Dodgers’ pitching crunch turns Lauer into a deadline signal

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitching injuries have turned Eric Lauer from depth flyer into immediate rotation insurance, while deadline expectations tilt toward buying as Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow and the bullpen losses test a roster still leading the NL West. IN THIS EPISODE 1. Eric Lauer gets ‘fresh start’ with the Dodgers, who suddenly need starting depth [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7293453/2026/05/19/dodgers-eric-lauer-starting-depth/] — The Athletic # Eric Lauer gets ‘fresh start’ with the Dodgers, who suddenly need starting depth Published: 2026-05-20T03:25:27+00:00 Source: nytimes.com (nytimes.com) Language: en ## Story SAN DIEGO — In his first afternoon as a Los Angeles Dodger, Eric Lauer spent some time in left field reflecting on the reminders of his past. He was back in the ballpark where he made his major league debut eight seasons… 2. Dodgers Expected to Be 'Buyers' at Deadline After Pitching Injuries [https://dodgersnation.com/dodgers-expected-to-be-buyers-at-deadline-after-pitching-injuries/2026/05/20/] — Dodgers Nation Dodgers Expected to Be 'Buyers' at Deadline After Pitching Injuries # Dodgers Expected to Be ‘Buyers’ at Deadline After Pitching Injuries - Aaron Coloma - May 20, 2026 - 3:14 pm - No Comments - Aaron Coloma - May 20, 2026 The Los Angeles Dodgers have gone all in to win at the last few trade deadlines, and The Athletic’s Jim Bowden expects them to do the same in 2026. The Dodgers have… 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].

Ohtani Sits, Sasaki Stumbles as Dodgers Get Thumped in Chicago — June 13, 2026

Shohei Ohtani sat with left knee inflammation as the Dodgers opened in Chicago with an 8-2 loss to the White Sox, exposing a depleted lineup, Roki Sasaki’s rough fifth inning, and a roster still juggling Will Smith’s IL stint. IN THIS EPISODE 1. Meidroth shines as White Sox pummel Dodgers | theScore [https://www.thescore.com/mlb/news/3553142/meidroth-shines-as-white-sox-pummel-dodgers] — theScore # Meidroth shines as White Sox pummel Dodgers | theScore Published: 2026-06-13T03:00:16+00:00 Source: thescore.com (thescore.com) Language: en ## Story Meidroth shines as White Sox pummel Dodgers | theScore # Meidroth shines as White Sox pummel Dodgers 8 minutes ago Daniel Bartel / Getty Images Sport / Getty CHICAGO (AP) — Chase Meidroth had three hits and two RBIs, and the Chicago White… 2. Dodgers hold off Pirates as Ohtani exits with knee inflammation [https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/article/dodgers-hold-off-pirates-as-ohtani-exits-with-knee-inflammation] — SportsGrid Dodgers hold off Pirates as Ohtani exits with knee inflammation Live NowLive PITTSBURGH — The Dodgers accomplished their primary goal Thursday afternoon at PNC Park. They won the series. Behind another productive day from Shohei Ohtani and timely offense throughout the lineup, the Dodgers held off the Pirates for an 8-6 victory to improve to 44-25 on the season. The win sends the Dodgers to… 3. Dodgers place 3-time All-Star catcher Will Smith on the injured list with neck inflammation [https://www.bastillepost.com/global/article/5927840-dodgers-place-3-time-all-star-catcher-will-smith-on-the-injured-list-with-neck-inflammation] — Bastille Post Dodgers place 3-time All-Star catcher Will Smith on the injured list with neck inflammation Skip to Content # Dodgers place 3-time All-Star catcher Will Smith on the injured list with neck inflammation Sport Sport ## Dodgers place 3-time All-Star catcher Will Smith on the injured list with neck inflammation PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers placed catcher Will Smith on the 10-day… 4. Dodgers Announce Starting Pitchers for Weekend Series vs Surprise White Sox [https://www.si.com/mlb/dodgers/onsi/dodgers-announce-starting-pitchers-weekend-series-surprise-white-sox] — Sports Illustrated Dodgers Announce Starting Pitchers for Weekend Series vs Surprise White Sox The Los Angeles Dodgers are in Chicago for a three-game series with the new-look White Sox. The White Sox have been one of the biggest surprises in Major League Baseball this season, entering this weekend series with a 36-31 record after winning two straight games against the Atlanta Braves (Thursday's series finale was… 5. 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/] — Just Baseball The Dodgers Are Proving a Six-Man Rotation Can Work | Just Baseball By Landon Baylon| June 12, 2026 | LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 25: Shohei Ohtani #17 and Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on during the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium on May 25, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Yuichi Masuda/Getty Images) With arm… 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].

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Dodgers’ pitching crunch turns Lauer into a deadline signal — May 21, 2026

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