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Dodgers Announce Surprise Starting Pitcher, Lineup for Series Opener vs Padres

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres kick off a crucial three-game series on Tuesday night at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers (96-60) are looking to secure one of the top two seeds in the National League that would come with a first-round bye.

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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.

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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?

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / September 22

Shohei Ohtani Returning To Leadoff Spot In Dodgers Lineup, But Mookie Betts An Alternative

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to welcome back Shohei Ohtani this week after spending the minimum amount of time on the 15-day injured list with an official designation of right biceps inflammation, though he has also been plagued by persistent left knee trouble.

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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.

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 / Dodger Blue / September 22

Dodgers Activate Andy Pages & Option Eliezer Alfonzo

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated Andy Pages from the 10-day injured list and optioned Eliezer Alfonzo to Triple-A Oklahoma City. The move was made during the off day on Monday, but the Dodgers did not officially announce it at the time.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 22

Dodgers Top Prospect Josue De Paula Explains Viral Encounter With Shohei Ohtani

Los Angeles Dodgers top prospect Jose De Paula was surprised to see Shohei Ohtani in the dugout during Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants. His face made that clear.

MLB News / True Blue LA / September 22

The even-year Dodgers-Padres postseason meeting might be later than usual this year

The Dodgers and San Diego Padres have faced off the postseason three times, in every even year dating back to 2020. For that streak to continue, it would likely need to happen one round later than the previous three matchups.

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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.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 22

Dodgers Announce Starting Pitchers for Rivalry Series vs Padres

The Los Angeles Dodgers' magic number to clinch a bye for the first round of the postseason is 3. They will try to do so against the San Diego Padres, who would love nothing more than to play spoiler against their National League West rivals.

Jackson Ferris News / True Blue LA / September 22

Jackson Ferris wins Pacific Coast League pitcher of week

The final week of the minor league regular season saw the Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets get a clean sweep of Pacific Coast League honors. Jackson Ferris was named PCL pitcher of the week after the best outing by a Dodgers minor league pitcher this season.

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Tarik Skubal News / Fastball on SI / September 22

Tarik Skubal Sweepstakes Early Twist Months Before Free Agency

Despite the fact that we're a few months away from free agency chatter taking over Major League Baseball, it's already clear who the most fascinating star will be in the open market: Tarik Skubal of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

MLB News / Sports Media Watch / September 22

It’s time for Dodger baseball: How SportsNet LA covers baseball’s preeminent team

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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.

Josue De Paula News / Dodger Blue / September 22

Josue De Paula Named 2026 Texas League Player Of The Year

Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Josue De Paula was named Texas League Player of the Year for the 2026 Minor League season. De Paula was among six members of the Drillers organization to receive honors.

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.

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

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 21

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts preps familiar Roki Sasaki playoff plan that helped win World Series last season

The Los Angeles Dodgers have clinched a playoff spot and are looking to secure a bye to the divisional round of the MLB playoffs. As the team prepares for the final week of the season, the Dodgers are getting players, such as Shohei Ohtani, back in the lineup.

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

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Kyle Tucker News / Athlon Sports / September 20

Kyle Tucker Announces Update After Removal From Dodgers Lineup

Kyle Tucker has started to heat up at the perfect time for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Signed this past offseason to a massive four-year, $240 million deal, he spent most of the summer struggling at the plate and unable to string together any consistent production.

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.