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Mookie Betts made an immediate impact upon his return to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup on Monday, coming back after two-months being sidelined by a fractured left hand. The eight-time All-Star mentioned that he would be using a hand guard for protection. He sustained his injury when a 98 mph fastball from Kansas City Royals […]

Mookie Betts will stay in an AirBnb while his Dodgers are in Milwaukee this week, thank you very much. The Dodgers’ everyday right fielder will opt not to stay with the team at the notorious Pfister Hotel, known in baseball circles as a haunted hotel. This is the second straight year that Betts has decided […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are in last place in the NL Central and likely to miss the playoffs for the ninth straight season. While rookie All-Star game starter Paul Skenes has been a bright spot, the Pirates enter play on Monday five games below .500 and in danger of finishing with their sixth-straight losing season. Despite […]

When the calendar hits August, it brings a somber feeling to some as summer nears its conclusion. It also signals the start of crunch time around Major League Baseball as the schedule kicks into high gear and playoff races heat up. With only seven Mondays remaining in the 2024 MLB regular season, teams have few […]

Mookie Betts is back in the Majors. The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that they have activated their eight-time All-Star, designating Amed Rosario for assignment to make room on the roster. Betts will start in right field for the Dodgers after the team reversed course on its intention to play him at shortstop upon his return. […]

By the time mid-August rolls around, there are no small games in the MLB season. With the Los Angeles Dodgers hoping to fend off the Diamondbacks and Padres in the NL West race, it’s crucial that they beat the teams they should beat. It’s why Teoscar Hernandez’s 10th-inning heroics against the Pirates on Sunday meant […]

Clayton Kershaw has remained a constant for the Los Angeles Dodgers through the good and the bad. 13 years later, one event still remains a pain point for Kershaw and the Dodgers — Matt Kemp’s second-place finish in the 2011 NL MVP award voting. Instead of Kemp, it was Ryan Braun, the catalyst for the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are well on their way to a 12th consecutive playoff appearance. They hold a three-and-a-half game lead on the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres in the National League West after their recent sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Despite their division lead and 99.4% chance of making the playoffs, manager Dave […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on the road to take on the Milwaukee Brewers Monday night. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Dodgers-Brewers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Dodgers-Brewers Projected Starters  Clayton Kershaw vs. Freddy Peralta Clayton Kershaw (0-2) with […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers came into the 2024 season hoping to win the World Series after making a bunch of splash signings with Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Teoscar Hernandez, but flaws remain on the roster, especially as injuries have kicked in. The Dodgers are still one of the top teams in MLB, and are […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have taken another hit to their pitching rotation. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said rookie hurler River Ryan will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing medical tests Sunday, according to Juan Toribio of MLB.com. The next steps are still being determined. Ryan left the Dodgers’ game early Saturday against the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts’ days of playing shortstop have ended. After Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he’s moving Betts back to right field before their four-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday, Mookie said the decision was “mostly mutual” when asked about the switch. “I think it was kind of a mutual […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates will conclude their three-game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday at Dodgers Stadium. Come with us to Chavez Ravine as we share our MLB odds series and make a Pirates-Dodgers prediction and pick. Pirates-Dodgers Projected Starters  Bailey Falter vs. Tyler Glasnow  Bailey Falter (5-7) with a 3.87 ERA Last Start: […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Pirates-Dodgers prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Pirates-Dodgers. The Los Angeles Dodgers have seen their lead in the National League West dwindle to 2.5 games over the San Diego Padres and three over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Dodgers have clearly been a less […]

Mathew Bowyer, a Southern California bookmaker, has admitted to operating an illegal gambling business, handling thousands of sports bets placed by former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani. Bowyer, 49, pleaded guilty in federal court in Santa Ana on Friday to charges of operating an illegal gambling business. He also admitted […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have dealt with a lot injuries this season. However, they are preparing to welcome Mookie Betts back next week. Betts was slated to play shortstop upon his return to the diamond. A recent change from manager Dave Roberts has Betts playing elsewhere, though. Roberts revealed that Betts will go back to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have spent every day this season in first place in the National League West. The addition of Shohei Ohtani has proven to be the perfect fit, as he is marching towards a third career Most Valuable Player award. They opened up a nine-game lead in the National League West in mid-June, […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Pirates-Dodgers prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Pirates-Dodgers. The Los Angeles Dodgers just lost their big showdown series with the Philadelphia Phillies. They have watched their lead in the National League West dwindle to 2.5 games over the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers […]

