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Thursday, September 24, 2026
Dodgers' weak effort vs. Padres in first game without Josue De Paula was frustratingly ironic

The Los Angeles Dodgers played lifelessly against the San Diego Padres in their first game without Josue De Paula.

Meeting the Padres in the last home game before the playoffs

After this matchup, the next time the Dodgers play at home, it will likely be hosting the winner of the WC series between the third- and sixth-place teams, and the theme of this game against the...

Giving back to LA schools ‘the right thing to do’ for Roberto Clemente Award nominee Smith
How Dodgers path to World Series three-peat might end with their easiest matchup

The Dodgers' pursuit of a third-straight World Series title might have an easy ending.

River Ryan: ‘A Lot More Care Involved’ With Tigers Organization

The Los Angeles Dodgers made the biggest splash at this year’s trade deadline when they acquired two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for prospects River...

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...

Dodgers' push for first-round bye, favorable playoff schedule means more for Miguel Rojas

Infielder Miguel Rojas has more incentive than most Los Angeles Dodgers players to secure a first-round bye for the playoffs.

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. Although...

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. Player of the Day While Zach...

Roki Sasaki's request for change of plans shows he's in right mindset ahead of Dodgers playoff run

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki hasn't made a bullpen appearance all season, but will be deployed as a reliever in the postseason.

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...

Power Rankings: Where playoff contenders and hopefuls stand entering October

The final days of the 2026 regular season are upon us -- and a number of races are coming down to the wire.

MLB insiders predict the playoffs: Bold takes, dangerous teams and breakout stars

Which wild cards could win it all? Are the Yankees cooked without Judge? Here's what those in the sport think could decide October.

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...

For the Dodgers, the varsity will take it from here

For the first time this season Wednesday, the Dodgers fielded the 10 men you might well see in Game 1 of the playoffs next week.

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Dodgers find loophole to keep top prospect for MLB Playoff run after activating Shohei Ohtani

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated Shohei Ohtani on Wednesday, sending their top prospect back down. However, the decision was tactical and could pay major dividends for the postseason.

Shohei Ohtani gets a hit in his return, but Dodgers fall to the Padres

Shohei Ohtani goes one for four with a walk in his return from the IL, but the Dodgers miss a chance to clinch a first-round bye with loss to Padres.

Ohtani singles in first AB off IL as Dodgers near full strength
Padres 5, Dodgers 1: Bats leave 12 on base in a lackluster showing

After a dominant win yesterday, the Dodgers struggled to generate offense today, going 1-for-9 with RISP and leaving 12 on base en route to just a single run. Meanwhile, the Padres had a big homer...

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. Both Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Robbie Ray...

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...

Dodgers could have Freddie Freeman succession plan with top prospect as retirement approaches

Freddie Freeman has been very vocal about when his baseball career is going to be done. With that time nearing, the Los Angeles Dodgers could already have his replacement in their back pocket.

Dodgers vs. Padres game chat

Yoshinobu Yamamoto faces Robbie Ray and Shohei Ohtani returns from the injured list on Wednesday. WEDNESDAY GAME INFO

De Paula optioned to Triple-A after strong debut -- which could earn him NLDS roster spot
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...

Southern Section needs to regain credibility in dealing with schools violating rules

Inglewood High football coach Mil'Von James was punished by the school district with a two-game suspension for using ineligible players. That's not enough.

Padres @ Dodgers September 23, 2026: Ohtani returns to the lineup with Dodgers looking to clinch first-round bye, De Paula optioned to OKC

The Dodgers (97-60) beat the Padres (87-70) in dominant fashion yesterday, winning 7-0 while using a bullpen game against Padres’ ace Michael King. Most of the damage off King came in the second,...

Dodgers' Ohtani returns from IL; De Paula sent down

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, who has been on the IL since Sept. 8, has been activated and is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres.

Here is each club's top Arizona Fall League prospect
Dodgers demote Josue De Paula with a Dalton Rushing catch (but battle isn't over)

In just a few short weeks, Josue De Paula may have already earned his way onto the Los Angeles Dodgers postseason roster.

Dodgers activate Shohei Ohtani off injured list, option Josue De Paula

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers on Wednesday activated Shohei Ohtani off the injured list on his first day eligible to return after the minimum 15 days on the sideline with right biceps inflammation....

