Dodgers press on through a brutal September stretch, offense sputtering with bases loaded, and leadership questions rising in clubhouse chatter. Ohtani, Freeman and Betts anchor the lineup when healthy, but the supporting cast struggles to drive in runs and keep the order balanced. Will Smith’s injury depth tests the catchers and callups like Dalton Rushings offer a glimmer. The panel debates whether this is a mental reset or deeper systemic fix, and what fantasy managers should watch as August turns to postseason.