- The Dodgers' big-money pickups — Edwin Díaz and Kyle Tucker — have struggled badly, with Díaz injured and ineffective and Tucker slumping, especially at home.
- An aging lineup, slipping defense and an injury-riddled, inconsistent bullpen have left L.A. uneven through the second half.
- Still, October is unpredictable and the fight for a top NL seed/first-round bye could determine how far the Dodgers go in the playoffs.
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