AUGUST 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
LOS ANGELES DODGERS 98-64 · 1ST IN NL WEST
98-64 · 1ST IN NL WEST
'Wasn't good': Dodgers let opportunity slip away in eighth-inning collapse Saturday was a comedy of errors and self-inflicted chaos for the Dodgers, an unmooring for a club that had won four in a row.
Padres explode late, end Dodgers' recent dominance Manny Machado highlighted San Diego’s seven-run eighth inning with a tie-breaking two-run single as the Padres blew past the visiting Los An...
AUGUST 6, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Nabs 15th steal Freeman went 1-for-4 with one RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Padres.
Impact Freeman didn't run much for the bulk of July, but he's now logged three steals over his last six games to get to 15 thefts on the year. He's hit .386 (44-for-114) since the start of July, even better than his .337 batting average for the season. The first baseman has added a 1.003 OPS, 22 home runs, 77 RBI, 95 runs scored, 40 doubles and two triples through 109 games.
AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Snags two steals Taylor went 0-for-3 with a walk, two stolen bases and a run scored in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Padres.
Impact Taylor made the most of his trip on base, stealing second and third before scoring on a sacrifice fly in the second inning. The utility man continues to provide coverage at multiple positions, most recently spelling Max Muncy (wrist) at third base over the last two games. For the season, Taylor is up to nine steals while slashing a shaky .216/.297/.428 with 12 home runs, 37 RBI and 35 runs scored through 77 contests. He's hit safely in 10 of his last 13 games, going 11-for-44 (.250) with nine walks in that span.
AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Homer and steal in loss Smith went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Padres.
Impact Smith has hit safely in four straight games, and he's driven in a run in each of them. The homer was his first since July 7, while the steal was his second of the campaign. The catcher is slashing .276/.384/.474 with 14 long balls, 56 RBI, 57 runs scored and 17 doubles through 85 contests overall.
AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Covers bulk innings Yarbrough allowed a run on three hits and struck out three without walking a batter over 4.1 innings as the bulk reliever in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Padres. He did not factor in...
Impact Yarbrough's no stranger to working behind an opener in his career, and the Dodgers appear to want to continue that, at least for now. It worked in his team debut, though the bullpen couldn't maintain the lead after an eighth-inning meltdown. Yarbrough has started seven of his 15 appearances this season, posting a 4.07 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 32:9 K:BB through 55.1 innings while earning a 4-5 record. With Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) expected back next week, Yarbrough may have to settle for a more traditional multi-inning relief role unless the Dodgers want to go with something resembling a six-man rotation.
AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Functions as opener Saturday Grove allowed a hit and struck out four without walking a batter over 1.1 scoreless innings Saturday versus the Padres. He did not factor in the decision.
Impact Grove was announced as the starter, but it ended up being more of an opener situation, with Ryan Yarbrough following him with 4.1 innings in bulk relief. That kind of arrangement may be the only way Grove sticks on the major-league roster in the near term. He was touched up for eight runs over six innings in his last start and still carries a 6.61 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 67:18 K:BB through 64 innings this season. While his strikeout numbers are solid, he'd likely be limited to low-leverage situations if he ends up as a traditional reliever going forward.
AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 6, 2023 • MLB.COM
Machado hits a home run and a 2-run, go-ahead single to lift the Padres over the Dodgers 8-3
Manny Machado homered into the second deck in left field in the fourth inning and then hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the seven-run eighth inning for the San Diego Padres, who b...AUGUST 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Padres rally in 8th inning, beat Dodgers to even series Team's late rally, sparked by a Dodgers throwing error, pulls teams even 1-1 in crucial late-season series at Petco Park
AUGUST 6, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Dodgers News: Walker Buehler Turns to Golf Facility as He Works His Way Back from Injury And no, we’re not talking about a trip to Topgolf!
