Los Angeles Dodgers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Dodgers Promote Pitcher After 2-Year Absence, Again Lose Brock Stewart to IL

The Los Angeles Dodgers are placing right-handed pitcher Brock Stewart on the injured list with a shoulder injury, manager Dave Roberts announced. Replacing him on the active roster is left-handed pitcher Cole Irvin.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Dodgers Lineup vs Red Sox: Shohei Ohtani Returns, Dalton Rushing and Max Muncy Out

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox kick off a three-game series on Friday night at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium, the final series before Monday's trade deadline.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / July 31

Dave Roberts: Andy Pages Batting Second Is Good For His Experience & Development

The Los Angeles Dodgers have struggled to get production from the No. 2 spot in their lineup this season despite attempting to find a solution with several players over the course of the year.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Home Run leaders by MLB team' quiz

How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple 30/30 Club MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

The 'MLB ROY and MVP-winners' quiz

MLB News / True Blue LA / July 31

Dodgers welcome Red Sox for three game set

After taking two of three from the Seattle Mariners, the Los Angeles Dodgers now welcome the surging Boston Red Sox. Boston now sits in third place in the AL East, seven games behind the Tampa Bay Rays.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Total Pro Sports / July 31

This Shohei Ohtani Card Just Sold For A Mind-Blowing Amount

A hobby box just produced the biggest card pull of the year. A collector in Boca Raton, Florida, opened a case of 2026 Topps Chrome Baseball at his local shop and found a redemption for the Shohei Ohtani Dual Gold Logoman autograph card.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / July 31

Dodgers are keeping 2 players off the table in trade talks

The Los Angeles Dodgers are apparently looking to go Tarik Skubal hunting … without having to surrender two key names. The Dodgers consider two players to be nonstarters in trade negotiations, according to a report on Friday by Katie Woo and Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic.

Will Smith News / Dodger Blue / July 31

Will Smith Continues To Make Progress But Return Date Unclear

Will Smith’s neck injury has kept him off the Los Angeles Dodgers roster for far longer than they anticipated. While Dalton Rushing has served as an effective replacement, a clearer picture of Smith’s availability for the rest of 2026 is important with the trade deadline approaching.

Alex Call News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 31

Dodgers’ Alex Call receiving trade interest from 2 teams

With rumors surrounding the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of Monday’s trade deadline, there are many players who have been linked to the team, especially Detroit Tigers star pitcher Tarik Skubal.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / July 31

Orel Hershiser Receiving Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced Orel Hershiser is going to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame during a ceremony in August. Hershiser’s Hollywood star is coming in the sports entertainment category.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / July 31

Dodgers draft picks signing their first contracts

Monday was the deadline for major league teams to sign their 2026 MLB Draft picks, and the Dodgers signed 15 of their 16 selections, in their most pared-down draft in recent memory.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / July 31

Dodgers Announce Starting Pitchers for Final Series Before Trade Deadline vs Red Sox

The Los Angeles Dodgers, fresh off a series win over the Seattle Mariners, are welcoming the Boston Red Sox into town for three games. This will be the final series before Major League Baseball's Aug.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / July 31

Does Shohei Ohtani Need To Go On the Injured List? Dodgers Evaluating ‘Hard Question’

Shohei Ohtani was not in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup Thursday night because of soreness in his left knee that he and the team had previously indicated was only an issue when pitching.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz

The '4-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most NBA Finals points' quiz

MLB News / Dodger Blue / July 31

Enrique Hernández Had ‘First Panic Attack’ After Learning Of Left Oblique Strain

Enrique Hernández was activated off the 10-day injured list on Tuesday after missing the previous two months due to a left oblique strain. An MRI on Hernández’s oblique revealed a significant tear, which was especially devastating considering he began the year on the IL while recovering from left elbow surgery.

Zach Ehrhard News / True Blue LA / July 31

Dodgers minors: Zach Ehrhard leads Comets’ blowout win

Four games, all decided by six or more runs. It was a day of blowouts in the Dodgers minor league system. With a double and a pair of singles, Zach Ehrhard took advantage of the opportunities presented to him, being the protagonist of a Comets 9-2 win at home.

Shohei Ohtani News / Field Level Media / July 31

After brief rest, Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani to return vs. Red Sox

After Shohei Ohtani received an unexpected day off, the Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to have their star back at the top of the order to open a three-game series against the visiting Boston Red Sox on Friday.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / July 31

Andrew Friedman Suggests Trading Dodgers Outfield Prospects Will Become Necessary

The Los Angeles Dodgers can go a multitude of ways at the trade deadline this year, ranging from making a big addition in the form of Tarik Skubal to perhaps addressing their roster or organizational depth on the margins.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / July 31

Rare Shohei Ohtani card sells for near-record $11 million

A one-of-one Shohei Ohtani dual Gold Logoman autograph card from 2026 Topps Chrome has sold privately for $11 million, the third-highest price ever paid for a sports card.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / HITC / July 31

Collector finds 1-of-1 Shohei Ohtani Dual Logoman card and instantly sells it for $11 million

One of the most long-awaited baseball cards, Shohei Ohtani’s Gold Logoman autograph card, surfaced and was snatched up immediately for massive money. Shohei Ohtani has become a huge name in baseball, with many fans ready to call him the greatest player of all time.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 31

Dodgers keep rolling, top Mariners for another series win

Dalton Rushing hit a three-run home run, Mookie Betts added a two-run double and the Los Angeles Dodgers earned a 6-2 victory over the visiting Seattle Mariners on Thursday to win their fourth consecutive series since the All-Star break.

Shohei Ohtani News / Field Level Media / July 30

Dodgers hold Shohei Ohtani (knee soreness) out of lineup

In what was called a precautionary move, the Los Angeles Dodgers held Shohei Ohtani out of the starting lineup for their Thursday game against the Seattle Mariners due to left knee soreness.

Tarik Skubal News / Yardbarker / July 31

Tarik Skubal has a preferred trade destination

One Skubal favorite has even more reason to believe they will land the ace.

Who are the 'biggest threats' to Dodgers in Skubal sweepstakes?

Skubal reaches career milestone in what could be final start as a Tiger

Trade market improving for Mets pitcher

Phillies, Blue Jays emerging as possible partners in blockbuster trade

Blue Jays not listening to trade offers on one elite asset

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / July 30

Dave Roberts had a great reaction to Edwin Diaz’s return

The sound of the trumpets in the ninth inning of Wednesday’s game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Seattle Mariners at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif., was music to the ears for LA manager Dave Roberts.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 29

Dodgers Activate Edwin Díaz

The Dodgers reinstated closer Edwin Díaz from the 60-day injured list, per a club announcement. Lefty Charlie Barnes was designated for assignment to create space on the active and 40-man rosters.

Tarik Skubal News / Yardbarker / July 29