Can the Dodgers Trust Kenley Jansen’s Closing Abilities?

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In the weeks leading up to the 2019 trade deadline, many fans of the Dodgers were certain that management would find a way to snag one or more relievers to bolster what has been a mediocre relief crew this season.

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Dodgers’ Main Competition Is Amongst Themselves

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The Dodgers are now heading into the dog days of summer, with an 18 game lead in their division and a nine game lead for home field advantage throughout the National League playoffs.

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For Those Who Haven’t Noticed, Gavin Lux Is Still on Fire Offensively

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It’s tough to be a fan of the Dodgers these days and not know what’s happening at the Triple-A level—at least when it comes to a certain 21-year-old infielder.

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Dodgers Finish Sweep of Cardinals with Another Walk-off Win

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The Dodgers returned the favor of the sweep to the St Louis Cardinals, and they ended the series in what has now become almost commonplace behavior, a walk-off win.

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Dodgers Make Roster Adjustments Amid Series with Cardinals

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The Dodgers announced on Tuesday afternoon that they have placed outfielder Alex Verdugo on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain and have recalled left-handed pitcher Caleb Ferguson. Additionally, the Dodgers have optioned right-handed pitcher Tony Gonsolin to Triple-A Oklahoma City and recalled infielder Edwin Rios.

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Dodgers Set to Take on Cardinals; Plus Some Injury Notes

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The Dodgers somehow managed to take three of four from the San Diego Padres over the weekend. Two strong wins on the backs of Clayton Kershaw and Walker Buehler, a missed opportunity in Dustin May‘s debut, and another come from behind win due to a poor outing from Kenta Maeda on Sunday.

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Dodgers 25-Man Roster: What Lies Ahead for Matt Beaty?

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Conceivably, the next eight weeks may be an audition of sorts to determine which players the Dodgers carry on their first-round playoff roster.

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Dodgers Injury Notes: Taylor, Hernandez, Gyorko, Ryu & More

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While many fans of the Dodgers have been wondering about the potential contribution levels of players like Kristopher Negron and Tyler White, others have been anticipating a return to normalcy when Chris Taylor, David Freese and Enrique Hernandez eventually rejoin the squad.

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Dustin May to Make Dodgers Debut

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The trade deadline is always fodder for talk about who won, who lost, who made the greatest improvement to their team. The Dodgers were heavily scrutinized for their lack of big moves this year.

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Dodgers Activate Adam Kolarek, Plan on Dustin May Promotion Friday

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Ahead of Thursday night’s opener against San Diego, the Dodgers announced that they have added left-handed pitcher Adam Kolarek to the 25-man active roster and optioned left-handed pitcher Caleb Ferguson to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

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