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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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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The Los Angeles Dodgers opened their season with an 8-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium, raising their 2025 World Series banner beforehand. Andy Pages hit a go-ahead three-run homer and made a key defensive play. Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a quality start in his debut.

After two months of the 2026 Major League Baseball season, the Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers have earned A grades in the National League. The New York Mets and San Francisco Giants received F grades. Several other teams sit in the middle with a range of performances.

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