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Dodgers Eye Skubal in Deadline Push

The Chicago Cubs are positioning for a postseason run and weighing upgrades at closer, with Josh Hader among potential targets, while also exploring Michael Wacha to stabilize a rotation lacking depth. Injuries have strained the bullpen, prompting internal contributions from pitchers like Trent Thornton and Phil Maton and increasing urgency for bold trade-deadline moves to bolster pitching.

Tarik Skubal

Jul 27, 2026

Baseball

Dodgers Visit White House for Back-to-Back Titles

Across levels of baseball and softball, teams have commemorated championships with White House visits or related ceremonies, including a 12U team meeting President Trump, and the Dodgers' planned White House visit with stars split over attendance amid political tensions. Additionally, a WVU baseball alumnus hosted a youth champions tour and a Cape Cod League star shared memories of playing there and community outreach, highlighting how elite amateur baseball paths intersect with national profiles.

Donald Trump Shohei Ohtani

Jul 26, 2026

Baseball

Dodgers World Series visit highlights historic repeat championship

President Donald Trump welcomed the Los Angeles Dodgers and star Shohei Ohtani to the White House to celebrate back-to-back World Series titles, praising the team as a premier global brand and lauding Ohtani as one of baseball’s greatest two-way players, comparing him to Babe Ruth. Attendance noted that Mookie Betts skipped the visit and that White House ceremonies with sports teams have occasionally sparked controversy over such invitations.

Donald Trump Shohei Ohtani

Jul 23, 2026

MLB

Muncy 2-Run HR Pushes Dodgers Past Phillies

In a rain-delayed 2-1 Dodgers win over the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park, Justin Wrobleski outdueled Zack Wheeler while Max Muncy supplied the decisive blow with a fourth-inning homer. Muncy’s 228th career homer ties him with Ron Cey for second on the Dodgers’ all-time list, behind Eric Karros.

Max Muncy Tanner Scott

Jul 22, 2026

Baseball

Dodgers Shuffle Lineup for Phillies Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers are reshaping their lineup for a Phillies series, with Kyle Tucker getting a day off and Tommy Edman moving into a higher spot while Mookie Betts slides from the cleanup role to fifth as Emmet Sheehan faces Cy Young contender Chris Sánchez. The changes come as the Dodgers, still atop their division, push through a challenging 2026 campaign and rely on ongoing accountability and fan support for Tucker as he works through a down season.

Jul 20, 2026

Baseball

Dodgers move Will Smith to 60-day IL

The Dodgers placed Will Smith on the 60-day injured list, keeping his return at least mid-August and freeing a 40-man spot for Charlie Barnes. Barnes was selected from Triple-A Oklahoma City to bolster the bullpen, replacing Landon Knack after rough Dodgers and minor-league outings.

Charlie Barnes Landon Knack

Jul 21, 2026

Dodgers Eye Skubal in Deadline Push

Dodgers Visit White House for Back-to-Back Titles

Dodgers World Series visit highlights historic repeat championship

Muncy 2-Run HR Pushes Dodgers Past Phillies

Dodgers Shuffle Lineup for Phillies Series

Dodgers move Will Smith to 60-day IL

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