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After brief rest, Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani to return vs. Red Sox

After Shohei Ohtani received an unexpected day off, the Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to have their star back at the top of the order to open a three-game series against the visiting Boston Red Sox on Friday.

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Andrew Friedman Suggests Trading Dodgers Outfield Prospects Will Become Necessary

The Los Angeles Dodgers can go a multitude of ways at the trade deadline this year, ranging from making a big addition in the form of Tarik Skubal to perhaps addressing their roster or organizational depth on the margins.

MLB News / True Blue LA / July 31

Dodgers notes: Tarik Skubal, Shohei Ohtani, Orel Hersheiser

The trade deadline is only one series away for the Dodgers, and they have found themselves entrenched on acquiring the biggest fish. The Detroit Tigers have been on a free fall to begin the second half of the regular season, leaving the future of Tarik Skubal with Detroit up in the air.

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The 'Home Run leaders by MLB team' quiz

How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple 30/30 Club MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

The 'MLB ROY and MVP-winners' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / July 31

Rare Shohei Ohtani card sells for near-record $11 million

A one-of-one Shohei Ohtani dual Gold Logoman autograph card from 2026 Topps Chrome has sold privately for $11 million, the third-highest price ever paid for a sports card.

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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.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / HITC / July 31

Collector finds 1-of-1 Shohei Ohtani Dual Logoman card and instantly sells it for $11 million

One of the most long-awaited baseball cards, Shohei Ohtani’s Gold Logoman autograph card, surfaced and was snatched up immediately for massive money. Shohei Ohtani has become a huge name in baseball, with many fans ready to call him the greatest player of all time.

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.

Roki Sasaki News / True Blue LA / July 31

Roki Sasaki keeps impressing as Dodgers defeat Mariners 6-2

The Dodgers are now on a winning streak at home, as they defeated the Seattle Mariners 6-2 at Dodger Stadium on Thursday. Roki Sasaki managed to avoid trouble after allowing a one-out baserunner by completing a scoreless first inning on 20 pitches.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 31

Shohei Ohtani Dodgers card sells for staggering price at auction

Shohei Ohtani will go down as one of the most mystifying athletes of all-time, but his incredible marketability is very easy to explain. The hitting and

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.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 30

Dodgers rumors: LA may have hidden motive behind Tarik Skubal pursuit

The Los Angeles Dodgers appear to be ramping up their pursuit of Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, whose trade status continues to be the talk of the MLB as the trade deadline approaches.

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.

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MLB News / True Blue LA / July 30

Dodgers on Deck: Friday, July 31 vs. Red Sox

The Dodgers all-American League homestand continues this weekend facing the Boston Red Sox at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The Dodgers haven’t yet named a starting pitcher for Friday, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto starting on Saturday.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / July 30

Shohei Ohtani Out Of Dodgers Lineup For Thursday’s Game

Shohei Ohtani is not in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup for their series finale against the Seattle Mariners, with Thursday marking his first time not playing since the Fourth of July.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodgers Insider / July 30

Coach Giovanni

by Erin Edwards For Giovanni Garcia, coaching Dodgers Dreamteam in the City of La Puente is about much more than teaching young athletes how to hit, field and run the bases.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / July 30

Dodgers Could Surprisingly Target Angels Star at Trade Deadline, Says ESPN Insider

The Los Angeles Dodgers' front office has a lot of major decisions to make over before the trade deadline passes at 3 p.m. PT on Aug. 3. One of the main ones is how the team wants to approach the deadline, whether that is going all-in to bring another star to the team or to simply add around the margins for depth.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / July 30

Dodgers Injury Updates: Tyler Glasnow & Blake Treinen Pitch To Batters, Blake Snell’s Rehab Start

The Los Angeles Dodgers pitching staff has been plagued by injuries this season, but several key contributors could be on the verge of returning. The club recently welcomed back Edwin Díaz, and Blake Snell is nearing the end of his rehab assignment.

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.

Eric Lauer News / Dodger Blue / July 30

Eric Lauer Hopes To Remain With Dodgers But Understanding Of Potential Trade

With the MLB trade deadline just four days away, there have been rumblings of the Los Angeles Dodgers potentially looking to deal from their big league roster to fill other areas of need in the organization.

Tarik Skubal News / Yardbarker / July 31

Tigers' Tarik Skubal has a preferred trade destination

One Skubal favorite has even more reason to believe they will land the ace.

Who are the 'biggest threats' to Dodgers in Skubal sweepstakes?

Skubal reaches career milestone in what could be final start as a Tiger

Trade market improving for Mets pitcher

Phillies, Blue Jays emerging as possible partners in blockbuster trade

Blue Jays not listening to trade offers on one elite asset

Roki Sasaki News / Field Level Media / July 30

Dodgers turn to improved Roki Sasaki in finale vs. Mariners

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki has been much improved since the All-Star break and the right-hander has another chance to show it when he faces the visiting Seattle Mariners in the finale of a three-game series Thursday.

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.

Will Smith News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / July 29

Dodgers Finally Get Good Will Smith News as Trade Deadline Looms

Catcher Will Smith, who has been missing from the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup for nearly two months, is finally showing signs of a return. Smith has been on the injured list since June 11 with a neck injury and disc inflammation that initially appeared to be relatively minor.

Tarik Skubal News / Yardbarker / July 29