Dodgers Recall Keibert Ruiz, Place Will Smith on Injured List

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In a move about 90 minutes before the first pitch of Saturday’s game against the Angels, the Dodgers announced that they have recalled catcher Keibert Ruiz after placing catcher Will Smith on the injured list with neck inflammation.

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Exactly How Good Is the Dodgers’ Starting Rotation?

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For as much time as we spent discussing the seemingly anemic offense of the Dodgers, we probably spent an equal amount of time—especially during Summer Camp—talking about the club’s starting rotation.

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Dodgers Injury News: Corey Seager Finally Returns to Lineup

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Following Thursday night’s game, the Los Angeles Dodgers will have finished one-third of this shortened season with at least 12 wins and a percentage point tie for the lead if not an all out lead.

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Dodgers Hope Tony Gonsolin Slows Padres’ Momentum

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After originally slating Julio Urias to start Game 3 in the current series against the Padres, news came out of the Los Angeles camp late Tuesday evening that the Dodgers will instead turn to Tony Gonsolin in an attempt to give the remainder of the rotation an extra day of rest.

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Dodgers News and Notes: Updates on Joe Kelly, Corey Seager and Padres Series

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As the Dodgers come off a series win against the San Francisco Giants, they start the new week by placing a pitcher on the injured list.

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Should Dodgers Be Concerned About Inconsistent Offense?

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(Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

After Saturday’s loss at home to the Giants, the Dodgers officially passed the one-quarter mark of the season with a 10-5 record, as they currently trail the division-leading Rockies by a full game in the National League West.

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Dodgers Prospect Watch: A Closer Look at Diego Cartaya

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Despite the absence of competitive minor league baseball in 2020, fans of the Dodgers have still been able to get a taste of some of the organization’s best prospect talent, thanks mainly to intrasquad games during summer camp, along with a few early call-ups to the majors.

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Dodgers News and Notes: Musings on Max Muncy, Trimming Roster to 28 and More

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have finished their first road trip of this shortened season, going 7-2. Manager Dave Roberts rated the journey though Houston, Arizona and San Diego “a solid A.”

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Dodgers Look to Stay Hot Heading into San Diego

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It was a pretty good weekend series for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Dodgers took three of four games, extending their record to 7-3 on the season and their current road trip record to 5-1.

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Dodgers Activate Clayton Kershaw, Option Mitch White

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The Dodgers on Sunday activated left-handed starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw from the injured list. To create space on the active roster, the team optioned right-handed pitcher Mitch White back to camp.

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