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Dodgers Planning To Push Starting Rotation, Except For Shohei Ohtani

With Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow firmly re-establishing their presence in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation alongside Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the starting staff is the strongest it’s been this season.

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Teoscar Hernández Playing With ‘A Little More Effort’ In Right Field

Teoscar Hernández enjoyed a successful season with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024 and seemingly was one of their focal points in free agency. Despite interest from both sides on reaching an agreement, it was a drawn-out process throughout the winter.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / August 30

Dodgers notes: Buddy Kennedy, Emil Morales, Ching-Hsien Ko

Infielder Buddy Kennedy cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, three days after he was designated for assignment by the Dodgers.

Shohei Ohtani News / Sporting News / August 30

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani makes MLB history not done since Jimmie Foxx in 1932

Shohei just keeps doing his thing in a way no one has done in a long time.

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How many of the 19 Major League Baseball players in the Live Ball-Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 30

Yankees Rookie Compared to Dodgers' $137.5 Million All-Star

MLB Network analyst Mark DeRosa compared New York Yankees rookie Cam Schlittler to Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Tyler Glasnow. Schlittler, 24, has made eight starts this season, posting a 2.76 ERA through 42.1 innings.

Blake Snell News / Dodger Blue / August 30

Blake Snell Not Worried About Decline In Velocity

Blake Snell made his first start back from the paternity list for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, but posted mixed results in a loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 30

Dodgers Injury Updates: Freddie Freeman, Tommy Edman, Max Muncy, Alex Call

The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting close to having a fully healthy roster, and it’s coming at a perfect time as they continue their push to win the National League West division.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 30

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gets 100% real on Zac Gallen’s impressive start

The Los Angeles Dodgers opened their weekend series with a frustrating 3-0 shutout loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chavez Ravine, and the reaction afterward was as honest as it gets.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / August 30

Jackson Ferris and Adam Serwinowski, Dodgers top-2 active pitching prospects, pitch like it.

In Dodgers’ minor league games played on Friday, August 29th, we have encouraging performances by top pitching prospects, 18-year-old Emil Morales playing like one of the best players in Low-A, and Jake Gelof sees his name in a headline, now he thinks he’s an MVP.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / FirstSportz / August 30

Shohei Ohtani’s Ex-Translator Ippei Mizuhara’s Bookie Admits Being 'Remorseful' After Getting 1-Year Prison Sentence in Betting Scandal

Shohei Ohtani‘s ex-translator, Ippei Mizuhara‘s bookie, Matthew Bowyer, on Friday was sentenced to a 1-year in prison for illegal gambling business, money laundering, and filing a false tax return.

Clayton Kershaw News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 30

Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw earns ‘ultimate competitor’ endorsement from Andrew Friedman

At 37 years old, Clayton Kershaw has heard every accolade a pitcher can receive, but Dodgers President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman may have summed it up best this week.

Max Muncy News / Sporting News / August 30

Dodgers Max Muncy gets official return timeline as NL West battle with Padres intensifies

Max Muncy has been down with an injury since the middle of August. His return to the diamond now has a targeted date.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / August 30

Dodgers only muster three hits in shutout loss to D-backs

The Dodgers (77-58) were shutout 3-0 by Zac Gallen and the Arizona Diamondbacks (67-69) in the series opener Friday night at Dodger Stadium. Blake Snell’s velocity was down, yet he didn’t allow a base hit until the fourth inning when Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodgers Insider / August 30

Pitching continues its run, but Dodgers’ winning run ends

It has been two months since the Dodgers have had a winning streak reach five games. It will have to be a longer wait. After four straight games with the offense and pitching clicking together, the Dodgers were shut out by the Arizona Diamondbacks and the familiar Zac Gallen 3–0 on Friday.

Max Muncy News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 29

Dodgers’ Max Muncy Sent Home From Stadium for Unfortunate Reason

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy was sent home ahead of the team's series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday night. Muncy is reportedly dealing with head cold/sinus issues, but is still scheduled to face the velocity machine on Sunday and begin his rehab assignment next week.

Shohei Ohtani News / Larry Brown Sports / August 29

Bookie tied to Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter receives prison sentence

The bookie tied to Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara has officially been sentenced this week. Mathew Bowyer has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison by U.S.

Tommy Edman News / Athlon Sports / August 29

Dodgers' Tommy Edman News Surfaces After 22 Straight Missed Games

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in a competitive race for first place in the NL West with the rival San Diego Padres, as the team searches for its 12th division title in 13 seasons.

Dave Roberts News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 29

Dave Roberts Calls Out Dodgers for Losing Focus During Slump: 'It's Inexcusable'

The Los Angeles Dodgers fumbled a nine-game lead in the National League West from July to August. At the end of June, the Dodgers boasted the best offense in baseball but have struggled to find that dominance at the plate across the last two months.

Buddy Kennedy News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 28