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MLB News / Sporting News / August 17
Statement made: Los Angeles Dodgers finish sweep over San Diego Padres 
Big time series for the defending champs!
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 17
Recap: Dodgers Hit 3 Home Runs To Sweep Padres
The Los Angeles Dodgers squandered a four-run lead but were rescued by Mookie Betts delivering what held as a game-winning home run to complete a sweep of the San Diego Padres with their 5-4 victory.
The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz
How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
Clayton Kershaw News / Dodger Blue / August 17
This Day In Dodgers History: Kevin Gross Throws No-Hitter; Clayton Kershaw Helps Double-Digit Winning Streak
On Aug. 17, 1992, Kevin Gross threw a no-hitter against the San Francisco Giants in a 2-0 win for the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. The historic performance came on the night of his wife Tamara’s birthday and helped L.A.
Buddy Kennedy News / True Blue LA / August 17
Dodgers’ 2,000th player in franchise history is Buddy Kennedy
LOS ANGELES — Buddy Kennedy started at third base for the Dodgers on Sunday, his first game for his third team this season, after previously playing for the Phillies and Blue Jays.
Will Smith News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 17
Padres All-Star Heaps Praise on Dodgers' Will Smith
San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts commended Will Smith for his play behind the plate on Saturday, as he threw out three Padres baserunners in the first two innings of the game.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 17
Dave Roberts: Shohei Ohtani Still Adjusting To Resuming Two-Way Player Duties
Shohei Ohtani made his Los Angeles Dodgers pitching debut earlier this season and now is back to being a two-way player for the first time since 2023. Ohtani has slowly built up his workload on the mound while continuing to serve as a designated hitter in the Dodgers lineup every game.
MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 17
Padres All-Star Gets Honest About Dodgers' Domination Over SD This Year
The Los Angeles Dodgers have won back-to-back games against the San Diego Padres, securing the divisional lead once again. The Dodgers are 7-2 against the Padres this season, dominating the season series so far.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / ThinkBluePC / August 17
3 Big Questions for Los Angeles Dodgers as September Approaches
As the 2025 MLB calendar turns toward September, suddenly every regular-season game carries much more weight. For the Los Angeles Dodgers, this weekend’s showdown against the San Diego Padres could represent what lies ahead — two teams deadlocked atop the NL West, with first place literally hanging in the balance.
MLB News / Dodger Blue / August 17
Dodgers Clinch Season Series Against Padres & Potential NL West Tiebreaker
The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the season series against the San Diego Padres with a 6-0 win on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium. The victory additionally gave the Dodgers possession of first place in the National League West once again.
MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 17
Did Fernando Tatis Jr Address Hit By Pitches With Dodgers' Dave Roberts? Padres Star Answers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are squaring off against Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium, a mid-August series that has serious playoff race ramifications.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 17
Michael Conforto Grateful For Conversations With Dave Roberts
Several weeks before the MLB trade deadline arrived on July 31, it was reported the Los Angeles Dodgers were in the market for a left-handed hitting outfielder.
Max Muncy News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 17
Dodgers Notes: LA Adds Infielder, Ominous Max Muncy Update, Reliever Hopes to Return This Year
The Los Angeles Dodgers shut out the San Diego Padres on Saturday, 6-0. Their win secured their spot at the top of the NL West, at least for the remainder of their series against the Friars.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 17
Dodgers Updates: Tanner Scott & Kirby Yates Beginning Rehab Assignments
The Los Angeles Dodgers have had struggles in their bullpen recently, but reinforcements are on the way in the forms of Tanner Scott, Kirby Yates and Michael Kopech.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 17
Back in first place in NL West, Dodgers aim to sweep rival Padres
The Los Angeles Dodgers have dealt with plenty of injuries this season, along with stretches on the schedule with play below expectations, and yet something about the San Diego Padres brings out the best in the World Series champions.
Clayton Kershaw News / Fastball on SI / August 17
Clayton Kershaw on Verge of Personal History Not Seen in Last Decade
The Los Angeles Dodgers reclaimed first place in the National League West on Saturday, beating the San Diego Padres 6-0 at Dodger Stadium. Los Angeles is now 70-53 while the Padres are 69-54.
Dave Roberts News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 17
Struggling Dodgers outfielder thanks Dave Roberts for continued support
Michael Conforto hasn’t had the season the Los Angeles Dodgers envisioned when they signed him to a one-year, $17 million deal this offseason. Entering Saturday, the veteran outfielder carried a .187/.299/.327 slash line with nine homers and 25 RBIs, producing an 81 wRC+ and -0.5 WAR.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 17
Blake Snell hands Will Smith a major compliment after dominant win over Padres
The Los Angeles Dodgers turned to Blake Snell in the second game of a pivotal series against the San Diego Padres. The two-time Cy Young winner followed Clayton Kershaw’s vintage performance in the series opener with a dominant outing.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 16
MLB Insider Says Dodgers Have 'Systemic Problems'
MLB analyst Tom Verducci stated the Los Angeles Dodgers have huge problems, citing defensive and offensive regressions as the main reason as to why that is the case.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 16
Dodgers' Dave Roberts Reveals 'Surprising' Aspect of Roki Sasaki's Poor Rehab Start
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed concern over right-handed starting pitcher Roki Sasaki's first rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City Thursday.
Max Muncy News / Field Level Media / August 15
Dodgers 3B Max Muncy (oblique) returns to IL
Two weeks after returning from the injured list due to a knee injury, Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy is back on the 10-day IL with a Grade 1 oblique strain.
Roki Sasaki News / Larry Brown Sports / August 16
Troubling sign emerges for Roki Sasaki in rehab start
Roki Sasaki has not pitched for the Los Angeles Dodgers since early May, and he still may not be all that close to getting right. The Dodgers right-hander Sasaki made a rehab start on Thursday night for the Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 15
Dodgers under pressure to deliver vs. Padres after Freeway Series sweep
For the first time this season, the Dodgers have lost their division lead.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / August 14
Dodgers doldrums prove why MLB salary cap isn’t the answer
Remember the day: On Thursday, the Los Angeles Dodgers — with their $340.9M payroll — are second in the National League West, one game behind the San Diego Padres. Screenshot that.
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