Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Kansas City Royals - June 16, 2024

Dodgers on Deck: Thursday, August 13 vs. BrewersThe Dodgers take on the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Here’s how to watch and listen to the game.

Dodgers call up Landon Knack amid heavy bullpen usageDodgers called up Landon Knack to eat innings in relief and optioned Seth Halvorsen after several days of heavy bullpen usage.

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Concerning trend is another reason for Dodgers to worry about possible Wild Card seriesThe Los Angeles Dodgers offense has a crippling weakness, and it must be addressed before a potential Wild Card series.

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Examining Shohei's Key ClauseOhtani would be able to opt out of contract if Dodgers ownership changes (The Athletic)

Dodgers in need of a sweepDodgers won two close times over the Royals at Dodger Stadium, trying to finish off their first home sweep in two months.

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ESPN's incredibly bullish take on Royals' Angeibel Gomez only fuels his potential future stardomThe Royals' prospect system is certainly on the rise thanks to their wave of youth talent. But ESPN has a different name in mind as KC's top player on the farm.

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$430M Can't Hide Dodgers' Big Flaws 😨Breaking down LA's recent struggles 📲

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Every Team's Breakout Prospect 💥Breaking down the biggest farm system leaps across the league 📲

Dodgers option Charlie Barnes, move Blake Treinen to 60-day IL to make room for Blake SnellDodgers activated Blake Snell, optioned Charlie Barnes, and moved Blake Treinen to 60-day injured list to make roster room.

Does Jac Caglianone hit better when he plays first base?He can hit, but where should Jac be playing on the field?

Snell Strikes Out the Side ⛽

Didn't miss a beat in first game since May

Remembering the year 197650 years ago today

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3 very early free agent pitching options Royals should explore after John Sherman’s commentsThe Kansas City Royals will need to turn to free agency to replenish an injury-riddled rotation next season. But who will they target?

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Dodgers Not Part of SaleMark Walter retaining LAD in Lakers deal (ESPN)

Nico Perez’s second two-homer game of the seasonWhile the Loons are up to 60 wins on the season after Nico Perez’s two-home run game, the Drillers outlasted the Travelers in a high-scoring affair

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Padres personality has bizarre take on Dodgers fans' mood during losing streakA loud cohort of San Diego Padres fans coming at the Los Angeles Dodgers during this latest losing streak is truly bizarre when you look at the facts.

Dodgers notes: Blake Snell, Mookie Betts, Max MuncyBlake Snell made an emphatic return to the mound by striking out 10 hitters over six solid frames on Tuesday.

Kansas City Royals news: Caglianone shines under LA’s bright lightsThe Kansas City Royals are mired in a West Coast road trip, but one of their youngest players is standing tall in LA.

Royals game goes to extra innings and you already know how that story endsWhat did you expect?

Snell Dominates in Return 😈

Dodgers ace strikes out 10 Royals en route to 5-4 extra inning win

Dodgers vs. Royals: game chatDodgers aim for back-to-back wins for the first time in August

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Dodgers News: 5 players released, NL playoff race, Tarik Skubal on first start in LAAs the Los Angeles Dodgers position themselves for October, with Tarik Skubal, there was some housecleaning needed across the organization.

Royals owner's questionable roster comments leave KC's bullpen outlook just as bleak for 2027John Sherman took to the radio talk Royals offseason plans. While he discussed spending money, perhaps not enough will go towards bolstering their bad bullpen.

MLB insider's bold position change idea for Royals' Carter Jensen is far too prematureWith catching depth building in the minors, ESPN's Jeff Passan floated a solution to Kansas City's roster logjam that Royals fans won't see coming.

Blake Snell is back, Dodgers hoping for another strong finishBlake Snell is back from a long injured-list stint, an annual tradition. Dodgers are hoping his finishing kick is like he strong ends to his last three seasons.

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Bold MLB Predictions 🔮🏆 Ohtani loses MVP race 😯 Surprise division winners 📲 Hot takes for final 2 months

Even Jac Caglianone spoiling Tarik Skubal's Dodger Stadium debut went sour in continuing Royals nightmareThe Royals managed to get to the great Tarik Skubal on the road in L.A. Monday night thanks to Jac Caglianone, but their pitching didn't meet them halfway.

