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Bellinger sends Dodgers past Mets 2-1 in 10 innings

Cody Bellinger hit a tiebreaking double in the 10th inning to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Mets 2-1 after Will Smith homered in the seventh for the first hit off New York...

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fabian Ardaya: Justin Turner is expected to be available to... - The Athletic Justin Turner is expected to be available to pinch-hit tonight, Dave Roberts said. Could be in the lineup tomorrow.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Expected back Sunday Manager Dave Roberts said Turner (groin) will be available to pinch hit Saturday and should be in Sunday's lineup, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Dodgers' skipper added that they'll pinch run for Turner if he reaches base Saturday. This will be the third baseman's fifth consecutive game out of the lineup, but it certainly seems like he'll be starting the series finale Sunday.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Turner (groin) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets.

Impact Manager Dave Roberts suggested Friday that Turner would be available to pinch hit in Saturday's contest, but it's unclear if that's the case. The Dodgers must expect the 36-year-old back very soon, as he hasn't started since Sunday and would probably be on the injured list if his absence was likely to last a few more days. Chris Taylor is once again starting at third base.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Buehler scheduled to start for Dodgers at Mets

The Dodgers will start Walker Buehler on Saturday while the Mets are expected to counter with Taijuan Walker

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fabian Ardaya: Justin Turner will be "on line" to be available... - The Athletic Justin Turner will be "on line" to be available off the bench tomorrow, Dave Roberts said.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Likely available Saturday Turner (groin) will likely be available off the bench for Saturday's game against the Mets, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact While manager Dave Roberts sounded as though Turner would be held out of the starting lineup for a fifth consecutive game Saturday, availability off the bench would still be an improvement on his status since he didn't appear in any of the last four contests. The 36-year-old has been dealing with groin discomfort since last weekend but would likely avoid a trip to the injured list if he's ultimately available Saturday.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Smith's HR in 10th lifts Dodgers past Mets 6-5

Will Smith hit a two-run homer to start the 10th inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers bounced back after blowing a four-run lead to beat the New York Mets 6-5

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting Friday, as expected Turner (groin) is out of the lineup Friday against the Mets, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Manager Dave Roberts previously said the veteran third baseman wouldn't be available for Friday's contest, so this is an expected absence. It's the fourth consecutive game on the bench for Turner since he exited Sunday's contest with groin discomfort. The 36-year-old is expected to be evaluated Saturday, when it will likely be determined whether a trip to the injured list is necessary.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Megill expected to start for the Mets against the Dodgers

The Mets are expected to send Tylor Megill to the mound Friday and the Dodgers plan to give Julio Urias the start

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fabian Ardaya: Justin Turner won't be available tomorrow, Dave... - The Athletic Justin Turner won't be available tomorrow, Dave Roberts said. They'll see how he feels Saturday.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Unavailable Friday Turner (groin) won't be available for Friday's game against the Mets, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Turner was held out of the lineup for a third consecutive game Thursday as he continues to deal with left groin discomfort, and he hasn't appeared off the bench in any of those contests. While the 36-year-old is still considered day-to-day, he'll be evaluated again Saturday to determine whether he's ready to return after he sits out again Friday.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Harper, Phillies hold off Dodgers 2-1 to avoid sweep

Bryce Harper homered, Ian Kennedy escaped a bases-loaded jam in the ninth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies held off the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fabian Ardaya: Dodgers plan on having Justin Turner available... - The Athletic Dodgers plan on having Justin Turner available this weekend, Dave Roberts said. Can still activate Zach McKinstry anyway in New York to give...

AUGUST 12, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sits again Thursday Turner will remain on the bench for Thursday's game against the Phillies, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Turner hasn't played since Sunday while working through left groin discomfort. Previous reports indicated he wouldn't return before Friday, so his absence Thursday is an expected one. Max Muncy will shift to third base in his absence, with Albert Pujols starting at first.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles Dodgers to visit the Philadelphia Phillies

The Phillies will start Ranger Suarez on Thursday while the Dodgers have yet to decide who will take the mound

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out Wednesday Turner (groin) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Manager Dave Roberts said a day earlier that Turner isn't likely to play until Friday's series opener in New York versus the Mets, so his absence from the starting nine for the second straight day comes as little surprise. Chris Taylor will once again fill in for Turner at third base while batting fifth for the Dodgers.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Price, Dodgers to face Gibson, Phillies

The Phillies will send Kyle Gibson to the mound Wednesday and the Dodgers plan to give David Price the start

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seager, Muncy HR, Dodgers end Phillies' 8-game win streak

Corey Seager and Max Muncy homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers RF Betts late scratch vs Phils with sore right hip

Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts was a late scratch from the lineup against the Phillies with a sore right hip that could send him to the injured list

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Likely out until Friday Manager Dave Roberts doesn't expect Turner (groin) to play before Friday's series opener in New York, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Dodgers' skipper did say Turner is feeling better than he has since leaving Sunday's game, though. More details about the third baseman's status and return to the lineup should become clear as the week progresses.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Ardaya: Dave Roberts said Justin Turner's groin is... - The Athletic Dave Roberts said Justin Turner's groin is feeling better today. He said he doesn't see him returning any sooner than Friday, though, so he'...

AUGUST 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Not starting Tuesday Turner (groin) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Manager Dave Roberts speculated Sunday that Turner may miss the beginning of the series in Philadelphia, and that is indeed the case. It's unclear whether the 36-year-old will be available off the bench Tuesday. Chris Taylor starts at third base and bats seventh.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scherzer scheduled to start for Los Angeles against Philadelphia

The Dodgers will start Max Scherzer on Tuesday while the Phillies are expected to counter with Aaron Nola

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could be out to begin week Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday after the Dodgers' 8-2 win over the Angels that Turner (groin) will be "down for a few days, and then we'll re-evaluate," Bill Plunkett of The Oran...

Impact The Dodgers are off Monday, but Roberts' comments would seem to hint that he isn't banking on Turner returning to the lineup for Tuesday's series opener in Philadelphia, after the third baseman exited early Sunday with left groin discomfort. Turner is still being viewed as day-to-day, so for the time being, Los Angeles is optimistic that he'll avoid the injured list.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE