Dodgers face losing streak as they prepare for key matchup with Brewers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 3:51 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently on a five-game losing streak as they enter play today. Despite this, manager Dave Roberts emphasizes the team's talent, featuring three MVPs and seven All-Stars. The team is managing the absence of key players, including Will Smith and Shohei Ohtani, due to injury. The Dodgers sit 1.5 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers for the top seed in the National League, with a crucial series against the Brewers scheduled for next week that could impact postseason positioning.
- •Dodgers are on a five-game losing streak entering play on August 5.
- •The team has three MVPs and seven All-Stars in the lineup.
- •Notable absences include Will Smith and Shohei Ohtani due to injuries.
- •Currently, Dodgers trail the Brewers by 1.5 games in the NL standings.
- •A key series against the Brewers is scheduled for next week.
- 3:51 PMYahoo Sports — Why Dodgers Fans Shouldn't Worry Too Much About Losing Streak
"The Los Angeles Dodgers are on a five game losing streak
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- MLB•Aug 5, 2026, 5:11 PMTarik Skubal Shows He’s Built For Postseason Environment in Dodgers Debut
- MLB•Aug 5, 2026, 4:59 PMYankees Rivalry Roundup: Rays squeak out one-zip win, Red Sox beat Dodgers again
MLB•Aug 5, 2026, 4:45 PMMLB owners are 'pumped' about Tarik Skubal trade, but even a salary cap wouldn't make Dodgers easy to catch- MLB•Aug 5, 2026, 4:35 PMRays fans get disappointing results from Freddy Peralta’s debut
- MLB•Aug 5, 2026, 4:31 PMChicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers preview, Wednesday 8/5, 1:20 CT
- MLB•Aug 5, 2026, 4:21 PMDodgers on Deck: Friday, August 7 at Diamondbacks
