Dodgers’ August Slump and October Odds | MLB News

The Dodgers are in a slump, hitting just .241 in their first losing August in 16 years — their worst since 1981. Despite that, their pitching and championship pedigree still make them favorites. But with 25 games left, they’ve got serious work to do: get Shohei Ohtani healthy, fix their bullpen (Edwin Diaz’s mechanics, Roki Sasaki’s blister), replace Will Smith’s bat, sort out Kyle Tucker’s performance, and possibly bring back Andy Pages. They’re struggling against winning teams and need to win key series — especially against the Padres — to prove they’re still World Series contenders.

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