Tarik Skubal activated from bereavement list, Kyle Hurt optioned

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers on Wednesday activated Tarik Skubal after the minimum three days on the bereavement list, and optioned Kyle Hurt to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Skubal is scheduled to make...

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. Woo...

Dodgers Roster: Tarik Skubal Reinstated From Bereavement List, Kyle Hurt Optioned

The Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated Tarik Skubal from the bereavement list and optioned Kyle Hurt to Triple-A Oklahoma City before Wednesday’s game. Skubal returns after leaving the Dodgers on...

Josue De Paula Optioned With Shohei Ohtani Activated Off Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated Shohei Ohtani off the 15-day injured list and optioned Josue De Paula to Triple-A Oklahoma City prior to Wednesday’s game against the San Diego Padres. Ohtani...

Yamamoto and Ohtani are in to potentially lead a bye-clinching win

Imagine losing by seven to your division rival only to see them bring in, the following game, their best hitter and pitcher of the past two seasons, both of them championship-winning campaigns....

Roki Sasaki Unlikely To Be Dodgers Closer In Postseason

Roki Sasaki became the Los Angeles Dodgers’ closer during the 2025 postseason because of a severe lack of options, but it fortunately worked out in their favor by the end. Edwin Díaz has not lived...

Josue De Paula & Dalton Rushing Battling For Final Spot On Dodgers Postseason Roster

Since being called up from Double-A Tulsa earlier this month as the corresponding move for Shohei Ohtani going on the 15-day injured list, Josue De Paula has done nothing but impress his Los...

Sidelined last year, Evan Phillips & Brock Stewart are ready for October

LOS ANGELES — Last year at this time, Evan Phillips and Brock Stewart were both recovering from surgeries and unavailable to pitch. They were around the team but unable to contribute during the...

Dodgers owner Mark Walter's situation goes from bad to worse with new class action lawsuit

Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter has encountered another layer of legal trouble in an already complicated stretch for one of the most powerful owners in professional sports.

Dodgers Updates: Blake Snell’s Start, Dalton Rushing’s Slim Opportunity, Will Klein, Edgardo Henriquez

The Los Angeles Dodgers have clinched the National League West title and need just a singular win or an Atlanta Braves loss to secure a first-round bye, meaning their attention can fully shift to...

Historic number of Minor Leaguers reached 20-20 club this season
Why Dodgers didn't receive an 'A' grade from ESPN despite strong 2026 season

There is one simple reason why the Dodgers didn't get an "A" grade from ESPN.

NPB’s Chunichi Dragons Purchase Ryan Ward’s Contract From Dodgers

One week after Ryan Ward was designated for assignment, he is moving on from the Los Angeles Dodgers organization and now will be part of the Chunichi Dragons of the Nippon Professional Baseball...

Dodgers minors: Zach Ehrhard-led Comets can’t complete a comeback

The resilience to fight for a game they seemed doomed to lose, as they ultimately did 13-11, is what the Comets must carry over into a must-win affair tonight if they’re to live to fight another...

Miguel Rojas Wins Dodgers 2026 Roy Campanella Award

Miguel Rojas was named the winner of the 21st annual Roy Campanella Award, which is given to the Los Angeles Dodgers player who best exemplifies the spirit and leadership of the late Hall of Fame...

What's the actual panic level for Dodgers fans with postseason fast approaching?

There are some reasons for Los Angeles Dodgers fans to be anxious about the coming postseason, but it also nothing Dave Roberts and Co. haven't overcome before.

From an unlikely A and F to a whole lot of C's: Full regular-season grades for all 30 MLB teams

Whether your team is headed to October or packing its bags for the offseason, how did 2026 measure up to expectations?

Shohei Ohtani expected to be activated on Wednesday

The Dodgers received two key reinforcements making their returns from injury on Tuesday, as both Andy Pages and Roki Sasaki played a factor into the team’s 7-0 shutout win over the San Diego...

Dodgers' Dave Roberts hints at major Shohei Ohtani change upon returning from injured list

With Shohei Ohtani set to return from the injured list on Wednesday, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts might just have a lineup change for him. The lineup change is one that is completely...

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