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Dodgers’ Magic Number Shrinks Following Padres’ Blowout Loss to Mets

The Los Angeles Dodgers are one game closer to winning the National League West after the San Diego Padres lost to the New York Mets on Tuesday, 8-3. With the Padres' loss, the magic number for the Dodgers dropped to nine for the National League West crown.

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Dodgers on Deck: September 17 vs. Phillies

The Dodgers and Phillies finish off their series on Wednesday night with a battle of left-handers at Dodger Stadium. Blake Snell is coming off an 11-strikeout start with six scoreless innings against the Rockies last Wednesday in Los Angeles.

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.

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The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?

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Dave Roberts News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 16

Dodgers' Dave Roberts Scrutinized By MLB Insider for Decision in Loss to Phillies

The Dodgers employed a unique strategy in Monday night's 6-5 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, which went to 10 innings. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts opted to use reliever Anthony Banda as an opener, with the intent to get a quick three outs to open the game.

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The most disappointing player for every MLB team from the 2025 season

The 2025 season didn't go as well as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments from their respective teams.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / September 16

Dalton Rushing returns from injured list, Dodgers option Chuckie Robinson

Dalton Rushing is back from the injured list on the first day he is eligible to return, though he’s not starting at catcher on Tuesday night against the Phillies at Dodger Stadium.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 16

Dodgers' Andrew Friedman Addresses Failed Offseason

Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman declined to comment on his offseason signings, which have so far been underwhelming.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodgers Insider / September 16

Dodgers Dreamteam Coaches of the Year Presented by Nike Honored at Dodger Stadium

By Erin Edwards Five inspiring mentors from across Los Angeles were celebrated at Dodger Stadium on September 8, when the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) recognized its 2025 Dodgers Dreamteam Coaches of the Year presented by Nike.

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.

Shohei Ohtani News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 16

Dodgers' Andrew Friedman Calls Out MLB for Shohei Ohtani Rule

Major League Baseball has bent its rulebook to allow the Dodgers to exploit Shohei Ohtani's two-way talents. Could they maybe bend the rules a little more?

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodgers Insider / September 16

Dodgers’ postseason reality is starting to settle in

There’s a postseason tightrope the Dodgers are walking in their last handful of games. Monday’s 6–5 extra-innings loss to the Phillies made it even thinner.

MLB News / True Blue LA / September 16

Dodgers and Phillies head for round two

It’s been a while since I didn’t feel completely frustrated after a loss, but that’s where I’m at today. While the Dodgers failed in their comeback attempt Monday night, there still were a whole bunch of positives.

Eduardo Quintero News / True Blue LA / September 16

Dodgers OF Eduardo Quintero wins California League MVP

Eduardo Quintero played his way deep into top-100 prospect lists with a strong 2025 season. His impression in Class-A was so good that he won California League MVP despite getting promoted with seven weeks still remaining in the season.

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The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

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Dave Roberts News / Dodger Blue / September 16

Dave Roberts Continuing To Evaluate Roles In Dodgers Bullpen

The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen is as healthy as it has been this season, but it is still very much in flux due to inconsistency and uncharacteristic poor performance.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / September 16

Dodgers Downplay Potential Postseason Preview With Phillies Series

The Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers began their final meeting of the 2025 regular season on Monday, with the visitors securing a hard-fought 6-5 victory in extra innings.

Mookie Betts News / Dodger Blue / September 16

Why Did Mookie Betts Wear No. 21 Dodgers Jersey Against Phillies?

Mookie Betts wore a No. 21 Los Angeles Dodgers jersey against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday as part of MLB celebrating Roberto Clemente Day (every Sept.

Max Muncy News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 16

Max Muncy Says Dodgers Players Have to Stop Worrying About Themselves, Focus on Team

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been far from full health this season, but as more stars are returning from the injured list, a clearer picture of what the defending champions can accomplish in the postseason starts to come together.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / September 16

James Paxton Receives 2024 Dodgers World Series Ring

James Paxton was at Dodger Stadium on Monday night as the Los Angeles Dodgers began their final homestand of the regular season with a highly-anticipated matchup.

Shohei Ohtani News / Fastball on SI / September 16

Shohei Ohtani-Dodgers Storyline To Watch Down The Stretch

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in first place in the National League West despite all of the injuries that have piled up throughout the 2025 campaign. Los Angeles has a two-game lead over the San Diego Padres at the top of the National League West with an 84-66 record.

Roki Sasaki News / Just Baseball / September 16