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Suffers first loss Sheehan (3-1) allowed eight runs on eight hits and five walks while striking out four over 3.2 innings to take the loss Sunday versus the Rangers.

Impact There's only one positive to take out of this -- Sheehan avoided allowing a home run. Beyond that, it was the worst start of his young career against arguably the most dangerous offense he's faced so far. He's given up at least four runs in each of his three outings in July after allowing just five total runs over 17 innings in his first three career starts. Sheehan has a 6.75 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 22:16 K:BB through 29.1 innings overall. He's tentatively lined up for a home start versus the Reds next weekend, but he could be at risk of losing his place in the rotation if the Dodgers pursue starting pitchers at the trade deadline.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers overcome early deficit, jolt Dodgers in finale Jonah Heim and Leody Taveras each had a two-run double as the Texas Rangers overcame an early four-run deficit to post an 8-4 win over the L...

JULY 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Won't play Monday Manager Dave Roberts said Martinez (hamstring) won't be in the lineup Monday against the Blue Jays, but the slugger is expected to return to action Tuesday, Mike DiGiovanna of the...

Impact Martinez was a late scratch Sunday due to tightness in his left hamstring, but there's apparently not much concern over the injury since Roberts also said an MRI won't be necessary. The 35-year-old has a hot bat out of the All-Star break as he's hitting .345 with two homers and 11 RBI through seven games.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers Rally To Hold Off Dodgers Sweep The Texas Rangers rally to prevent a sweep to the Los Angeles Dodgers and finish 7-2 on homestand.

JULY 23, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Rangers beat Dodgers 8-4 to avoid sweep; LA's Muncy hits grand slam

Jonah Heim and Leody Taveras each had a two-run double, and the Texas Rangers overcame Max Muncy’s first-inning grand slam to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4

JULY 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers Injury News: Ryan Pepiot and Noah Syndergaard Progressing in MiLB Rehab Assignments Updates on Noah Syndergaard and Ryan Pepiot’s rehab assignments.

JULY 23, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Making progress in recovery Lux (knee) said Saturday that he'll be able to start running on the field at the end of next week and that he could start hitting off a tee in early August, Fabian Ardaya of The At...

Impact Lux is recovering from a torn ACL and LCL suffered early in spring training. He began running on a treadmill in late June and is now nearing on-field running. Though this is a sign that he's making good progress, Lux is not expected to return this season. However, there's a strong chance that he'll be fully recovered by spring training next year.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in second rehab start Syndergaard (finger) tossed five-plus innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, allowing four runs on six hits and no walks while striking out two batters.

Impact Syndergaard's final line doesn't tell the full story of his outing. The veteran hurler made it through five innings having retired 15 of 17 batters and having given up just one run, but he allowed four straight hits to begin the sixth, and three of those batters came around to score. He worked up to 77 pitches in the outing, 58 of which were a strike. Syndergaard is trying to make it back up to the big club, and his ability to do so will likely depend upon what he's able to show during his stint in the minors. Friday's outing was a mixed bag toward that end given his excellent first five frames and sputtering finish.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to miss at least three weeks Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Friday that Marisnick (hamstring) is expected to be sidelined at least three weeks, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Marisnick suffered a left hamstring strain in a game against the Orioles last Tuesday and subsequently underwent an MRI. He was placed on the injured list the following day, and it's now known that he'll be out well beyond the minimum 10-day timeframe. Marisnick signed with the Dodgers July 13 and was attempting to carve out a role with the big club before getting hurt.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bullpen pushed back Manager Dave Roberts said Kershaw (shoulder) will no longer throw a bullpen session Monday, though the lefty has not suffered a setback, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Kershaw was previously expected to pitch in a simulated game Monday before the plan changed to a bullpen session, and it's now been pushed back entirely. The veteran left-hander still played catch on flat ground ahead of Sunday's game at Texas, per the Associated Press, but it's unclear when he's expected to get back on the mound.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late addition to lineup Smith is batting third as the designated hitter Sunday against the Rangers, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 28-year-old was scheduled for a full day of rest Sunday but will instead serve as the designated hitter after J.D. Martinez (hamstring) was scratched. Smith is in the midst of a five-game hit streak and has gone 11-for-22 with three doubles, three walks, five RBI and six runs.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Sunday Martinez was scratched from the lineup Sunday at Texas due to hamstring tightness, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.