Dodgers back to a 6-man starting rotation, for nowBlake Snell returns to Dodgers, who will use a 6-man rotation for now. But without Shohei Ohtani as one of the 6 starters, any such move means losing a reliever

Royals Review Reacts Survey - Will the Royals compete in 2027?John Sherman thinks so, but did he convince you?

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Dave Roberts lit a fire under Dodgers before Tarik Skubal's first home start and it workedThe Los Angeles Dodgers finally got off the schneid and took down the Kansas City Royals on Monday night. Did Dave Roberts light a fire under this team?

Royals Owner John Sherman Speaks, Unpacking Cubs Series + Farm Action!The Kansas City Royals owner sits down for a radio interview while the on-field product has more bad than good.

This Week in the Minors: Zion Rose debutsThe 2026 first round selection is officially on the road to Kansas City

Joendry Vargas wins California League player of weekDodgers minor league infielder Joendry Vargas was named California League player of the week after 11 hits, including six extra-base hits for Class-A Ontario.

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Skubal's Home Debut Stats 🔢- 5 IP - 6 Ks - 2 Walks - 3 ER

Kansas City Royals News: Royals sign Kimbrel and Sherman wants to spendThere is some money coming off the books after this season.

Dodgers getting ‘bullied’ by fastballsDodgers have had trouble hitting fastballs for nearly six weeks, during their long offensive downturn. Plus a tour bus to Dodger Stadium, and Charles Davalan rise

Why Royals fans shouldn't overreact to Daniel Lynch IV's rough first start back in rotationThe box score was ugly, but context matters. Lynch hasn't started in two years and Kansas City needs him — one bad outing isn't the whole story here.

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Players on Trade Watch Before 2027 👀Zach Neto, CJ Abrams, more players who could move before Opening Day 📲

Royals bullpen melts down again in loss to DodgersWitt and Cags gave it their best effort, but it just was not enough.

Dodgers grind out a win over the Royals in a one-run gameTarik Skubal didn’t have the cleanest of starts, but much like the whole team, he battled through it, as the Dodgers outlasted the Royals in a 6-5 win

Caglianone HR Off Skubal 😧

Tarik's Dodgers stadium debut off to a rocky start

Dodgers vs. Royals: game chatTarik Skubal’s first Dodgers Stadium start since the trade comes against the Royals

Dodgers on Deck: Tuesday, August 11 vs. RoyalsThe Dodgers take on the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Here’s how to watch and listen to the game.

Dodgers add Seth Halvorsen, Charlie Barnes to bullpenDodgers swapped arms in the bullpen, calling up Seth Halvorsen & Charlie Barnes. Kyle Hurt was optioned, Jonathan Hernández DFA after throwing 2 innings Sunday.

Blake Snell’s scheduled return could be boost Dodgers desperately need — if it sticksBlake Snell is set for his return to the Los Angeles Dodgers' rotation this week, and the biggest question is his durability.

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Royals may've fleeced Marlins in post-deadline trade as secret weapon quickly emerges in Triple-AIt may've flown under the radar, but the Royals' minor trade for Jacob Berry is paying off big time right now, with strong early returns from Triple-A Omaha.

Dodgers call up forgotten early trade deadline acquisition as Edwin Díaz flailsThe Dodgers are calling up former Rockies reliever Seth Halvorsen after their early trade deadline deal.

Post-Deadline Playoff Predictions 🔮Breaking down the bracket after Skubal to LA, more 📲

Dodgers Call Up New RelieverRHP Seth Halvorsen was acquired in trade with Rockies last month (The Athletic)

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Projected MLB Playoff Bracket ♨️Breaking down potential postseason picture and latest standings 📲

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Dodgers series preview: The champs are slumpingAre the Royals catching the Dodgers at a good time?

Tarik Skubal’s home debut against last-place RoyalsAfter facing hot playoff contenders on the road, the Dodgers come home to host the last-place Royals

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Royals signing Craig Kimbrel is bizarre legacy move that complicates their stretch runThe Royals have bullpen issues and could use new faces to get through the rest of their season. However, the signing of Craig Kimbrel is definitely an odd one.

Week 20: Did the Dodgers’ play ruin baseball?Dodgers kept losing, getting swept on the road by the Cubs and dropping two of three to the Diamondbacks in Phoenix. Los Angeles lost eight of last nine games.

MLB sets 2026 postseason scheduleMajor League Baseball postseason begins with the wild card round from September 29-October 1, with the World Series scheduled for October 23-31. NBC, Fox, TBS.

