Justin Wrobleski did not sugarcoat a rough outing after the Dodgers fell to the Cubs 10-5 on Monday. The left-hander allowed four home runs and seven earned runs across 4.1 innings, marking his second consecutive shaky start after also serving up a career-high number of homers in his previous outing. Speaking with reporters afterward, Wrobleski […]
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The 2026 MLB trade deadline was today at 5pm central time. The biggest blockbuster occurred around 10:30pm last Saturday night, with Tarik Skubal joining the Dodgers to form the game’s most feared rotation. Still, it was an extremely active deadline day here at MLBTR. This post lists all July and August pre-deadline trades for each […]
The Los Angeles Dodgers took on the Chicago Cubs on Monday. And at first, it seemed as if things would go their way. Los Angeles got out to a 3-0 lead and had all the momentum in the first inning. Unfortunately, they would only score two more runs in a lopsided 10-5 loss away from […]
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The Los Angeles Dodgers took on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Monday. It was a big occasion for outfielder Kyle Tucker. This game represented his first contest back at Wrigley Field since leaving Chicago in MLB free agency. However, if he expected a warm welcome, he got something else entirely. Tucker stepped to […]
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are going through their roughest stretch of the season, seeing their struggles continue with their latest loss to the Chicago Cubs on Monday night. Los Angeles is in the middle of a dynasty period, having won back-to-back World Series titles in 2024 and 2025. They attempt to pull off a three-peat, […]
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The Philadelphia Phillies remain one of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ biggest challengers in the National League. The Dodgers eliminated them in last year’s NLDS, and the Phillies are once again in the playoff race with a 60-53 record, good for second place in the NL East. But the Dodgers know their goal is a three-peat, […]
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Scott Harris pinpointed the exact moment Detroit’s season shifted from contending to selling, and it traces back to one gut-wrenching loss. The Tigers’ president of baseball operations spoke with reporters for nearly 40 minutes following the blockbuster trade that sent Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers, revealing when the front office formally decided to […]
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The Detroit Tigers made the tough decision to trade Tarik Skubal this year. Skubal was sent to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for three prospects. This move came as Detroit has struggled this year, and a playoff run felt a bit out of reach for this team. Opinions on the return are certainly divided. […]
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The Los Angeles Dodgers created plenty of buzz while pursuing Tarik Skubal, and even after they landed him, the conversation shifted to criticism over their growing dominance. Many fans pointed to a competitive imbalance, accusing the Dodgers of using their financial muscle to land the sport’s biggest stars. But in his first media appearance after […]
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Chicago Cubs fans made their feelings known Monday night, loudly booing former outfielder Kyle Tucker during his first return to Wrigley Field as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The reaction came during Tucker’s first appearance back in Chicago after he left the Cubs in free agency following his lone season with the team. […]
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Scott Harris rejected claims that the Tigers failed to create a bidding war before trading Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers.
The Detroit Tigers have officially moved on from several players, the most notable of which was back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal, who was dealt to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday evening.The Tigers also traded away popular veteran catcher Jake Rogers to the Baltimore Orioles, who soon traded him again to […]
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It’s time for a short memory to move past the three straight losses against the Red Sox, now visiting the Cubs. Monday’s game info
The superteam Dodgers continue to draw ire for their largesse, including adding Tarik Skubal to their already deep rotation. But perhaps as an olive branch, they sometimes show their frailty as well. Dalton Rushing’s arm irritation that got him scratched from Sunday’s start is now right elbow inflammation that landed the catcher on the injured […]
Better positioned to attack the market than any other club, the Dodgers were aggressive at this year’s deadline. Contextualizing for the position they were in, what they set out to accomplish, and what it took to get there, it’s inevitable to conclude it was a successful deadline for the reigning back-to-back champs, worthy of an […]
Tarik Skubal will make his Dodgers debut on Tuesday night against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. It will be the first career start for the two-time Cy Young Award winner at the friendly confines in Chicago. The Dodgers on Sunday acquired Skubal from the Detroit Tigers for River Ryan, Zyhir Hope, and Brady Smith. […]
As the dust settles on a wild deadline, there are contenders and rebuilders alike who wish they could've done a bit more.
There was a time when the New York Yankees were MLB’s most feared team. They were willing to spend big in free agency and for trades to improve their roster. After all, it isn’t an accident that the Yankees have 27 championships — far more than any other big league ball club. However, the Yankees […]
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Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing is heading to the injured list with a right elbow strain, forcing Ben Rortvedt into immediate action.
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The Dodgers catcher reunion tour added a new feature on Monday. Hours after getting Ben Rortvedt from the New York Mets, the Dodgers also acquired Hunter Feduccia from the Tampa Bay Rays for minor league outfielder Jack Suwinski. Also in the trade are the Dodgers getting minor league right-hander Jacob Kmatz, a fifth-rounder from 2024 […]
The Boston Red Sox swept the Los Angeles Dodgers over the weekend, and Sunday’s start from pitcher Emmet Sheehan did not go as planned. Sheehan lasted just 2.2 innings before the Dodgers pulled him, allowing six hits, five earned runs, and three home runs. Ahead of Monday’s series opener at Wrigley Field against the Chicago […]
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6:04pm: L.A. has officially announced the deal. The Dodgers are sending $250K in international bonus pool money to Tampa Bay. 5:05pm: The Rays are trading backup catcher Hunter Feduccia back to the Dodgers, reports Jorge Castillo of ESPN. Tampa Bay squeezed him off the roster by acquiring Liam Hicks from Miami this afternoon. Minor league outfielder Jack Suwinski […]
The Los Angeles Dodgers continued reshaping their roster Monday following the MLB trade deadline, placing catcher Dalton Rushing on the injured list after an MRI revealed a mild elbow strain. The move comes one day after Rushing was scratched from the lineup and further thins the Dodgers’ catching depth with Will Smith still sidelined. The […]
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The Los Angeles Dodgers (69-43) and the Chicago Cubs (63-49) take the field on Monday night at Wrigley Field in the first game of a three-game series. How to Watch Dodgers vs Cubs While the Dodgers may have been swept…