Los Angeles Dodgers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Joendry Vargas News / True Blue LA / August 11

Joendry Vargas wins California League player of week

Dodgers minor league infielder Joendry Vargas had a productive series for Class-A Ontario on the road last week in Lake Elsinore, and for his efforts on Monday was named California League player of the week.

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 / Dodger Blue / August 11

Dodgers Announce Three-Year Partnership With LG Electronics

LG Electronics USA was named a technology partner of the Los Angeles Dodgers under a new three-year partnership that was recently announced. The partnership establishes LG as a marketing partner for the Dodgers’ regular-season home games and, subject to MLB, throughout postseason games at Dodger Stadium as well.

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The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to record five hits in the same MLB game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time Cy Young winners' quiz

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The 'Most HRs in one World Series' quiz

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

Dodgers Roundup: LA Officially Releases 5 Players, Cuts Veteran Pitcher, Trade Deadline Addition Called Up

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Kansas City Royals, 6-5, on Monday night and improved to 71-48 on the year. Tarik Skubal fanned six across five innings of work in his Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium debut, allowing three earned runs in the process.

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 / True Blue LA / August 11

Dodgers getting ‘bullied’ by fastballs

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers won the first game of their seven-game homestand on Monday, but thoughts still turned to not only their recent eight losses in nine games but also their general malaise as a team for the past six weeks.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 11

Tarik Skubal sounds off on his first-ever Dodgers home start

Tarik Skubal did not get to bask in the love of Chavez Ravine for very long after joining the Los Angeles Dodgers, as the team embarked on a six-game road trip soon after acquiring the two-time American League Cy Young winner.

Freddie Freeman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 11

Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman comments on surprising fan turnout vs. Royals

Los Angeles Dodgers fans have been spoiled with winning baseball for more than a decade and are coming off three World Series championship victories since 2020.

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.

Edwin Diaz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 11

Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz secures 1st save of August vs. Royals after 2 blown in Arizona

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz bounced back Monday night, securing his first save of August with a perfect ninth inning in a 6-5 win over the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium.

Tarik Skubal News / Field Level Media / August 11

Tarik Skubal remains winless since trade, but Dodgers edge Royals

Tarik Skubal went five innings in his home debut, Freddie Freeman delivered a go-ahead single in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 6-5 victory against the Kansas City Royals on Monday.

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.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / EssentiallySports / August 11

'Get Going & Play With Urgency': Dodgers’ Manager Sounds Alarm After Recent Performance Slump as World Series Nears

“Everyone’s trying, but I think the effort could still be enhanced and improved, and more focused.” The urgency is not lost on Dave Roberts after they tanked eight of their last nine games.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / August 11

Recap: Dodgers Start Homestand With One-Run Win Over Royals

Coming off a deflating road trip and in the midst of three consecutive series losses, the Los Angeles Dodgers earned a hard-fought win over the Kansas City Royals.

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The 'Rushing TD leaders by season' quiz

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Viral Sports News / August 11

Los Angeles Dodgers Part Ways With Long-Time MLB Veteran

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a notable roster adjustment on Monday afternoon as they prepared to host the Kansas City Royals for the start of a three-game series.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / August 10

Dodgers Make Will Smith Announcement After 54 Missed Games

The Los Angeles Dodgers enter Monday’s matchup with the Kansas City Royals looking to settle down after a difficult stretch. Los Angeles dropped eight of its last nine games heading into the series and returned home needing to find some momentum.

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

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

This is suddenly a real argument.

Dodgers try to break out of slump against Royals

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

Tarik Skubal says he'd 'love to' return to Tigers less than week after trade to Dodgers

The 'A.L. and N.L. MVPs since 2000' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / August 11

Dodgers get win in middling first home start from Tarik Skubal

Opening up a critical homestand, the Los Angeles Dodgers were looking for a jumpstart from Tarik Skubal.

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

New Dodgers reliever could be sign for Edwin Diaz

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

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

The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 10

Tarik Skubal Trade Did Not Affect Dodgers’ Pitching Plan For Shohei Ohtani

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Tarik Skubal before the trade deadline, which naturally lessens the need for Shohei Ohtani to pitch again this season as he continues to deal with an injury.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 10

Dave Roberts Potentially Retiring At End Of Mookie Betts’ Dodgers Contract

Dave Roberts is in the midst of his 11th season as Los Angeles Dodgers manager, but he knows there are a finite amount of years he has left in him. The Dodgers signed Roberts to a four-year, $32.4 million contract extension in March 2025 that keeps him as the team’s manager through the 2029 season.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Just Baseball / August 10

The Dodgers’ Belief in Charles Davalan Has Evolved into a Fascinating Story of Development

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. — If there is one thing Charles Davalan has grown accustomed to, it’s adaptation. Born in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, Charles, or Chuck to those who know him well, was raised by his French father, Lucien, and Canadian mother, Paula, with French as his first language.