Game 50 Thread: May 20 @ Padres, 5.40p

Shohei Ohtani (3-2, 0.82) vs. Randy Vasquez (5-1, 2.68).

The Dodgers have a shot at maintaining their first-place division lead, if they could only win today's rubber match and take the series with the Padres. Shohei Ohtani will surely bring his stuff, but after experiencing a crushing 1-0 loss in the series opener, this game will come down to whether the Dodgers' bats will be feeling Randy (Vasquez, that is).

Vasquez has only given up 1 ER in his last two starts (11.0 IP, 10 H, 0 BBs and 9 Ks across those two outings), so this won't be easy. Let's see if these Dodgers can come of age.

Game 49 Thread: May 19 @ Padres, 6.30p

Sheehan vs. Canning.

Call this what you may: we're back in second place in the NL West. We were shut out last night. This is a disaster.

Game 48 Thread: May 18 @ Padres, 6.40p

Yoshinobu Yamamoto (3-3, 3.60) vs. Michael King (3-2, 2.63).

47 games into this season, and the Dodgers haven't yet faced the team that looks to be our prime division rival in 2026, the San Diego Padres. Heading into tonight's opener with Yoshinobu Yamamoto should give us some confidence, but Michael King isn't a pushover. And I'm sure the Petco Park faithful will be ready to cheer on their team. Let's see how this boss battle goes.

Game 47 Thread: May 17 @ Angels, 1p

Ohtani, in Saturday's game.

Roki Sasaki (1-3, 5.88) vs. Grayson Rodriguez (0-0, -.--).

This is Grayson Rodriguez' debut as an Angel, after two seasons with the Baltimore Orioles (20-8, 4.11). Meanwhile, we're just looking to see if Roki Sasaki has what it takes to get a third time through a batting order.

Game 46 Thread: May 16 @ Angels, 6.30p

Justin Wrobleski (5-1, 2.42) vs. José Soriano (6-2, 1.66).

We've got a matchup of two breakout stars this year, but only Soriano has gotten the full press coverage, which probably also reflects the heavy star power of the Dodgers vs. the Anaheim team only known for Mike Trout.

But Justin Wrobleski has held his own in the 2026 Dodgers starting lineup, which is a lot more than I can say for the injury-prone Tyler Glasnow or the indifferent, ineffective, and injured Blake Snell. Let's go, Wrobocop!

Game 45 Thread: May 15 @ Angels, 6.30p

Actually, Snellzilla is more toothless than this.

Blake Snell (0-1, 12.00) vs. Jack Kochanowicz (2-2, 3.97).

Maybe forgoing that minor league rehab stint in Ontario, to instead face one of the best teams in the majors, was not a great idea for Blake Snell last outing. The Dodgers' PR department did its best to try and put lipstick on this baby dinosaur ("Snell averaged 95.9mph with his fastball, up from 95.1mph last year"), but the truth of the matter was, Blake Snell sucked against the Braves: 3.0 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 2 BB and 5 Ks.

That's not a "mixed bag". That's a steaming pile of shit from the 5-year, $182M man who has only given the Dodgers 12 regular season games, a quarter of the way through his excessive contract.

Tonight, Snell gets the punching bag that is the Angels, 16-28 and in last place in the AL West. If Snell can't succeed in these conditions, there's no place to hide.

UPDATE: What a surprise, Snell has been scratched.

Game 44 Thread: May 14 vs. Giants, 7p

Emmet Sheehan (2-1, 4.79) vs. Landen Roupp (5-3, 3.09).

Thanks to Shohei Ohtani playing the stopper last night, the Dodgers ended their four-game losing streak and actually took only their second game from the Giants in six games this year. Tonight, we face a starter who pretty much owned us a couple of weeks ago: 5.0 IP, 1 ER, 7 Ks, in a Giants victory.

