Braves vs. Dodgers Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 31
Preview the August 31 matchup between the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.AUGUST 31, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE
LOS ANGELES DODGERS 98-64 · 1ST IN NL WEST
98-64 · 1ST IN NL WEST
Braves take win streak into matchup with the Dodgers
The Atlanta Braves are looking to keep a three-game win streak alive when they play the Los Angeles DodgersAUGUST 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers continue dominant month with shutout and sweep of Diamondbacks LOS ANGELES — The Boys of August kept on rolling Wednesday night.
AUGUST 31, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Dodgers power past Diamondbacks to complete three-game sweep Freddie Freeman and Jason Heyward each hit two-run home runs in the third inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers went on to a 7-0 victory over t...
AUGUST 31, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Belts 13th homer Heyward went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 7-0 win over the Diamondbacks.
Impact Heyward feasted on Arizona pitching this week, going 6-for-10 with two homers and six RBI during the three-game series. The outfielder has been strong in August, batting .327 (17-for-52) with six extra-base hits and nine RBI. Overall, he's up to a .262/.347/.480 slash line with 13 homers, 35 RBI, 47 runs scored, two stolen bases and 17 doubles through 294 plate appearances.
AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Reaches 25-homer mark Freeman went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 7-0 win over the Diamondbacks.
Impact Freeman's blast was his 25th of the season, making this the third time in six seasons he's reached that mark. Even by his lofty standards, the first baseman has had a good August, batting .375 with four homers, 16 doubles, 16 RBI, 22 runs scored and four stolen bases over 28 games. The impressive month has lifted his season slash line to .338/.413/.586 through 132 contests.
AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Goes four innings for save Yarbrough allowed four hits and struck out four without walking a batter over four shutout innings to earn the save in Wednesday's 7-0 win over the Diamondbacks.
Impact Yarbrough continues to serve as a multi-inning option out of the bullpen, and this is the second time in six appearances as a Dodger that he's logged a save of three-plus innings. He's maintained a 1.86 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 16:1 K:BB over 19.1 innings with his new team, and he's also collected three wins while still roughly operating every fifth day or so. Yarbrough is at a 3.58 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 45:10 K:BB through 70.1 innings overall when accounting for his time with the Royals. If Ryan Pepiot sticks in the rotation beyond Wednesday, Yarbrough may often serve as a piggyback for the young right-hander.
AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Earns win over Arizona Pepiot (1-0) allowed two hits and a walk while striking out three over five shutout innings to earn the win over the Diamondbacks on Wednesday.
Impact Pepiot threw 54 of 84 pitches for strikes in his first start and third appearance for the Dodgers this year. He's been excellent while working on a starter's schedule over the last couple of weeks, allowing just two runs, eight hits and two walks while striking out 14 over 14 innings. With rosters expanding Friday, Pepiot may be able to stay in the majors this time around -- his previous two outings came as the 27th man in doubleheaders. With that in mind, he's tentatively lined up for a road appearance in Miami next week.
AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Freeman and Heyward homer, Dodgers beat Diamondbacks 7-0 for 3-game sweep
Freddie Freeman and Jason Heyward hit two-run homers in the third inning, Mookie Betts had his 18th multi-hit game in August and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbac...AUGUST 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Dodgers are On Pace to Do Something That Hasn't Been Accomplished Since the 1800s The Dodgers continued success is breaking the record books!
AUGUST 31, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
The Dodgers are On Pace to Do Something That Hasn't Been Accomplished Since the 1800s The Dodgers continued success is breaking the record books!
AUGUST 31, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Could the Dodgers Poach Any of the Cast Off Angels Players From Waivers? The Dodgers hold one of the last waiver claim spots for this.
AUGUST 31, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Two women testified against Trevor Bauer to MLB. Will their accounts be heard in court? LOS ANGELES — A San Diego woman alleges former Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer twice battered her. He denies it and claims she defamed him.
AUGUST 31, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Rehab assignment coming Martinez (groin) will embark on a two-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City before likely returning for the Dodgers' upcoming series against Washington, Fabian Ardaya o...
Impact The Dodgers' series with the Nationals will run from Sept. 8-10, though it is unclear exactly which game Martinez will be activated for. The veteran slugger landed on the 10-day IL with left groin tightness on Aug. 22 and was slashing .200/.304/.300 across 23 plate appearances in August prior to getting injured.
AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Set to return Friday Miller will be activated from the 60-day IL once rosters expand Friday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Miller has been on the injured list since June 21 due to pain in his neck and began a rehab assignment Aug. 5. After throwing 2.2 scoreless innings in rookie ball, Miller surrendered five runs over four innings across five appearances with Triple-A Oklahoma City. Clearly, there is still a bit of rust for Shelby to shake off, but he will at least provide depth to the Dodgers' bullpen as they gear up for a playoff run.
AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bullpen session, sim game on tap Kelly (forearm) will throw a bullpen session Friday and progress to a simulated game Tuesday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Impact Kelly was reportedly battling forearm discomfort during his bullpen session Friday, but was able to throw another session Tuesday with no issues. The Dodgers will determine Kelly's next steps based on his performance following Tuesday's sim game, and there is still a good chance the veteran reliever is able to return before the end of the regular season.
AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers call up RHP Ryan Pepiot to face D-backs The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled right-hander Ryan Pepiot from Triple-A Oklahoma City and the rookie is set to start Wednesday’s game agains...
AUGUST 30, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Designated for assignment Miller was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Wednesday.
Impact Miller had just been claimed back off waivers from the Mets on Sunday and worked two scoreless innings of relief in the Dodgers' win over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, but Los Angeles needed to clear out a roster spot Wednesday for the return of Ryan Pepiot.
AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled for start Wednesday Pepiot was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday versus the Diamondbacks.
Impact Pepiot has tallied 11 strikeouts while issuing only one walk in nine sharp innings of work this season at the major-league level, but he could be on a pitch count in his third appearance -- and first official start -- for Los Angeles. Tyson Miller was designated for assignment in a corresponding roster move.
AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gets day off Wednesday Smith is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.
Impact It's a routine day of rest for Smith, who went 4-for-10 with a solo homer and two runs scored in the first two games of the Dodgers' three-game series versus Arizona. Austin Barnes will catch and bat ninth.
AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers News: LA Adds 2-Time Gold-Glove Catcher on Minor League Deal The Dodgers continue to bolster their depth.
AUGUST 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Mookie Betts' Former Teammates Don't Understand How Red Sox Actually Traded Him to Dodgers A deal that will live in infamy forever.
AUGUST 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Joins Dodgers on MiLB deal Barnhart agreed to a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Wednesday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Impact The Dodgers already have Will Smith and Austin Barnes as their catching options at the MLB level and both are healthy, so Barnhart looks as though he'll represent little more than organizational depth for Los Angeles. However, with the active roster expanding from 26 to 28 men in September, Barnhart could be a candidate to join the big club during the final month of the season as a third option behind the dish. Prior to being let go by the Cubs earlier this month, Barnhart slashed .202/.285/.257 with one home run in 123 plate appearances on the season.
AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kodai Senga, Eury Pérez highlight Pitching Ninja's filthiest rookies
This season has been a banner one for rookie pitchers across MLB. Check out the best pitches from this group of young hurlers.AUGUST 30, 2023
Dodgers News: Mookie Betts Sets New Career Milestone Amid MVP-Caliber Season Mookie Betts blasted his 36th home run of the season, a new career-high.
AUGUST 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
