After a much-deserved day off, things are a bit slow around Dodgertown—and that’s probably just what the team needs. But there’s still plenty to talk about, so let’s get to it.
Dodgers Notes
Will Smith is the Dodgers’ go-to guy behind the plate, and he’s due for his third All-Star Game soon. But the team is cautious with their budding star, writes Bill Plunkett at the OC Register, and Smith is on a decreased workload to help avoid a second-half slump.
The NL West is a stronger division than ever in many ways, and the Dodgers are at the center of the action. Alden Gonzalez at ESPN breaks down everything we know about why this is a division to watch.
Dodgers prospect Patrick Copen permanently lost sight in his right eye after getting hit in the face with a line drive. Now, he’s starting the team’s Prospect Showcase today. Ben Weinrib at MLB.com tells Copen’s story.
Walker Buehler may have been our World Series hero, but he’s having a tough time adjusting to the Red Sox. Bill Shaikin at the Los Angeles Times writes about Buehler’s struggles and change in confidence.
The Dodgers Foundation broke ground on its 68th Dream Field, with catcher Dalton Rushing in attendance to help celebrate. The field, located in Nickerson Gardens, will also host free organized baseball and softball programs to the community in 2026, reports Travis Schlepp at KTLA 5.