The Dodgers' four runs last night provided some hope but should not be cause for a big celebration: we still went a meager 2-for-10 with RISP and saw 0-fer nights from Will Smith (0-for-4) and Andy Pages (0-for-3). And that's without the stuggling Ohtani taking up another 0-fer slot in the lineup.

Dave Roberts is gonna have to keep shaking up this lineup if we are going to crack the code. A quarter of the way through this season, we still haven't figured it out.

Game 43 Thread: May 13 vs. Giants, 7p

Shohei Ohtani (2-2, 0.97) vs. Robbie Ray (3-4. 2.76).

The Dodgers' 2026 Opening Day hype video was set to the theme of "Bad Guys". It's unfortunately pretty fitting right now for other reasons, with the Dodgers having lost four in a row, including two games to the moribund Giants, thanks to crappy offense, shaky starting pitching, and pathetic bullpen appearances.

The Dodgers bats have been totally silent this entire homestand. Oh, we're bad, all right.

Game 42 Thread: May 12 vs. Giants, 7p

Yoshinobu Yamamoto (3-2, 3.09) vs. Adrian Houser (0-4, 6.19).

That's three consecutive blowout losses for the Dodgers, dropping us into second place in the NL West, and I'm frickin' tired of this shit.

Shohei Ohtani went 0-for-5 with two Ks in the leadoff spot--his second straight 0-fer night--and now has one multi-hit game in his last 10 games. Glad we're only paying him $2M/year.

It was nice to see Mookie Betts back in the lineup (he went 1-for-5 and raised his average to .182), but the Dodgers' sparsely placed 10 hits weren't going to overcome our parade of ineffective relievers last night.

When does Tommy Edman get back again?

Game 41 Thread: May 11 vs. Giants, 7p

Roki Sasaki (1-3, 5.97) vs. Old McDonald (EI-EIO).

After this weekend's disappointing series loss to the Braves, I'd like to think that the Dodgers would be full of excitement to play the 16-24 Giants, let alone welcome back the return of Mookie Betts to the lineup. Not to mention the World Series Replica Trophy giveaway at today's game.

Except, we're trotting Roki Sasaki out there, on what I anticipate will be another pummeling.

I'll be at the Stadium tonight.

(cries)

Game 40 Thread: May 10 vs. Braves, 1p

Happy Mothers Day! Mom, can you carry my stuff for me?

Justin Wrobleski (5-0, 1.25) vs. Pliny the Elder (3-1, 2.02).

Happy Mothers Day! Get us a win, Justin!

Game 39 Thread: May 9 vs. Braves, 6p

Blake Snell (has not pitched all frickin' year) vs. Spencer Strider (0-0, 8.10 after one game this year).

Blake Snell has earned about $9M from the Dodgers in this year alone, just by sitting on the couch for all of this ongoing 2026 season. The oft-injured pitcher was a valued asset down the stretch and in the postseason last year, sure, but it's pretty easy to be fresh for October when you only throw in 11 games during the regular season (Snell participated in only six games in the 2025 postseason, earning a winning decision in none of those games).

And this was only the first year of his five-year, $182M contract. Just think how many games Snell can miss for us over the full five-year term!

And yet, on the other side of the ledger is Spencer Strider, coming back from an oblique strain this year, after seeing limited action last year as well. Maybe Snell and Strider can hang out together on the couch and watch some television.

Game 38 Thread: May 8 vs. Braves, 7p

Emmet Sheehan (2-1, 5.23) vs. Chris Sale (6-1, 2.14).

The Braves lead the National League, thanks largely to the bats of Matt Olsen and breakout star Drake Baldwin. The Braves are the only NL team with a larger run differential, and unlike us and our miniscule one-game lead over the Padres, the Braves have an eight-game lead on the second-place (sub-.500) Nationals.

If there's any hope for the Dodgers in this series opener, it's that Chris Sale's worst start of the year came in a game in Anaheim, a 6-2 loss to the Angels where he lasted only 4.0 IP. Let's see if we can benefit again from Sale away.

