The Los Angeles Dodgers are in second place in the National League West as of Thursday. On Wednesday, the Dodgers fell to the Los Angeles Angels, 6-5, as the Angels completed the season sweep in a stunning turn of events.
On July 4, the Dodgers had a commanding nine-game lead over the Padres, but things changed over the past six weeks. The Dodgers have lost seven games in August, and the Padres have just three losses as their trade deadline acquisitions have paid massive dividends.
On Thursday, insider Tom Verducci spoke about the Dodgers' latest struggle s during an episode of “Foul Territory.”
“There's something that's just not right with this team,” Verducci said. “They've not played well this year. The thing that jumps out to me, the Dodgers are not a good defensive team…I just