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Dodgers LHP Blake Snell tests playoff readiness against Giants

Left-hander Blake Snell will get an opportunity to prove he's healthy and deserving of a spot in the postseason rotation when he starts for the Los Angeles Dodgers as a three-game road series against the San Francisco Giants continues on Saturday afternoon.

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Dodgers notes: Tarik Skubal, Josue De Paula, front office rankings

Tarik Skubal’s final regular season tuneup went about as well as he and the Dodgers could have hoped, with 10 strikeouts in seven scoreless innings on only 75 pitches, with no walks against the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 26

Dodgers’ Blake Snell sets the record straight on lil bro dynamic with Tarik Skubal

Blake Snell has had enough of the confusion. The Dodgers left-hander joined the broadcast booth during Friday’s game against the Giants and used the airtime to settle a running clubhouse debate with Tarik Skubal, who has been calling him the younger of the two.

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Tarik Skubal News / Field Level Media / September 26

Behind Tarik Skubal's dominant start, Dodgers shut out Giants

Tarik Skubal warmed up for the postseason with seven dominant innings, Teoscar Hernandez and Andy Pages provided all the offense with home runs, and the Los Angeles Dodgers opened a three-game road series against the San Francisco Giants with a 2-0 victory Friday night.

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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.

Tarik Skubal News / Dodger Blue / September 26

Recap: Tarik Skubal & Dodgers Shut Out Giants To Begin Final Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers began the final regular season series against the rival San Francisco Giants without much to play for, but still came away with a win.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / ESPN / September 25

Roberts says he trusts Ohtani to be ready for playoffs

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says he trusts Shohei Ohtani to manage his workload and be fully healthy for the start of the playoffs.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 25

Dodgers Announce Starting Lineup for Friday's Series Opener vs Giants

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in San Francisco for a three-game series with the rival Giants to close out the 2026 regular season. The Dodgers already know exactly where they stand in the postseason race, so this series is merely for players to stay sharp and audition for the postseason roster.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / September 25

Alex Freeland Optioned By Dodgers To Activate Dalton Rushing Off Injured list

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated Dalton Rushing off the 10-day injured list and optioned Alex Freeland to Triple-A Oklahoma City prior to Friday’s game against the San Francisco Giants.

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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.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / September 25

Wrapping up a dominant regular season against losing teams

Visiting the Giants in their final regular-season series, it should be noted that it was through beating up the lower class of the NL and AL as well that the Dodgers built their way towards a 97-win record.

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Tyler Glasnow News / Dodger Blue / September 25

Dodgers Confident Tyler Glasnow Is Headed In The Right Direction For Postseason

Heading into Thursday, Tyler Glasnow had made five starts since being activated off the 60-day injured list on Aug. 25. It has been somewhat a mixed bag for the right-hander as he works to knock off the rust following a lengthy IL stint due to lower back issues.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / September 25

End of the beginning

As the Dodgers embark on their final series of the regular season, let us revisit the last series where both the Dodgers won and Shohei Ohtani had an RBI, which happened to be with my mother in Denver.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 25

Dodgers' Dave Roberts Reveals Message He Gave Josue De Paula After Being Optioned

The Los Angeles Dodgers are finally getting healthy just in time for the postseason as they activated superstar Shohei Ohtani off the injured list this week.

Edgardo Henriquez News / Dodger Blue / September 25

Edgardo Henriquez Optimistic For NLDS Return

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been without Edgardo Henriquez for nearly two weeks, but things are trending toward the right-hander returning in time for the postseason.

Eric Lauer News / True Blue LA / September 25

Eric Lauer and other recent Dodgers regular-season helpers

The success of a dominant team over a lengthy period like the Dodgers’ relies on an adaptability to work your way through multiple iterations of a roster.

Dave Roberts News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 25

Dodgers' Dave Roberts Hints at Fringe Pitcher Making Postseason Roster

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts had some high praise for right-handed pitcher Emmet Sheehan after his last start, hinting at the strong possibility of him making the team's postseason roster.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / September 25

Shohei Ohtani Hopes Injury-Plagued Season Becomes ‘Learning Experience’

Shohei Ohtani returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup on Wednesday after spending time on the 15-day injured list due to lingering left knee soreness, right bicep/arm discomfort and a recent neck issue.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Baseball Now / September 25

How Should Dodgers Line Up Rotation For NLDS?

The Los Angeles Dodgers know they will have a bye to the National League Division Series and need to figure out how they want to line up their starting rotation.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / September 25

Dave Roberts Shares Decision on Dalton Rushing Before NLDS

The Los Angeles Dodgers are bringing Dalton Rushing back at the perfect time for one final audition before the postseason. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Rushing will be activated Friday, according to MLB.com reporter Sonja Chen.

Tarik Skubal News / Field Level Media / September 25

Locked in as No. 2 seed, Dodgers turn to Tarik Skubal vs. Giants

Having seen their chances of gaining the top seed in the National League playoffs die in a two-game span, the Los Angeles Dodgers get an opportunity to coast into the postseason when they open a three-game road set against the San Francisco Giants on Friday.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 25

Dodgers Notes: LA Clinches First-Round Bye, Dalton Rushing Returning, Edwin Diaz Postseason Closer?

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the San Diego Padres, 4-2, on Thursday evening and fell to 97-62 on the year. Tyler Glasnow struck out 11 batters and allowed three earned runs off of three hits across 6.2 innings.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / September 24

Dodgers' Dave Roberts encouraged by Shohei Ohtani in return

Ohtani has battled injuries this season, but his manager was encouraged by the star's return to the field as the playoffs approach.

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Shohei Ohtani News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23

Notable Shohei Ohtani update emerges ahead of MLB postseason

The Los Angeles Dodgers have clinched the National League West. But right now, the only thing they can think about is getting Shohei Ohtani back for the playoff stretch.

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