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‘That’s the guy that we needed’: Skubal (11 K's) shows Dodgers what he can do

@sonjamchen
August 22, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- The third time through the order is typically one of the steeper challenges for starting pitchers, as opposing batters have seen all they can from them at that point. But on Saturday evening, Tarik Skubal was at his best by the time the Pirates' starting nine came

Glasnow set for Tuesday return as Dodgers' rotation rounds into form

@sonjamchen
August 22, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers' rotation is getting another reinforcement. Right-hander Tyler Glasnow is set to return from the 60-day injured list on Tuesday in Atlanta, manager Dave Roberts said on Saturday. Glasnow has not pitched for the Dodgers since May 6, when lower back spasms limited him to just

Dodgers call up former D-backs OF Thomas as Pages heads to IL

@sonjamchen
August 22, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Center fielder Andy Pages has made himself all but indispensable with the bat and the glove this season, but the Dodgers will have to piece together most of the rest of the regular season without him. Pages sustained a fracture in his left hand after being struck

If it were up to Ohtani, he'd be pitching 'in a few days'

@sonjamchen
August 22, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Seven weeks removed from his last start on the mound, Shohei Ohtani is in the final stages of his return to pitching. Ohtani checked a key box in his throwing progression by facing live hitters before Saturday evening's game against the Pirates, which also happened to be

Pages fractures hand on hit-by-pitch, expected to miss at least 4 weeks

@sonjamchen
August 22, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- After celebrating Friday night's 5-4 walk-off victory over the Pirates, the Dodgers were met with the sobering news that they'll need to piece together much of the rest of the regular season without their All-Star center fielder. Andy Pages is expected to be sidelined for at least

Edman's walk off the cherry on top after Yamamoto serves up another quality start

@sonjamchen
August 22, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- After Yoshinobu Yamamoto set the table with another strong start, Tommy Edman sent the Dodgers home with a sweet ending. Coming off a three-game sweep of the Rockies on the road, the Dodgers kept the good times rolling upon their return to Dodger Stadium. Yamamoto tossed 6

Skubal seeks first win since joining the Dodgers at the Deadline

@sonjamchen
August 21, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Tarik Skubal has pitched some quality innings in his short time as a Dodger. But both the left-hander and the team expect greater things out of him. Skubal will get the chance to take that step forward when he takes the mound against the Pirates on Saturday

Team president reaffirms stance: 'Dodgers are not being sold'

@sonjamchen
August 21, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- With questions swirling around Dodgers controlling owner and chairman Mark Walter due to federal investigations surrounding his company, TWG Global, team president Stan Kasten said Friday that he does not believe the situation will impact the Dodgers. Kasten reiterated the comments he made on Aug. 12, when

Smith takes live BP as he progresses toward return

@sonjamchen
August 21, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers are getting closer to having their three-time All-Star catcher back behind the dish. Will Smith took live batting practice for the first time since going on the injured list ahead of Friday night's game against the Pirates, facing 2025 Draftee Sam Horn across two simulated

Meet 'PoKikémon,' the alter ego of beloved Dodgers utility man

@sonjamchen
August 18, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- While a left elbow injury cost Kiké Hernández months of the past two seasons, the Dodgers' fan-favorite utility man came out on the other side of his rehab with something gained: a hobby. Hernández missed nearly two months of the 2025 season with inflammation in his left

The Dodgers have a bullpen problem. Here's what may have caused it

@sonjamchen
August 17, 2026

This story was excerpted from Sonja Chen’s Dodgers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Wrobleski (left forearm inflammation) lands on IL; Hurt recalled from Triple-A

@sonjamchen
August 16, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- While the Dodgers' rotation had been growing steadily healthier, the six-man unit took a hit when left-hander Justin Wrobleski was placed on the 15-day injured list with left forearm inflammation ahead of Sunday's series finale against the Brewers. Manager Dave Roberts is hopeful that Wrobleski's IL stint

Skubal finishes with a flourish, but Dodgers lose potentially pivotal season series

@sonjamchen
August 16, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Tarik Skubal looked like a man on a mission in what was sure to be his final inning of work on Sunday against the Brewers. The southpaw hit 99 mph twice -- his two hardest pitches of the day -- while striking out the side in emphatic

