Dodgers Host Cardinals in September Surge | St. Louis Cardinals News

The Dodgers return home to LA for a crucial three-game series against the Cardinals, seeking a top-two NL seed and first-round bye as September heats up. With a 21-19 record since the All-Star break, manager Dave Roberts hopes momentum can shift. Lefty Eric Lauer, reinstated from bullpen duty due to injury concerns around Ohtani, takes the mound tonight against Cardinals’ Michael McGreevy — who shut them down in May. Big lineup updates: Will Smith returns to start at catcher, Alex Freeland joins the squad, and the team made roster moves including activating Smith, Rushing, and Wrobleski while optioning Alek Thomas and DFAing Ben Rortvedt. First pitch is at 7:10 PM PT — stream on MLB app or listen on AM 570/1020 AM. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fc5c392856a2d25c