Dodgers could soon be getting some major reinforcements to the starting rotation in the coming weeks, just in time for the final few weeks of the season.

MLB News / True Blue LA / August 4

Dodgers on Deck: Wednesday, August 5 at Cubs

The Dodgers conclude their series a Wrigley Field with a day game on Wednesday afternoon against the Cubs in Chicago. Eric Lauer, who appeared headed for

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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 / Yardbarker / August 4

Plane flies anti-Dodgers banner before Tarik Skubal's debut

Plane flies anti-Dodgers banner over Wrigley Field before Tarik Skubal's debut vs. Cubs

Many believe the Los Angeles Dodgers are ruining baseball, especially after they recently acquired star pitcher Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers. Some feel so strongly that they have taken to the skies.

Tigers president fires back at critics claiming he botched the Tarik Skubal trade

Braves report raises questions about Tigers-Dodgers Tarik Skubal deal

Dodgers push back at narrative they are ruining baseball

On deck: MLB trade deadline chaos could impact week's big series

The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 4

Dodgers Lineup vs Cubs: Tarik Skubal and Ben Rortvedt Starting

The Los Angeles Dodgers have lost four games in a row for just the third time this season. On Tuesday, they're hoping to avoid a season-worst five-game losing streak and another series loss.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4

Dodgers Select Ben Rortvedt

The Dodgers announced four moves involving backstops, as they have completely switched up their catching corps. They have selected the contract of catcher Ben Rortvedt and activated recent trade acquisition Hunter Feduccia.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 4

Dodgers Activate Ben Rortvedt & Hunter Feduccia, Option Eliezer Alfonzo & Designate Chuckie Robinson For Assignment

The Los Angeles Dodgers officially added Ben Rortvedt and Hunter Feduccia onto their active roster, optioned Eliezer Alfonzo to Triple-A Oklahoma City and designated Chuckie Robinson for assignment.

Will Smith News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 4

Dodgers Finally Announce Return Timeline for Will Smith, Who's 'Back at Square One'

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been without starting catcher Will Smith since early June due to an inflamed disc in his neck. At first, it seemed like Smith was being kept out for precautionary measures, but the issue quickly turned into something far more serious.

Shohei Ohtani News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 4

Bookie for interpreter who scammed Shohei Ohtani out of millions makes ‘bananas’ claim

In 2025, the baseball world was rocked by the news that a former interpreter for Shohei Ohtani had robbed him of millions. The interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, worked with a bookie, Mathew Bowyer, in running an illegal underground sports gambling business.