The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Tampa Bay Rays, 5-0, on Friday as Clayton Kershaw and Justin Wrobleski allowed just six hits in a combined shutout effort. LA improved to 64-46 on the year.
Ahead of the eventual victory, the Dodgers made a roster move, activating three of their newest players who were acquired at the trade deadline. Two of the new Dodgers took Dustin May and James Outman’s spots on the roster, while the third one took Kirby Yates’ spot in the bullpen, as the All-Star reliever was placed on the injured list with back pain.
Finally, amid the growing uncertainty about the Dodgers’ bullpen situation going into October, Joe Kelly is a potential candidate to assist his former team. A key insider provided an update on the prospect of Kelly making his way back to LA.
Here’s all the latest Dodgers news and stories (click the headline for the full article):
Dodgers Make Major Roster Move Ahead of Friday’s Series Opener vs Rays
Dodgers Place Kirby Yates on Injured List in Surprise Roster Move
Dodgers Rumors: MLB Insider Provides Major Update on Joe Kelly Signing With LA
Dodgers Trade Deadline Haul: Everyone LA Added and Lost at the 2025 Deadline
Dodgers Hosting Japanese Baseball Experience with New Stadium Tour, Roki Sasaki Bobblehead & More
Dodgers All-Star’s Home Targeted in Burglary While Team Was In Cincinnati
Dodgers GM Reveals Whether or Not Dustin May Requested Trade Out of LA
Things to Do in Los Angeles for Dodgers Fans: Weekend of August 1-3
Dodgers Place $13 Million All-Star on Injured List as Nightmare Season Continues
Dodgers Pursued Several Big-Name Relievers Before Trading for Brock Stewart: Report
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GM Brandon Gomes reflects on the Dodgers following the 2025 trade deadline:
“We feel really good about this group. Coming into the year, we felt like this was as talented of a roster as we’ve ever had. We’re in a position where we’re in first place, and I don’t even think we’ve… pic.twitter.com/D6WtSxjC3f
— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) August 1, 2025
What a start by Clayton Kershaw on Friday against the Rays:
6 IP
5 H
0 ER
0 BB
3 K
88 pitches
His season ERA is down to 3.29 in Year 18. What a performance and season from the Dodgers’ future Hall of Famer.pic.twitter.com/5xNFT5bfJ9
— Noah Camras (@noahcamras) August 2, 2025
Clayton Kershaw getting it done with grit and sheer competitive greatness. His K/9 peaked in 2015 at 11.64, and is down to a career-low 5.76 K/9 this season. That’s not stopping him from being effective. After going six shutout tonight, his ERA is down to 3.29 through 13 starts. pic.twitter.com/BJWHfUzFko
— Doug McKain (@DMAC_LA) August 2, 2025
Photo Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
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