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Shohei Ohtani Feels Much Healthier After Time On Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers welcomed Shohei Ohtani back from the injured list on Wednesday with an expectation he will play in all five of their remaining games this season.

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Dodgers Hope Shohei Ohtani Is More Open To Sharing Injuries

The Los Angeles Dodgers welcomed back Shohei Ohtani for the first time in just over two weeks ahead of their game against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.

Dalton Rushing News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 24

Dodgers Star Hopeful He'll Avoid Major Offseason Surgery

Dalton Rushing’s breakout season has not exactly gone to plan for himself or the Los Angeles Dodgers. The upstart catcher got his first taste of extended play in the wake of Will Smith spending much of the first half of the season on the injured list.

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Behind The Scenes For 2026 Dodgers Team Photo Day At Dodger Stadium

The Los Angeles Dodgers held their annual team photo day at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday afternoon before facing the San Diego Padres. Dodgers players, coaches and members of the front office gathered to take pictures, which has become a tradition in the final weeks of the regular season.

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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.

James Tibbs News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 24

Dodgers' James Tibbs Makes History Not Seen in Over 40 Years Amid Dominant Season

Los Angeles Dodgers minor league outfielder James Tibbs III put up eye-popping numbers with the Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets this season. It didn't result in his first big-league promotion, but that's more a reflection of the talent residing in Los Angeles' outfield than the singularity of his performance.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 24

Dodgers, Padres clash with postseason goals within reach

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres will say farewell for now in their final meeting of the regular season Thursday night in L.A., with one team guaranteed to celebrate at the end of the evening.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / September 24

Dave Roberts Believes Yoshinobu Yamamoto Is ‘Underappreciated’

Yoshinobu Yamamoto finished the 2025 regular season behind Paul Skenes and Cristopher Sánchez in National League Cy Young voting, in what was a true breakout year for the Japanese hurler.

Landon Knack News / True Blue LA / September 24

Dodgers minors: A Knack for coming up clutch

It was a win-or-go-home game for the Comets, and they live to fight another day after dominating the Aviators in Game 2 of the Championship Series in a 7-2 victory.

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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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 / Dodger Blue / September 24

Josue De Paula Received Encouraging Message From Dave Roberts Regarding Option Decision

Shohei Ohtani going on the 15-day injured list created an opportunity for Josue De Paula, and now that the Los Angeles Dodgers have their designated hitter back, there wasn’t a role for the organization’s top prospect.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / September 24

Dodgers notes: Postseason bullpen in a good spot

Tuesday night’s game against the San Diego Padres was reminiscent of the 2024 playoffs when the Dodgers were forced to employ a bullpen in the NLDS to keep their playoff hopes alive against those same Padres.

MLB News / True Blue LA / September 24

Dodgers 11-game home winning streak snapped in 5-1 loss to Padres

After shutting out the Padres on Tuesday, the Dodgers could only muster one run in a 5-1 defeat on Wednesday, snapping their home winning streak at 11 games.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / September 24

Recap: Padres Spoil Shohei Ohtani’s Return From Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers were in prime position to erase another magic number but remain in pursuit of clinching a first-round bye in the postseason due to having their five-game winning streak snapped.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 23

Dodgers’ Josue De Paula remains in playoff conversation despite optioning, Dave Roberts says

The Los Angeles Dodgers revised their roster amid the MLB playoffs push. Including welcoming back Shohei Ohtani and Tarik Skubal ahead of their three-peat World Series attempt.

MLB News / True Blue LA / September 23

Dodgers on Deck: Thursday, September 24 vs. Padres

The Dodgers and San Diego Padres finish off their season series on Thursday, which is the Dodgers’ final home game of the 2026 regular season. Tyler Glasnow takes the ball for Los Angeles, with Nick Pivetta starting for San Diego.

Shohei Ohtani News / Field Level Media / September 23

Dodgers activate Shohei Ohtani (knee, biceps) from 15-day IL

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated two-way star Shohei Ohtani from the 15-day injured list prior to Wednesday's home game against the San Diego Padres. Ohtani is in the lineup as the designated hitter and batting second behind Mookie Betts against Padres left-hander Robbie Ray.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 23

Shohei Ohtani, Tarik Skubal set to return to Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers are gearing up to defend its consecutive World Series titles. But know they need a healthy Tarik Skubal and Shohei Ohtani to boost the three-peat chances.

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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Tyler Glasnow News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 23

Tyler Glasnow’s honest admission will catch Dodgers’ attention while setting up playoff strategy

As the Los Angeles Dodgers look ahead to the playoffs with their NL West pennant already secured, one of the biggest questions surrounding the team revolves around how Dave Roberts will structure his pitching rotation.

Tarik Skubal News / Viral Sports News / September 23

Los Angeles Dodgers Make Major Tarik Skubal Announcement

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated left-hander Tarik Skubal from the bereavement list on Wednesday, restoring one of their most important arms as they close out the regular season and prepare for October, via the MLB transaction log.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 23

Dodgers Reinstate Shohei Ohtani, Option Josue De Paula

The Dodgers have reinstated designated hitter Shohei Ohtani from the injured list and optioned outfielder Josue De Paula to Triple-A as the corresponding move, per Katie Woo of The Athletic.

Freddie Freeman News / Baseball Now / September 23

Dodgers' Freddie Freeman Explains Why Dodgers Need Bye This Year

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series in 2024 with a first-round bye, and won it last year as the Nol. 3 seed, having to play in a Wild Card Series.

Kyle Tucker News / EssentiallySports / September 23

'Massively Disappointing': Dodgers’ $60M-A-Year Star Called Out by Analyst Over Poor Performances

Kyle Tucker’s recent numbers suggest the Los Angeles Dodgers may be seeing what they expected when they offered him a 4-year, $240 million deal. Over the last seven games, the outfielder has gone 9-for-22, with two homers, scoring seven runs.

Ryan Ward News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22

Ryan Ward Acquired By NPB’s Chunichi Dragons

The Dodgers announced that the contract of first baseman/outfielder Ryan Ward has been sold to the Chunichi Dragons of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball.

Roki Sasaki News / Yardbarker / September 21

Dodgers have familiar Roki Sasaki spot for postseason

The Los Angeles Dodgers hoped to keep Sasaki stretched out as rotation depth as the postseason approaches. Instead, the Dodgers will begin their playoff plans for Sasaki as soon as he is activated from the Injured List.

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