AUGUST 4, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
LOS ANGELES DODGERS 98-64 · 1ST IN NL WEST
98-64 · 1ST IN NL WEST
On a roll, Padres hope to maintain momentum against Dodgers The Los Angeles Dodgers are back in their usual place atop the National League West.
Dodgers Notes: Max Muncy Injured, Walker Buehler Could Start for LA, Miguel Rojas Speaks on Poor Year and More All the Dodgers news you’d need is right here!
AUGUST 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dodgers reliever Daniel Hudson's latest knee injury feels like 'kind of a sick joke' Daniel Hudson spent a full year rehabbing a torn ligament in his left knee, only to sprain a ligament in his right knee just three appearanc...
AUGUST 4, 2023 • LATIMES.COM
Dodgers' Joe Kelly doesn't want your sympathy. He just wants to get you out. LOS ANGELES — Joe Kelly is many things: thrower of 99-mph sinkers and knee-buckling sliders, wearer of mariachi jackets to the White House,...
AUGUST 4, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Padres vs. Dodgers Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 4
Preview the August 4 matchup between the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.AUGUST 4, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE
Padres host the Dodgers on 3-game home win streak
The San Diego Padres, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Los Angeles DodgersAUGUST 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains red-hot at dish Freeman went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two doubles Thursday in an 8-2 win over Oakland.
Impact Freeman racked up three extra-base hits in the contest, though the only one that produced a run was his solo homer in the eighth inning. The veteran first baseman has been on an absolute tear of late, collecting multiple hits in four straight games and going an incredible 12-for-17 with six extra-base hits, three RBI and five runs over that stretch. Freeman may not be getting the same amount of MVP buzz as his former teammate Ronald Acuna, but he's arguably in the running for the award given his impressive production this season. Freeman leads the NL in OPS (1.016), SLG (.598) and doubles (40), ranks second in batting average (.341), hits (146) and runs (94), and has added 22 homers, 76 RBI and 14 stolen bases through 107 games.
AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up first career save Sheehan earned a save against the Athletics on Thursday, allowing two runs on two hits and one walk while striking out three batters over four innings.
Impact In Sheehan's first big-league appearance out of the bullpen, he piggybacked with starter Julio Urias, who was limited to five frames due to a recent fingernail issue. Sheehan gave up a pair of solo homers but kept Oakland at arm's length, tossing 56 pitches over the game's final four innings to record a save. The rookie right-hander worked as a starter for each of his first seven big-league appearances, but Thursday's outing may be a signal that he's no longer needed in that role with the Dodgers' recent acquisitions of Lance Lynn and Ryan Yarbrough and the looming return of Clayton Kershaw (shoulder).
AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Notches win Thursday Urias (8-6) earned the win over Oakland on Thursday, pitching five scoreless innings during which he allowed three hits and one walk while striking out five batters.
Impact Urias was originally slated to start Tuesday in the series opener, but the outing was pushed back due to a split nail on his pitching hand. Per Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times, manager Dave Roberts indicated prior to the contest that he didn't expect the left-handed hurler to go more than five frames, and that's exactly how things played out with Urias departing after five innings despite having thrown just 68 pitches. Though that kept him from notching a quality start, it didn't prevent Urias from picking up a victory to improve to 8-6. Assuming he emerges from the outing without a setback, Urias should be able to go deeper in his next outing, which tentatively lines up to come in Arizona early next week.
AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Julio Urias sets tone as Dodgers sweep A's Julio Urias tossed five scoreless innings and Freddie Freeman homered and doubled twice as the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game sw...
AUGUST 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Clayton Kershaw, Walker Buehler could return to rotation soon as Dodgers sweep A's Dave Roberts provided updates on Clayton Kershaw and Walker Buehler before the Dodgers' 8-2 sweep of the Oakland Athletics on Thursday.