Impact Martinez was penciled in at designated hitter Sunday, per usual, but the hamstring issue will force him to the bench. Will Smith was poised for a full off day but will instead bat third as the designated hitter.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus lefty Peralta is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Peralta had a four-hit game with two doubles and two RBI on Saturday, but he'll take a seat Sunday against southpaw Martin Perez. Chris Taylor will start in left field and bat cleanup.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench vs. southpaw Heyward is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Lefty Martin Perez is pitching Sunday for Texas, so it's not a surprise Heyward will be starting out on the bench. The veteran outfielder has struggled at the plate in July, going 5-for-32 with a .581 OPS. Jonny DeLuca will man right field and bat eighth.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Sunday Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Texas, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Smith started the past five games and will receive a day off after he went 11-for-22 with three doubles, three walks, five RBI and six runs during that stretch. Austin Barnes will step in behind the plate to catch for Emmet Sheehan.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers back off again on throwing program for injured ace Kershaw, but say no setback

The Dodgers are once again backing off on the throwing program for injured ace Clayton Kershaw

JULY 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clayton Kershaw's simulated game pushed back Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw won't pitch a two-inning simulated game, as scheduled, on Monday, but manager Dave Roberts s...

JULY 23, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Rangers Seek to Avoid Dodgers Sweep The Texas Rangers are seeking to avoid a three-game sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.

JULY 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Rangers Seek to Avoid Dodgers Sweep The Texas Rangers are seeking to avoid a three-game sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.

JULY 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Racks up four hits Saturday Peralta went 4-for-5 with a two doubles, a run and two RBI against Texas in a 16-3 win Saturday.

Impact Peralta knocked in the Dodgers' first run with a second-inning double and gave the team a 13-3 lead with an RBI single in the eighth. The veteran finished with his second four-hit game of the season and collected multiple extra-base hits for the first time since June 10. His pair of doubles Saturday were his first extra-base hits in seven games since the All-Star break, and Peralta is slashing .290/.290/.355 with five RBI during that span.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swats second homer of career DeLuca hit a three-run home run as a pinch hitter in a 16-3 rout of the Rangers on Saturday.

Impact DeLuca came to the plate in the ninth inning to bat for Freddie Freeman, who was pulled for rest purposes with the Dodgers holding a big lead. The rookie capped the team's offensive onslaught with a three-run shot to left-center field. It was DeLuca's second career long ball, each of which has come as a pinch hitter. He's held his own in the majors thus far, slashing .250/.308/.444 with the two homers, six RBI, five runs and a stolen base over 39 plate appearances.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Crosses plate four times in rout Muncy went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, a walk, four total runs and two total RBI in a 16-3 victory over Texas on Saturday.

Impact Muncy scored the Dodgers' first run of the game on a David Peralta second-inning double and went on to cross the plate three more times, setting a career-high mark with four total runs. One of those came on a third-inning solo shot that gave Muncy two homers over his past three games. During that span, the third baseman had gone 5-for-13 with four extra-base hits, six runs scored, five RBI and a pair of walks.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks in four runs Saturday Martinez went 2-for-3 with a home run, a walk, two total runs and four total RBI in Saturday's 16-3 rout of the Rangers.

Impact Martinez was one of four Dodgers with multiple hits and RBI in the victory, and his three-run blast in the fourth inning gave Los Angeles a 10-1 lead. The All-Star has been swinging a hot bat of late, slashing .389/.465/.750 with four homers and 14 RBI over his past nine games. Overall, Martinez is tied for fifth in the National League with 24 long balls and ranks third with 73 RBI.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers aim to sweep Rangers in match of baseball's elite The Los Angeles Dodgers seemingly arrived in Arlington, Texas, on Friday with a mission in mind: beating the high-scoring Texas Rangers at t...

JULY 23, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Goes yard twice in rout Freeman went 4-for-5 with two home runs, three runs scored and three RBI in Saturday's 16-3 win over the Rangers.

Impact The first baseman led an 18-hit, five-homer barrage from the Dodgers, taking Dane Dunning deep in the third inning for a solo shot before launching a two-run blast in the fourth off Glenn Otto. Freeman has been one of the hottest hitters in the majors in July, and over his last 12 games he's slashing .438/.526/1.000 with seven doubles, a triple, six homers and 16 RBI. The surge has also put him at 20 home runs on the season, the 10th time in his career he's reached that plateau.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE