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09/04/2026

The Dodgers escaped Thursday with a dramatic comeback win—but now comes the bigger question: can they finally find some consistency?

LA is 83-57, with a magic number of 13… but just 4-6 over its last 10 and 27-27 since July 1st.

The Nationals are next. 👀

The Dodgers' nine-game homestand continues with a Labor Day Weekend series against the Washington Nationals. – Latest Los Angeles Dodgers news, interviews, and clubhouse coverage from DodgersBeat.

09/04/2026

Teoscar Hernández Walks It Off as Dodgers Steal Win From Cardinals

CHAVEZ RAVINE, CA -- After all the games the Dodgers have found ways to lose this season, perhaps they were due to steal one. They had very little business winning Thursday night’s series finale against the Cardinals. St. Louis collected 12 hits to the Dodgers’ six, put traffic on the bases throughout the night and carried a 2-1 lead into the bottom of the ninth....

CHAVEZ RAVINE, CA -- After all the games the Dodgers have found ways to lose this season, perhaps they were due to steal one. They had very little – Latest Los Angeles Dodgers news, interviews, and clubhouse coverage from DodgersBeat.

09/04/2026

Dodgers GM Explains Why Shohei Ohtani Hasn’t Gone on the IL

LOS ANGELES, CA -- The Dodgers have not seen enough evidence to put Shohei Ohtani on the injured list, general manager Brandon Gomes said Thursday, adding that an extended absence had not been discussed as the club continued evaluating him day to day. “Nothing has indicated that it should be an IL at this point,” Gomes said. Gomes said the Dodgers would prefer to avoid losing the four-time MVP from the lineup for roughly 10 days....

Shohei Ohtani remains day-to-day as Brandon Gomes explains why the Dodgers have not put him on the IL or discussed an extended absence.

09/04/2026

New Center Walker Kessler throws out the first pitch at Dodger Stadium on

09/04/2026

Dave Roberts Says Shohei Ohtani’s Symptoms Aren’t Improving

LOS ANGELES, CA -- Shohei Ohtani’s symptoms have not improved, Dave Roberts said Thursday, leaving his next appearance in the Dodgers’ starting lineup undecided as the manager takes greater control of his playing status. Roberts held Ohtani out of Thursday’s starting lineup after watching him grimace and shake his arm the previous night. The day off did not mean he was ruled out entirely: Roberts planned to check whether Ohtani could be available late in the game....

Shohei Ohtani’s symptoms have not improved, Dave Roberts said. His lineup return remains undecided, while an IL stint is unlikely but possible.

09/03/2026

Dave Roberts Admits IL Stint Still Possible for Shohei Ohtani

LOS ANGELES, CA -- The latest Shohei Ohtani injury update left his availability uncertain after Dodgers manager Dave Roberts acknowledged that an injured-list stint remains possible, though he still considers that outcome unlikely. Ohtani appeared visibly uncomfortable during his final at-bat in Wednesday night's extra-inning loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Roberts said he saw Ohtani shaking his arm and wincing, and plans to speak with the two-way star and the training staff before deciding whether he will be available Thursday....

The latest Shohei Ohtani injury update leaves his status uncertain after Dave Roberts acknowledged an IL stint remains possible but unlikely.

09/03/2026

Dodgers Notes: Ohtani Uncertainty, Lauer’s Injury and Treinen’s Return Headline Pitching Updates

Shohei Ohtani’s pitching return remains uncertain as the Dodgers navigate injuries to their pitching staff, welcome back Blake Treinen and prepare for a nine-game stretch....

Ohtani’s pitching return is in question as the Dodgers navigate key rotation and bullpen changes.

09/03/2026

Dodgers Waste Early Lead, Fall to Cardinals in Extras

CHAVEZ RAVINE, CA -- For five innings Wednesday night, Yoshinobu Yamamoto looked untouchable. Then, very suddenly, he didn’t. The Dodgers built an early lead behind Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts, got some of their most encouraging swings in weeks from Teoscar Hernández, and still managed to let the game slip away in an 8-6 extra-inning loss to the Cardinals....

CHAVEZ RAVINE, CA -- For five innings Wednesday night, Yoshinobu Yamamoto looked untouchable. Then, very suddenly, he didn’t. The Dodgers built an early – Latest Los Angeles Dodgers news, interviews, and clubhouse coverage from DodgersBeat.

09/03/2026

Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts was asked about the possibility of Shohei Ohtani playing an outfield corner spot and if he might get shut down from pitching again this season.

09/03/2026

Tarik Skubal and Dodgers were vibing to Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s walk out song