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Dodgers Manager Hints at Starting Pitcher Losing His Job Despite Strong Results

Eric Lauer's run in the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting rotation has been longer and more successful than perhaps anyone expected. Lauer was designated for assignment on May 11 by the Toronto Blue Jays with a 1-5 record and 6.69 ERA.

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Will Smith Throwing And Hitting In Rehab Progression From Neck Injury

Will Smith has been out of the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup for nearly one month since he first started dealing with a neck injury. Smith was first scratched from the lineup on June 6 due to what Dodgers manager Dave Roberts described as a stiff neck.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / July 4

Padres-Dodgers Series Finale Part Of ‘Star-Spangled Sunday’ On NBC Sports

The series finale between the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers is an exclusive national broadcast as part of NBC Sports putting together “Star-Spangled Sunday” on July 5.

Eliezer Alfonzo News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4

Dodgers To Select Eliezer Alfonzo Jr.

The Dodgers are set to select the contract of catcher Eliezer Alfonzo Jr. from Triple-A, according to reporter Georgeny Perez and El Extrabase’s Daniel

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Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker / July 4

Dodgers hit with alarming Shohei Ohtani prediction

The most electrifying player in baseball might have to make a decision soon.

Shohei Ohtani leaves game with concerning injury

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / July 4

Teoscar Hernández Felt ‘Really Good’ Hitting Grand Slam

The Los Angeles Dodgers once again fell behind the San Diego Padres in the second of their four-game series, only to come back for another win. In the series opener, the Padres went up 6-0 before the Dodgers scored 12 unanswered runs.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / July 4

Brandon Gomes: River Ryan’s Hamstring Injury ‘Not Overly Serious’

River Ryan landed on the injured list for the second time this season with a left hamstring issue, but the Los Angeles Dodgers are not concerned about his ability to play out the rest of the year.

Shohei Ohtani News / Field Level Media / July 4

Banged-up and skidding Padres to battle Shohei Ohtani-less Dodgers

The San Diego Padres will be in survival mode when they take a season-high seven-game losing streak into Saturday night's road contest against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Shohei Ohtani News / Field Level Media / July 4

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani (biceps) to sit Saturday vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani will not play Saturday night against the San Diego Padres because of tightness to his right biceps. With the best record in MLB and a 14-game lead in the National League West, the Dodgers can afford to give their designated hitter/pitcher a chance to rest and recover.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / July 4

Dalton Rushing Embraces Difficulty Of Calling Pitches For Shohei Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani and Dalton Rushing were the Los Angeles Dodgers’ battery again on Friday night for the first time since their miscommunication heard around the world on June 24.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Dave Roberts News / Dodger Blue / July 4

Dodgers Players Highlight Keys Behind Dave Roberts Reaching 1,000 Wins

If three World Series championships and one of the best winning percentages of all-time weren’t enough to convince the general public of the greatness of Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, then perhaps his most recent achievement will seal the deal.

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Shohei Ohtani News / Larry Brown Sports / July 4

Shohei Ohtani leaves game with concerning injury

The Los Angeles Dodgers are taking the cautious approach with two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani. The Dodgers pinch hit for Ohtani in the bottom of the 7th inning during Friday’s game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif.

Teoscar Hernandez News / Field Level Media / July 4

Teoscar Hernandez belts grand slam as Dodgers rally past Padres

Teoscar Hernandez hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 4-3 victory Friday while sending the visiting San Diego Padres to a season-high seventh consecutive loss.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / July 4

Shohei Ohtani Missing Game Due To Mild Concern With Right Bicep Injury

The Los Angeles Dodgers notched their 27th comeback win of the season on Friday night thanks to a grand slam from Teoscar Hernández. The Dodgers fell into a 3-0 deficit partly due to Shohei Ohtani not being particularly sharp in his 14th pitching start of the year.

Will Smith News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 3

Dodgers’ Will Smith takes big step toward injury return

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been without Will Smith since placing him on the 10-day IL on June 11 (retroactive to June 8). While Smith works his way back from neck inflammation and an inflamed disc, L.A.

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

Opposing GMs 'Terrified' to Trade With Dodgers' Andrew Friedman, Says Insider

The Los Angeles Dodgers are no strangers to coming out on top in trades. A lot of that can be credited to the mastermind that is Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 3

Dodgers Outright Jonathan Hernández

The Dodgers have sent right-hander Jonathan Hernández outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment earlier this week.

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

Dodgers' Kiké Hernandez Could Return Even Sooner Than Expected

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been dominant on the field this season as expected, but the team has also been missing some key players. Like any squad, the Dodgers have dealt with injuries across the roster, taking away from the overall strength of the team.