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The Los Angeles Dodgers were 67-39, 1st in the NL West. The Los Angeles Dodgers did not play yesterday.

Dodgers Daily Vibe Check
66°
▲6
Warm
a hot week

Solid ground right now. 5 wins in 7 games. The week's been good. And run differential of +6 this week. They're not just winning, they're winning comfortably.

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Dodgers Game on July 28

Opponent:Seattle Mariners (52-55)
Location:UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium
First Pitch:10:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:TBD (TBD) vs Luis Castillo (3-9, 4.85 ERA)
TV Broadcast:SportsNet LA, Mariners.TV
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 72°F, Wind 5 mph

Dodgers Score & Recap

The Los Angeles Dodgers did not play yesterday.

Dodgers Record & Standings

NL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Dodgers
6739.632 L1
D-backs
5552.51412.5 L3
Padres
5353.50014.0 W3
Giants
4561.42522.0 W1
Rockies
4265.39325.5 L2

Los Angeles Dodgers are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +6 run differential.

Dodgers Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
17
Shohei Ohtani
 22.282.90761
44
Andy Pages
 17.263.78669
13
Max Muncy
 20.256.85148

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
17
Shohei Ohtani
 8-21.790.9585.2
66
Tanner Scott
 1-32.320.8042.2
51
Alex Vesia
 1-12.551.1935.1

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
5
Freddie Freeman
 8 hits, 1 RBI, .667 AVG in last 3 games
23
Kyle Tucker
 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games
37
Teoscar Hernández
 5 hits, .455 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
11
Roki Sasaki
 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
70
Justin Wrobleski
 6.1 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
66
Tanner Scott
 2.3 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Dodgers News

As the Dodgers sit at 67-39, the looming shadow of Shohei Ohtani's injury puts a damper on their season, threatening both his MVP aspirations and the team's dynamic. With Ohtani potentially sidelined for a significant stretch, fans are left to ponder the impact on the MVP race, especially with Pete Crow-Armstrong surging ahead. Meanwhile, Roki Sasaki's recent glove change has sparked conversations about the recurring themes in the Dodgers' pitching strategies, hinting at a deeper focus on performance rather than aesthetics. On the roster front, Dalton Rushing has stepped up dramatically behind the plate, starting 30 of 42 games, showcasing his adaptability during a challenging stretch for the Dodgers. With the trade deadline approaching, rumors swirl around Tarik Skubal, adding to the intrigue of an already busy season as Los Angeles seeks to solidify its standing.

Sources
Shohei Ohtani's injury could threaten MVP hopes more than Dodgers fans realize
Dodgersway
Shohei Ohtani's injury could threaten MVP hopes more than Dodgers fans realize
Shohei Ohtani likely won't pitch for much of the second half, putting the Dodgers' superstar behind Pete Crow-Armstrong in the NL MVP race.
 Roki Sasaki's weird dismissal of glove change points to recurring Dodgers theme
Dodgersway
Roki Sasaki's weird dismissal of glove change points to recurring Dodgers theme
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki downplayed his latest change despite the fact that it's obviously working.
 Dodgers notes: Dalton Rushing, Tarik Skubal, Rick Monday
True Blue LA
Dodgers notes: Dalton Rushing, Tarik Skubal, Rick Monday
Since Will Smith last played on June 5, Dalton Rushing has started 30 of the Dodgers last 42 games behind the plate, by far the busiest stretch of catching of his career, as he moved around often in the minors as a bat-first prospect, playing some designated hitter, some first base, and even left field, […]
 10 questions with Dodgers vet Max Muncy
MLB.com
10 questions with Dodgers vet Max Muncy
This story was excerpted from Sonja Chen’s Dodgers Beat newsletter, with Bill Ladson pinch-hitting for this edition. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.
 Where does Ohtani land in latest MVP poll?
MLB.com
Where does Ohtani land in latest MVP poll?
The MVP races in both leagues have seemingly been decided for a couple of months, with Yordan Alvarez in the AL and Shohei Ohtani in the NL pulling away from their respective fields and appearing to have the awards on lock. But things aren't as certain as they used to
 Dodgers Rumors: Skubal, Lauer, Call, Catcher
Mlbtraderumors
Dodgers Rumors: Skubal, Lauer, Call, Catcher
With Tarik Skubal likely to see his name kicked around the rumor circuit over the next week — whether the Tigers actually move him or not — the Dodgers will continue to be the trendy pick for a potential landing spot in the event of an eventual deal. Los Angeles president of baseball operations Andrew […]

Dodgers Upcoming Schedule

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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