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Ethan Salas promoted; DSL wins championshipPadres minor league update - August 31

Dodgers vs. Cardinals: game chatKicking off September with the first of a nine-game home stand

Blake Treinen back ‘very soon,’ Dodgers will call up 6th starter vs. NationalsDodgers pitching notes including Blake Treinen back soon, Justin Wrobleski in the bullpen, a 6th starter coming this weekend v. Nationals, & Shohei Ohtani update

Dodgers notes: Will Smith, Dalton Rushing, Teoscar HernándezDodgers plans for the now-active Will Smith and Dalton Rushing, plus a bet on Teoscar Hernández, temporary or not.

Dodgers on Deck: Wednesday, September 2 vs. CardinalsThe Dodgers take on the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Here’s how to watch and listen to the game.

San Diego Padres at Cincinnati RedsYour game thread for September 1, 2026.

Padres get back in win column with commanding series openerFriarWatch: September 1 Edition

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Dodgers Sept. roster expansion comes with surprise injury activations and demotionsThe Los Angeles Dodgers have activated Will Smith and Dalton Rushing as part of their flurry of roster moves with rosters expanding.

Dodgers activate Will Smith, Dalton Rushing, Justin Wrobleski, call up Alex FreelandDodgers added Will Smith, Dalton Rushing, Alex Freeland & Justin Wrobleski to roster on September 1. Ben Rortvedt designated for assignment, Alek Thomas optioned

The start of the homestand is marked by Will Smith’s returnIt’s been a trying period offensively given the standards this team has set, and there’s a trust that the return of Will Smith can help improve this attack

Dodgers trade José Rodríguez to Blue Jays for pitcher Sebastian RodríguezDodgers traded 25-year-old José Rodríguez to Blue Jays for 20-year-old Sebastian Rodríguez in a swap of minor league right-handed pitchers.

Padres have big decision to makeRoster expansion kicks in September 1

The Dustin Harris OptionThe Friars’ newest left fielder.

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MLB's Biggest Breakouts 💥Players having strong years that we didn't see coming 📲

Things to overreact to after 137 games of the 2026 seasonThe Dodgers have gone 25-25 since July 1 with 25 games remaining.

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Padres' Luis Rengifo backup plan could include desperate Fernando Tatis Jr. experimentThe Padres lost a lot of coverage when Luis Rengifo tore the ACL in his right knee. Replacing him gets complicated quickly here. His production only really tell

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Dodgers trade pitcher to playoff hopeful Blue Jays as AL Wild Card race heats upThe Los Angeles Dodgers made a small-time trade that could have bigger implications for the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Explaining Dodgers' underwhelming Alex Freeland promotion as September rosters expandThe Los Angeles Dodgers made the most boring September addition possible by calling up Alex Freeland.

What catchers Hunter Feduccia & Ben Rortvedt provided in AugustDodgers traded for two catchers on August 3, then relied on them for the last four weeks before Will Smith returns. Hunter Feduccia & Ben Rortvedt’s last month.

Padres blank Reds to get back in win columnNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for September 1, 2026.

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Padres can’t let one obvious mistake undermine Ethan Salas’ call-upThe Padres are calling up Ethan Salas, and we should all be excited. It also comes with a requirement. If the Friars are serious about this, he needs to play. I

Dodgers minor league postseason scenariosTwo Dodgers minor league affiliates are in the postseason, another can join this week, and Triple-A Oklahoma City can do the same over next 3 weeks.

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Should Dodgers fans expect more from the offense?The Dodgers need to get the offense rolling, and soon

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Padres Calling Up Top Prospect

Kevin Acee

@sdutKevinAcee

Padres to call up 20-year-old catcher Ethan Salas https://t.co/yqaPsowgR3

Padres vs. Reds (08/31/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 5-0 win vs. Cincinnati Reds 🎥

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FriarNotes: Stammen celebrates Padres' Second Straight DSL titleFriarNotes: Stammen celebrates Padres' Second Straight DSL title By Bill Center For the second straight season, the Padres Gold team is the champions of the Dominican Summer League. The Padres Gold ...

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San Diego Padres at Cincinnati RedsYour game thread for August 31, 2026.

Ranking Dodgers minor leaguers by likelihood they'll be called up September 1Which Los Angeles Dodgers prospects are most likely to receive a promotion when rosters expand in September?

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Luis Rengifo’s season-ending injury exposes the Padres roster problem no one player can fixThere’s no clever way to soften a blow like this. Luis Rengifo’s season is over after a full ACL tear and a sprained MCL in his right knee. The timing is pretty

Luis Rengifo Out for Season

Padres utility man suffered complete ACL tear and MCL sprain on throw to home

Dodgers in August: Offense nonexistent, playoff rotation in placeReview of the Dodgers August, with questionable offense but the postseason starting rotation coming together.

