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Blake Treinen Assures Dodgers Bullpen ‘Trying Our Darndest’ Every Game

Shohei Ohtani had his best start as a pitcher on Tuesday, but the Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen imploded in a 9-6 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. Ohtani issued just one walk and collected five strikeouts over five no-hit innings on an efficient 68 pitches.

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Top 3 Ways Dodgers Should Bolster Roster This Winter: Way-Too-Early Edition

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a chance at another deep run this season, but the season hasn't gone as smoothly as you'd think. Los Angeles is the reigning World Series champion and followed up by adding guys like Blake Snell and Rōki Sasaki to add more firepower.

Dave Roberts News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 17

Dave Roberts Reveals Critical Element Dodgers Bullpen is Lacking

After five hitless innings from starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani — who also went 2-for-5 with a home run — the Dodgers were in position to earn a much-needed win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night.

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The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

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Blake Snell News / True Blue LA / September 17

Blake Snell and Jesús Luzardo’s battle to keep the ball in the park

Another day, another talented southpaw starter stands in the way of a Dodger win. Facing all left-handers from the NL East champs, the Dodgers offense will be tasked with doing damage against Jesús Luzardo.

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25 things we learned from the 2025 MLB season

The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.

Shohei Ohtani News / Larry Brown Sports / September 17

Shohei Ohtani willing to make major change to help Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani is willing to make a significant move during the postseason to give the Los Angeles Dodgers more flexibility.

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani achieves feat that not even Babe Ruth accomplished

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Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / September 17

Dodgers Implemented ‘Hard’ Limit On Shohei Ohtani, But 6 Innings Possible In Playoffs

Shohei Ohtani turned in his best pitching start with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday as he no-hit the Philadelphia Phillies through five innings. Ohtani issued just one walk and collected five strikeouts on an efficient 68 pitches.

Clayton Kershaw News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 17

Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw Not Thinking About Next Season Yet

The Los Angeles Dodgers have way too much going on to start thinking about next year. After finishing up a series against the San Francisco Giants, many wondered if future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw has thrown his final pitch in San Francisco of his career.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / September 17

This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax & Fernando Valenzuela Set Records, Hideo Nomo’s No-Hitter, Joe Torre Announces Retirement

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a long line of notable pitchers and on this day in franchise history, those stars shined a little brighter throughout the years.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / September 17

Dodgers bullpen is a mess

Last October the Dodgers had three starting pitchers, one of whom with a 5.38 ERA that very accurately described his season. But they rode their deepest postseason bullpen of this extended run all the way to a championship.

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Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / September 17

Shohei Ohtani Sets Dodgers Record & Makes MLB History With 50th Home Run

Shohei Ohtani had another game for the ages on Tuesday, but unfortunately, that was still not enough to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.

Mookie Betts News / CBSSports.com / September 17

Mookie Betts getting hot at just the right time for playoff-bound Dodgers after he 'switched my headspace'

Betts talked to CBS Sports about bouncing back from a rough start and the weight of the Dodgers' expectations

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / September 17

Dave Roberts: Dodgers Need Tanner Scott To Win World Series

Although the Los Angeles Dodgers appeared to have an embarrassment of riches after signing Tanner Scott to a $72 million contract, his first season with the team has been a struggle.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 17

Bullpen woes plaguing Dodgers ahead of finale vs. Phillies

With bullpen woes ongoing, the Los Angeles Dodgers will take any relief they can get as they try to avoid a sweep at the hands of the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.

Brock Stewart News / Dodger Blue / September 17

Brock Stewart Doesn’t Feel Pressured To Save Dodgers Bullpen

Brock Stewart was the major bullpen addition made by the Los Angeles Dodgers at this year’s trade deadline, but the acquisition has yet to pay dividends.

Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker / September 17

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani achieves feat that not even Babe Ruth accomplished

Shohei Ohtani continues to make history almost every time he sets foot on the diamond.

Dodgers collapse yet again to waste Shohei Ohtani’s no-hit effort

Shohei Ohtani's no-hit start, 50th HR aren't enough for Dodgers vs. Phils

The 25 greatest designated hitters in MLB history

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Last Word On Sports / September 16

Dodgers Rookie Catcher Activated

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated catcher Dalton Rushing off the Injured List. To make room on the 40-man roster, Chuck Robinson has been optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Mookie Betts News / Athlon Sports / September 16

Dodgers' Mookie Betts Uses 1 Word To Sum Up Tumultuous Season

To say it's been a tough year for Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts would be an understatement. During the first half of the 2025 season, Betts suffered a virus that caused him to lose 20 pounds in two weeks, a toe injury, and mourned the death of his stepfather.

Roki Sasaki News / Just Baseball / September 16