The defending World Series champion Dodgers own the best record in the National League (27-15) and look like a lock for their 13th consecutive playoff appearance. But that doesn't mean they can't get better.

General manager Brandon Gomes says Rushing had little left to prove in Triple-A and “it was time to find out if he is ready for the big leagues,” while Austin Barnes’ declining defense

The highly anticipated major league debut of Dalton Rushing occurred on Thursday night, as he collected his first two big league hits against the Athletics in a dominant 19-2 romp. Rushing spoke with Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA after the Dodgers' series clinching victory about being able to make his big league debut with as special a team as this year's ballclub.