Dodgers-Twins On Deck, Ward’s Bench-Bat Audition — June 22, 2026

Dodgers-Twins On Deck, Ward’s Bench-Bat Audition — June 22, 2026

Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Minnesota Twins with Eric Lauer lined up against Zebby Matthews, while Ryan Ward’s brief roster window raises a bigger deadline question: whether the club is still searching for left-handed bench thump. IN THIS EPISODE 1. Los Angeles Dodgers vs Minnesota Twins Box Score - June 22, 2026 - The Athletic [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/mlb/game/los-angeles-dodgers-vs-minnesota-twins/PuYEjQyGAb5hG3SV] — The Athletic [SKIP ADVERTISEMENT](#after-top-ad) Advertisement [Dodgers](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/mlb/team/dodgers/) (49-29), 1st in NL West [LAD](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/mlb/team/dodgers/) (49-29) Mon, Jun 22 7:40 PM [MIN](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/mlb/team/twins/) (38-41) [Twins](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/mlb/team/twins/) (38-41), 3rd in AL… 2. Step Back — Freddie Freeman’s paternity leave opens only a tiny roster window, so why did the Dodgers use it on Ryan Ward specifically — is this just rewarding the hottest Triple-A bat, or does it reveal a real search for a left-handed bench power option before the deadline? BACKGROUND SOURCES * Dodgers call up slugger Ryan Ward, last year's Pacific Coast League MVP, put Freddie Freeman on paternity list - Yahoo Sports [https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/article/dodgers-call-up-slugger-ryan-ward-last-years-pacific-coast-league-mvp-put-freddie-freeman-on-paternity-list-163334271.html] — Ian Casselberry Contributing writer Sun, Apr 19, 2026 · 2 min read * Dodgers call up slugger Ryan Ward, last year's Pacific Coast League MVP, put Freddie Freeman on paternity list - Yahoo Sports [https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/dodgers-call-up-slugger-ryan-ward-last-years-pacific-coast-league-mvp-put-freddie-freeman-on-paternity-list-163334271.html] — Ian Casselberry Contributing writer Sun, Apr 19, 2026 · 2 min read * Dodgers place Freeman on paternity list, recall Ryan Ward - ESPN [https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48533276/dodgers-place-freeman-paternity-list-recall-ryan-ward] — Jesse Rogers * Dodgers to call up prospect Ryan Ward (report) [https://www.mlb.com/news/ryan-ward-dodgers-callup] — Mlb * Dodgers Recall Ryan Ward, Place Freddie Freeman on Paternity List - Yahoo Sports [https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dodgers-recall-ryan-ward-place-162743097.html] — Adrian Medina Sun, Apr 19, 2026 · 2 min read * Freddie Freeman returns to Dodgers from paternity list after welcoming baby daughter, London [https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/article/freddie-freeman-returns-to-dodgers-from-paternity-22219045.php] — Sfchronicle Daily TopFive for Dodgers Daily Podcast. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Dodgers Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dodgers-daily-fancast/id1895794344] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5XDZMj7RjNFNPnjBTX6dqn]. Feedback? Email dodgers-daily-fancast@lanternpodcasts.com [dodgers-daily-fancast@lanternpodcasts.com].

Dodgers’ Rotation Logjam Complicates Skubal Chase — June 21, 2026

Dodgers rotation depth is turning the Tarik Skubal debate from emergency shopping into roster math, with Dustin May managed carefully, Blake Snell nearing activation, and deadline urgency hinging on whether internal innings hold. IN THIS EPISODE 1. Step Back — If Dustin May is coming up right as the rotation finally looks dominant again, what’s the actual Dodgers plan for creating innings — six-man rotation, piggybacks, optioning someone, or using him as a bullpen weapon — and how much should that change their urgency on a Tarik Skubal-type trade? BACKGROUND SOURCES * Dodgers Beginning Process Of Reducing Dustin May's Workload [https://dodgerblue.com/dodgers-manage-dustin-may-innings-workload-bullpen/2025/07/21/] — Matt Borelli * Dodgers rotation questions for rest of 2025 regular season [https://www.mlb.com/news/dodgers-rotation-questions-for-rest-of-2025-regular-season] — Mlb * Dodgers news: Pitching turnover high during 13-game stretch | True Blue LA [https://www.truebluela.com/los-angeles-dodgers-news-notes/116229/dodgers-pitching-turnover-was-high-during-13-game-stretch] — Eric Stephen * Dodgers don’t need to trade for Tarik Skubal, and this is the reason why | Sporting News [https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/news/dodgers-dont-need-trade-tarik-skubal-and-reason-why/18c25a376265806e93314495] — Sporting News * Tarik Skubal-to-Dodgers Talk Heating Up Around MLB - Yahoo Sports [https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tarik-skubal-dodgers-talk-heating-172607186.html] — Nelson Espinal Fri, May 22, 2026 at 5:26 PM UTC · 3 min read * Dodgers Predicted to Land All-Star Reliever in Blockbuster Trade Deadline Move [https://www.si.com/mlb/dodgers/onsi/dodgers-predicted-land-all-star-reliever-blockbuster-trade-deadline-move] — Si Daily TopFive for Dodgers Daily Podcast. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Dodgers Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dodgers-daily-fancast/id1895794344] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5XDZMj7RjNFNPnjBTX6dqn]. Feedback? Email dodgers-daily-fancast@lanternpodcasts.com [dodgers-daily-fancast@lanternpodcasts.com].