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San Diego can’t put it together in disheartening sweepFriarWatch: August 31 Edition

Tyler Glasnow clarifies Dodgers' postseason rotation outlook with gem vs. TigersTyler Glasnow is reminding the Los Angeles Dodgers what makes him so valuable despite repeated injuries.

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How Padres' Rays nightmare affected NL Wild Card standings, MLB playoff pictureThe Padres had a playoff spot to protect and two very winnable games in their hands. Unfortunately they left Tampa Bay with neither. Their Aug. 30 5-4 loss in 1

Dodgers Week 23: Rough road tripDodgers got swept by the Braves then won a series in Detroit against the Tigers to salvage a 2-4 road trip.

Will Smith finishes rehab week with Triple-A Oklahoma CityWill Smith and Blake Treinen put the finishing touches on their rehab assignments with Triple-A Oklahoma City before likely returning to the Dodgers this week.

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Padres lose in extras, cannot salvage series with RaysNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for August 31, 2026.

Dave Roberts' ominous Shohei Ohtani shutdown is admission of a new pitching realityThe Los Angeles Dodgers' weekend decision on Shohei Ohtani reveals the potential for a new plan entirely regarding the megastar's workload.

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Michael King’s likely opt-out could force Padres to recruit him all over againThe Padres are getting exactly what they’ve needed from Michael King. And it’s all about to get real expensive. They brought King back last winter on a three-ye

Dodgers fans need to be wary as NY radio host clarifies fraudulent Tarik Skubal reportSocial media reports claiming that the Dodgers have no intention of re-signing Tarik Skubal this offseason are an important lesson in media literacy.

Latest MLB labor proposal revamps free agent timelines, in-season roster rulesA look at last week’s labor proposal by Major League Baseball owners to players, looking to limit free agent offseason signing periods and in-season roster moves

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Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊How every team stacks up as September looms 📲

Gaslamp Ball Reacts Survey Results: Ty France has been most impressive according to fans“Big Eiffel” has taken full advantage of second opportunity with San Diego.

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New MLB Playoff Picture 🖼️Astros break AL West slump. Full standings with a month left in the season 📲

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Former Dodger retiring reminds Padres of how they helped LA trade for Tarik SkubalOne of Andrew Friedman's greatest Los Angeles Dodgers trade fleeces led straight to the Tarik Skubal deal.

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Padres’ nightmare Rays series somehow gets worse after Fernando Tatis Jr.’s ejectionThe Padres had a win in their glove Sunday and still left St. Petersburg empty-handed. They lost 5-4 in 11 innings to the Rays, even after multiple chances to s

Dodgers finally find some offense, backing stingy Tyler GlasnowDodgers have been a below-average offense for two months but ended August with a solid game with the bats to beat Tigers and take a series in Detroit.

Dodgers vs. Tigers (08/30/2026)

Full highlights from Los Angeles Dodgers' 6-1 win vs. Detroit Tigers 🎥

Padres vs. Rays (08/30/2026)

Full highlights from Tampa Bay Rays' 5-4 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

Dodgers at Tigers game chatDodgers battle the Tigers on Sunday afternoon at Comerica Park in Detroit.

Dodgers on Deck: Tuesday, September 1 vs. CardinalsThe Dodgers take on the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Here’s how to watch and listen to the game.

San Diego Padres at Tampa Bay RaysYour game thread for August 30, 2026.

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Luis Rengifo injury sends Padres back to Samad Taylor in full-circle moveLuis Rengifo injury gives Padres a full-circle replacement in Samad Taylor. The Padres spent Saturday night staring at three imperfect ways to replace Luis Reng

Padres scramble as ’pen falls flat in surprise lossFriarWatch: August 30 Edition

Will Smith to Join LAD Tuesday

Sonja Chen

@SonjaMChen

After spending this past week on rehab with Triple-A OKC, Will Smith is expected to rejoin the Dodgers on Tuesday, Dave Roberts said. Sounds like Justin Wrobleski, who pitched for OKC last night, is also close to returning to LA (in a relief role).

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Skubal Took Tigers' Coffee 😅Pitcher reveals he reclaimed espresso machine he bought for the clubhouse after trade

Padres drop second game to Rays, lose Luis Rengifo with knee injuryNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for August 30, 2026.

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Miguel Andújar’s return is about to complicate the Padres’ roster pictureGetting a solid hitter back in September should feel like a gift. But with an offense that’s turned its misfortunes around down the stretch, it's a lot more com

Emmet Sheehan on a roll in Triple-A, Will Smith doubles twiceEmmet Sheehan had third straight excellent start in Triple-A, Will Smith doubled twice as he nears Dodgers return, Justin Wrobleski started rehab assignment.

