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The experts over at The Athletic have gathered ’round the proverbial roundtable to make their predictions for the 2025 MLB season and the results are in. The Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies are your World Series favorites, according to their preseason poll. All 33 of the outlet’s MLB writers […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are a clear World Series favorite after strengthening their roster even more this offseason. The champions added another Japanese superstar to the fold alongside Shohei Ohtani, winning the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes. In fact, the duo are already predicted to win two major awards — NL MVP and NL Rookie of the […]

Days before the Los Angeles Dodgers’ home opener, Mookie Betts’ illness has turned into a troubling mystery, and his recent weight loss is raising red flags. Speaking to reporters after being scratched from Sunday night’s Freeway Series game against the Angels, Betts revealed he’s down to 157 pounds — nearly 20 pounds lighter than his […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to embark upon their goal of attempting to repeat as World Series champions. Unsurprisingly, the Dodgers are many experts’ pick to win the 2025 Fall Classic. Still, LA needs to think about the future as well. With that being said, there is one trade that could lead to the […]

When the Los Angeles Dodgers take center stage, the bar is usually set to exceedingly high levels. That was the case when the 2024 World Series champions battled the Chicago Cubs in Japan for MLB’s Tokyo Series on March 18-19, and they undeniably delivered. In addition to starting the 2025 regular season 2-0, LA helped […]

Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias was slapped with another suspension due to the domestic violence allegations he’s facing. This time, the MLB announced that he’ll be suspended until the All-Star break in July. Urias becomes the first player in league history to serve two suspensions from the MLB’s policy on domestic violence and […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are entering the 2025 season as the favorite to win the World Series, and rightfully so. They have already started the season off on the right foot, sweeping the Chicago Cubs in the Tokyo Series — with Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki pitching very well in front of their home crowd. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers could not have envisioned a better start to the 2025 season than the one they had in their two-game series against the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo. The reigning World Series champion swept the series, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki having their moments in front of their passionate home crowd in […]

In an offseason filled with unprecedented free agent signings, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ acquisition of Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki stood out. The hype surrounding the 23-year-old sensation is palpable and he quickly became the favorite to win NL Rookie of the Year honors. But after one MLB start, the odds have changed. Washington Nationals […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ franchise star Shohei Ohtani has a serious chance to one day become the best baseball player we’ve ever laid our eyes on. The three-time MLB MVP became the first player to win the award in both leagues and also made history as the first to record 50 HR and 50 stolen bases […]

Despite playing two games and winning both against the Chicago Cubs at the Tokyo Dome, there is still a bit of a problem for the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, and it pertains to their starting pitching depth and what they will do with their roster for Opening Day in the states on […]

The Chicago Cubs lost both games of the Tokyo Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers to open the season. Their big offseason saw them add Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly, Chicago fell flat in their first two games. While it is only two games, the Cubs will have to beat the Dodgers to reach their […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers played their first two games of the season in the league’s first Tokyo Series since 2019. L.A. swept the Chicago Cubs, winning the first match 4-1 on Tuesday, and also earned a 6-3 victory early Wednesday morning. Wednesday’s contest featured pitching phenom Roki Sasaki, who made his MLB debut. Sasaki, who […]

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers moved to 2-0 on the young 2025 MLB season with a dominant win over the Chicago Cubs to conclude the teams’ two-game series in Tokyo, Japan. Unlike the first game of the series, the Dodgers were in control of this one from the start, and were helped out by […]

New Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki made his MLB debut on Wednesday at the Tokyo Dome in the team’s 6-3 win, and the rookie pitched three innings, giving up one earned run while giving up one hit, striking out three and walking five batters. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that he believes there were […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers rolled into Japan and took care of business in the Tokyo Series, grabbing a pair of wins against the Chicago Cubs. Arguably the greatest player on the planet did his part as Shohei Ohtani went 3 for 8 in the two-game set, including a home run on Wednesday. While Ohtani’s long […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers picked up right where they left off last fall, winning both games in Japan to open the 2025 season against the Chicago Cubs. By no surprise, Shohei Ohtani did his part, going 3 for 8 across the two contests with a home run. After Game 2 of the series, Dave Roberts […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki got his first taste of Major League Baseball on Wednesday, pitching for the team in Japan. The Dodgers improved to 2-0 on the season with a 6-3 win in Tokyo against the Chicago Cubs. The club swept the Tokyo Series. Los Angeles proved again it is a force in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers earned a sweep over the Chicago Cubs in their two-game Tokyo Series to open the 2025 MLB season on Wednesday, with the final score settling in at 6-3. Shohei Ohtani was one of three players to hit a home run for the Dodgers in this game, but his dinger was shrouded […]

The MLB season continues as the Los Angeles Dodgers look to continue their momentum after kickstarting their 2025 campaign with a big win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday morning in Tokyo. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Dodgers-Cubs prediction and pick. Dodgers-Cubs Projected Starters  Roki Sasaki vs. Justin Steele Roki […]

