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Fernando Valenzuela News / Dodger Blue / September 22

This Day In Dodgers History: Duke Snider, Don Sutton, Fernando Valenzuela, Home Run Record & Jaime Jarrín

Sept. 22 is a notable date in Los Angeles Dodgers franchise history for multiple reasons, and also for the 1957 Brooklyn team because of Duke Snider. On the final day of the regular season that year, Snider slugged two home runs in a 7-3 win against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Alek Thomas News / True Blue LA / September 22

Alek Thomas wins Pacific Coast League player of week

Dodgers minor league center fielder Alek Thomas on Monday was named Pacific Coast League player of the week for the final week of the regular season, after a strong five games for Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Edwin Diaz News / True Blue LA / September 22

Dodgers notes: Is this team (and Edwin Diaz) playoff ready?

The Los Angeles Dodgers have managed to work their way out of their usual late summer lull, by going 14-5 so far in the month of September. But they face a test starting Tuesday to see if they really are in postseason form.

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The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

Roki Sasaki News / Dodger Blue / September 21

Roki Sasaki Moving To Bullpen Role For Remainder Of 2026 Season

Roki Sasaki is among the players expected to rejoin the Los Angeles Dodgers this week as they inch closer to full strength ahead of the postseason. The right-hander has been on the 15-day injured list since Aug.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Tarik Skubal News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 21

Dodgers' Tarik Skubal Could Get Close to $500 Million in Free Agency, Says Insider

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Tarik Skubal is in line to potentially receive a contract worth half a billion dollars. ESPN's Jeff Passan says Skubal's upcoming contract could reach $500 million, barring the salary cap.

Andy Pages News / Dodger Blue / September 21

Dodgers Plan To Be Cautious With Andy Pages Returning

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to welcome back several key contributors this week, with Andy Pages expected to return for Tuesday’s series opener against the San Diego Padres.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / September 21

Dodgers have familiar Roki Sasaki spot for postseason

The Los Angeles Dodgers hoped to keep Sasaki stretched out as rotation depth as the postseason approaches. Instead, the Dodgers will begin their playoff plans for Sasaki as soon as he is activated from the Injured List.

Dodgers' rookie Josue De Paula has made an immediate impact

Emmet Sheehan dominates Giants in long relief as Dodgers cap sweep

The 'Manager playoff wins leaders' quiz

Emmet Sheehan News / True Blue LA / September 21

Emmet Sheehan on a hot streak: ‘My confidence stayed the same the whole time’

LOS ANGELES — Emmet Sheehan continued his late-season hot streak with another strong outing on Sunday against the San Francisco Giants, with nine strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings, allowing only a single and a walk.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

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The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 21

Dodgers Expected to Get 3 Huge Reinforcements for Padres Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers are expecting to get three key players off the injured list for their upcoming series against the San Diego Padres. Designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, outfielder Andy Pages and right-handed pitcher Roki Sasaki are all expected to be activated at some point this week, per manager Dave Roberts.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / September 21

Shohei Ohtani Expected To Play Every Game After Returning From Injured List

Shohei Ohtani made significant progress toward returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers over the weekend as he looks to return from left knee and right arm/bicep trouble that has thrown his 2026 season well off course.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 21

How Tarik Skubal’s absence is allowing 1 Dodgers pitcher to make serious playoff roster case

The Los Angeles Dodgers recently announced multiple roster moves, including placing Tarik Skubal on the bereavement list and recalling Emmet Sheehan. The Dodgers earned a big series sweep over the San Francisco Giants this past weekend, as Sheehan played a role on Sunday.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / September 21

Dodgers Week 26: Back in the postseason saddle again

The Dodgers are taking advantage of the schedule in front of them, with 14 wins in 19 September games, including winning the last 10 in a row at home. This week that meant beating the Reds three times in four games in Cincinnati, then returning to Los Angeles to sweep the Giants.

Josue De Paula News / Dodger Blue / September 21

Josue De Paula Wants To ‘Shut A Lot Of People Up’ About His Defense

Josue De Paula has been everything the Los Angeles Dodgers could have hoped for in the batter’s box during since getting called up for his MLB debut. Since

Josue De Paula News / Yardbarker / September 21

Dodgers' rookie Josue De Paula has made an immediate impact

De Paula is earning his keep through his first 10 MLB games.

Dodgers get notable update on Shohei Ohtani

Josue De Paula Wants To ‘Shut A Lot Of People Up’ About His Defense

The 'World Series Champions' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 21

Dodgers Notes: Tarik Skubal Away From Team, Dave Roberts’ Surprise Admission, LA Demotes Pitcher

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants, 3-1, on Sunday and improved to 96-60 on the year. They completed the series sweep of the divisional rivals and notched their fourth-straight win (and 14th of the last 17).

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / September 20

Emmet Sheehan dominates Giants in long relief as Dodgers cap sweep

Emmet Sheehan pitched brilliantly in long relief, Enrique Hernandez broke a seventh-inning tie with a run-scoring double and the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game home sweep of the rival San Francisco Giants with a 3-1 victory Sunday afternoon.

Blake Snell News / Just Baseball / September 20

Is Blake Snell the Dodgers’ Best Pitcher Right Now?

The Los Angeles Dodgers have done it again. With the Dodgers’ win on Thursday afternoon, they officially clinched the NL West championship for the fifth consecutive year.

Shohei Ohtani News / Larry Brown Sports / September 20

Dodgers get notable update on Shohei Ohtani

The Los Angeles Dodgers may be getting Shohei Ohtani back in the lineup before the MLB calendar turns to October. The Dodgers placed Ohtani on the 15-day IL on Sept.