Los Angeles Dodgers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Dodgers Acquire Ben Rortvedt In Trade With Mets

The Los Angeles Dodgers traded for Ben Rortvedt in a deal that is sending Chayce McDermott to the New York Mets, according to Aram Leighton of Just Baseball.

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The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

Winning the MLB pitching Triple Crown entails leading the league in wins, ERA (earned runs average) and strikeouts.How many of the pitchers in the live-ball era (since 1920) that accomplished this rare feat can you name?

The 'League K-leaders by season since' quiz

The 'MLB all-time strikeout leaders' quiz

The 'MLB ROY and MVP-winners' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 3

Dodgers Still Trying to Trade 2 Players Before Deadline: Report

The Los Angeles Dodgers have already landed their big fish. "It was [Tarik] Skubal or nothing," manager Dave Roberts said on Sunday. With hours to go until Major League Baseball's 3 p.m.

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.

Clayton Kershaw News / Dodger Blue / August 3

Clayton Kershaw Returns To Dodger Stadium For Back To School Bash

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Kershaw’s Challenge came together to host the 13th annual Back to School Bash on Saturday, which saw more than 1,500 students from the Southern California region receive backpacks and school supply kits in effort to help prepare them for the school year ahead.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / August 3

Easton Shelton continues home run barrage for Ontario

A busy Sunday in the Dodgers minor leagues. Ontario first baseman Easton Shelton continued to run roughshod through the California League, with another three-run home run on Sunday, to go along with two walks and a single.

Tarik Skubal News / Dodger Blue / August 3

Tarik Skubal Making Dodgers Debut Against Cubs

The Los Angeles Dodgers were swept by the Boston Red Sox to finish their homestand, and though that was a disappointing result, there was plenty of reason for celebration within the organization.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 3

Freddie Freeman had a great reaction to Tarik Skubal joining the Dodgers

Freddie Freeman is simply relieved that he no longer has to worry about facing Tarik Skubal after the Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off a blockbuster trade to bring the star pitcher to town.

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.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 3

1 trade Dodgers must not make at 2026 MLB trade deadline

The Los Angeles Dodgers already shocked MLB by trading for former Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal days ahead of the 2026 deadline. The two-time American

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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

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 3

Dodgers ‘Still Having A Number Of Conversations’ As Trade Deadline Approaches

The Los Angeles Dodgers already won the 2026 MLB trade deadline with the acquisition of Tarik Skubal, who was the best player on the market and arguably the best starting pitcher in baseball.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / TWSN / August 3

Dave Roberts Makes bold Admission About Los Angeles Dodgers' Tarik Skubal Trade

The Los Angeles Dodgers are entering the 2026 MLB trade deadline with one of the deepest rosters and very few weaknesses. That did not stop them from acquiring

MLB News / HITC / August 3

Will Tarik Skubal make his LA Dodgers debut against the Chicago Cubs this week?

The Los Angeles Dodgers stunned the baseball world with their acquisition of two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers. Skubal is one of the best pitchers in the MLB, and he now forms a deadly partnership on the Dodgers with Yoshinobu Yamamoto as the franchise targets a historic three-peat.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 3

Jeff Passan mentions MLB trade deadline names to watch after Tarik Skubal shocker

The biggest domino of the 2026 MLB trade deadline has already fallen now that the Detroit Tigers have traded away Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers for what many believe is an underwhelming package.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Viral Sports News / August 3

Clayton Kershaw’s Message After Tarik Skubal Trade Turns Heads

Retired Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw addressed widespread criticism of the team’s latest blockbuster acquisition during a recent television appearance.

Dave Roberts News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 2

Dodgers’ Dave Roberts drops truth bomb after embarrassing sweep vs. Red Sox

Despite being outscored 20-10 over the last three nights, the Los Angeles Dodgers had a chance to win each game of their inter-league series against the fearless Boston Red Sox.

MLB News / True Blue LA / August 2

Red Sox blast four home runs as they complete sweep of Dodgers

The hottest team in baseball stays sizzling, as the Boston Red Sox crushed four home runs against the Dodgers on Sunday, winning 8-4 and completing the sweep.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3

Dodgers push back at narrative they are ruining baseball

The Los Angeles Dodgers had already become the modern version of baseball's "Evil Empire" long before their acquisition of starting pitcher Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers late Saturday night.

'This isn't what I planned': Tarik Skubal reacts to trade to Dodgers

How Dodgers' Skubal trade impacts Eric Lauer

Date for Skubal's Dodgers debut revealed

Blue Jays gamble that a change of scenery works for Jameson Taillon

Padres slam teams with major Mason Miller trade news

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Viral Sports News / August 2

Dodgers Exec Delivers Irritating Reply to Angry MLB Fans

The Los Angeles Dodgers have once again done what they do best: collected one of the game’s premier talents and, in the process, ignited another wave of frustration across Major League Baseball.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 2

Dodgers' Eric Lauer, Alex Call Send Clear Message to Front Office Amid Trade Rumors

Over the last decade-plus, the Los Angeles Dodgers organization has firmly established itself as a place that players want to be. It hasn't just been the winning, but the culture set by the entire organization from the top down.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 2

How Dodgers' Tarik Skubal trade impacts Eric Lauer

Despite Lauer putting up impressive numbers with a 5-0 record and a 2.96 ERA, his role will likely change.

Dodgers get prize of trade deadline in Tarik Skubal

The 'World Series Champions' quiz

Will Klein News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 2

Dodgers place Will Klein on IL, recall 2 pitchers

The Los Angeles Dodgers made multiple pitching roster changes before Saturday’s game against the Boston Red Sox, placing right-hander Will Klein on the injured list with right elbow discomfort and recalling Kyle Hurt and Wyatt Mills from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 1

Dodgers’ Tommy Edman gets brutally honest on playing with Shohei Ohtani

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani might already be considered the best player ever to play baseball in some people’s eyes. Whatever one might think about the Dodgers’ star, his teammate Tommy Edman reveals that the secret to his success comes in simplicity, via MLB Network on X.