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Dodgers Roundup: Shohei Ohtani Helping LA Earn $1 Billion, Tarik Skubal Surprised by One Thing, More

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Aug 28, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) talks with the team trainer in the dugout against the Detroit Tigers in the fifth inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
Aug 28, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) talks with the team trainer in the dugout against the Detroit Tigers in the fifth inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

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The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Detroit Tigers, 6-1, on Sunday and improved to 82-55 on the year.

Tyler Glasnow struck out six across seven innings of two-hit ball. He allowed an earned run and walk in the process of earning win No. 4 on the year. Freddie Freeman and Teoscar Hernández each had two-hit performances, with one of Hernández's being a towering two-run home run in the sixth that traveled 434 feet away from home plate.

In other news, it was reported that superstar Shohei Ohtani, the man many thought would start Sunday's contest on the mound, is helping his team earn $1 billion a year. ESPN's Jeff Passan claimed that various avenues like sponsorships and advertisements alone is worth upwards of $100 million.

Additionally, two-time Cy Young award winner Tarik Skubal was surprised by one thing upon his return to Detroit to pitch against his former team on Friday. The southpaw recently spoke on the emotions he felt upon his return now as an opponent on the mound at Comerica Park.

“I think you saw the emotions early,” Skubal said. “But I think I did a good job of keeping baseball, baseball. I’m trying to compete and give our team a chance to win.”

Finally, manager Dave Roberts spoke on his excitement on a potential matchup with the Atlanta Braves in the postseason. While the two-time defending champions escaped Detroit with a series win, their three-game set in Atlanta resulted in a sweep with a team (amid a seven-game winning streak) that has an identical record in the standings.

“It seemed like we were always chasing,” Roberts said. “It’s hard to play from behind. Your margins are much thinner, smaller. And when you don’t capitalize on opportunities, then you come up on the short end. But like I said, they’re a good ballclub. They do things the right way. And we’ll look forward to seeing them in October.”

Here’s all the latest Dodgers news and stories (click the headline for the full article):

Dodgers Earning $1 Billion Per Year Thanks to Shohei Ohtani

Dodgers' Tarik Skubal Surprised By One Thing in Return to Detroit

Dodgers' Start Time for Sunday's Game vs Tigers Announced After Delay

Dodgers' Dave Roberts Can't Wait to Face Braves in Postseason After Being Swept

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GABE SMALLSON

Gabe Smallson is a sportswriter based in Los Angeles with a focus in sports and entertainment content. Gabe has previously worked at Newsweek and Dodgers Nation. He graduated from San Francisco State University in 2020 and received his Masters of Science at the University of Southern California in 2025.

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