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Dalton Rushing Reveals Dodgers' Decision on Elbow Surgery

The Los Angeles Dodgers remain without both of their starting catchers as the final month of the season nears. Will Smith is still sidelined with a neck injury, while Dalton Rushing recently suffered a slightly torn UCL.

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Dodgers in need of a sweep

The Dodgers arrived back home on fumes, having lost eight of their previous nine games. They’ve eked out two one-run wins over a last-place Kansas City Royals team, and on Wednesday have a chance to do something that’s been a long time coming: sweep a team.

Mookie Betts News / Dodgers Insider / August 12

Mookie Betts jumpstarts the Dodger offense to battle for series win

Sometimes, it is important to look at a problem from a different angle. Or, in Mookie Betts’ case on Tuesday, another spot in the lineup. Hitting in the sixth spot for just the third time this season, Betts broke out for a 3-for-4 night, with every hit making a scoring impact to carry the Dodgers to a 5–4 victory on Tuesday.

Blake Snell News / Dodger Blue / August 12

Blake Snell Now Able To Focus On Pitching Rather Than Worry About Health

Blake Snell turned in a dominant performance in his first start back from left elbow surgery to help the Los Angeles Dodgers win a second consecutive game against the Kansas City Royals.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 400-HR, 200-stolen bases' quiz

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The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Hoops Wire / August 12

Lakers sale comes amid federal investigation involving Mark Walter

The timing of the Lakers’ stunning $12.5 billion sale comes with another significant piece of context. Outgoing majority owner Mark Walter remains the subject of a federal investigation into portions of his sprawling business empire, an investigation that included FBI agents seizing his phone and laptop last year.

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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.

Mark Walter News / Dodger Blue / August 12

Mark Walter Remaining Dodgers Owner After Selling Lakers To Former Disney CEO And Josh Kushner

Less than one year after purchasing majority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers, Mark Walter has decided to sell the historic NBA franchise at a record price.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 12

Dodgers Suddenly Release Catcher After 2 Strong Months With Organization

The Tulsa Drillers, the Los Angles Dodgers' Double-A affiliate, transferred catcher Hayden Gilliland to the development list on July 28. Gilliland had a surprising .948 OPS in his brief time with the Drillers, but with catcher Nelson Quiroz returning from an injury, Tulsa didn't need a third catcher on its roster.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / August 12

A healthy Blake Snell could be exactly what Dodgers need

The Dodgers got a major reinforcement Tuesday when Snell returned to make just his second start of the season and first since May 9.

Shohei Ohtani’s knee injury has opened the door in NL MVP race

New Dodgers reliever could be sign for Edwin Diaz

What's gone wrong for Tarik Skubal through first two Dodgers starts

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

Freddie Freeman News / Dodger Blue / August 12

Freddie Freeman Batting Second In Lineup Part Of ‘More Urgency’

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ challenge finding a suitable candidate to occupy the No. 2 spot in the batting order has persisted throughout the season, and now manager Dave Roberts has made yet another change.

Tarik Skubal News / Trade Talk Sports / August 12

Former GM Says Mets 'Have to Sign' Tarik Skubal This Winter

Tarik Skubal is a Los Angeles Dodger right now, but his future beyond the 2026 season is still very much up in the air. The reigning back-to-back AL Cy Young winner has expressed a desire to return to the Tigers this winter if possible, but we know money talks in free agency, which is why he was dealt to the Dodgers in the first place.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / August 12

Dodgers minors: Nico Perez’s second two-homer game of the season

Bobby Miller encountered some problems in his second appearance back from injury in Triple-A, and the Drillers overcame a blown save to beat the Travelers in walk-off fashion.

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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.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 12

Dodgers Updates: Will Klein And Dalton Rushing Possibly Avoiding Surgeries

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated Blake Snell off the 60-day injured list and could welcome back Will Smith and Tyler Glasnow toward the end of the month or in early September.

