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Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / August 27

Freddie Freeman, Alex Call out of Dodgers lineup with injuries

LOS ANGELES — First baseman Freddie Freeman is out of the Dodgers lineup on Wednesday against the Reds whille dealing with a neck stinger that has bothered him for a few days.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Bleacher Report / August 27

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / August 27

Dodgers notes: Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, sweep opportunities

The Dodgers end their stretch of a baker’s dozen of game days in a row on Wednesday, with a start time 90 minutes earlier than usual, by rule. They are 8-4 through the first 12 games of this stretch, after winning the first two games against the Reds.

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Max Muncy News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 27

MLB Insider Predicts Max Muncy's Future With Dodgers as Free Agency Looms

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been without All-Star slugger Max Muncy for a large part of the second half of this season. After an abysmal .180 batting average to kick off his 2025 season, Muncy knew that changes had to be made.

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Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?

Here is every MLB team’s current title drought, though obviously for some of them “drought” is an overstatement.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 27

Dodgers hitting coach returns after missing time with blood clots

The Los Angeles Dodgers have experienced their fair share of turmoil this season. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has endured months with Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow on the roster thanks to injury.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 27

Dave Roberts: Shohei Ohtani Facing ‘Big’ Start Against Reds

Shohei Ohtani is set to make his next pitching start on Wednesday as the Los Angeles Dodgers go for a sweep of the Cincinnati Reds. The two-way star is coming off his worst outing of the season against the Colorado Rockies, which saw Ohtani allow five runs on nine hits in four-plus innings of work.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / August 27

Outrunning the bear: NL Playoff picture comes into focus for Dodgers

In fairness, I did ask the real 2025 Dodgers to stand up. In retrospect, I probably should have been a bit more specific. At the start of the year, I worried that the Dodgers’ short offseason heading into international play would lead to a hangover.

Clayton Kershaw News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 27

Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw gets ‘unbelievable’ claim amid impressive August

The Los Angeles Dodgers are riding high in the Reds series thanks to Clayton Kershaw. The Dodgers superstar has been untouchable in August. He posted a perfect 5-0 record with a 1.88 ERA this month.

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25 Negro Leaguers every baseball fan should know

Here is a look at 25 of the greatest performers in the distinguished (and varied) history of Negro League baseball.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 27

Teoscar Hernández Unlikely Option For Dodgers In Left Field

Although Teoscar Hernández is in a second season with the Los Angeles Dodgers after re-signing on a three-year, $66 million contract, this has been his first time playing right field for the team on a full-time basis.

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Alex Vesia News / Dodger Blue / August 27

Alex Vesia Hopeful For Quick Return From Oblique Strain

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost another key member of their bullpen as Alex Vesia was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right oblique strain. Vesia’s IL stint is retroactive to Aug.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / August 27

Dodgers 2026 schedule news, notes, and memorable games

The Dodgers schedule for next season is out, and we won’t have to wake up at 3 a.m. PT to watch their first game of the year. It’s back to normal beginning next March 26, starting at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Padres Manager Says He'd Love to Play Dodgers Again in Playoffs

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres have had some intense battles in recent seasons, and it appears that the dramatic nature of these games are far from losing momentum.

Shohei Ohtani News / CBSSports.com / August 27

Today's best MLB pitcher strikeout props: Fade Shohei Ohtani against Reds

After simulating every MLB game 10,000 times, the SportsLine Projection Model has identified the three best pitcher strikeout props for Wednesday's 15-game schedule

Roki Sasaki News / Dodger Blue / August 27

Roki Sasaki Dealing With Some Struggles On Rehab Assignment

Roki Sasaki began his Minor League rehab assignment with the Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets on Aug. 14 as he looks to potentially return to Los Angeles Dodgers’ active roster before the season ends.

Max Muncy News / Dodger Blue / August 27

Dodgers Plan Rehab Assignment For Max Muncy Before Return From Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers are inching closer to full health at an opportune time as they remained locked in a tight National League West race with the San Diego Padres.

Clayton Kershaw News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 27

Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw notches never-before-seen MLB feat amid scorching August

Clayton Kershaw, without a doubt, has been slowing down with age. But every now and then, Kershaw shows why he’s one of the greatest pitchers to ever suit up in MLB and why he’s bound for Cooperstown in first-ballot fashion once he’s eligible.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26

Roki Sasaki gets encouraging update during Dodgers rehab assignment

With Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, Shohei Ohtani, and Blake Snell, again, returning to the rotation, the Los Angeles Dodgers are finally settling into a sense of normalcy in the pitching department, with Kirby Yates, Tanner Scott, and Blake Treinin all working their way back to full strength in the bullpen.