AUGUST 4, 2023 • LATIMES.COM
Freeman has 3 hits to lead Dodgers to 8-2 victory and 3-game sweep of Athletics
Freddie Freeman had three hits, Miguel Rojas and Amed Rosario both drove in two runs, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Oakland Athletics 8-2 to complete a three-game sweepAUGUST 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Diagnosed with wrist contusion Muncy was diagnosed with a left wrist contusion after getting hit by a pitch Thursday versus Oakland.
Impact Muncy took a JP Sears fastball to the wrist in the bottom of the fifth inning and was lifted from the game in the bottom of the sixth, but there doesn't seem to be much concern. He finished the night with two walks, a run scored and the HBP across three plate appearances.
AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Exits after HBP to wrist Muncy departed Thursday's game against the Athletics after taking a pitch off his left forearm/wrist, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Impact Muncy was struck by a 91.3 mph JP Sears fastball in the bottom of the fifth inning, though he ran for himself and played third base in the top of the sixth before David Peralta replaced him in the lineup during the Dodgers' four-run bottom of the sixth. There should be an update on Muncy's status after the game.
AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Sets High Expectation for Walker Buehler As Return Nears Will Buehler take the mound this season?
AUGUST 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dodgers News: Miguel Rojas Disappointed in Offensive Performance This Season After his first homer this week, things are looking up!
AUGUST 4, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Dodgers News: Miguel Rojas Disappointed in Offensive Performance This Season After his first homer this week, things are looking up!
AUGUST 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Expected back Saturday Martinez (hamstring) is expected to return to the lineup Saturday versus the Padres, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Martinez has missed the Dodgers' entire three-game set against the Athletics due to left hamstring tightness and will also be held out of Friday's series opener in San Diego, but he took batting practice Thursday in Los Angeles and also did some on-field running without issue. When healthy this season, the veteran slugger has delivered an .872 OPS with 25 home runs and 75 RBI in 85 games.
AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nearing rehab assignment Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Thursday that Buehler (elbow) is "on the verge" of beginning a rehab assignment, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Buehler is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday in San Diego and could then head out to one of the Dodgers' minor-league affiliates as he prepares to return to live games. Roberts told reporters that they are expecting the 29-year-old back -- as a starter -- in the early part of September. He is closing in on the 12-month mark from Tommy John surgery.
AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers News: Max Muncy Reveals What Andrew Friedman Told Him Amid Trade Rumors The power hitting corner infielder isn’t going anywhere.
AUGUST 4, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Likely back next week Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Thursday that Kershaw (shoulder) is on track to return next week, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports.
Impact Kershaw faced live hitters in another successful simulated game Thursday afternoon at Dodger Stadium as he continues to take positive steps forward in his recovery from a bout of left shoulder inflammation. The veteran southpaw hasn't pitched in a major-league game since June 27, but it sounds like he'll be allowed to skip a minor-league rehab assignment. The final box to check is a weekend bullpen session.
AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
On bench versus lefty Heyward is out of the lineup Thursday versus the Athletics.
Impact Chris Taylor, Enrique Hernandez and Mookie Betts will start across the outfield for the Dodgers as they face off against A's left-hander JP Sears. Heyward has enjoyed an excellent overall season for Los Angeles, but he is slashing .071/.188/.286 in very limited action versus southpaws.
AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting versus lefty Outman is not in the lineup Thursday against Oakland.
Impact Enrique Hernandez will start in center field and bat seventh in the Dodgers' series finale versus the Athletics and left-hander JP Sears. The left-handed-hitting Outman racked up three RBI over the first two games of the three-game set.
AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Thursday Martinez (hamstring) is out of the lineup again Thursday versus the Athletics.
Impact Martinez has been sidelined since Sunday due to lingering left hamstring tightness, but imaging scans taken this week showed no structural damage and he is expected to avoid the injured list. Will Smith will take a turn as the Dodgers' designated hitter Thursday as Austin Barnes handles the catching duties.
AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers News: Walker Buehler Sets Early August Date to Face Hitters Former Dodgers Ace is on the road to recovery and provides a positive outlook to his possible return this year.
AUGUST 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
