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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Viral Sports News / September 18

Dodgers Promote Top-15 MLB Prospect After Breakout Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers promoted outfielder Mike Sirota to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, OKC Comets broadcaster Alex Freedman reported. Sirota will finish the regular season and the playoffs with Oklahoma City.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 18

Dodgers Announce Starting Lineup vs Giants on Friday Without Max Muncy, Tommy Edman

The Los Angeles Dodgers begin their final homestand of the season on Friday night against the rival San Francisco Giants. The Dodgers (93-60) clinched the National League West for the 13th time in the last 14 years on Thursday.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / September 18

This Day In Dodgers History: ‘4+1’ Game Results In Walk-Off Win Against Padres

On Sept. 18, 2006, the Los Angeles Dodgers put together one of the greatest comebacks in franchise and Major League Baseball history. Against the San Diego Padres, the Dodgers combined for four consecutive solo home runs to tie the game in the bottom of the ninth inning.

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Edwin Diaz News / Yardbarker / September 18

Dodgers make big Edwin Diaz decision

The Los Angeles Dodgers are doing everything they can to win a third straight World Series this postseason.

Dodgers provide encouraging Shohei Ohtani injury update

Dodgers clinch fifth straight NL West title, move to top of all-time list

Enrique Hernandez pulls a deranged move during Dodgers' division title celebration

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Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Landon Knack News / Dodger Blue / September 18

Dodgers Activate Edwin Díaz & Option Landon Knack

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated Edwin Díaz off the 15-day injured list and optioned Landon Knack to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Knack joined the roster on Thursday in place of Bobby Miller as the Dodgers needed to fill innings for what was their second straight bullpen game.

Freddie Freeman News / Dodger Blue / September 18

Freddie Freeman Incorporating 2024 World Series Approach: ‘Trying To Get Hot’

Freddie Freeman has been mired in a lengthy slump, which can be partly attributed to a right knee tendinitis that sidelined him for back-to-back games last week.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 18

Dave Roberts Addresses Josue De Paula's Spot on Dodgers Postseason Roster

The Los Angeles Dodgers are under the biggest microscope in baseball as the regular season comes to a close. With October right around the corner, all eyes are on LA to see if they will win three consecutive championships for the first time in MLB in a quarter-century.

Dave Roberts News / Dodger Blue / September 18

Dave Roberts: Elly De La Cruz Would Have ‘A Lot Of Willing Takers’

Elly De La Cruz is enjoying a career year in his fourth season with the Cincinnati Reds, and it included plenty of success against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 18

Dodgers vs Giants Series Preview: Pitching Matchups, Key Injuries, How to Watch

The Los Angeles Dodgers have officially clinched the National League West for the 13th time in the last 14 years, and are back in LA for a three-game series with the fourth-place San Francisco Giants.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / September 18

2026 MLB Postseason: What’s Next For Dodgers After Clinching NL West Title?

The Los Angeles Dodgers are National League West champions for the fifth year in a row and 13th time in the past 14 seasons. This is the earliest that the Dodgers have clinched the NL West since 2023, when they won the division on Sept.

Kyle Tucker News / Dodger Blue / September 18

Kyle Tucker ‘Tried My Best’ For Triple To Complete Cycle

Kyle Tucker had his best game since signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers, helping lead the way to clinching the National League West division title on Thursday at Great American Ballpark with a win over the Cincinnati Reds.

Blake Snell News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 18

Dodgers Manager Doesn't Know if Blake Snell Will Pitch Again in Regular Season Amid Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed pitcher Blake Snell left his Wednesday start after just one inning due to a groin injury he felt pregame. With just nine

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Just Baseball / September 18

Who Will Close Out Games for the Dodgers Come October?

The back-to-back reigning World Series champions look as good as ever… on paper. But the holes on the field are evident. This may not be the same dominant squad we’ve come to know.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 18

Why Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto is having one of MLB’s most underappreciated seasons

The Los Angeles Dodgers are once again the winners of the National League West division. While it is not especially surprising, the reality of the situation is that the Dodgers endured some uncertainty this season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 18

Dodgers host Giants, eye postseason seeding

The Los Angeles Dodgers will return home Friday night to face the San Francisco Giants in a rivalry that will have much less bite this time around. The Dodgers (93-60) clinched their 13th National League West title in 14 seasons on Thursday, while the Giants (64-89) are finishing their schedule as one of the worst teams in baseball.

Shohei Ohtani News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Andrew Friedman Comments on Shohei Ohtani’s Injury Recovery Ahead of MLB Playoffs

The Los Angeles Dodgers received an encouraging update on Shohei Ohtani as they prepare for the postseason. Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said Ohtani is “progressing well” after recently resuming light baseball activities.

Mookie Betts News / Dodger Blue / September 18

Mookie Betts Promises Dodgers Fans ‘Something Special Coming’

The Los Angeles Dodgers are National League West champions for the 13th time in the last 14 seasons, and the fifth consecutive year. More than half of their reign over the division has coincided with Mookie Betts’ tenure with the franchise.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 18

Enrique Hernandez pulls a deranged move during Dodgers' division title celebration

Nobody is safe when Enrique Hernandez is around.

Dodgers clinch fifth straight NL West title, move to top of all-time list

Dodgers provide encouraging Shohei Ohtani injury update

Dodgers announce reason for Blake Snell's early departure

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / September 17

Dodgers provide encouraging Shohei Ohtani injury update

Ohtani has dealt with several injuries, including knee, biceps and neck issues.

Dodgers clinch fifth straight NL West title, move to top of all-time list

Dodgers announce reason for Blake Snell's early departure

Why Yoshinobu Yamamoto should start first game of postseason for Dodgers

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / September 17

Dodgers clinch fifth straight NL West title, move to top of all-time list

Needing one more win to lock up a fifth consecutive National League West title, the Los Angeles Dodgers took care of business on Thursday.

Dodgers provide encouraging Shohei Ohtani injury update

Dodgers announce reason for Blake Snell's early departure

Yankees reveal Aaron Judge's injury status after concerning exit vs. Twins

Kyle Harrison's season has gone from breakout to breakdown

Dominant bullpen performance puts White Sox back into tie for first place

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Just Baseball / September 18

Who will be the Dodgers game 1 starter in the playoffs?

Earlier this week after Monday’s 4-1 road victory against the Cincinnati Reds, the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched a playoff berth for the fourteenth consecutive season, an all-time record that ties them with the Atlanta Braves who accomplished it from 1991 to 2005.