MLB Postseason Schedule 🍿Potential World Series Game 7 on Halloween. Full calendar here 📲

Shohei Ohtani resuming throwing progression isn't the good news Dodgers need right nowShohei Ohtani is back to throwing, but that's is getting lost underneath the Los Angeles Dodgers' offensive struggles.

Freddie Backs Skubal 🤝Dodgers 1B defends pitcher's comments about wanting Tigers return

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Royals' competitive longevity looks brighter than ever after Baseball America's Top 100 updateChourio, Gomez, and Hammond all land in Baseball America's top 60, and the Kansas City Royals have some blossoming prospect power.

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Is the 2026 Royals bullpen the worst in franchise history?It’s been bad.

Eduardo Quintero, Josue De Paula, Charles Davalan shine SundayHighly-regarded Dodgers outfield prospects Eduardo Quintero, Josue De Paula, Charles Davalan all had strong days at the plate on Sunday for Tulsa and Great Lakes.

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Kansas City Royals news: Jac Caglianone has a historic nightNo Royal hitter has had a night like he had on Saturday.

Baseball America update reinforces Dodgers farm's insane dominance post-Tarik Skubal tradeBaseball America's August 2026 Top 100 update shows the Dodgers still landing seven prospects even after trading away pieces to acquire Tarik Skubal.

Miguel Rojas is Dodgers Heart & Hustle Award winnerDodgers veteran infielder is the team’s Heart & Hustle Award winner, voted on by the MLB Players Alumni Association. Plus Yoshinobu Yamamoto & Will Klein notes.

Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands as we near mid-August 📲

Fixing Every Bubble Team’s Big Flaw 🛠️How 10 fringe playoff clubs can move on to October ➡️

Tyler Glasnow strikes out 2 second rehab startDodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow threw 47 pitches in 2 2/3 innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City, his second of at least three minor league rehab starts.

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Freddie on Dodgers' LossesStar 1B says 'no one's worried in here' amid recent struggles 🎥

Justin Wrobleski, Dodgers offense continue struggles in another lossJustin Wrobleski had his third bad start in a row and the Dodgers offense completed a terrible weekend in the desert, losing again to the Diamondbacks.

Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks (08/09/2026)

Full highlights from Arizona Diamondbacks' 4-2 win vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 🎥

Cubs vs. Royals (08/09/2026)

Full highlights from Chicago Cubs' 10-2 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

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Royals Signing Craig KimbrelVeteran reliever getting MLB deal with 12th franchise (Heyman)

Dodgers at Diamondbacks game chatDodgers take on the Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon at Chase Field in Phoenix.

Dodgers on Deck: Monday, August 10 vs. RoyalsThe Dodgers take on the Kansas City Royals on Monday night at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Here’s how to watch and listen to the game.

Rarity of surviving two triplesA scuffling Edwin Díaz blew another lead, giving up two triples to start the 9th inning. Somehow he didn’t lose the game as the Dodgers came back and won. Rarity

Wyatt Mills to Nationals, Cole Irvin & Chuckie Robinson to Oklahoma CityWyatt Mills claimed off waivers from Dodgers by Nationals. Cole Irvin and Chuckie Robinson, recent DFAs, sent outright back to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

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Mookie Betts' disastrous season for Dodgers is no longer flying under the radarThere's a narrative around baseball that the Los Angeles Dodgers are some sort of unstoppable juggernaut destined to steamroll the rest of the league en route t

Alek Thomas has 4-hit, 4-RBI game for Oklahoma CityDodgers minors news include Alek Thomas collecting four hits and four RBI in Oklahoma City, and Luke Fox returned from the injured list for Tulsa.

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3 roster holes Royals still need to fill heading into 2027 after painfully quiet trade deadlineThe Royals' trade deadline didn't solve much. Three glaring issues remain, and the window to address them before next season is already starting to close.

Dodgers notes: Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Roki SasakiShohei Ohtani began to play catch prior to Saturday’s game, marking the first step of many in his return to the mound.

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Leaked details of Brewers' Tarik Skubal trade offer prove what Dodgers fans already knewThe Milwaukee Brewers posed the biggest threat to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Tarik Skubal, but there's a clear reason why they didn't land him.

Dodgers need extra innings to snap their seven-game losing streakThe Dodgers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 at Chase Field on Saturday.

