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October 16, 2026
Shaikin: Questions about Shohei Ohtani's health, a salary cap and Mark Walter loom for Dodgers
Major League Baseball is heading toward a turbulent offseason. There are four major things the Dodgers must address if they want to get back to the top.
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October 15, 2026
Shaikin: Here's how Dave Roberts explained all the Dodgers' moves that backfired
There were a few moves that backfired on Dave Roberts in the Dodgers' Game 3 loss to the Brewers. Here's what he was thinking at the time.
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October 14, 2026
Shaikin: Dodgers should have taken Shohei Ohtani off the postseason roster
The Dodgers failed Shohei Ohtani this summer, but now they need to do what is best and set him down for the duration of the playoffs.
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October 13, 2026
Shaikin: Dodgers send SOS to Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow: Save our season
The Dodgers mapped out their NLCS rotation a while ago, but the map has led them to a 2-0 deficit against Milwaukee.
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October 12, 2026
Shaikin: Is there a law that says the Dodgers can't play small ball?
This is postseason baseball, where the best pitchers take center stage and runs are at a premium. Would a stolen base or a sacrifice bunt every so often kill the Dodgers?
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October 11, 2026
Shaikin: 'We responded to the moment': Fred Claire's lasting lesson for a former young assistant
Fred Claire and Jeff Fellenzer had stayed in touch over the years. Their bond was formed 50 years ago on the day Rick Monday saved an American flag at Dodger Stadium.
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October 10, 2026
Shaikin: Here's why the Dodgers-Brewers NLCS might have been decided in August
On Sunday, the scenario the Milwaukee Brewers most hoped to avoid comes true: Instead of starting for them in Game 1 of the NLCS, Tarik Skubal starts against them.
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October 8, 2026
Shaikin: In NLCS, four reasons to believe in Dodgers, and four reasons for concern
The Milwaukee Brewers are up next for the Dodgers in the NLCS, so here's a reminder that nothing is guaranteed in October.
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October 7, 2026
Shaikin: Yoshinobu Yamamoto's playoff dominance impresses everyone, especially Tarik Skubal
Yoshinobu Yamamoto was spectacular during the Dodgers' 2025 World Series run, and his performance against the Atlanta Braves was equally impressive.
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October 6, 2026
Shaikin: Are we living in the Dodgers' golden era? The answer may not be so simple
Do the Dodgers need to win a third consecutive World Series to clinch this time as the golden era of Dodger baseball? Bill Shaikin asked a couple of baseball historians.
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October 6, 2026
Move Shohei Ohtani down in the Dodgers' lineup? Dave Roberts is 'open' to it
As the Dodgers mull potential lineup changes for Game 3 of the NLDS, manager Dave Roberts said he is "open" to moving Shohei Ohtani lower in the batting order.
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October 5, 2026
Shaikin: Dodgers should stop overthinking and use Edwin Díaz as their closer
It is fair for the Dodgers to use pitchers like Tanner Scott or Roki Sasaki in the closer role. But, really, the Dodgers ought to trust Edwin Díaz by now without overthinking this.
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October 4, 2026
Shaikin: Dodgers are forcing Braves to make tough decision about Chris Sale
The Dodgers are expecting to see Chris Sale at least twice in the NLDS, but will the Atlanta Braves start him in Game 2 or save him for Game 3?
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October 3, 2026
Shaikin: Dodgers face risky dilemma if Shohei Ohtani's injuries worsen in NLDS
Shohei Ohtani is not at full health, but the Dodgers have proven in the past that they don't need him at 100% to win games in the postseason.
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October 1, 2026
Shaikin: 'Hired gun' Tarik Skubal opens up on the pressure, pain and lessons of October
The Dodgers acquired left-hander Tarik Skubal for five or six starts in October, the first of them this weekend. How best to capture his feelings: Excitement? Pressure? Responsibility?
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September 30, 2026
Will his health allow Dodgers' Freddie Freeman to deliver another postseason signature moment?
Because of an ailing right knee, the Dodgers don't really know what you might see out of Freddie Freeman this postseason.
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September 28, 2026
Shaikin: How the playoffs might impact the lockout, and ... unfair to the Yankees? What?
The postseason starts Tuesday, and it could be the last we see of Major League Baseball for a long, long time. You'll hear a lot about how the way this postseason sets up could impact the bargaining.
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September 27, 2026
Shaikin: Dodgers don't have a designated playoff closer. That isn't as bad as it sounds
Andrew Friedman is confident about the Dodgers' bullpen adapting to high-leverage situations in the playoffs even if he doesn't have a designated closer.
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September 26, 2026
Shaikin: Dodgers' three-peat hopes rest on their four aces — and bottom-of-order production
Teoscar Hernández and Andy Pages provide a reminder of what the Dodgers need from the bottom half of the lineup if they want to win another title.
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September 24, 2026
Shaikin: For the Dodgers, the varsity will take it from here
For the first time this season Wednesday, the Dodgers fielded the 10 men you might well see in Game 1 of the playoffs next week.
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September 19, 2026
Shaikin: Frank McCourt fired him as Dodgers GM. For Dan Evans, and for Montreal, a second chance?
If the man trying to revive the Montreal Expos as an expansion team succeeds, Dan Evans is his choice for president of baseball operations.
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September 19, 2026
Lakers ticket prices could rise substantially as Kushner, Iger look to cut out brokers
The company run by incoming Lakers owner Joshua Kushner is pitching investors on dumping brokers in a move that could raise the price of tickets.
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September 10, 2026
Shaikin: Why it's past time for MLB players, owners to get a 2028 Olympics deal done
There is little hope Major League Baseball can avoid a lockout, but players and owners should be able to reach a deal on playing in the LA28 Olympics.
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September 8, 2026
Shaikin: An October bye-bye? Dodgers need bye to save Shohei Ohtani
The Dodgers won the World Series last season without a playoff bye, but this season star Shohei Ohtani is batting injuries and really needs the rest.
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September 3, 2026
Why Tarik Skubal thinks Stan Kroenke could turn Angels into coveted home for free agents
When Stan Kroenke takes over the Angels, he would be the richest owner in baseball, with a net worth estimated by Forbes at $24 billion.
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September 3, 2026
Shaikin: What's in a team name? In Anaheim, maybe the future of the Angels
Stan Kroenke is buying the Angels with great leverage he carries into negotiations with Anaheim over development of Angel Stadium and its parking lots.
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September 2, 2026
'Wherever he buys, he wins.' Angels exuberant about Stan Kroenke buying the franchise
Mike Trout could not stop smiling, mirroring the optimism and goodwill at Angel Stadium on the day Stan Kroenke announced a deal to buy the Angels.
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September 1, 2026
Shaikin: 'A big day for Anaheim.' Angels get a fresh start with Stan Kroenke, and much more
Stan Kroenke appears to be the perfect guy to resolve the longest-running and most critical order of business in Anaheim: Will the Angels stay in Anaheim, and where will they play?
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August 31, 2026
Shaikin: What's next as John Mozeliak revamps the Angels? The interim GM discusses his plans
As the Angels inch toward first 100-loss season in franchise history, interim general manager John Mozeliak shares the next steps in the team's rebuild.
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August 28, 2026
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the 'Anaheim Angels' bill into law. What it means for the team
The law does not mandate the Angels revert to the Anaheim Angels name. But it does provides the city with an incentive to dangle before the team.
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