Elly De La Cruz Future Dodger? LA Should Trade This Prospect, Ohtani Update, Dodgers Win!

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The Dodgers' 6-game win streak ties best mark of the year. Dodgers beat the Reds 3-2, improving to 88-57, now just a game and a half back of Milwaukee for the best record in baseball and building a 3-game cushion on Atlanta for the NL's #2 seed. Arguably, it's better to hold the #2 seed than #1, given first-round matchup implications (Braves/Chris Sale vs. Diamondbacks/Padres).

Tarik Skubal goes 7.1 innings, allowing 2 runs (incl. a two-run homer to Elly De La Cruz) on 4 hits; solid but not the "signature" ace start McKain wants given Skubal's looming $400M free agency.

Tarik Skubal speaks on mechanics. Tarik Skubal speaks on throwing "through the target", working with Mark Prior, confidence in Will Smith behind the plate, and praise for Edgardo Henriquez's stuff out of the bullpen. DMAC reacts critically to Skubal's comments to Bill Shaikin (LA Times) calling the incoming Angels ownership (Stan Kroenke) an attractive free-agent destination. Doug calls it unnecessary "politics" given the Dodgers' own financial strength.

The Bats Came Alive! Will Smith hits his first homer since May 29; Teoscar Hernández goes 3-for-3 with an RBI single and is credited as the offensive story of the night; also a note on a questionable send by third-base coach Dino Ebel that got Hernández thrown out at home by Elly De La Cruz's 105.3 mph relay.

Dave Roberts Postgame Interview: Dave Roberts praises Smith's consistency, Henriquez's growing confidence as closer material, and gives an update that Edwin Díaz's return is targeted for Sunday, with the Dodgers' magic number down to 7.

Shohei Ohtani Injury/Roster update: Shohei Ohtani is out of the lineup for load management, but could possibly return as designated hitter tomorrow.

Deep dive on Elly De La Cruz as a trade target: Elly De La Cruz's 2026 stats (.283 avg, 136 wRC+, 25 HR, elite defense/arm) is notable. Coupled with Cincinnati's reported inability to meet his extension demands, Doug believes that the Dodgers should make a move.

Who should the Dodgers give up for Elly De La Cruz? DMAC suggest Dodgers prospect José de Paula plus more for Elly De La Cruz, citing concerns about that prospect's defense.

Kyle Tucker compared to Zack Greinke. DMAC compares Kyle Tucker's rough 2026 season (.221/.321/.350, 87 OPS+) to Zack Greinke's brief Dodgers hitting stint, and a call for Tucker to have a big postseason.

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