Trade target vs. trade prize: Brewers' Henderson to square off with Dodgers' Skubal

@sonjamchen
August 15, 2026

LOS ANGELES – Brewers right-hander Logan Henderson saw Sunday’s pitching matchup at Dodger Stadium and had to chuckle. It isn’t the first time he’s been connected to Dodgers Trade Deadline prize Tarik Skubal. “It’s funny how that works out,” Henderson said. It’s no secret that the Brewers made a serious

Ohtani throws off mound; Smith, Rushing take batting practice

@sonjamchen
August 15, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- A trio of rehabbing Dodgers took big steps forward ahead of Friday night's game against the Brewers at Dodger Stadium: Two-way star Shohei Ohtani threw his first bullpen session since restarting his throwing program, while catchers Will Smith and Dalton Rushing took batting practice on the field

Yamamoto dominates through 6, then Díaz gets redemption with a save

@sonjamchen
August 15, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- By and large, the Dodgers know what to expect whenever Yoshinobu Yamamoto takes the mound. The same has not been true for Edwin Díaz in his first year in L.A. But on Friday night, both hurlers rose to the occasion. Yamamoto struck out nine across six innings

Glasnow strikes out 8 in sharp rehab start, expects to make one more

@sonjamchen
August 14, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- As he closes in on his return to the Dodgers, right-hander Tyler Glasnow is bringing his best stuff to his rehab assignment, which continued on Friday night with Triple-A Oklahoma City. After posting a 2.72 ERA through his first seven starts, Glasnow has been sidelined for much

Dodgers maintain one of baseball's best farms despite Deadline departures

@sonjamchen
August 14, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- While the Dodgers traded away some serious prospect talent this summer, they also restocked their system with a couple of fresh faces. The Dodgers lost two Top 100 prospects, and three Top 30 prospects in total, to the Tigers in the Trade Deadline blockbuster that netted ace

Díaz blows third save in a week, and LA misses chance to tie for NL's best record

@sonjamchen
August 14, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- All the Dodgers needed were three outs from Edwin Díaz, but for the third time in his last four appearances, the closer failed to convert a save. The Dodgers had much to gain by winning Thursday night's series opener against the Brewers, and were in a good

With Karros on the call, Muncy passes him for most homers at Dodger Stadium

@sonjamchen
August 14, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Since Dodger Stadium opened its doors in 1962, no one has hit more home runs at the venue than Max Muncy. Muncy moved into sole possession of first place on the ballpark's home run leaderboard in clutch fashion, coming off the bench to belt a go-ahead three-run

Yamamoto looks to continue run of dominance vs. Brewers

@sonjamchen
August 13, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- The last two times Yoshinobu Yamamoto has faced the Brewers, he has been a force to be reckoned with on the mound. On Friday, the Dodgers' right-hander will get the chance to keep his run of dominance going against the Crew. Yamamoto will take the ball for

Ohtani progresses to long toss; throwing off mound could be next

@sonjamchen
August 13, 2026

This story was excerpted from Sonja Chen's Dodgers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Dodgers reset with sweep of Royals ahead of crucial set vs. Brewers

@sonjamchen
August 13, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Coming off a stretch in which they had lost eight of nine, the Dodgers returned to L.A. in sore need of a get-right series. They got it, sweeping the Royals in three games at Dodger Stadium.

Freeman smiles through 'total body soreness' after scary tumble into opposing dugout

@sonjamchen
August 13, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Sore in the shoulder, hand, knee and foot areas, Freddie Freeman was just glad that he didn't hit his head. Freeman was sore all over but in good spirits after taking a scary tumble down the stairs and into the visitors' dugout while trying to catch a

Lakers sale 'really has nothing to do with the Dodgers,' per team president

@sonjamchen
August 12, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- After the sports world got over the initial surprise of Wednesday's news that Mark Walter had sold the Los Angeles Lakers, many wondered whether Walter's MLB franchise -- the Dodgers -- might also be impacted by the sale. Dodgers president Stan Kasten said that will not be