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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

Dalton Rushing News / Dodger Blue / August 4

MRI Reveals Dalton Rushing Has Slightly Torn UCL In Right Elbow

The Los Angeles Dodgers reunited with both Ben Rortvedt and Hunter Feduccia at the trade deadline due to Will Smith and Dalton Rushing being unavailable because of respective injuries, and now that depth may loom particularly large.

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 4

Tarik Skubal makes quality start but loses Dodgers debut to Cubs

Dansby Swanson went 3-for-4 with a homer and a double for the Chicago Cubs in a 5-1 win against the visiting Dodgers on Tuesday, helping spoil the Los Angeles debut of left-hander Tarik Skubal.

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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.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 4

Recap: Dodgers Losing Streak Reaches 5 Games Despite Tarik Skubal’s Strong Start

The Los Angeles Dodgers tried to break a four-game losing streak on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs after being swept by the Boston Red Sox at home and then losing the opener at Wrigley Field on Monday.

Blake Snell News / True Blue LA / August 4

Blake Snell labors through fourth rehab start

Blake Snell took another step toward rejoining the Dodgers starting rotation on Tuesday night, pitching 3 2/3 innings in his fourth and potentially final minor league rehab start, this time for Triple-A Oklahoma City on the road to face the Salt Lake Bees, and Angels affiliate.

Tarik Skubal News / Yardbarker / August 4

Not even Tarik Skubal can snap the Dodgers' losing streak

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the Tarik Skubal trade-deadline sweepstakes, and the southpaw did not disappoint in his Dodgers debut. However, even Skubal couldn't keep the Dodgers from dropping their fifth consecutive game.

Anti-Dodgers banner flies over Wrigley Field before Skubal's debut vs. Cubs

Braves report raises questions about Tigers-Dodgers Skubal deal

Freddy Peralta's struggles continue in horrendous Rays debut

Yankees rookie proves he can handle New York pressure with dazzling debut

Yankees star Cam Schlittler calls himself out amid concerning trend

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 4

Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker silences Cubs fans, gives Tarik Skubal a boost with 1 swing

Tarik Skubal made his debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers in Tuesday’s matchup against the Chicago Cubs on the road. New teammate Kyle Tucker gave Skubal a warm welcome by giving the 29-year-old ace a boost with just one swing early in the contest.

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.

Will Smith News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 4

Dodgers Finally Announce Return Timeline for Will Smith, Who's 'Back at Square One'

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been without starting catcher Will Smith since early June due to an inflamed disc in his neck. At first, it seemed like Smith was being kept out for precautionary measures, but the issue quickly turned into something far more serious.

Justin Wrobleski News / Athlon Sports / August 4