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The Los Angeles Dodgers were 77-51, 1st in the NL West. The Los Angeles Dodgers did not play yesterday.

Dodgers Daily Vibe Check
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Solid ground right now. A 13-man IL is starting to matter. Counterbalancing that, 4-3 lately. Steady, productive baseball.

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Dodgers Game on August 21

Opponent:Pittsburgh Pirates (63-66)
Location:UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium
First Pitch:10:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Yoshinobu Yamamoto (12-7, 2.60 ERA) vs Bubba Chandler (6-8, 4.23 ERA)
TV Broadcast:SportsNet LA, SportsNet Pittsburgh

Dodgers Score & Recap

The Los Angeles Dodgers did not play yesterday.

Dodgers Record & Standings

NL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Dodgers
7751.602 W3
Padres
6860.5319.0 L1
D-backs
6761.52310.0 W1
Giants
5275.40924.5 L1
Rockies
5077.39426.5 L3

Los Angeles Dodgers are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.

Dodgers Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
17
Shohei Ohtani
 30.291.94280
44
Andy Pages
 21.272.79780
13
Max Muncy
 25.251.83964

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
17
Shohei Ohtani
 8-21.790.9585.2
66
Tanner Scott
 1-32.280.9251.1
29
Tarik Skubal
 7-72.850.96113.2

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
5
Freddie Freeman
 6 hits, 4 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
17
Shohei Ohtani
 5 hits, 3 HR, 5 RBI, .357 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
7
Blake Snell
 6.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
18
Yoshinobu Yamamoto
 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
29
Tarik Skubal
 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Dodgers News

The Dodgers continue to bolster their roster as they sit atop the division with a solid 77-51 record, but the depth is being severely tested with 13 players on the injured list. The recent win over the Rockies showcased the team's resilience, yet the ongoing struggles of closer Edwin Díaz raise concerns that require immediate attention. Meanwhile, the long-awaited return of Gavin Stone to form is promising, he dazzled with three perfect innings in his rehab assignment, leaving fans hopeful for his reentry. In roster news, the Dodgers designated Jonathan Hernández for assignment after reinstating Brock Stewart, highlighting their commitment to optimizing the pitching staff. On a lighter note, Dodgers fans with Cox Communications can finally watch their team on SportsNet LA again after a staggering 4,560-day blackout, a much-needed boost for the loyal fanbase.

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Edwin Díaz’s woes may come down to subtle mechanical change Dodgers can definitely fix
Dodgersway
Edwin Díaz’s woes may come down to subtle mechanical change Dodgers can definitely fix
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz has struggled mightily this season, and his team's staff has identified the mechanical reason why.
 Dodgers' magical trade voodoo may have already corrupted Zyhir Hope
Dodgersway
Dodgers' magical trade voodoo may have already corrupted Zyhir Hope
Zyhir Hope's numbers in the Tigers farm system may indicate that the Dodgers' voodoo has corrupted another hitting prospect.
 Cox customers can finally watch the Dodgers on SportsNet LA
Latimes
Cox customers can finally watch the Dodgers on SportsNet LA
After 4,560 days, the Dodgers blackout for Cox Communications customers is over. Fans subscribing to the network will be able to watch SportsNet LA.
 Stone delivers 3 perfect frames in latest rehab appearance for OKC
MLB.com
Stone delivers 3 perfect frames in latest rehab appearance for OKC
Gavin Stone’s long road back to the Majors is making progress. Stone, who last pitched in the Majors on Aug. 31, 2024, before undergoing right shoulder surgery that October, made his third rehab appearance with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday. The right-hander tossed three perfect innings, struck out five batters
 One potential prospect callup for each team
MLB.com
One potential prospect callup for each team
In case you were hiding under a baseball rock last week, you noticed Cardinals’ prospect Joshua Báez made his big league debut against the Cubs in Chicago last Saturday. All he did was make history by becoming the first player in Major League history to homer in his first three
 Dodgers Designate Jonathan Hernández For Assignment
Mlbtraderumors
Dodgers Designate Jonathan Hernández For Assignment
The Dodgers announced that right-hander Brock Stewart has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list. Fellow righty Jonathan Hernández has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move. Hernández, 30, has been the unofficial 41st man on the Los Angeles 40-man roster this year. He began the campaign with the Phillies on a minor league […]

Dodgers Upcoming Schedule

The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Atlanta Braves for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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