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MLB News / True Blue LA / August 5
Dodgers on Deck: Friday, August 7 at Diamondbacks 
After dropping two series in a row, the Dodgers move on to face the Arizona Diamondbacks, who are fighting for a wild card berth. Roki Sasaki takes the ball in the series opener on Friday night at Chase Field in Phoenix, where the roof will be appreciated with triple-digit high temperatures in the forecast all weekend in the desert.
Dave Roberts News / Dodger Blue / August 5
Dave Roberts Thrilled By Dodgers’ ‘Pretty Special’ Trade Deadline
The Los Angeles Dodgers were extremely active at the trade deadline in pursuit of their third straight World Series championship. They completed four deals, highlighted by the blockbuster addition of Tarik Skubal.
The 'Three-time batting champions' quiz
Luis Arraez won his third consecutive batting title, this time with the Padres in the National League. He's the first player ever to win the title in three straight years with three different teams. Can you name every player to win the batting at least three times?
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.
Mookie Betts News / Athlon Sports / August 5
Mookie Betts Assigns Blame After 5th Straight Loss
The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the midst of one of their worst stretches of the season. On Tuesday, the Dodgers dropped their fifth straight game in a 5-1 loss against the Chicago Cubs.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 5
Dodgers Updates: Tyler Glasnow And Blake Snell Rehab Starts
The Los Angeles Dodgers fortified their starting rotation by trading for Tarik Skubal, but in the weeks ahead they also expect to add Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow to the group.
Josue De Paula News / True Blue LA / August 5
Dodgers minors: Josue De Paula continues terrific campaign
High-scoring games across the board in the Dodgers minor league system, with no team scoring or allowing fewer than six runs in any of the four games. Also worth noting, both Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow made rehab starts.
Tarik Skubal News / Yardbarker / August 5
Tarik Skubal speaks on solid Dodgers debut in loss to Cubs
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night, but not because of new starting pitcher Tarik Skubal.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / August 5
Dave Roberts reacts to Tarik Skubal's disappointing Dodgers debut
Tarik Skubal's long-awaited debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers didn't go as expected.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 5
Tarik Skubal And Shohei Ohtani Combining For MLB History
The Los Angeles Dodgers struck a blockbuster deal to acquire two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for three prospects.
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 / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 5
Dodgers Notes: LA Cuts Ties With Veteran, Tarik Skubal Sends Message, Will Smith Return Timeline
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the Chicago Cubs, 5-1, on Tuesday evening and fell to 69-55 on the year in their fifth straight loss. Reigning back-to-back Cy Young award winner Tarik Skubal made his Dodgers debut and struck out six across six innings of work.
Dalton Rushing News / Larry Brown Sports / August 5
Dodgers had a concerning health update on Dalton Rushing
The Los Angeles Dodgers emerged as clear winners of the 2026 MLB trade deadline, but it hasn’t been rosy for the two-time defending World Series champions of late.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / August 5
Dodgers notes: Tarik Skubal, Kyle Tucker, Mookie Betts
The entire baseball world turned their collective heads towards the city of Chicago on Tuesday, as the Dodgers debuted their shiniest new addition. Tarik Skubal took the mound for the first time in Dodger blue after being dealt from the Detroit Tigers late Saturday night.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 5
2026 MLB Daily Recap: Dodgers Lose Skubal’s Debut, Yanks Win Behind Lombard Jr
It was a good day for the Yankees, who won & saw their top prospect homer in his big-league debut. As for the Dodgers, not only did the club lose in Tarik Skubal’s debut, the team dropped to the #2 seed in the NL playoff race.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / HITC / August 5
LA Dodgers projected to pay tax penalty higher than 13 MLB teams’ total player payrolls
The Los Angeles Dodgers have the highest tax payroll in MLB by some distance, and alongside that, they are expected to be left with a hefty tax bill. The Dodgers are on a poor run of form right now, failing to win any of their last five games, most recently suffering a 5-1 defeat at the hands of the Chicago Cubs.
Eric Lauer News / Field Level Media / August 5
Mired in 5-game skid, Dodgers send reliable Eric Lauer vs. Cubs
The rotation for the Los Angeles Dodgers could be a revolving door through the remainder of the regular season. How long veteran left-hander Eric Lauer can maintain his spot is one of the key question marks.
Dalton Rushing News / Field Level Media / August 5
Dodgers C Dalton Rushing diagnosed with partial UCL tear
A day after the Los Angeles Dodgers put Dalton Rushing on the injured list, manager Dave Roberts announced Tuesday that the catcher is dealing with a partially torn right ulnar collateral ligament.
Mookie Betts News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 5
Mookie Betts opens up about Dodgers’ losing streak ‘rut’
The Los Angeles Dodgers must have believed that they would put an end to their losing streak on Tuesday as they had their recent trade acquisition, Tarik Skubal, on the mound.
Tarik Skubal News / Yardbarker / August 5
Dodgers fail to support Tarik Skubal as he suffers loss in debut
With his first start for his new team in the books, Tarik Skubal has yet to experience the benefits of being a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Dalton Rushing News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 5
Dalton Rushing Diagnosed With Partial UCL Tear
Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing has a partial tear of the UCL in his right elbow, manager Dave Roberts tells David Vassegh of the Dodger Talk podcast. The second-year backstop landed on the 10-day injured list yesterday with what the team initially called elbow inflammation.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 4
Rob and Michele Reiner’s kids Jake and Romy throw first pitch at Dodgers game
Jake and Romy Reiner honored their late parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, at a recent Los Angeles Dodgers game by throwing the first pitch. Jake shared a sweet tribute to his late parents via X and added photos of him and his sister on the mound during the Chicago Cubs game on Monday, August 3.
Tyler Glasnow News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 4
Dodgers' Tyler Glasnow Takes First Big Step Toward Return, Timeline Becoming Clearer
The Los Angeles Dodgers could soon be getting some major reinforcements to the starting rotation in the coming weeks, just in time for the final few weeks of the season.
Justin Wrobleski News / Athlon Sports / August 4
Justin Wrobleski Development Leaves Dodgers With Decision to Make
The Los Angeles Dodgers may have an important decision looming in their starting rotation after Justin Wrobleski's latest difficult outing against the Chicago Cubs.
Kris Bubic News / Yardbarker / August 3
Dodgers add more pitching depth by acquiring Kris Bubic from Royals
There is an adage in baseball that one can never have too much pitching. The Los Angeles Dodgers appear to be taking that to heart.
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