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Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz says his recent command struggles stem from a mechanical flaw—his posture and a lower arm angle—and, after discussions with the coaching staff, he adjusted his delivery to improve timing and velocity. He managed a save in a tense outing and will rest a couple of days to reset as the Dodgers seek stability in the closer role.
Following Edwin Diaz’s ongoing struggles, Dave Roberts asks for another bullpen option, prompting a satirical, expansive list of possible relievers and highlighting the Dodgers’ overall bullpen woes, Diaz’s alarming post-injury numbers, and the tension between Roberts’ urgency and the team’s need for reliable late-inning outs as they chase the NL top seed.
The Los Angeles Dodgers, defending World Series champs, lost their season-high seventh straight game in a 4-3 walk-off defeat to the Arizona Diamondbacks, with closer Edwin Diaz yielding a late homer after a string of struggles. Despite the skid, LA still holds a comfortable NL West lead (7.5 games) and has been 10-16 since July 5. Manager Dave Roberts urged better play, noting the team’s talent and upcoming help from trade-deadline acquisition Tarik Skubal and the return of Blake Snell, while the offense and bullpen look to rebound.
Megan Fox celebrated turning 40 with a bold, fire-themed birthday shoot, while Netflix’s MMA night featured Francis Ngannou returning with a knockout, Mike Perry stopping Nate Diaz, and Ronda Rousey submitting Gina Carano in a 17-second finish.