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Shohei Ohtani Throws 2 Innings For Dodgers In 1st Career Start On Birthday

Shohei Ohtani made his fourth start of the season as a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, this time against the Houston Astros, and the third time at Dodger Stadium.

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The Dodgers will look to rebound on Saturday after suffering their largest blowout loss at home against the Houston Astros. Shohei Ohtani takes the mound for the fourth time this season, as he faces Houston ace Framber Valdez.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / July 5

Dodgers recall RHP Jack Little, option RHP Noah Davis

The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled right-hander Jack Little and optioned right-hander Noah Davis. Little, 27, made his major league debut for the Dodgers on June 19th against the San Diego Padres.

Michael Conforto News / Athlon Sports / July 5

Dodgers Get Bad News on Potential All-Star Michael Conforto Replacement

While the Los Angeles Dodgers have one of the best rosters in baseball, there are still areas to improve. One of those areas is in the outfield, specifically, replacing Michael Conforto.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / July 5

Jack Little Recalled, Noah Davis Optioned

The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned Noah Davis and recalled Jack Little from Triple-A Oklahoma City prior to Saturday’s game against the Houston Astros. Davis returns to the Minors one day after being part of a woeful Dodgers pitching performance.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 5

Dodgers not planning to add third base help before trade deadline

While losing Muncy for six weeks will leave a significant hole in the Dodgers’ lineup, the club seems content to just stick with internal replacements.

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Blake Snell News / Athlon Sports / July 5

Dodgers Make Blake Snell Decision After Missing Three Months

Left-handed starter Blake Snell is in his tenth major-league season and first with the Los Angeles Dodgers after debuting with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2016.

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

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.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / July 5

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

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 5

Did Dodgers’ broadcaster Orel Hershiser hint at Astros cheating again?

The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered their worst loss in the history of Dodger Stadium on Friday night—an 18-1 beatdown by the Houston Astros that quickly turned ugly.

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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.

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.

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 / 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).

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.

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 / Yardbarker / July 4

Pete Crow-Armstrong builds MVP case in win over Cardinals

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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