Dodgers struggling with eight losses in nine games this season
Sports Illustrated • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 10:45 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers have lost eight of their last nine games ahead of Monday night's matchup. This marks their worst stretch since 2017, and if the playoffs began now, they would not secure a first-round bye. The two-time defending World Series champions are dealing with significant midseason challenges as they aim to reverse their fortunes.
- •Dodgers have lost eight of their last nine games.
- •Monday night game marks a crucial moment for the team.
- •If playoffs started today, they would not receive a bye.
- •The team's performance has raised alarms after two consecutive championships.
- 10:45 PMSports Illustrated — The Concerning Numbers Behind the Dodgers' Midseason Malaise - Sports Illustrated
"Los Angeles has lost eight of nine games for the first time since 2017 and wouldn’t receive a first-round bye if the playoffs started today.
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