Dodgers’ Rotation Panic Gives Way to a Depth Problem — June 18, 2026

Dodgers rotation analysis from FanGraphs says Shohei Ohtani’s mound comeback has tracked with a staff rebound, while a six-man setup and depth arms like Emmet Sheehan and Justin Wrobleski complicate the coming Glasnow-Snell roster crunch. IN THIS EPISODE 1. The Dodgers Rotation Is Back on Top | FanGraphs Baseball [https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-dodgers-rotation-is-back-on-top] — FanGraphs # [The Dodgers Rotation Is Back on Top](https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-dodgers-rotation-is-back-on-top/ "Permanent link to The Dodgers Rotation Is Back on Top") by [Ryan Blake](https://blogs.fangraphs.com/author/rjblake34/ "Posts by Ryan Blake") June 16, 2026  Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images [Shohei… 2. Step Back — If the Dodgers’ rotation is suddenly grading out as elite again, what’s actually driving that turnaround — real skill gains and healthier arms, or a short-term bump from matchups, sequencing, and workload tricks? BACKGROUND SOURCES * The Dodgers Rotation Is Back on Top | FanGraphs Baseball [https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-dodgers-rotation-is-back-on-top/] — Ryan Blake * The Dodgers Are Proving a Six-Man Rotation Can Work | Just Baseball [https://www.justbaseball.com/mlb/la-dodgers-proving-six-man-rotation-can-suceed/] — Landon Baylon * Wrobleski Emerging as Dodgers’ Unsung Hero in Loaded Rotation [https://codysnavely.substack.com/p/wrobleski-emerging-as-dodgers-unsung] — Cody Snavely * Dodgers starters pitching deep, plus notes on going streaking | True Blue LA [https://www.truebluela.com/los-angeles-dodgers-news-notes/118414/starting-pitching-streaks] — Eric Stephen * One silver lining pitching injuries is having for Dodgers depth [https://dodgerblue.com/dodgers-injuries-creating-good-opportunities-for-pitching-depth/2026/06/14/] — Matt Borelli Daily TopFive for Dodgers Daily Podcast. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Dodgers Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dodgers-daily-fancast/id1895794344] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5XDZMj7RjNFNPnjBTX6dqn]. Feedback? Email dodgers-daily-fancast@lanternpodcasts.com [dodgers-daily-fancast@lanternpodcasts.com].

Dodgers’ Farm System Still Fuels the Machine — June 17, 2026

Dodgers prospect depth remains a defining edge, with Prospects1500 framing Los Angeles as both a championship roster and a top-tier farm system capable of promotion or trade-deadline firepower. IN THIS EPISODE 1. Los Angeles Dodgers Top 50 Prospects (2026) [https://www.prospects1500.com/top-50-lists/los-angeles-dodgers-top-50-prospects-2026] — Prospects1500  ### Your comprehensive dynasty league resource - deep MLB/MiLB top prospect lists, news & rankings # Los Angeles Dodgers Top 50 Prospects (2026) [March 10, 2026](https://www.prospects1500.com/2026/03/) [Prospects1500, Scott Greene, Jeremy Mahy, Greg Bracken and Shaun… Daily TopFive for Dodgers Daily Podcast. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Dodgers Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dodgers-daily-fancast/id1895794344] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5XDZMj7RjNFNPnjBTX6dqn]. Feedback? Email dodgers-daily-fancast@lanternpodcasts.com [dodgers-daily-fancast@lanternpodcasts.com].

Dodgers reset for Rays after White Sox stumble — June 15, 2026

Dodgers are lined up to host Tampa Bay in a Dodger Stadium series opener with Eric Lauer opposite Nick Martinez, while an 8-2 White Sox loss frames the reset the lineup needs. IN THIS EPISODE 1. Tampa Bay Rays vs. Los Angeles Dodgers - Boxscore - Live Score - June 15, 2026 | FOX Sports [https://www.foxsports.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays-vs-los-angeles-dodgers-jun-15-2026-game-boxscore-95764?tab=boxscore] — FOX Sports my favs Access and manage your favorites here * [FIFA WC 26 ⚽](/soccer/fifa-world-cup) * [SPORTS & TEAMS](#) * [PLAYERS](#) * [SHOWS](#) * [PERSONALITIES](#) * [TOPICS](#) ## [Rays](/mlb/tampa-bay-rays-team) vs [Dodgers](/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers-team) Tomorrow at 2:10 AM on ESPN In series opener, Dodgers (Lauer) play host to Rays (Martinez 6-2, 2.43) UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium, Los… 2. White Sox 8-2 Dodgers (Jun 12, 2026) Final Score - ESPN [https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401815728/dodgers-white-sox] — ESPN # White Sox 8-2 Dodgers (Jun 12, 2026) Final Score - ESPN  Skip to main content Skip to navigation [Gamecast](https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401815752/marlins-pirates)[Box Score](https://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore/_/gameId/401815752) [* ![Image… Daily TopFive for Dodgers Daily Podcast. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Dodgers Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dodgers-daily-fancast/id1895794344] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5XDZMj7RjNFNPnjBTX6dqn]. Feedback? Email dodgers-daily-fancast@lanternpodcasts.com [dodgers-daily-fancast@lanternpodcasts.com].