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Will Smith expected to avoid IL stint for hand injury

The Los Angeles Dodgers have struggled with injuries all season. The pitching staff has been particularly banged up but position players have missed time as well.

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Dodgers sweep vs. Pirates reinforces concerning trend

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered September with one of the easier schedules in the Majors, but their recent performance against weaker opponents has raised concerns.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodgers Insider / September 4

Tough stretch continues with Dodgers swept by the Pirates

One of the lowest points of the season has come at an inopportune time for the Dodgers. They were swept by the Pirates after losing 5–3 in the series finale on Thursday.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 5

2025 Transactions: Alexis Diaz DFA’d, Billy Hamilton Signed

Alexis Diaz’s time in Los Angeles may have come to an end, as the Dodgers designated the reliever for assignment after nine innings for the team. Aside from that move, the Cubs brought in Billy Hamilton, injecting a speed option into the organization over the final few weeks of the year.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 4

Fans ruthlessly clown Dodgers after wild Pirates sweep

September is when aspiring World Series contenders look to begin rounding into playoff form. But for the Los Angeles Dodgers, the opposite is happening.

MLB News / True Blue LA / September 4

Dodgers avoid shutout, but get swept by Pirates

For a team with championship aspirations, it’s truly incredible how badly the Dodgers have played at times over the last two months. They were swept away by the punchline Pirates on Thursday night, getting nothing off of Paul Skenes in a 5-3 loss at PNC Park.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / September 4

Kendall George steals his 100th base of season for Great Lakes

Dodgers minor league outfielder Kendall George is putting an amazing finishing kick on his 2025 season for High-A Great Lakes. He stole three more bases on Thursday on the road against the Lake County Captains, giving him an eye-popping 100 steals on the season.

Will Smith News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 4

Will Dodgers place Will Smith on injured list?

The Los Angeles Dodgers kick off a weekend series against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday. However, Dave Roberts’ infield might be even thinner than it was before.

Max Muncy News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 4

Dodgers’ Max Muncy getting closer to returning to big league club

The Los Angeles Dodgers are inching closer to getting a key piece of their offense back. Veteran third baseman Max Muncy has officially started a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City, signaling that his return to the big league roster is on track.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / ESPN / September 4

Ohtani to pitch Mon.; Smith to miss series vs. O's

Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani, who did not make his scheduled start Wednesday because of a chest cold, will next pitch Monday vs. the Rockies in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Last Word On Sports / September 4

Dodgers All-Star Catcher Sidelined; Hopeful To Avoid IL

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been forced to make a roster move today as they await test results on catcher Will Smith, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 4

Dodgers reveal upcoming Shohei Ohtani, Clayton Kershaw pitching plan

The Los Angeles Dodgers have one more Pittsburgh Pirates matchup to wrap up the three-game series. But L.A. already has a new pitching plan lined up for the future.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / September 4

Alexis Díaz Designated For Assignment

Alexis Díaz was designated for assignment on Thursday as part of the Los Angeles Dodgers selecting the contract of Ben Rortvedt from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / September 4

Ben Rortvedt Called Up, Alex Freeland Optioned

The Los Angeles Dodgers selected the contract of Ben Rortvedt and optioned Alex Freeland to Triple-A Oklahoma City. To make room on the 40-man roster, Alexis Díaz was designated for assignment.

Alexis Diaz News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 4

Alexis Diaz's season goes from bad to worse after Dodgers DFA

The Dodgers announced that they have designated right-hander Alexis Diaz for assignment.

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Paul Skenes News / Yardbarker / September 4

Paul Skenes continues domination, makes Cy Young case

Paul Skenes continues domination vs. Dodgers, makes Cy Young case with another gem

Paul Skenes proved once again that even the best teams can be subdued by great pitching.

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Roki Sasaki News / Dodger Blue / September 4

Dodgers Evaluating What’s Next For Roki Sasaki

Roki Sasaki’s struggles continued during the fourth start of his rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City as the right-hander tries to work his way back to the Los Angeles Dodgers rotation.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 4

Pair of NPB stars hoping to be posted for MLB teams

ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports Thursday that Yomiuri Giants third baseman Kazuma Okamoto and Seibu Lions righty Tatsuya Imai are also hoping to be posted by their clubs and make the jump to MLB.

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Teoscar Hernandez News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 4