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Hottest Dodgers prospect nobody's talking about could make noise as early as 2027Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Charles Davalan doesn't have the $200 million ceiling of a Josue DePaula or Mike Sirota, but his intangibles are through the roof.

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PCA Betting Fave For MVP 👀3-homer game boosts Cubs star's odds over Ohtani. Full lines on FanDuel 📲

Taking stock of the Padres’ potential September call-upsSeptember call-ups are not what they used to be, and that’s probably a good thing. The Padres get two extra roster spots which should make the assignment fairly

Padres’ refusal to trade Adrian Morejón is looking like a deadline masterstrokeAdrian Morejón’s name was constantly being brought up in trade discussions ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline. The Padres opted to keep him. Less than a month later,

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Max Muncy's Silver Slugger case can cement his wildly underrated Dodgers legacyThird baseman Max Muncy is chasing an elusive Silver Slugger with another solid season for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Padres vs. Rays (08/29/2026)

Full highlights from Tampa Bay Rays' 7-6 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

Shohei Ohtani still not cleared to make pitching startShohei Ohtani has still not been cleared to start on the mound, and won’t pitch Sunday in Detroit or Tuesday at home. Ohtani (knee, biceps) last pitched July 3.

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San Diego Padres at Tampa Bay RaysYour game thread for August 29, 2026.

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Ohtani Won't Pitch SundayDodgers will start Tyler Glasnow as Shohei's return timeline remains uncertain

Dodgers vs. Tigers (08/29/2026)

Full highlights from Detroit Tigers' 2-1 win vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 🎥

Padres must make room for Samad Taylor without derailing his breakout seasonWhen Samad Taylor finishes his rehab assignment, the Padres shouldn’t hesitate to stick him right back in left field. Taylor took that job while the roster was

Dodgers on Deck: Sunday, August 30 at TigersThe Dodgers take on the Detroit Tigers on Sunday afternoon at Comerica Park in Detroit. Here’s how to watch and listen to the game.

Dodgers at Tigers game chatThe Dodgers take on the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on Saturday.

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San Diego takes one on the chin in series opener versus Tampa BayFriarWatch: August 29 Edition

Padres should notice what Diamondbacks still can’t answer about Ketel MarteThe latest Ketel Marte report gives the Padres a good look at the Diamondbacks’ biggest vulnerability. Both teams are locked into the NL Wild Card race, and Ken

Jackson Ferris, Christian Zazueta thrive on moundJackson Ferris struck out eight in seven innings for Oklahoma City, Christian Zazueta had five strikeouts in five strong innings for Tulsa. Josue De Paula 99 RBI

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4 Dodgers prospects outside the Top 100 who prove their system is legitThe Los Angeles Dodgers farm system has an impressive degree of talent at the top, but beyond those guys there's some insane depth.

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MLB's Top Prospects Under 20 🤩Jesús Made, Leo De Vries crack B/R's top-25 list of league's brightest future stars ➡️

Dodgers notes: Roki Sasaki’s role, LA farm system accoladesNews regarding Roki Sasaki’s role upon returning from the injured list, the Dodgers’ (lack of) sale and the Dodgers and Sale, plus farm system accolades & honors

Nats 3B's 474-FT Home Run 🤯

Brady House ties Tatis Jr. for longest homer of the season 🎥

Skubal Talks Detroit Return 🗣️Pitcher discusses what homecoming at Comerica Park meant to him

Dodgers snap skid behind SkubalThe Dodgers snapped thier mini three-game losing streak behind another solid Skubal start in his first return to Comerica Park since being traded to the Dodgers.

Padres vs. Rays (08/28/2026)

Full highlights from Tampa Bay Rays' 9-4 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

Skubal Shines vs. Tigers 🤩Dodgers ace was dialed in first start against former team

474-FT HR Distance Reduced 📉

Nationals Communications

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Upon further review, House's home run has been adjusted to 445 feet. Don't blame us.

Nationals Communications

Brady House's third inning home run traveled 474 feet, the longest home run by a National at Nationals Park in the Statcast Era (since 2015).

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Padres’ MLB farm system ranking leaves no margin for Casey Mize, Robbie Ray regretThe Padres bought a better shot at October with tomorrow’s talent. Not exactly a surprise. ESPN has just handed them the receipt, and there isn’t enough left in

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Checking in on Hyeseong Kim as Dodgers cope with Andy Pages' absenceWith Andy Pages on the injured list, is it time for the Los Angeles Dodgers to give Hyeseong Kim another chance?

San Diego Padres at Tampa Bay RaysYour game thread for August 28, 2026.

