Dodgers struggle as summer slumps hit team performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 7:33 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers, facing a summer slump, have 48 regular-season games remaining. Their lead in the division has shrunk to eight games, down from 14, raising concerns about their performance in critical series. Despite a current skid, the team holds a pace for 97 wins, better than prior seasons. While some players are underperforming, historical patterns suggest a potential for recovery. Analysis highlights issues with roster sustainability and management strategies impacting team dynamics.
- •Dodgers have 48 games left this season.
- •Lead has decreased from 14 to 8 games in recent weeks.
- •Current performance pace is at 97 wins for the season.
- •Concerns about the team's management decisions are increasing.
- •Some players are having down years, affecting overall performance.
- 7:33 PMYahoo Sports — The Summer Swoon is here
"There are 48 regular-season games left, and the Dodgers are slumping. It was worse last year. Also, Kyle Tucker.
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