With the Los Angeles Dodgers’ regular season efforts looking like they will lead to yet another postseason spot, manager Dave Roberts is looking to get the squad ready for another march to the World Series. The team is starting to round into better health, and one player that is close to returning is starting pitcher […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Shohei Ohtani knowing he wouldn’t pitch in his first year the team. He’s proven he can do plenty of damage with just his bat. But as Ohtani continues out his 10-year pact with Los Angeles, the Dodgers are hopeful he returns to the mound sooner rather than later. The two-way […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are still on the top spot of the National League West, but they are not exactly helping themselves stay there. After the Dodgers lost their series to the Philadelphia Phillies, 9-4, they’ve lost further ground to their nearest rivals, the San Diego Padres and the Arizona Diamondbacks. What’s worse is the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies won their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 9-4 victory in the finale Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. It’s easy to spot who the star of the evening for Philly was with slugger Kyle Schwarber hitting not just one, not two, but three home runs to help his team. Schwarber […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are playing musical chairs with their injured list and active roster. However, shortstop Miguel Rojas’ inclusion back into the lineup should help mitigate the constant turnover. The Dodgers activated two players while sending down one and shelving another, via the team’s social media. “The Dodgers activated IF Miguel Rojas and RHP […]

Just as the Los Angeles Dodgers were getting healthier on the pitching side, the NL West leaders endured a devastating blow during a 6-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. Flamethrowing right-handed pitcher Brusdar Graterol suffered a likely season-ending hamstring strain making his season debut, crushing any hope that the 25-year-old would significantly contribute […]

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman recently returned to the diamond after missing time to be with his son in the hospital. As the Freeman family battled through the scary experience, Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper wanted to ensure that they know he has their backs. Harper texted Freeman throughout his son’s stay at […]

Gavin Stone will be on the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers as they face the Philadelphia Phillis. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Phillies-Dodgers prediction and pick. Phillies-Dodgers Projected Starters  Tyler Phillips vs. Gavin Stone Tyler Phillips (3-1) with a 4.39 ERA and a 1.01 WHIP Last Start: Phillips went just […]

It might be accurate to say at this point of the MLB season that Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez has earned every cent of his one-year free-agent contract. His stellar play this year has earned him the admiration of Dodgers fans, and a starting spot on the National League team for the MLB All-Star […]

The long-awaited 2024 debut of Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol ended in devastating fashion. The right-hander, who spent the last four-plus months on the injured list with shoulder inflammation, was helped off the mound in LA’s 6-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies with what initially appeared to be a serious leg injury. Graterol […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ everyday players are slowly returning to duty. Freddie Freeman returned to the lineup on Monday after taking time away to care for his son, Mookie Betts could be activated next week, and now, Miguel Rojas could rejoin the team as soon as Wednesday. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters on Tuesday […]

When Mookie Betts comes off the Injured List, he will play shortstop and bat second, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed on Tuesday. Betts could return as soon as Monday in Milwaukee, according ton ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez. Betts has played 65 games this season at shortstop, as opposed to second base or right field where […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are continuing the push towards October, as the team is in prime position for the top spot in the National League. Some good news is never a bad thing, and the Dodgers certainly received a positive injury-related update. According to the The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya, rookie starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star first baseman Freddie Freeman finally returned to action on Monday night against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium after over a week of absence to take care of his ailing son, Maximus, who dealt with a health scare. Freeman was emotional in his first game back, especially with all the support […]

Freddie Freeman is back in the lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers after tending to his son, Maximus, who has been diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder. Thankfully, he is expected to make a full recovery. Max spent eight days in a pediatric intensive care unit after going into paralysis. Freddie left the Dodgers to […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Phillies-Dodgers prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Phillies-Dodgers. The Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers played a tough, tense game — as you would expect — Monday night in the first game of this anticipated midweek series in early August. The two teams […]

It has been a difficult week for Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman. Freeman recently requested a leave of absence from the Dodgers as he tended to his son Maximus who was hospitalized and even required intensive care amid a battle with Guillain-Barre syndrome. The good news is that Maximus, after spending nine days […]

The injury-plagued Los Angeles Dodgers are slowly returning to health and one of their biggest stars could return to the lineup soon. Mookie Betts told reporters on Monday that he no longer feels pain in the left hand he fractured in mid-June. “I don’t feel anything at all,” he said, according to Dodgers reporter David […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers gained an additional weapon as they make a push to overcome their recent slump. Brusdar Graterol was spotted at Dodger Stadium on Monday, and now the team has announced his activation from the 60-day injured list, with another talented reliever in Blake Treinen hitting the IL. Graterol suffered the injury all […]

Freddie Freeman is back with the Los Angeles Dodgers and his three-year-old son is back at home after a scary hospital stay. Freeman updated reporters on his son Max’s health before LA’s game Monday night against the Philadelphia Phillies. Wearing a #MAXSTRONG t-shirt, Freeman said that doctors expect his son to make a full recovery. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have weathered their injury spell enough to still lead the National League West by 4.5 games headed into play on August 5. And with Freddie Freeman set to return to the lineup after his son was discharged from the hospital, the team is getting a big bat back for their series […]