Dave Roberts News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 12

Dodgers Roundup: LA Demotes Veteran, Pitcher ‘Surprised’ to Be Traded, Dave Roberts Sends Message

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Kansas City Royals in walk-off 5-4 fashion on Tuesday evening to improve to 72-48 on the year. Two-time Cy Young award winner Blake Snell made his long-awaited return to the rotation and threw off a major league mound for the first time since May 9, his only other start of 2026.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most 400-yard NFL games' quiz

The 'Rushing TD leaders by season' quiz

The '2026 CFB preseason Coach's Poll' quiz

Blake Snell News / EssentiallySports / August 12

'Was Fantastic': Dodgers Manager Delivers Bold Verdict After Blake Snell’s Big Night

“That’s the Snell that we’re used to seeing,” Max Muncy said after Blake Snell put up an absolute stunner at Dodger Stadium in his return. Right after the sixth inning, when Snell was headed to the dugout, he received a standing ovation from the crowd as Dave Roberts embraced him at the top step.

Max Muncy News / EssentiallySports / August 12

'Didn’t Need to Overthink It': Max Muncy Reveals His Approach During Crucial Dodgers Win

“Everyone’s trying, but I think the effort could still be enhanced and improved, and more focused,” Dave Roberts said. The Dodgers knew the kind of pressure and history they were under when they entered their home stadium to face the worst-ranked team in the AL Central, the Kansas City Royals.

Max Muncy News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 12

Dodgers’ Max Muncy stuns Royals in extra winning with walk-off hit

It was evident that Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Max Muncy wasn’t very pleased with the Kansas City Royals on Monday, when cameras caught him mouthing off after striking out against reliever Jose Cuas.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / August 12

Dodgers rally past Royals in 10 after Blake Snell makes strong return

Max Muncy hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning, Blake Snell gave up one run over six innings with 10 strikeouts in his return from an elbow injury and the Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off a 5-4 victory over the visiting Kansas City Royals on Tuesday.

Max Muncy News / Dodger Blue / August 12

Recap: Dodgers Beat Royals On Max Muncy’s Walk-Off

Blake Snell was dominant in his first start back from left elbow surgery and Max Muncy delivered a walk-off single in the 10th inning. Many of the same

Blake Snell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 11

Blake Snell flashes Cy Young form early in highly anticipated Dodgers return

At long last, Blake Snell has finally made his return for the Los Angeles Dodgers. It didn’t long for him to prove why he is a two-time Cy Young winner.

Kyle Tucker News / Viral Sports News / August 11

Dodgers Announce Notable Kyle Tucker Decision

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered Tuesday’s matchup against the Kansas City Royals with a pair of notable adjustments that signaled both urgency and optimism.

Dalton Rushing News / Field Level Media / August 11

Dodgers C Dalton Rushing doesn't believe he needs UCL surgery

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing believes he can avoid surgery to repair the partially torn ligament in his right elbow. "I don't have to go lay on a table and get my arm cut open," he told The Athletic after the Dodgers' 6-5 win against Kansas City on Monday night.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / August 11

What's gone wrong for Tarik Skubal through first two Dodgers starts

Skubal hasn't necessarily been awful, but he also hasn't been his usual self in his first two starts since being traded from the Detroit Tigers to Los Angeles.

Dodgers get win in middling first home start from Tarik Skubal

'I'm not surprised': Tigers executive reacts to Tarik Skubal's reunion comments

On deck: Brewers-Dodgers, pivotal AL Central series in spotlight

The 'League K-leaders by season since' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 11

Dave Roberts made a classy gesture for Derek Carr during Dodgers game

Dave Roberts won himself a high-profile fan on Monday for his kind gesture during a Los Angeles Dodgers game. Former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr was in attendance for the Dodgers’ game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / August 10

New Dodgers reliever could be sign for Edwin Diaz

On Monday, the Los Angeles Dodgers fortified their bullpen and perhaps reminded the scuffling Diaz that other options could exist for the closer's role.

Shohei Ohtani’s knee injury has opened the door in NL MVP race

The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 10