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Dodgers 2026: NL West leaders, pitching shifts & Tucker's Sl

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The Dodgers have maintained a dominant position in the NL West throughout 2026, holding the best record in MLB for much of the season. Despite injuries to stars like Shohei Ohtani (knee) and Blake Snell, the team remains a primary contender for a World Series three-peat. Pitching remains a central ~~narrative.~~ narrative, with Roki Sasaki ~~has shown~~ showing significant ~~growth,~~ growth and the rotation ~~was~~ bolstered by ~~the acquisition of~~ Tariq Skubal. In the bullpen, Tanner Scott has emerged as a potential ninth-inning option following inconsistent performance and injury setbacks from ~~reliever~~ Edwin ~~Diaz, who is focused on regaining his former level.~~ Diaz. Offensively, the team ~~continues to navigate challenges.~~ faces challenges as the postseason approaches. Broadcasters Joe Davis and Orel Hershiser have noted a recurring summer dip in performance, specifically citing a high rate of double plays. Kyle Tucker, signed to a $240 million contract, ~~faces intense scrutiny following~~ remains a focal point of these struggles. After enduring a prolonged ~~slump. Tucker has struggled significantly at Dodger Stadium, hitting as low as .186, and recently endured~~ slump that included a 26-at-bat hitless ~~streak. To combat this,~~ streak at home and a .208 average during August, Tucker ~~has transitioned to conducting on-field batting practice rather than his usual indoor sessions. While he previously faced boos, fans~~ recently ~~organized~~ ended his drought with a ~~coordinated~~ two-run single against the Pittsburgh Pirates following a standing ovation ~~at Dodger Stadium to show support. Manager Dave Roberts has expressed his intention to support Tucker through this period, noting~~ from fans. Despite the ~~player tends to internalize difficulties. Recent reports highlight~~ support, Tucker is enduring the ~~severity~~ worst season of ~~Tucker’s decline,~~ his career, hitting .226 with 12 home runs and 59 RBIs through 133 games. Media scrutiny remains intense, with New York Post MLB insider John Hayman labeling him the National League’s ‘least valuable player’. ~~As of late August, Tucker holds a .231 batting average, having struggled through a .208 average~~ While there has been speculation regarding whether the team might bench him during the ~~month. Media scrutiny has intensified,~~ playoffs, manager Dave Roberts stated he hopes not to, noting the team is at its best with ~~some describing his contract as a ‘sunk cost’.~~ Tucker in the lineup. On the injury front, catcher Dalton Rushing is progressing through rehabilitation for a partial ulnar collateral ligament tear, with a potential return to catching duties in September.

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