Post-Game 37 Thread: Dodgers Prosper Off Three (from) Pages

DODGERS 12, CHEATERS 2

Astros starter Lance McCullers was beaten by a pair of blisters on his throwing hand, helping the Dodgers pounce on Houston for seven XBH, three of which were home runs from Andy Pages (who also made a great catch in center field late in the game). Awesome news for the Dodgers to actually win a series on the road for a change, giving us some momentum before a rest day Thursday and a series against the red-hot Braves this weekend at home.

Boy, I hate Houston.

Game 37 Thread: May 6 @ Cheaters, 11a

Lance and Cheaters go together.

Tyler Glasnow (3-0, 2.56) vs. Lance McCullers Jr. (2-2, 6.32).

Today could be a merciful end to a horrifically unproductive road trip: 2-3 record in the first five games, but only scoring more than four runs one time. But with the National League-leading Atlanta Braves waiting for us this weekend, it might be nice to have a little of momentum going into that series.

Post-Game 36 Thread: Evil Wins

CHEATERS 2, DODGERS 1

You see what happens when you try and extend a Game Thread theme into a second GT? Havoc ensues.

Anakin goes from awakening from a nightmare to descending into evil. And just like that, the Dodgers' bats shifted from a single promising game to reverting back to sleep in Houston, leaving starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani hung out to dry on two cheapie solo home runs, only notching one run from a Kyle Tucker RBI.

Teoscar Hernandez left at least 427 people on base today thanks to his 0-for-4, 2K night. And for the second game this season, Dave Roberts sent Santiago Espinal up to pinch hit, only to watch Espinal K on three straight pitches.

We need Mookie Betts back, fast. And if Hernandez is going to be as much of an offensive liability as he already is defensively, it's time for him to take a seat.

Game 36 Thread: May 5 @ Cheaters, 5p

Shohei Ohtani (2-1, 0.60) vs. Lambert (1-2, 3.52).

Just like Anakin, the bats woke up from their slumber on May the Fourth, a 8-3 win over the Astros in which the Dodgers had seven runs, and home runs by Alex Freeland and Kyle Tucker, in the first three frames.. That was more than enough to let Yoshinobu Yamamoto do his work (6.0 IP, 3 ER, 8 Ks and 1 BB), guiding the Dodgers to a comfortable victory.

Today, we've got Shohei Ohtani on the mound...and at the plate. Considering Ohtani hasn't had a hit in his last five games, let's see if he can focus on both sides of the game today. UPDATE: Doc Roberts changed his mind, and Ohtani won't hit today, after all.

Game 35 Thread: May 4 @ Cheaters, 5p

Yoshinobu Yamamoto (2-2, 2.87) vs. Steven Okert (0-0, 4.20).

I don't care if it's May the Fourth. Screw these dirty, evil cheaters.

Post-Game 34 Thread: The Dodgers Actually Won A Game

DODGERS 4, CARDINALS 1

The Dodgers dropped yet another series, but avoided losing their fifth in a row (and getting swept in St. Louis) by gutting out another fine performance from Justin Wrobleski (6.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K, 1 BB), who is now 5-0 with a 1.25 ERA. Wrobleski doesn't get a lot of Ks, but he seems to get out of trouble well enough thanks to ground-ball pitching with men on.

Speaking of ground balls, the Dodgers hit into four double plays this game, and went 4-for-10 with RISP. We had just enough to notch four runs, but still missed a lot of opportunies for more.

Off to Houston for more cheating.

Game 34 Thread: May 3 @ Cardinals, 11.15a

Justin Wrobleski (4-0, 1.50) vs. Dustin May (3-2, 5.28).

Four straight losses for the Dodgers, and today we face a former Dodger who was traded in the middle of 2025 (and has since gone 4-6 for two teams, with an ERA over 5). I would not be surprised if Dustin May comes to play today for St. Louis.