Dodgers crush Reds 6-3, extending their winning streak to five games — and Shohei Ohtani’s return adds fuel to the fire. Manager Dave Roberts drops big news: Roki Sasaki is nearing a comeback after battling a blister, having completed his second bullpen session and set for one more before facing live batters. If all goes well, he’ll skip rehab and rejoin the rotation without a minor league stint. Sasaki, at 5-5 with a 4.60 ERA in 23 starts, was finding his rhythm post-All-Star break before the injury. With Ohtani still sidelined, Sasaki’s return is vital — especially as the playoffs loom — bolstering a stacked Dodgers staff that includes Skubal, Snell, Glasnow, and Yamamoto.

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Dodgers bounce back against Cardinals in a brutal 13-8 loss, but Wednesday’s showdown with lefty Brycen Mautz offers redemption—stacked lineup, Yamamoto on the mound, and a chance to turn things around.

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Shohei Ohtani’s hot streak is cooling off, and it’s raising alarms. After a brutal zero-for-five outing and a five-for-40 slump over his last ten games, his batting average has dropped to .280 — the lowest since late May. His approach at the plate is off: swinging at bad pitches and hitting balls straight to defenders, leading to multiple strikeouts in 11 of his 27 games this month. While still a force, his offensive output isn’t matching MVP-level form. With another player now outpacing him in key stats — including defensive value as a center fielder — Ohtani’s dominance is being challenged. Compounding the issue: his pitching return, originally set for Sunday, has been postponed due to lingering knee and biceps problems, leaving his future on the mound uncertain. Manager Dave Roberts admits the team is wrestling with both swing mechanics and recovery timelines. Every day spent rehabbing or on the mound means less time in the cage — and with Ohtani’s offense vital to playoff hopes, getting him back to his peak is no longer just about individual accolades — it’s about survival.

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