In 2024, the Dodgers had one of the best records in baseball against teams with a winning record. After Sunday’s 5-1 loss to the Houston Astros, this year’s team is just a game over .500 — 20-19 — against teams over .500. Those are the only kind of teams the Dodgers will face in the playoffs.

Jose Altuve went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs, and the Houston Astros pulled away for a 5-1 win over the host Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday afternoon.

Sheehan allows one run over five innings, but Houston pulls away late with three home runs, including back-to-back shots off Tanner Scott from Christian Walker and Yainer Diaz, for a 5-1 win.

Kershaw joins Yoshinobu Yamamoto as a National League reserve after receiving a “Legends Pick” from Rob Manfred for the 11th All-Star nod of his career. They join teammates Shohei Ohtani, Will

Clayton Kershaw was named to his 11th All-Star Game on Sunday by Commissioner Rob Manfred and fellow Dodger Yoshinobu Yamamoto joined him on the team.