Dodgers and Reds open a three-game series Monday at Dodger Stadium
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Last updated Sep 18, 2026

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds face off Monday night at Dodger Stadium for the first of three games. This series marks the first time the two National League teams have played one another this season despite the Dodgers having already completed 143 games. Emmet Sheehan is slated to provide bulk innings for the Dodgers, though it is not yet confirmed whether he will start or enter after an opener. The Reds counter with second-year right-hander Chase Burns. Because the game falls on Labor Day, the first pitch is scheduled for 6:10 p.m., an hour earlier than the club's standard start time. This matchup begins a stretch where the teams will play seven times over the next 11 days, with the remaining four games set for next week at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.
- •The Dodgers and Reds play three games at Dodger Stadium beginning Monday evening.
- •Emmet Sheehan will provide bulk innings for Los Angeles.
- •Chase Burns is the scheduled starting pitcher for the Reds.
- •Monday's game begins at 6:10 p.m. due to the Labor Day holiday.
- •The teams conclude their seven-game season series next week in Cincinnati.
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"Freddie Freeman returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup on Saturday after a right knee issue had sidelined him the previous two games. The All-Star first baseman, who turned 37 on Saturday, last played as a designated hitter in Tuesday's 3-2 victory against Cincinnati, taking the place of Shohei Ohtani, who has been dealing with nagging knee and biceps injuries. Manager Dave Roberts said the team will continue managing Freeman's health with 15 games remaining in the regular season.
"Freddie Freeman returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup on Tuesday for the second game of their series against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. The former National League Most Valuable Player missed three of the previous five Los Angeles games because of ongoing right knee soreness , but he managed to make an impact […] The post Dodgers news: Freddie Freeman reveals all he's 'trying to do' before MLB playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers continue their series against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night, with the Shohei Ohtani injury situation again in focus as he prepares to return to the lineup. The latest update brings good news, as manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani will play against the Reds despite lingering physical concerns. Here’s everything we know […] The post Dodgers news: Is Shohei Ohtani returning to lineup Wednesday vs. Reds? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 6:06 PMWith another NL West title in hand, the prospect of October without Shohei Ohtani looms large for the Dodgers
The club has maintained an optimistic tone about Ohtani's health, but his absence this week in Cincinnati was notable.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers have been without their superstar slugger Shohei Ohtani over the past week, as he had to be placed on the Injured List due to several lingering injuries. However, during the Dodgers’ current series with the Cincinnati Reds, LA was dealt a positive development in Shohei Ohtani’s recovery. If LA wins over […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Dealt Positive Shohei Ohtani News During Reds Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 4:06 AMDodgers news: Freddie Freeman reveals all he's 'trying to do' before MLB playoffs
Freddie Freeman returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup on Tuesday for the second game of their series against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. The former National League Most Valuable Player missed three of the previous five Los Angeles games because of ongoing right knee soreness , but he managed to make an impact […] The post Dodgers news: Freddie Freeman reveals all he's 'trying to do' before MLB playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 5:19 PMDodgers news: Freddie Freeman's lingering knee injury gets big update
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- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 12:40 AMFreddie Freeman's knee, Shohei Ohtani's bat and the Dodgers' October calculus
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- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 7:24 PMFreddie Freeman returns to the Dodgers' lineup after missing 2 games with a knee issue
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- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 11:20 PMDodgers news: Shohei Ohtani out for Reds clash, Freddie Freeman will DH
The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to take on the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday, in the second matchup of a three-game series. However, the club will have to play the contest without Shohei Ohtani. Reports indicate that the 32-year-old two-way star is ruled out , according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports. Freddie Freeman will step in and play DH […] The post Dodgers news: Shohei Ohtani out for Reds clash, Freddie Freeman will DH appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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