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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.

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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?

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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 / 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.

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.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 10

Tarik Skubal gets brutal Jac Caglianone treatment in first Dodgers home start

The Los Angeles Dodgers, in the middle of a brutal stretch in which they’ve lost eight of their past 10 games, were hopeful that they can put this skid far away in the rearview mirror.

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 10

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts lays out Tyler Glasnow rehab return timeline

The Los Angeles Dodgers now have a tentative timetable for Tyler Glasnow’s return after manager Dave Roberts outlined the next stage of the right-hander’s recovery Monday.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 10

Derek Carr catches up with Dave Roberts at Dodgers Stadium after joining UCLA

The Los Angeles Dodgers attracted retired four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Carr Monday. Carr managed to surprise manager Dave Roberts with his appearance too.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 10

Dodgers catcher Will Smith’s comeback takes big step forward after ‘pain free’ update

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is still on the 60-day injured list, but he appears to be making progress. Before Monday’s series opener against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts shared an encouraging update on the backstop.

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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.

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.

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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

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MLB News / Athlon Sports / August 10

Dodgers Calling Up Electric Bullpen Arm Acquired From Rockies

The Los Angeles Dodgers are calling up one of the hardest-throwing pitchers in baseball ahead of their series opener against the Kansas City Royals. Hours before Monday night's game, the Dodgers are calling up right-handed reliever Seth Halvorsen to the major league roster, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic.

Tarik Skubal News / Viral Sports News / August 10

Dodgers Star Drops Strong Words on Tarik Skubal

Freddie Freeman stepped up to support his new Los Angeles Dodgers teammate Tarik Skubal after the pitcher’s recent comments stirred frustration among some fans.

Freddie Freeman News / Dodger Blue / August 10

Freddie Freeman Not Concerned By Dodgers’ Losing Stretch

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ second-half struggles continued in a 4-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. They dropped a third consecutive series for the first time in nearly a year and finished just 1-5 on their road trip.

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

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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.

Shohei Ohtani News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 10