LOS ANGELES DODGERS NEWS

Picks up save Thursday Phillips earned a save over the Brewers on Thursday, walking one batter and striking out two in a scoreless inning.

Impact The two teams went head-to-head in a scoreless duel until Austin Barnes knocked a solo homer in the bottom of the eighth frame. Phillips was then brought in to protect that tenuous lead and retired the first two batters he faced before walking Sal Frelick. Frelick made it to second on a stolen base, but Phillips ended the threat by striking out Willy Adames. Phillips shared ninth-inning duties with Brusdar Graterol earlier in the campaign, but he's since emerged as Los Angeles' no-doubt closer, notching a save in each of his past six appearances and converting 18 of 20 chances on the campaign.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to thrive in Los Angeles Lynn pitched seven scoreless innings in a no-decision against Milwaukee on Thursday, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out three batters.

Impact Though Lynn finished without a win for the first time in four starts since joining Los Angeles in late July, the right-hander enjoyed arguably his best performance in Dodger Blue, going toe-to-toe with Corbin Burnes for seven scoreless innings and allowing just five baserunners. Lynn didn't rack up strikeouts as he did in his previous three starts, when he tallied 22 punchouts over 18 frames, but Milwaukee didn't manage to notch an extra-base hit against him. The veteran has appeared rejuvenated since joining Los Angeles, bringing back memories of his third-place finish in AL Cy Young award voting in 2021. Fantasy managers who dropped him during his rough tenure with the White Sox earlier this season are largely ruing that decision now.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLB roundup: Dodgers blank Brewers for 11th straight win Austin Barnes hit a home run in the eighth inning to break a scoreless tie and the Los Angeles Dodgers posted a 1-0 victory over the visitin...

AUGUST 18, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Austin Barnes' homer lifts Dodgers to sweep of Brewers Austin Barnes hit a home run in the eighth inning to break a scoreless tie and the Los Angeles Dodgers posted a 1-0 victory over the visitin...

AUGUST 18, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Lynn's gem, Barnes' HR bring Dodgers' win streak to 11 LOS ANGELES -- What a difference a couple of weeks make. At the end of July, it was almost time to press the panic button for the Dodgers’ r...

AUGUST 18, 2023 • MLB.COM

Barnes homers for first time in nearly a year, Dodgers beat Brewers 1-0 for 11th straight victory

Austin Barnes hit a solo shot in the eighth inning, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers win their 11th in a row with a 1-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers News: Insider Makes Case for Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman as Best 1-2 in MLB History A dynamic duo in every sense of the word!

AUGUST 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dodgers News: Bobby Miller Learning from Veteran Pitchers as He Grows into MLB Career In front of our eyes, Bobby Miller has grown into a major leaguer.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw Praises Teammates as Things Continue to Click for LA Barring a historic collapse, the postseason awaits Chavez Ravine once again.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Back in lineup Smith will start at designated hitter and bat cleanup Thursday versus the Brewers, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Smith was set to get a day off Thursday, but J.D. Martinez (groin) was a late scratch, so Smith will return to the lineup. The 28-year-old has gone 3-for-8 with two RBI and a run scored over the first two games of the series.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Thursday Martinez (undisclosed) was a late scratch from the lineup Thursday versus the Brewers, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Martinez was originally set to be in the lineup for the series finale, but he will now be on the bench. It's possible that his hamstring injury has flared up, but more information on his status will likely be provided. Will Smith will take over at designated hitter and bat cleanup against Milwaukee.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Thursday Rojas is not in the lineup Thursday versus the Brewers.

Impact Rojas has collected two homers and seven RBI over his last three games, but Enrique Hernandez will get the start at shortstop and bat eighth Thursday against tough right-hander Corbin Burnes. Rojas carries an overall .510 OPS versus righties this year.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Thursday Smith is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Austin Barnes will catch and bat ninth versus the Brewers and right-hander Corbin Burnes. J.D. Martinez is serving as the Dodgers' designated hitter and batting cleanup. This appears to be a routine day of rest for Smith, who had started five straight games behind the dish.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Is it possible the Braves and Dodgers have peaked too early?

Have the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers peaked too early in the season? Ben Verlander makes the case for why they have.

AUGUST 17, 2023

What we learned in MLB this week: Phillies have room to grow as Trea Turner rebounds

The Orioles, Astros and Dodgers might lean on rookie starters in the playoffs, the Cubs have a new closer, and Trea Turner's resurgence is r...

AUGUST 17, 2023

Dodgers vs. Brewers Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 17

Preview the August 17 matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

Dodgers host the Brewers on 9-game home win streak

The Los Angeles Dodgers, on a nine-game home winning streak, host the Milwaukee Brewers

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Corbin Burnes, Brewers aim to end Dodgers' win streak On a roll since the start of July, Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Corbin Burnes will now work on his spotty history against the Los Angeles...

AUGUST 17, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Key part to Dodgers' August tear? Their pitching has solidified itself Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Brewers lowered the Dodgers' starting staff's ERA to 2.17 in 83 innings this month.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dodgers build early lead to power through Brewers, extend win streak to 10 LOS ANGELES — Usually, extended winning streaks take a combination of luck and skill.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Dodgers build early lead to power through Brewers, extend win streak to 10 LOS ANGELES — Usually, extended winning streaks take a combination of luck and skill.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Tallies three hits Smith went 3-for-4 with two RBI in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Brewers.

Impact Smith also supplied a sacrifice fly. The catcher had gone just 4-for-22 over his last seven games since his previous multi-hit effort. For the season, he's up to a .277/.378/.469 slash line with 15 home runs, 61 RBI, 62 runs scored, two stolen bases and 18 doubles through 94 games as a consistent presence in the heart of the lineup.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks mini-slump Wednesday Freeman went 2-for-5 with a double, one RBI and one run scored in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Brewers.

Impact Freeman entered Wednesday 0-for-11 with a walk and two strikeouts over his last three games. It was just the third time all year and the first time since April that he was held hitless in three straight contests. The multi-hit effort got him back on track, and he's now slashing .337/.414/.583 with 23 home runs, a league-leading 44 doubles, 16 stolen bases, 83 RBI and 102 runs scored through 119 games.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE