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On this Thursday night edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain discusses the Dodgers' heartbreaking loss to the Padres, Shohei Ohtani's improvement, the Josue De Paula roster move, and more!

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Dodgers lose to the Padres, but Doug McKain teases key postseason roster updates from Dave Roberts, encouraging data on Shohei Ohtani, and exclusive clubhouse sound.

Dodgers vs Padres Game Recap: Tyler Glasnow was dominant (6 IP, 11 K, flirted with a no-hitter), but the offense stalled, falling 4-2 to San Diego and going 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position.

Shohei Ohtani comeback performance: Despite the loss, Ohtani went 2-for-5 with an RBI double, posting elite exit velocity (101.9 mph) and bat speed (75.9 mph) — his best mechanical look since June, seen as a major positive for the postseason.

Silver lining: The Dodgers (97-62) clinched the NL's No. 2 seed and a first-round bye, avoiding the Wild Card round and setting up a home NLDS series against the Braves/Phillies winner.

Roster debate: DMAC pushes back on fans wanting Josue De Paula over Shohei Ohtani, citing Andrew Friedman calling De Paula strictly a "DH" and De Paula's below-average (30-grade) outfield defense.

Josue De Paula's Triple-A run continues: Josue De Paula helped Oklahoma City win the PCL championship and will get more at-bats/defensive reps in the Triple-A championship before any postseason roster call.

Dave Roberts interview: Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirms Shohei Ohtani's bat speed/quality is "really exciting," praises Edwin Diaz's recent outings as his best stretch back, and calls Glasnow a "big weapon" heading into October. Roberts hints the NLDS roster may carry 14 position players/12 pitchers (vs. more pitching in a 7-game NLCS), boosting speedster Hyeseong Kim's case for a bench spot.

Edwin Diaz postgame interview: Edwin Diaz credits a strong Triple-A rehab bullpen session for unlocking his mechanics, says he's "really happy" with his stuff and ready to pitch in high-leverage postseason spots.

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Dodgers optioned Josue De Paula. Josue De Paula was not optioned for performance-related issues. In 11 games, De Paula hit .323 with a .500 OBP, .581 SLG, and an elite 11 BB/5 K ratio, but lost his DH at-bats once Shohei Ohtani returned to the lineup.

Doug McKain explains the roster logic: The outfield, consisted of Teoscar Hernández, Kyle Tucker, and Andy Pagès, has been productive. De Paula is still raw defensively, so there was no clear spot to play him in the field.

A third factor was evaluating Dalton Rushing as the lefty bench bat; since Dalton Rushing can't catch, the Dodgers needed De Paula's at-bats freed up to test him — and by rule, optioning Josue De Paula on 9/23 makes him eligible to return October 3, in time for NLDS Game 1.

DMAC frames the move as "roster chess," not a demotion. Josue De Paula "finished the job interview" and made his case. Andrew Friedman and Dave Roberts both praised him as a potential postseason piece.

RARE Andrew Friedman press conference: Andrew Friedman called this the first time all year the team's top nine were healthy together and said the focus for Ohtani is maximizing at-bats and rhythm before October. Friedman also complimented Teoscar Hernández's growth as a corner outfielder and confirmed De Paula "has done everything he can to put himself in the conversation" for the postseason roster.

Dodgers vs Padres Game recap: Dodgers lost 5-1 to the Padres, snapping a 5-game win streak, despite out-hitting San Diego 10-1 (1-for-9 with RISP). Freddie Freeman's slump flagged as a real concern (1 HR, 10 2B in his last 63 games); Manny Machado had some fun trash talking toward the Dodgers dugout.

Key turning point: Bases-loaded strikeout by Ohtani in the 4th after a walk call was overturned on replay; Padres tacked on runs via Yamamoto's uncharacteristically shaky outing.

Dave Roberts postgame: Dave Roberts praised Ohtani's swing quality and plate discipline in his return, and confirmed the Padres are a likely potential playoff opponent LA is already tracking closely.

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How Josue De Paula CAN Make Dodgers Postseason Roster! Is Kyle Tucker's Turnaround Real? Ohtani Back

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On this Monday edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain reacts to news that Hyeseong Kim might make Dodgers postseason roster, Shohei Ohtani returning in Padres series, latest injury updates and more!

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On this Friday night edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain reacts to the Dodgers beating the Giants 8-2, Kyle Tucker continuing his hot streak, Josue De Paula making a big impact early, the latest on Shohei Ohtani and more!

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