Dodgers show improved defense and bullpen in 2026

The Los Angeles Dodgers have posted a 38-22 record through their first 60 games of the 2026 season, with a run differential of plus-126. The team has addressed prior weaknesses in defense and relief pitching to build on back-to-back World Series titles.

The Dodgers rank first in the majors with a plus-193 infield and outfield fielding run value, excluding catchers. Third baseman Max Muncy leads at the position with plus-5 runs, while corner outfielders Kyle Tucker and Teoscar Hernández have combined for zero fielding run value. The bullpen has a 3.19 ERA and leads the league in pitching run value at plus-322. Tanner Scott has posted a 2.19 ERA with five saves in 24 2/3 innings, while Will Klein, Edgardo Henriquez and Kyle Hurt have combined for a 2.14 ERA over 63 innings. These gains come despite lower offensive output from Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts and Will Smith. The team signed Edwin Díaz to a three-year, $69 million deal in the offseason, but he underwent elbow surgery after seven appearances.

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Dodgers fall 9-6 to Rockies at Coors Field; closer Edwin Díaz struggles in eighth while Shohei Ohtani hits RBI double.
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Dodgers lose 9-6 to Rockies as Díaz struggles and Ohtani hits RBI double

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The Los Angeles Dodgers fell 9-6 to the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Sunday, dropping consecutive games for the first time this season. Closer Edwin Díaz had a rough outing in the eighth inning, allowing three runs without recording an out. Shohei Ohtani extended his on-base streak to 51 games with an RBI double.

The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen extended its scoreless streak to 38 innings during a 5-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday afternoon at American Family Field.

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