Dodgers lead MLB with best record despite injuries to key players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 8:02 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026

The Los Angeles Dodgers hold a 48-27 record as the MLB season approaches its halfway point, leading the NL West. Despite injuries to important players like Blake Snell, Edwin Díaz, and Shohei Ohtani, who is monitoring a knee issue, the Dodgers' pitching has excelled, particularly with strong performances from Ohtani and Justin Wrobleski. Meanwhile, the Detroit Tigers, at 30-44, face struggles and may consider trading ace Tarik Skubal before the deadline. The Dodgers' focus remains on maintaining health for a postseason run, while the Tigers look for improvement in the second half of the season.
- •Dodgers top MLB with a 48-27 record as of June 19, 2026
- •Blake Snell and Edwin Díaz are on the injured list
- •Ohtani performs well but deals with a knee injury
- •Justin Wrobleski has an 8-2 record with a 2.72 ERA
- •Tigers struggle at 30-44, considering trades before the deadline
- 8:02 PMYahoo Sports — As the MLB season’s halfway point approaches, the Dodgers are right where we expected
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