AUGUST 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Will likely sit Monday Martinez is not expected to be in the lineup for Monday's game against the Padres, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Martinez started Saturday's game and is set to do the same Sunday, but he missed time recently with a hamstring injury, and the Dodgers appear content to ease him back into action -- particularly with Monday's contest being played in the afternoon. Once Monday rolls around the team will formally announce whether or not Martinez will be included in the starting nine.
AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Resumes pitching Miller (neck) threw a scoreless inning in the Arizona Complex League on Saturday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
Impact Saturday's appearance was Miller's first since being placed on the injured list in June, and he was sharp in his first game back, serving up a single but striking out three batters. Miller is on the 60-day injured list, so he will not rejoin the big club until at least Aug. 20.
AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers-Padres MLB 2023 live stream (8/5), watch online 2023 baseball season heading toward home stretch
AUGUST 5, 2023 • AL.COM
Dodgers News: New LA Pitcher Ryan Yarbrough Has Been in This Position Before No defined role is nothing new for Ryan Yarbrough.
AUGUST 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Takes Away Some Positives from Bobby Miller's Short Outing Miller only went 3.2 innings against the Padres
AUGUST 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Back in lineup, as expected Martinez (hamstring) is in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact Martinez made an appearance as a pinch hitter Friday and is now ready to return to DH duties after battling renewed left hamstring tightness throughout the week. It's great that he was able to avoid the injured list, but Martinez could always get additional maintenance down the stretch as the Dodgers prepare for the postseason. The 35-year-old is in the midst of a resurgent campaign with a .260/.311/.562 line and 25 homers in 86 games.
AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Thriving since return to minors Busch is slashing .328/.429/.680 with 12 home runs, 31 RBI, 26 runs, one stolen base and a 19:28 BB:K over 29 games since returning to Triple-A Oklahoma City in late June.
Impact Busch has had two stints with the big club this season but has mostly struggled with a .200/.294/.267 slash line and no homers over 51 plate appearances. He's putting together a second straight strong campaign in the minors, however, and may have little left to prove there. Among other things, Busch has improved his strikeout rate to 20.2 percent with Oklahoma City after fanning over 26 percent of the time in each of his previous two minor-league seasons. There's a good chance that the 25-year-old former first-round draft pick will get another opportunity to test his skills in the majors at some point in 2023.
AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Has Enormous Praise for Rookie James Outman Playing like a veteran already!
AUGUST 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Starting Saturday The Dodgers announced Grove will start Saturday's game against the Padres, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Impact The right-hander was expected to move to the bullpen after he gave up eight runs in his previous outing, but he'll end up receiving another start Saturday. However, Grove may not have the workload of a traditional starter with Ryan Yarbrough a likely option to serve as a piggyback.
AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Appears as pinch hitter Friday Martinez (hamstring) drove in a run on a bases-loaded walk in Friday's 10-5 win against the Padres.
Impact Before Friday, Martinez hadn't appeared in a game since exiting early in Sunday's contest against the Reds due to left hamstring tightness. The veteran slugger was able to avoid a trip to the injured list and collected a walk with the bases full in the eighth inning Friday to notch an RBI, though he was immediately pulled for a pinch runner. PerDavid Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports, Martinez is expected to return to the starting lineup Saturday against San Diego.
AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers News: Max Muncy to Be Limited for Next Few Games During the Padres’ series, the Dodgers will miss Max Muncy.
AUGUST 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Padres vs. Dodgers Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 5
Preview the August 5 matchup between the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.AUGUST 5, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE
Padres look to move past bad day against nemesis Dodgers The San Diego Padres suffered two big losses on Friday -- starting pitcher Joe Musgrove for at least three weeks and a 10-5 game to the Los...
AUGUST 5, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Padres look to move past bad day against nemesis Dodgers The San Diego Padres suffered two big losses on Friday -- starting pitcher Joe Musgrove for at least three weeks and a 10-5 game to the Los...
AUGUST 5, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
