Los Angeles Dodgers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Shohei Ohtani News / True Blue LA / August 1

Red Sox crush Dodgers bullpen to spoil Ohtani’s go-ahead homer

The Dodgers (69-41) dropped the series opener 9-4 to the Red Sox (58-51) Friday night at Dodger Stadium. Failed scoring opportunities and shoddy defensive and base running doomed the Dodgers in this one.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 31

Dodgers Place Brock Stewart On Injured List

The Dodgers placed reliever Brock Stewart on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder discomfort. Los Angeles selected left-hander Cole Irvin onto the big league roster to take his bullpen spot.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / July 31

Assessing the Dodgers trade deadline priorities

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

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MLB News / True Blue LA / July 31

Dodgers on Deck: Saturday, August 1 vs. Red Sox

Friday is the final day of July, and the official dog days of August start with the Dodgers hosting the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 31

Dodgers lose pitcher to IL right before trade deadline

The Los Angeles Dodgers are placing right-handed pitcher Brock Stewart on the injured list due to a shoulder concern just days before the upcoming MLB trade deadline, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / July 31

Dodgers Lineup vs Red Sox: Shohei Ohtani Returns, Dalton Rushing and Max Muncy Out

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox kick off a three-game series on Friday night at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium, the final series before Monday's trade deadline.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / July 31

Dave Roberts: Andy Pages Batting Second Is Good For His Experience & Development

The Los Angeles Dodgers have struggled to get production from the No. 2 spot in their lineup this season despite attempting to find a solution with several players over the course of the year.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

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MLB News / True Blue LA / July 31

Dodgers welcome Red Sox for three game set

After taking two of three from the Seattle Mariners, the Los Angeles Dodgers now welcome the surging Boston Red Sox. Boston now sits in third place in the AL East, seven games behind the Tampa Bay Rays.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / July 31

Dodgers are keeping 2 players off the table in trade talks

The Los Angeles Dodgers are apparently looking to go Tarik Skubal hunting … without having to surrender two key names. The Dodgers consider two players to be nonstarters in trade negotiations, according to a report on Friday by Katie Woo and Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic.

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Will Smith News / Dodger Blue / July 31

Will Smith Continues To Make Progress But Return Date Unclear

Will Smith’s neck injury has kept him off the Los Angeles Dodgers roster for far longer than they anticipated. While Dalton Rushing has served as an effective replacement, a clearer picture of Smith’s availability for the rest of 2026 is important with the trade deadline approaching.

Alex Call News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 31

Dodgers’ Alex Call receiving trade interest from 2 teams

With rumors surrounding the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of Monday’s trade deadline, there are many players who have been linked to the team, especially Detroit Tigers star pitcher Tarik Skubal.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / July 31

Does Shohei Ohtani Need To Go On the Injured List? Dodgers Evaluating ‘Hard Question’

Shohei Ohtani was not in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup Thursday night because of soreness in his left knee that he and the team had previously indicated was only an issue when pitching.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 31

Dodgers keep rolling, top Mariners for another series win

Dalton Rushing hit a three-run home run, Mookie Betts added a two-run double and the Los Angeles Dodgers earned a 6-2 victory over the visiting Seattle Mariners on Thursday to win their fourth consecutive series since the All-Star break.

Shohei Ohtani News / Field Level Media / July 30

Dodgers hold Shohei Ohtani (knee soreness) out of lineup

In what was called a precautionary move, the Los Angeles Dodgers held Shohei Ohtani out of the starting lineup for their Thursday game against the Seattle Mariners due to left knee soreness.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Viral Sports News / July 30

Dodgers Predicted to Dump 4 Players Before MLB Trade Deadline

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the Los Angeles Dodgers once again find themselves in a position to pursue upgrades for another postseason run. With one of baseball’s deepest organizations, the club has the flexibility to part with young talent if it means addressing immediate needs on the major league roster.

Tarik Skubal News / Yardbarker / July 31

Tarik Skubal has a preferred trade destination

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Viral Sports News / July 30

Dodgers Fans Send Trade Deadline Warning to Andrew Friedman

As the Los Angeles Dodgers approached the heart of trade-deadline week, most observers expected the club to prioritize adding pitching. Yet a growing chorus of fans has made it plain to president Andrew Friedman that one of the team’s current arms should stay put.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / July 30

Dave Roberts had a great reaction to Edwin Diaz’s return

The sound of the trumpets in the ninth inning of Wednesday’s game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Seattle Mariners at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif., was music to the ears for LA manager Dave Roberts.

Blake Snell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 30

Dodgers’ Blake Snell grabs attention with performance in last rehab start

A return to the Los Angeles Dodgers appears imminent after Blake Snell’s latest impressive rehab outing. Pitching for the Single-A Ontario Tower Buzzers Wednesday, the left-hander worked four scoreless innings against Fresno, allowing only one hit while striking out nine batters.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 29

Dodgers Activate Edwin Díaz

The Dodgers reinstated closer Edwin Díaz from the 60-day injured list, per a club announcement. Lefty Charlie Barnes was designated for assignment to create space on the active and 40-man rosters.