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Justin Wrobleski News / True Blue LA / August 9

Justin Wrobleski, Dodgers offense continue struggles in another loss

Unfortunately for the Dodgers there isn’t much you can do when good players don’t play well. Justin Wrobleski was an All-Star this season but of late has been nowhere close to that.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 9

Dodgers ‘Very Confident’ In Starting Rotation Getting Healthy

The Los Angeles Dodgers have experienced a repeat of last season with the health of their starting rotation, namely Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow. To make matters worse, Shohei Ohtani is also unavailable on the mound for an indefinite amount of time as he deals with lingering left knee trouble.

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Shohei Ohtani News / Larry Brown Sports / August 9

Shohei Ohtani likely to have new role when he returns as pitcher

The Los Angeles Dodgers are still hopeful that Shohei Ohtani will pitch for them again this season. If he does, however, it sounds like his role will be different than what it has been in the past.

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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.

MLB News / True Blue LA / August 9

Dodgers on Deck: Monday, August 10 vs. Royals

After a dreadful road trip the Dodgers return home for seven games at Dodger Stadium. First up are the Kansas City Royals, beginning Monday night in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / August 9

Dodgers Accomplish Feat Not Seen in Over 50 Years

The Los Angeles Dodgers made history in Saturday night's 2-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, escaping repeated late-inning threats to snap a seven-game losing streak.

Miguel Rojas News / Dodger Blue / August 9

Miguel Rojas Challenged Dodgers To Start Postseason ‘Sprint’

Edwin Díaz blew another save opportunity on Saturday night but the Los Angeles Dodgers ultimately snapped their seven-game losing streak with a win over the Arizona Diamondbacks in extra innings.

Josue De Paula News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 9

Could the Dodgers Call Up Top Prospect Josue De Paula? Insider Doesn't Rule it Out

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently in a rut, with the team losing seven straight games before finally winning on Saturday night in extra innings. Los Angeles still holds an 8.5-game lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks in the National League West division, but that gap is slowly closing in.

Max Muncy News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 9

Dodgers Lineup vs Diamondbacks: Max Muncy Out, Kiké Hernández Starting

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks are getting set for the rubber match of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon at Chase Field. The Diamondbacks took Friday's series opener, 4-3, in walk-off, come-from-behind fashion.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 9

Dodgers Want Edwin Díaz Pitching With More ‘Intensity’

Edwin Díaz blew his third save of the season for the Los Angeles Dodgers in just eight opportunities and his second in as many nights against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 9

Dodgers’ Dave Roberts says quiet part out loud about Edwin Diaz after miracle finish

The Los Angeles Dodgers snapped their seven-game losing streak on Saturday, with an extra innings victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts complimented his reliever Edwin Diaz, following the victory.

Will Smith News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 9

Dodgers Still Have No Timeline for Will Smith to Return After 2 Months on Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers star catcher Will Smith has been sidelined since early June with an inflamed disc in his neck. Smith has been trying to battle back, but the veteran has faced multiple setbacks.

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Blake Snell News / Dodger Blue / August 9

Blake Snell Appreciated Struggling Through Final Start Of Rehab Assignment

The Los Angeles Dodgers are primed to move one step closer to having a healthy starting rotation when Blake Snell comes off the 60-day injured list on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / August 9

Do the Dodgers Have an Edwin Díaz Problem?

The Los Angeles Dodgers may have snapped their seven-game losing streak on Saturday night, but it was another rough outing for All-Star closer Edwin Díaz.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / August 9

Dodgers Joined MLB Record Books By Stranding Diamondbacks Runners On Base

The Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a seven-game losing streak on Saturday night with an extra innings win against the Arizona Diamondbacks, but getting to that point wasn’t easy.

Emmet Sheehan News / Dodger Blue / August 9

Dodgers Take Strategic Approach With Emmet Sheehan’s First Start After Getting Sent To Triple-A

The Los Angeles Dodgers stuck with Emmet Sheehan throughout his inconsistencies this season but that changed last week when he was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City as the corresponding move to Tarik Skubal joining the active roster.

Shohei Ohtani News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 9

Dodgers Roundup: Ex-Dodger Retires, Top Prospect Has Surgery, Shohei Ohtani Pitching Update

The Los Angeles Dodgers held on to win their 70th game of the season as they took down the Arizona Diamondbacks, 2-1, on Saturday night in a 10-inning thriller.

Mookie Betts News / TWSN / August 9

On This Day in Sports- August 9: Mookie Betts Hits for the Cycle

On August 9, 2018, Mookie Betts added another accomplishment to what was becoming a remarkable 2018 season for him by hitting for the first cycle of his MLB career.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / August 9

Dodgers edge D-backs in 10 to end 7-game losing streak

Shohei Ohtani hit a two-out, infield single to drive in the winning run and the Los Angeles Dodgers broke a season-long seven-game losing streak with a 2-1, 10-inning victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday in Phoenix.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 9

Nationals made a painful admission with Luis Garcia Jr. trade

The Washington Nationals spent the first four months of the season convincing fans that meaningful August baseball had finally returned. Then the trade deadline arrived, and the front office essentially told everyone not to get too comfortable.

Yankees make questionable trade with Nationals for Garcia Jr.

Gerrit Cole is starting to get rolling at the perfect time for the Yankees

Mike Trout’s loyalty to Angels is becoming impossible to celebrate

Tarik Skubal says he'd 'love to' return to Tigers less than week after trade

Chris Sale crashes out after being called for a controversial balk

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 8

Tarik Skubal says he'd 'love to' return to Tigers less than week after trade to Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers paid a premium to get Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal at the trade deadline.

Skubal reveals gesture Clayton Kershaw made after trade

Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle has historic outing vs. Athletics

Kevin Gausman guides Cubs to fifth straight win in impressive debut

Twins' Kaelen Culpepper smashes home run in MLB debut

Dylan Cease threatening Cam Schlittler as AL Cy Young favorite

Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / Field Level Media / August 8

Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto takes mound vs. D-backs in crucial NL West game

Yoshinobu Yamamoto's won-loss record doesn't reflect just how well he has pitched for the Los Angeles Dodgers this season. And the Dodgers need a big outing from him Saturday night when they meet the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix, seeking to snap a seven-game losing streak.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 8