Los Angeles Dodgers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

The Dodgers Are Ruining Baseball — And They Don’t Care

The Los Angeles Dodgers apparently looked at the most loaded roster in baseball and decided it still wasn’t enough. Los Angeles has acquired back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers, adding arguably the best pitcher in baseball to a team already chasing its third consecutive World Series championship.

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Dodgers’ Skubal Trade Could Push MLB Toward a Lockout

The Los Angeles Dodgers may have just made the biggest move of the MLB trade deadline, but the consequences could extend far beyond the 2026 World Series race.

Tarik Skubal News / Larry Brown Sports / August 3

Dodgers acquire another All-Star pitcher after Tarik Skubal trade

The Los Angeles Dodgers just continue to stockpile All-Star pitchers. Just two days after landing American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, the Dodgers are now bringing in Kansas City Royals left-hander Kris Bubic, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / August 3

Dodgers Reportedly Acquire Kris Bubic From Royals For Carlos Duran

The Los Angeles Dodgers continued to be active ahead of Monday’s MLB trade deadline by acquiring Kris Bubic in a trade with the Kansas City Royals, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN.

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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?

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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.

Max Muncy News / True Blue LA / August 3

A memorable Max Muncy home run at Dodger Stadium

LOS ANGELES — Max Muncy homered once during the Dodgers’ homestand last week, and his home run last Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners tied Eric Karros for most regular season home runs in Dodger Stadium history.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / August 3

Dodgers Trade Chayce McDermott To Mets For Ben Rortvedt

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Ben Rortvedt from the New York Mets in exchange for Chayce McDermott, the club announced on Monday morning ahead of the Aug.

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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.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / August 3

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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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.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 3

Andrew Friedman ‘passionately’ fires back at haters claiming Dodgers continues to ruin MLB with Tarik Skubal trade

Not only have the Los Angeles Dodgers won consecutive World Series championships, but they are now aiming for a third straight title with the acquisition of pitcher Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers on Saturday evening.

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 3

Dodgers’ Dave Roberts throws shade at Tarik Skubal trade suitors who failed

The sweepstakes for the back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner came to a close late on Saturday evening, as the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for a trio of prospects.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Lindy's Sports / August 3

Los Angeles Dodgers' Worst Trade Deadline Busts Since 2005

Just days after the Los Angeles Dodgers landed two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal at the 2026 trade deadline — adding another elite arm to what is already the most feared roster in baseball — it’s worth remembering that even the game’s gold standard has paid painful prices at the mid-season trade window.

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.

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.

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 / 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.

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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.