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw five innings of one-run ball on Tuesday morning as the Dodgers defeated the Chicago Cubs, 4-1, in game one of the Tokyo Series. With a fastball that hit 98 and a splitter that baffled Chicago hitters, Yamamoto impressed his manager. Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts has been around […]

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers got off to a strong start to their 2024 season with a 4-1 win over the Chicago Cubs from Tokyo, Japan. The game was a rare international contest for the MLB in an attempt to further globalize the game, and occurred weeks before all of the other teams will […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team to notch a win in the 2025 MLB season after they took down the Chicago Cubs in the first leg of the Tokyo Series at the Tokyo Dome on Tuesday night. Los Angeles’ 4-1 victory over the Cubs featured excellent pitching from the reigning World Series champions’ […]

Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani admitted to feeling some nerves returning to Japan. Ohtani and his Dodgers club played in Tokyo Tuesday, in the Tokyo Series. The Dodgers won a 4-1 game over the Chicago Cubs to start the Major League Baseball season. Every time Shohei Ohtani stepped up to the plate today, the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are off to a fine start to their 2025 MLB season, as they found a way to beat the Chicago Cubs in the first game of the Tokyo Series at Tokyo Dome on Tuesday via a score of 4-1. The reigning World Series champions missed the services of two of their […]

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Chicago Cubs at the Tokyo Dome with left rib discomfort, the team announced shortly before the game started. It was a late announcement from the Dodgers, and it will be interesting to see if Freeman can play in […]

There is perhaps no one more interesting figure in the baseball realm right now than Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, who has a huge following from either side of the hemisphere. With the reigning World Series champions currently in Japan for the Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs, the Ohtani gets a bit more […]

Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers during the offseason after fielding pitches from a host of MLB teams. It was a predictable result, but if you ask some around the league, the road to get there was anything but ordinary. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic published a story on Monday that […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to take on the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo to open the MLB season. Star pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is expected to be at full strength this season after not pitching in 2024. Ohtani has been compared to many icons, but was most recently compared to Michael Jordan by Dodgers […]

The eagerly-anticipated Tokyo Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs will take place without a major star. Mookie Betts has been ruled out for the March 18-19 regular season games due to an illness. It is unclear what the three-time World Series champion is experiencing exactly, but his body has apparently undergone a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers Tokyo Series opener won’t have Mookie Betts. Fans hoping to watch the perennial All-Star won’t get that luxury. Betts is ruled out against the Chicago Cubs. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed to reporters Sunday that Betts is dealing with an illness. Betts made the overseas trip to Tokyo and took part in […]

While the MLB clubs visiting Japan were supposed to be the stars of the Tokyo Series, the Hanshin Tigers played their role as spoilers as well as they possibly could, which grabbed the attention of Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. The Tigers shut out not only Roberts’ Dodgers, but the Chicago Cubs as well […]

On Saturday, the Los Angeles Dodgers took part in an exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants in preparation for the upcoming 2025 MLB season. The game marked the return of superstar Shohei Ohtani to his native country of Japan, as the contest was played in the famous Tokyo Dome. Understandably, the crowd was packed full […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing to play the Chicago Cubs in the Tokyo Series, but will Mookie Betts be available? The Tokyo Series officially begins the 2025 MLB season with LA and Chicago set to play, but Betts’ status is in question because he has been “feeling under the weather,” Fabian Ardaya of The […]

When Cardinals coach Ryan Ludwick first saw Quinn Mathews on the mound in 2024, one name immediately came to mind: Clayton Kershaw. Ludwick, a former MLB outfielder turned coach, didn’t take the comparison lightly. The legendary Dodgers left-hander is a two-time World Series champion, a 10-time All-Star, and a three-time National League Cy Young Award […]

For years, the New York Yankees have embraced the “Evil Empire” moniker, a title that symbolized their dominance, deep pockets, and relentless pursuit of championships. But according to team owner Hal Steinbrenner, those days may be over. During a recent interview, Steinbrenner acknowledged the financial gap between his franchise and the Los Angeles Dodgers, stating, “It’s […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have no shortage of star power on their roster as they look to repeat as World Series champions. Two of their stars, outfielder Mookie Betts and pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, were listed among the dream teammates in the MLB coming in at T-1. Betts’ character is one of the main things […]

The Boston Red Sox put together a strong body of work over the offseason, and they could emerge as a playoff contender when all is said and done. However, their additions pale in comparison to the Los Angeles Dodgers, who followed up their World Series victory by making their roster even more dangerous. In Alex […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have arrived in Tokyo, igniting a frenzy that rivals the most iconic moments in sports and entertainment history. The city is abuzz as Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Roki Sasaki return home, leading a star-studded team into two exhibition games and a two-game regular-season series against the Chicago Cubs at the […]