# Chris Sale OUTSHINES Yamamoto and LA Dodgers in Braves’ Dramatic Victory - Off Field Questions

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Podcast: [Locked On MLB - Daily Podcast On Major League Baseball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-mlb-daily-podcast-on-major-league-baseball-644196)
Published: 2026-08-28T14:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Los Angeles Dodgers’ playoff aspirations hit a snag as Chris Sale silences their bats in a classic pitchers’ duel against the Atlanta Braves. Can the Dodgers regroup with postseason seeding on the line? Sully examines the Dodgers’ recent struggles, impacts of weary bullpens across MLB, and the potential implications of Milwaukee Brewers gaining ground in the NL playoff race. With playoff spots up for grabs, matchups against contenders like the Philadelphia Phillies suddenly look far more perilous for L.A. Off the field, controversy brews as fresh reports question the Dodgers’ financial dealings under Mark Walters and Guggenheim Partners. Are revenue sharing loopholes and insurance premium schemes tainting MLB’s competitive balance? Sully raises hard-hitting questions about ownership responsibility, looming work stoppage threats, and calls for accountability—suggesting the Dodgers’ legal troubles could reshape the league’s future. Will this financial storm derail the Dodgers’ title chase?

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