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As the 2025 MLB calendar turns toward September, suddenly every regular-season game carries much more weight. For the Los Angeles Dodgers, this weekend’s showdown against the San Diego Padres could represent what lies ahead — two teams deadlocked atop the NL West, with first place literally hanging in the balance. As recently as July 3, the Dodgers had what seemed like a … [Read more...] about 3 Big Questions for Los Angeles Dodgers as September Approaches

When the Los Angeles Dodgers assembled what was considered one of the team’s most talented rotations in years, Clayton Kershaw wasn’t expected to be a huge part of it. With Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Roki Sasaki, and the eventual return of Shohei Ohtani to the mound, the 37-year-old future Hall of Famer seemed destined for a complementary role at … [Read more...] about Clayton Kershaw Stepping Up When Rotation Needs Him Most

The Los Angeles Dodgers made four moves before Thursday’s MLB trade deadline, addressing a few pressing needs while shedding players who may have been invaluable as this year’s playoff push approaches. The moves were headlined by the acquisition of Minnesota Twins reliever Brock Stewart and the departure of starter Dustin May to the Boston Red Sox. Stewart Trade Provides … [Read more...] about Dodgers Deal Dustin May, James Outman at 2025 MLB Trade Deadline

As next Thursday’s trade deadline approaches, the Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves with several tough choices, including whether they want to address their current left field situation. Michael Conforto, signed to a one-year, $17 million deal in the offseason, has struggled mightily in his first season in Dodger Blue, slashing just .186/.296/.323 with eight home runs through … [Read more...] about Dodgers Face Hard Choices on Michael Conforto’s Future

In a move that would have been unthinkable in seasons past, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made the difficult decision to bench Mookie Betts for Saturday night’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The move wasn’t about matchups or getting a rest day — it was about giving one of baseball’s most popular superstars a chance to reset during one of the worst offensive … [Read more...] about Mookie Betts Given Chance to Reset Amid Offensive Struggles