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Impact of Shohei Ohtani's Return on Dodgers, Playoff Picture

The Los Angeles Dodgers are still battling it out with the Milwaukee Brewers for the top seed in the National League. Likely, whichever team captures the top seed will also have home-field advantage throughout the World Series.

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Yamamoto and Ohtani are in to potentially lead a bye-clinching win

Imagine losing by seven to your division rival only to see them bring in, the following game, their best hitter and pitcher of the past two seasons, both of them championship-winning campaigns.

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Roki Sasaki News / Dodger Blue / September 23

Roki Sasaki Unlikely To Be Dodgers Closer In Postseason

Roki Sasaki became the Los Angeles Dodgers’ closer during the 2025 postseason because of a severe lack of options, but it fortunately worked out in their favor by the end.

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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.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / September 23

Josue De Paula & Dalton Rushing Battling For Final Spot On Dodgers Postseason Roster

Since being called up from Double-A Tulsa earlier this month as the corresponding move for Shohei Ohtani going on the 15-day injured list, Josue De Paula has done nothing but impress his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates and coaching staff.

Freddie Freeman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 23

Dodgers star Freddie Freeman reveals what’s especially ‘important’ in MLB playoffs

The Los Angeles Dodgers are entering the final stretch of the regular season with more than the top National League seed at stake. For Freddie Freeman, securing a first-round bye has become especially important because of the physical toll the team has experienced.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / September 23

Sidelined last year, Evan Phillips & Brock Stewart are ready for October

LOS ANGELES — Last year at this time, Evan Phillips and Brock Stewart were both recovering from surgeries and unavailable to pitch. They were around the team but unable to contribute during the stretch run and postseason.

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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.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / September 23

Dodgers Updates: Blake Snell’s Start, Dalton Rushing’s Slim Opportunity, Will Klein, Edgardo Henriquez

The Los Angeles Dodgers have clinched the National League West title and need just a singular win or an Atlanta Braves loss to secure a first-round bye, meaning their attention can fully shift to postseason preparation.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Baseball Now / September 23

Dodgers Magic Number: How Close Are They To Clinching Bye?

The Los Angeles Dodgers are trying to lock up a first-round bye in the National League postseason, and they could secure it as early as Wednesday. The Milwaukee Brewers have already clinched one of the two byes, meaning it's down to the Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves for the final one.

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Shohei Ohtani News / Field Level Media / September 23

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani to return to lineup vs. Padres

Shohei Ohtani is expected to be back in the starting lineup Wednesday, Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be on the mound and the Los Angeles Dodgers will accelerate their playoff preparations in a home game against the San Diego Padres.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Dave Roberts Shares Blake Snell Move Ahead of MLB Postseason

Blake Snell is set to make his return to the mound Saturday when the Los Angeles Dodgers face the San Francisco Giants. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed the left-hander will make the start after Snell exited his Sept.

Ryan Ward News / Dodger Blue / September 23

NPB’s Chunichi Dragons Purchase Ryan Ward’s Contract From Dodgers

One week after Ryan Ward was designated for assignment, he is moving on from the Los Angeles Dodgers organization and now will be part of the Chunichi Dragons of the Nippon Professional Baseball league (NPB), according to Fabian Ardaya of the Athletic.

Miguel Rojas News / Dodger Blue / September 23

Miguel Rojas Wins Dodgers 2026 Roy Campanella Award

Miguel Rojas was named the winner of the 21st annual Roy Campanella Award, which is given to the Los Angeles Dodgers player who best exemplifies the spirit and leadership of the late Hall of Fame catcher.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 23

Dodgers Notes: Shohei Ohtani Return Revealed, Ryan Ward Joins Surprise Team, Blake Snell Health Update

The Los Angeles Dodgers ravaged the San Diego Padres, 7-0, on Tuesday evening and improved to 97-60 on the year. The two-time defending champions unleashed a bullpen game against the divisional foes and allowed just five hits throughout the contest.

Kyle Tucker News / EssentiallySports / September 23

'Massively Disappointing': Dodgers’ $60M-A-Year Star Called Out by Analyst Over Poor Performances

Kyle Tucker’s recent numbers suggest the Los Angeles Dodgers may be seeing what they expected when they offered him a 4-year, $240 million deal. Over the last seven games, the outfielder has gone 9-for-22, with two homers, scoring seven runs.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / ESPN / September 23

Ohtani 'considerably' healthier, will return to Dodgers' lineup Wednesday

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's health is "probably an eight or a nine" on a scale from 1 to 10, according to manager Dave Roberts, and the two-way star will be back in the lineup Wednesday against the Padres.

Shohei Ohtani News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 23

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s return date from injured list finally revealed

With the Los Angeles Dodgers already having clinched a spot in the 2026 MLB postseason, they had the luxury of giving Shohei Ohtani the rest he needs so he can recover from the wear and tear he’s accumulated this season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 23

Dodgers extend home winning streak to 11 with shutout of Padres

Freddie Freeman drove in three runs, Will Smith and Tommy Edman hit home runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers inched closer to the best record in the National League with a 7-0 victory over the visiting San Diego Padres in the opener of a three-game series Tuesday.

Dave Roberts News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 23

Dodgers’ Dave Roberts breaks down closer vision with postseason rapidly approaching

The Los Angeles Dodgers need to win two more games to secure their bye into the NLDS, and with six games remaining, that is a very doable task for LA — especially with Shohei Ohtani on the cusp of returning to the starting lineup.

Mookie Betts News / EssentiallySports / September 23

'Changed My Life Completely': Dodgers Star Mookie Betts Reveals a Side of His Journey That No One Has Seen

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been without Shohei Ohtani since he landed on the injured list with lingering left knee and right biceps injuries, but they still clinched their fifth consecutive NL West title and 13th in 14 seasons with an 8-2 win over the Reds.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Viral Sports News / September 22

Los Angeles Dodgers Cut Ties With Former 36-HR Slugger

The Los Angeles Dodgers have closed the book on one of the more persistent stories in their farm system. On Tuesday, the club released outfielder Ryan Ward, selling his contract to the Chunichi Dragons of Nippon Professional Baseball after designating him for assignment last week, via the MLB transaction log.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / September 22

Dodgers bolster roster, return CF Andy Pages, RHP Roki Sasaki from IL

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated a pair of key contributors in advance of a marquee series against the San Diego Padres, bringing back center fielder Andy Pages and right-hander Roki Sasaki from the injured list.

Ryan Ward News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22

Ryan Ward Acquired By NPB’s Chunichi Dragons

The Dodgers announced that the contract of first baseman/outfielder Ryan Ward has been sold to the Chunichi Dragons of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball.

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.

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