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MLB 2026 Season

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Los Angeles Dodgers baseball season coverage including trades, injuries, and roster moves.

6 reported locations
Geography of the reported facts
  1. Washington, District of Columbia, United States
  2. Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  3. New York, New York, United States
  4. Los Angeles, California, United States
  5. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
  6. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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2026-07-29 to 2026-10-26 · UTC publication dates

Coverage begins 12 Jun, 01:36 UTC

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What happened

The facts
  1. Nationals rank highest in runs scored despite lack of starter depth

    The Washington Nationals have been the highest-scoring team in baseball this season but lack depth in their starting pitcher rotation. This trade addresses the pitcher shortage by acquiring Connelly Early.

    1 corroborating report

  2. Red Sox in playoff contention after firing Alex Cora

    The Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora one month into the season and have since revived their trajectory with a 15-game winning streak. The Red Sox currently hold the second wild-card spot in the American League and sit six games behind the Yankees.

    1 corroborating report

  3. Yankees lose outfielder Cody Bellinger to hamstring injury

    The New York Yankees lost outfielder Cody Bellinger to a hamstring injury on Saturday. The team also has been affected by the absence of Aaron Judge.

    1 corroborating report

  4. Nationals one game over .500 and two games from final wild-card spot

    The Washington Nationals ended Saturday night with a 53-52 record, one game above .500 and just two games behind the Arizona Diamondbacks for the final wild-card spot in the National League.

    1 corroborating report

  5. Nationals plan to recall Brady House from Triple-A to replace Mead

    The Washington Nationals planned to recall Brady House from Triple-A Rochester to take Curtis Mead's roster spot following the trade to the Red Sox.

    1 corroborating report

  6. Red Sox possess second-lowest ERA in American League

    The Boston Red Sox have the second-lowest earned run average in the American League this season but have struggled to score runs offensively.

    1 corroborating report

  7. Curtis Mead traded for third time in less than one year

    Curtis Mead was traded to the Nationals for the third time in less than one year. He was traded from the Tampa Bay Rays to the Chicago White Sox on July 31, 2025, and then acquired by the Nationals on March 28, 2026, before being traded to the Red Sox.

    1 corroborating report

  8. Red Sox acquire Curtis Mead from Nationals for Connelly Early

    The Boston Red Sox acquired third baseman Curtis Mead from the Washington Nationals in exchange for left-handed pitcher Connelly Early. Mead, 25, has collected an .856 OPS this season with 17 home runs and 48 RBIs. Early is a 24-year-old pitcher currently on the injured list with left elbow inflammation who has posted a 3.44 ERA across 17 starts this season.

    1 corroborating report

  9. Shohei Ohtani has not pitched since July 3

    Shohei Ohtani has not pitched in a game since July 3. The Dodgers indicate his knee does not bother him while batting, and the four-time MVP has remained in the starting lineup regularly. Ohtani entered Saturday with a .286 batting average, 22 home runs, 61 RBIs, and a .920 OPS.

    1 corroborating report

  10. Tyler Glasnow throws simulated inning as he recovers from back spasms

    Tyler Glasnow, on the 60-day injured list since May 8 due to low back spasms, threw 25 pitches in one simulated inning on Friday. Glasnow will pitch in another simulated game the following week when the Dodgers return home and might start a rehabilitation assignment after that.

    1 corroborating report

  11. Ohtani's 2026 pitching statistics

    Shohei Ohtani's pitching record for the 2026 season shows 8 wins and 2 losses with a 1.79 ERA and 95 strikeouts in 85 2/3 innings over 14 starts. He has won his past six decisions as a pitcher.

    1 corroborating report

  12. Los Angeles Dodgers hold best record in majors at 66-38

    The Los Angeles Dodgers, two-time defending World Series champions, began Saturday with the best record in Major League Baseball at 66 wins and 38 losses, holding an 11-game lead in the NL West over Arizona.

    1 corroborating report

  13. Edwin Díaz expected to be activated from injured list Wednesday

    Star closer Edwin Díaz, recovering from right elbow surgery, will make another rehabilitation appearance on Sunday for Oklahoma City. If all goes well during this rehab appearance, Díaz is expected to be activated from the injured list on Wednesday.

    1 corroborating report

  14. Ohtani shows regression after throwing 30 pitches in Philadelphia

    Shohei Ohtani threw approximately 30 pitches off a mound on Wednesday during a bullpen session in Philadelphia. After this session, Roberts said Ohtani felt a slight regression in his knee condition. Roberts noted that the regression was disappointing because pitchers typically continue building up during bullpen sessions rather than going backward.

    1 corroborating report

  15. Ohtani received lubricant injection before All-Star break

    Shohei Ohtani received a lubricant injection just before the All-Star break to address knee irritation. Manager Dave Roberts indicated it would be some time before Ohtani makes his next appearance as a pitcher following this treatment.

    1 corroborating report

  16. Shohei Ohtani skips bullpen session due to left knee irritation

    Shohei Ohtani skipped a tentatively scheduled bullpen session on Saturday. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated that the two-way superstar will not throw off a mound again until his irritated left knee feels 100% confident. Roberts emphasized the team would not move forward with pitching activities until both Ohtani and the team felt completely confident in doing so.

    1 corroborating report

  17. Blake Snell makes second rehab start for Oklahoma City

    Two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell made a second rehabilitation start on Friday night for Triple-A Oklahoma City. Sidelined since his season debut on May 9 due to loose bodies in his pitching elbow, Snell threw 49 pitches and allowed one run and two hits in 2 2/3 innings. Manager Dave Roberts said Snell likely will progress to four innings in his third rehab outing.

    1 corroborating report

  18. Juan Soto's 2026 season statistics through Friday

    Juan Soto was batting .283 with 21 home runs, 52 RBIs, and a .944 OPS as of Friday night's game.

    1 corroborating report

  19. Mets lose to Dodgers 4-2 on Friday night

    The New York Mets lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 in Friday night's game at New York.

    1 corroborating report

  20. Juan Soto removed from Mets-Dodgers game with left calf soreness

    Mets slugger Juan Soto was removed from Friday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the sixth inning due to left calf soreness. Soto had walked in both of his plate appearances before being pinch-hit for by Jorge Polanco. The injury has persisted since Soto's return from the All-Star break.

    1 corroborating report

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