Freeman went into Sunday in a 6-for-48 slump. Playing through patellar tendinitis in his right knee, Freeman would probably benefit from some time off. But he also needs to play to work on his swing.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts fires up his team after LA clinches its fifth consecutive NL West division championship on Thursday.

Roki Sasaki will return for the Dodgers' series against the Padres, but Dave Roberts has not decided whether he will start or pitch in relief.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts spoke on if Josue De Paula has a spot on the postseason roster or not.

Freeman has been battling a right knee injury over the last couple weeks, with a problem he described as “patellar tendonitis.” It got bad enough that he had to miss games on Wednesday and Friday, after falling into a 1-for-18 slump at the plate with a clearly hampered swing.

Elly De La Cruz is enjoying a career year in his fourth season with the Cincinnati Reds, and it included plenty of success against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently without Tarik Skubal, Dave Roberts made a surprise admission and a pitcher was demoted.

Dave Roberts has been praised for his postseason managerial skills while leading the Dodgers to three World Series championships in the past five years. But even as a 32-year-old pinch-runner in Game 4 of the 2004 ALCS for the Red Sox,