Los Angeles Dodgers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Dodgers rally past Royals in 10 after Blake Snell makes strong return

Max Muncy hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning, Blake Snell gave up one run over six innings with 10 strikeouts in his return from an elbow injury and the Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off a 5-4 victory over the visiting Kansas City Royals on Tuesday.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Recap: Dodgers Beat Royals On Max Muncy’s Walk-Off

Blake Snell was dominant in his first start back from left elbow surgery and Max Muncy delivered a walk-off single in the 10th inning. Many of the same

Blake Snell News / ESPN / August 12

Dodgers' Snell K's 10 in 6 IP after 3-month layoff

Blake Snell struck out seven of the first 10 batters he faced Tuesday night before giving up back-to-back hits in his return to the mound for the Dodgers after being sidelined for three months with loose bodies in his left elbow.

Shohei Ohtani News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 11

Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani takes positive step toward pitching return

As the 2026 MLB regular season rapidly comes to an end, with teams fighting for playoff positioning and Pete Crow-Armstrong challenging to become the new NL MVP, one of the biggest questions surrounding the Los Angeles Dodgers is when Shohei Ohtani will take the mound next.

Los Angeles Angels News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 400-HR, 200-stolen bases' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

Kyle Tucker News / Viral Sports News / August 11

Dodgers Announce Notable Kyle Tucker Decision

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered Tuesday’s matchup against the Kansas City Royals with a pair of notable adjustments that signaled both urgency and optimism.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / August 11

Dodgers Announce Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow News

Reinforcements are on the way for the mighty, but struggling Los Angeles Dodgers. The back-to-back World Series champions activated left-handed pitcher Blake Snell on Tuesday night to start against the Kansas City Royals.

Dalton Rushing News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 11

Dodgers’ Dalton Rushing provides crucial injury, catching updates

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing is recovering from an elbow injury. With catcher Will Smith injured as well, Los Angeles acquired Ben Rortvedt and Hunter Feduccia to help out at the position at the MLB trade deadline.

Blake Snell News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 11

Dodgers Activate Blake Snell

The Dodgers have officially reinstated Blake Snell from the 60-day injured list. He’ll start tonight’s game against the Royals, who’ll run Michael Wacha in Game 2 of the series.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 11

Dodgers Lineup vs Royals: Teoscar Hernandez Out, Alex Call Starting

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to win their series against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers took Monday's series opener, 6-5, in a back-and-forth game that ended in a much-needed save from closer Edwin Díaz.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Dave Roberts News / Dodger Blue / August 11

‘Urgency’ Comes Into Focus For Dodgers And Dave Roberts

After a rough road trip, the Los Angeles Dodgers bounced back by defeating the Kansas City Royals on Monday night in Tarik Skubal’s home debut at Dodger Stadium.

Tarik Skubal News / Dodger Blue / August 11

Dodgers React To Tarik Skubal’s Home Debut

The Los Angeles Dodgers started their homestand with a 6-5 win over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night, which notably marked Tarik Skubal’s home debut at Dodger Stadium.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Most 400-yard NFL games' quiz

The 'Rushing TD leaders by season' quiz

The '2026 CFB preseason Coach's Poll' quiz

The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 11

Dodgers Considering Major Changes for Top Outfield Prospects to Revamp Farm System

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a well-known logjam in their outfield prospect pipeline. That was true before the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline. It's still the case even now, after Zyhir Hope was traded to the Detroit Tigers in the package that sent Tarik Skubal to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 11

Dodgers Having Conversations To Address Recent Struggles With ABS Challenges

The Los Angeles Dodgers have struggled to utilize MLB’s Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system well as an overall group, and that has not improved as the season has gone on.

Dalton Rushing News / Field Level Media / August 11

Dodgers C Dalton Rushing doesn't believe he needs UCL surgery

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing believes he can avoid surgery to repair the partially torn ligament in his right elbow. "I don't have to go lay on a table and get my arm cut open," he told The Athletic after the Dodgers' 6-5 win against Kansas City on Monday night.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Viral Sports News / August 11

Dodgers Surprisingly Cut Ties With 24-Year-Old Catcher

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a quiet roster move during their recent series against the Kansas City Royals, releasing 24-year-old catcher Hayden Gilliland from the organization.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 11

Edwin Díaz Remaining Dodgers Closer For Multiple Reasons

Nothing has gone according to plan for Edwin Díaz in his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but plenty of time remains to make the impact that was expected upon signing a three-year, $69 million contract.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / August 11

What's gone wrong for Tarik Skubal through first two Dodgers starts

Skubal hasn't necessarily been awful, but he also hasn't been his usual self in his first two starts since being traded from the Detroit Tigers to Los Angeles.

Dodgers get win in middling first home start from Tarik Skubal

'I'm not surprised': Tigers executive reacts to Tarik Skubal's reunion comments

On deck: Brewers-Dodgers, pivotal AL Central series in spotlight

The 'League K-leaders by season since' quiz

Tyler Glasnow News / Dodger Blue / August 11

Dodgers Updates: Will Smith Facing ‘Big Week’ & Tyler Glasnow’s Plan

The Los Angeles Dodgers are welcoming back Blake Snell on Tuesday as they continue to inch toward getting their roster healthy for the stretch run into the postseason.

Blake Snell News / Field Level Media / August 11

Dodgers' Blake Snell set to return vs. Royals as 'mission' begins

The Los Angeles Dodgers rolled out the "Welcome" banner on Monday and will amend that to read "Welcome back" on Tuesday night. One day after Tarik Skubal

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 11

Dave Roberts made a classy gesture for Derek Carr during Dodgers game

Dave Roberts won himself a high-profile fan on Monday for his kind gesture during a Los Angeles Dodgers game. Former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr was in attendance for the Dodgers’ game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / August 10

New Dodgers reliever could be sign for Edwin Diaz

On Monday, the Los Angeles Dodgers fortified their bullpen and perhaps reminded the scuffling Diaz that other options could exist for the closer's role.

Shohei Ohtani’s knee injury has opened the door in NL MVP race

The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 10