Dodgers Snap 7-Game Skid ❌

Ohtani legs out RBI single to drive in winning run for LA in extras 🎥

Kyle Tucker's BIG HOMER 💪

Dodgers RF looking to break 7-game skid with clutch 8th-inning bomb 🎥

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Jac Caglianone powers Royals to a victoryJac was hammering the Cubs all night long.

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Dodgers prospect just revealed his freak dog injury ended with a surprise surgery twistDodgers top prospect Kendall George announced his knee surgery after a viral incident with a Double-A bat dog.

Cubs vs. Royals (08/08/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 6-3 win vs. Chicago Cubs 🎥

Caglianone Goes Yard Again 💣

Royals star's 2nd homer gives him 12 total bases for the night 🎥

Caglianone's No-Doubt Shot 🚀

Crushes solo home run 448 feet 🎥

Dodgers at Diamondbacks game chatThe Dodgers take on the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Saturday.

Dodgers on Deck: Sunday, August 9 at DiamondbacksThe Dodgers take on the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon at Chase Field in Phoenix. Here’s how to watch and listen to the game.

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Edwin Díaz meltdown at old Dodgers house of horrors adds another awful wrinkle to losing streakEdwin Díaz's performance since coming off the Dodgers' IL should have LA asking tough questions.

Dodgers search for elusive first win in AugustDodgers have played like garbage for more than a week, losing seven games in a row, but their offense has been mostly missing in action for over a month.

Royals Reacts Results: Unhappy with the deadlineRoyals GM JJ Picollo didn’t do nearly enough to satisfy fans.

Kansas City Royals news: The team gets a vote of confidencePlus the city advances work on the downtown ballpark.

Royals Take Down the Twins While Rewriting the Bullpen PlaybookThe Kansas City Royals get a coveted home series win, but the season’s end goal is not done yet.

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Salvador Perez's impact can't be overlooked in Noah Cameron's rise in Royals rotationNoah Cameron has thrived over his last three outings. But what can't be ignored is how strong he's looked when Salvador Peres is catching for him.

Christian Zazueta has best Double-A start yetDodgers top pitching prospect Christian Zazueta struck out 8 in six scoreless innings in his best start yet for Double-A Tulsa.

Dodgers notes: Edwin Díaz, Tarik Skubal, Blake SnellEdwin Díaz allowed a walk-off home run in the Dodgers’ seventh straight lost, plus notes on when Tarik Skubal and Blake Snell start next.

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Way-Too-Early Free Agency Predictions 🔮Offseason moves we're expecting after a wild MLB trade deadline ➡️

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Roberts Talks Losing StreakDodgers manager discusses what happened in walk-off loss to D-backs 🎥

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Brewers fans can't get over the simple reason Dodgers beat them in Tarik Skubal trade There are still folks who believe that the Los Angeles Dodgers got off light in what they gave up to acquire Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers. Well, mostly

Pages' Go-Ahead HR 💪

Dodgers OF tries to end losing skid with late blast 🎥

Danny Drips’ first start in two years misses the mark, Royals fall to CubsThis goes out to everyone wondering why Daniel Lynch IV doesn’t pitch multiple innings as a reliever.

Cubs vs. Royals (08/07/2026)

Full highlights from Chicago Cubs' 6-4 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

Dodgers on Deck: Saturday, August 8 at DiamondbacksThe Dodgers take on the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night at Chase Field in Phoenix. Here’s how to watch and listen to the game.

Dodgers vs. D-backs game chatThe Dodgers look to snap a six-game losing streak when they open a three-game series against the division rival Diamondbacks Friday night in Phoenix.

Snell Back from IL TuesdayLHP has not pitched since May 9 with loose bodies in left elbow

Bob Ross-Themed Ohtani Card 🎨Shohei rocking painter's iconic hairstyle 📸

Skubal Wants Tigers Reunion 🐅New Dodgers star 'would love to return' to Detroit in free agency 🎥

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Royals put an end to veteran left-handed relief experiment before it even really beganThe Royals continued to make moves on the mound, as Aaron Bummer is out the door just weeks after the KC initially signed him and days after promoting him.

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Defending historical dominance against Merrill KellyComing off a six-game losing streak, the Dodgers face a veteran starter who has never beaten them, visiting Merrill Kelly and the Diamondbacks