Skubal Emotional in Return 🥹

Ace gets choked up after facing Tigers for first time since trade 🎥

Dodgers vs. Tigers game chatThe Dodgers look to bounce back after being swept by the Braves. Tarik Skubal starts for the first time against Detroit since joining the Dodgers in game one.

New CBA proposal focuses on the offseasonNew proposal rejected by MLBPA

A Dodgers fan guide to Comerica Park, home of the Detroit TigersMichael Elizondo writes his next entry in his travelogue, giving his review of Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan.

All eyes on Mize after Padres pull of Houdini act to win series finaleFriarWatch: August 28 Edition

Tarik Skubal battles his “replacement”Drew Anderson got a break to join the Tigers’ rotation after the trade deadline, and now he faces one of the starters he replaced, the outstanding Torki Skubal

Dodgers on Deck: Saturday, August 29 at TigersThe Dodgers take on the Detroit Tigers on Saturday afternoon at Comerica Park in Detroit. Here’s how to watch and listen to the game.

New MLB Team Grades 🔠Updated report cards for every team with 1 month to go 📲

Austin Riley's Epic Freddie Freeman Story 👀

2x All-Star and World Series champion sits down for an exclusive interview with Mookie Betts presented by Panda Express

Good news: Dodgers remaining schedule is a cakewalkDodgers only play two winning teams in their final 28 games, and only one in current postseason position.

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Dodgers GM provides update on Shohei Ohtani that puts pitching situation into contextLos Angeles Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes may have ruled out one Shohei Ohtani pitching idea.

Skubal's 'True Crime Ritual'🔍Dodgers ace breaks down how watching documentaries helps him stay focused 📲

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Padres starter Randy Vásquez is defying modern pitching logic with an old-school weaponRandy Vásquez has a 2.57 ERA in August with 12 Ks in the entire month. He'd fit right into the 1970s...can he keep it up?

Padres set to open road series with RaysNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for August 28, 2026.

Charles Davalan keeps on thriving in High-AWill Smith inched closer to a complete game behind the plate in Triple-A, while Charles Davalan led the way for a Loons win at home

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Dodgers face direct attack in MLB's absurd new proposed offseason scheduleMLB's latest CBA proposal offers more extreme changes to free agency that would affect how the Los Angeles Dodgers do business.

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Padres cling to final playoff spotPadres notes- August 27

No runs on Sale, Dodgers leave Atlanta with empty pocketsA leadoff home run was all that Atlanta needed to secure a third straight one-run win over the Dodgers, this one marked by phenomenal pitching on both sides

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Jeremiah Estrada’s latest setback makes Padres’ bullpen depth matter more than everThe Padres built their bullpen to make the late innings seemingly unfair. Anchored by Mason Miller and company, it looks terrifying on paper. But unfortunately,

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Skubal Quote On Detroit ReturnDodgers ace expecting emotional response in matchup with former team

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Diamondbacks fans can't be feeling good about Alek Thomas’ second life with DodgersAlek Thomas has gotten off to a hot start wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform, and Arizona Diamondbacks fans can't feel too good about it.

Dodgers at Braves: game chatDodgers try to bounce back from back-to-back one-run losses

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Padres’ plan for Jason Adam following extended stint on IL The Friar Faithful hope to see one of their favorite players return for the postseason.

Dodgers call up Seth Halvorsen with Roki Sasaki on injured listRoki Sasaki placed on 15-day injured list with blister on middle finger. Dodgers called up Seth Halvorsen, adding an extra relief pitcher in the interim.

Dodgers on Deck: Friday, August 28 at TigersThe Dodgers take on the Detroit Tigers on Friday night at Comerica Park in Detroit. Here’s how to watch and listen to the game.

Dodgers fighting too many uphill battlesThe Dodgers offense has been uninspiring for two months, and it’s putting the team in too many bad positions, making them barely over .500 since July 1.

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First major challenge for Padres' new ownership hides at bottom of farm system rankingsMLB's Pipeline ranks Padres' farm system dead last for third straight cycle, meaning scouting and development could very well be the new ownership's first test

Dodgers face tough luck Chris Sale in AtlantaWhat blinks first, the Dodgers’ record in one-run games in Atlanta or Chris Sale’s poor record of run support in August?

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Roki Sasaki IL move gives Dodgers easy opportunity to reintroduce former top prospectThe Los Angeles Dodgers have an obvious replacement for Roki Sasaki when he goes onto the IL with a blister.

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Padres salvage series with Pirates ahead of 6-game road tripNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for August 27, 2026.

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Stunning Yu Darvish update could indicate his Padres career has chance to be resurrectedNot the pitching update we expected, but we'll take it!