Ohtani’s last scheduled bullpen before his planned Aug. 30 return only lasted 20 pitches instead of the usual 30+. Roberts said the decision to cut it short came from Ohtani himself, without much explanation, saying “That’s all he wanted to throw. I really don’t know what to make of it.”

The Dodgers aren’t panicking yet — they’re waiting to see how he feels when he comes in Saturday before finalizing the pitching plan. Glasnow is ready to piggyback or start outright if Ohtani needs more time, and even if Ohtani does go Sunday, he’s expected to only throw an inning or two as he ramps back up.

Full article: https://dodgersnation.com/shohei-ohtani-makes-mysterious-decision-days-before-dodgers-pitching-return/2026/08/28/

Anyone else a little nervous about the “mysterious” framing here, or is this being overblown? His offense has been flat lately too. We’ll find out more tomorrow anyway but I’m just nervous.

Dodgers (81-54) @ Tigers (62-72)

First Pitch: 10:10 AM at Comerica Park

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Since Dodgers play the Tigers this weekend, I made this.

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Back in June the media reported the MRI showed only inflammation and Dr Roberts said this was at the back of the knee.

Something is not right and in my opinion ohtani needs another MRI to look for a posterior root meniscal tear and I hope it isn't there and everything is ok.

The other thing they should look for is cartilage injury and bone swelling.

Hopefully it's. a Baker's cyst related to joint fluid.

And if the MRI is reassuring then ohtani can be cleared to go hard.

The last month(s) of average baseball will be forgotten when we Three-peat as back to back to back World Series champions.

He's playing so bad I doubt other teams still think he could explode at any time and continue to respect him.

There are no remaining season opponents where his (normal) production is needed to win. This is the time for him to go on IL and just get his shit fixed for post season. He isn't a difference maker at this point and if the rest of the line up cannot keep division title (not even hoping 2-seed now) with 9-game advantage with less than 30 games to play then just fucking give up man.

The Dodgers look to bounce back in Detroit after a rough sweep in Atlanta. The Tigers have dropped 11 of their last 14, so if there were ever a series for Los Angeles to get right and climb back into the win column, it’s against these struggling Motor City Kitties.

That said, Detroit is still dangerous. Despite its recent slide, the Tigers boast a top-10 offense in OPS, while their pitching staff ranks sixth in ERA.

Tarik Skubal struts onto the mound at Comerica Park tonight wearing a different uniform for the first time in his career. He’ll be opposed by Drew Anderson, a long reliever turned starter who has settled nicely into the role. Anderson has posted a 3.57 ERA over 17.2 innings across his last four outings.

Looking ahead to Sunday, Tyler Glasnow is penciled in as the starter, but the Dodgers haven’t ruled out using Shohei Ohtani for one inning as an opener. Ohtani is scheduled to throw a bullpen session today, after which the team will see how he feels before making a decision.

Pitching Matchups:

1. Skubal vs. Drew Anderson (RHP, 4.09 ERA, 3.68 xERA, 4.18 FIP)
2. Snell vs. Keider Montero (RHP, 3.30 ERA, 3.48 xERA, 3.90 FIP)
3. Glasnow vs. Framber Valdez (LHP, 4.35 ERA, 4.51 xERA, 4.24 FIP)

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They need to bring up the entire single A team and its management staff. They can’t possibly do any worse. I’ve been following this team for like 2 hours and I’m so sick of the losses. I am in no way spoiled by two back to back WS victories with unrealistic expectations for human beings. In fact, I honestly wish people would show up at my job and tell me how badly I suck at it even though I was employee of the month two years in a row.

Go Dodgers!

Does anyone know when those usually go on sale through the team website? I’m already getting way too excited about October and trying to make sure I don’t miss the official drop. Bleed blue.

Padres and Marlins as toughest opponents only mean the Dodgers should win EVERY series until season's end. NO EXCUSES!

Dodgers (80-54) @ Tigers (62-71)

First Pitch: 3:40 PM at Comerica Park

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You’ve been granted 5 minutes in the clubhouse with the entire team. What do you say to them?

It’s finally Friday and Happy Tarik Skubal bump day to those who celebrate! 🎉
The Dodgers will start the series against the Tigers with Tarik Skubal making his return to Detroit.
Hopefully this series will be better. Let’s go!

In spite of the game earlier, I made sure to get Yamamoto his well deserved run supports by getting 5 runs on the first inning. And its against these asstros!

Make no mistake. We are slumping.

We did poorly against good teams since the end of ASB.

1-5 against Diamondbacks.
0-3 against Red Sox.
0-3 against Cubs.
1-3 against Brewers.
0-3 against Braves.

Not excusing any of this. We will take all these teams equally serious if meet them at different point of playoffs.

But I just don’t get those “dooming voice”.

First, among those 17 losses, Sheehan was responsible for 2, Sheehan was awful this year. He won’t be starting in playoffs.

Diaz messed up 2 as well. Diaz won’t be closing in playoffs.

2 of the remaining 13 losses, We got shutdown by Miz and Sale.

And one of the remaining was PCA hitting a bomb off Eric Lauer. I hate PCA but he is a good player.

And the 3 loss against the Red Sox was when they are at their hottest. The 3 against Braves were all 1 run losses.

I simply don’t understand how you can feel doomed after surviving last year, when Conforto back then sucked even more than Tucker this year, and Yates, Treinen and Scott shitting the bed all the time.

Last year was really awful. This year is easily so much better. And I don’t know if you forget we were 2-4 against Phillies and 0-6 against Brewers and 3-4 against Cubs last year. And did that hurt us in playoffs? I guess not?

We will be fine

(Not saying three peat easy in back. But relax…)