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After showing a strong commitment to his community during his time away from the diamond, Mookie Betts has officially been named the 2025 Roberto Clemente Award winner mere hours before his Los Angeles Dodgers take the field for Game 3 of the World Series. Discussing his huge win on MLB Now as the staff at […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will answer in Game 2 because their foundation remains intact. Elite starting pitching, a layered offense, and an October-tested core still drive outcomes over a seven-game arc. One wild inning does not rewrite a team’s identity. The opener tilted on a nine-run avalanche, not a sustained talent gap. That is why […]

The 2025 MLB World Series is set to begin on Friday night, as the Toronto Blue Jays will host the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1. Toronto was one of the best teams in baseball during the regular season, but Los Angeles features a star-studded group of players. With Shohei Ohtani leading the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are once again in the spotlight as they prepare for another World Series run. Much of that attention centers on the leadership of Dave Roberts and the impact of Mookie Betts, whose connection continues to shape the team’s identity. The partnership highlights the Dodgers clubhouse culture, built on communication, accountability, and […]

Mookie Betts is one of the plethora of great players on the Los Angeles Dodgers, a team that is set to defend its World Series championship against the Toronto Blue Jays. The best of seven series starts Friday night at the Rogers Centre in Toronto. "I don't know that I'd really experienced this part of […]

When Dave Roberts boldly declared that the Los Angeles Dodgers planned to really “ruin baseball” by winning four more games in the World Series, it only confirmed the frustrations of angry fans around MLB. The Dodgers, boasting the most expensive roster in baseball – though not by much – have really turned things up a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are headed back to the World Series after sweeping the Milwaukee Brewers, and Mookie Betts believes fans are witnessing something truly historic. After completing an NLCS sweep, Betts didn’t hold back when describing Shohei Ohtani’s impact on the team, even comparing him to Michael Jordan. To him, Ohtani isn’t just another […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on the verge of getting back to the World Series once again. After an ordinary regular season that saw them struggle before they finally won the National League West, the Dodgers have been playing their best baseball of the year. They have rolled in the postseason, sweeping the Cincinnati Reds […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are just one win away from returning to the World Series after beating the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 in Game 3 of the NLCS. But star shortstop Mookie Betts made it clear after the game that the team isn’t celebrating just yet — and he’s taking inspiration from a familiar L.A. legend. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers moved one win away from the World Series with a 3-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in NLCS Game 3 Thursday night. But what resonated most after the game wasn’t the box score — it was Mookie Betts’ message about his manager, Dave Roberts. TNT Sports U.S. posted the moment on […]

Mookie Betts erased any memory of his rough regular season Thursday in the National League Championship Series (NLCS). The Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star went full Derek Jeter in getting his team to close out Game 3 against the Brewers. Betts helped spearhead the 3-1 win at Chavez Ravine off this Jeter-like accomplishment, captured during the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered Game 3 of the American League Championship Series hunting for a 3-0 lead. Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani, and the Dodgers won two road games against the Milwaukee Brewers to start the series. The shortstop kept things going on Thursday night, hitting a double off of Aaron Ashby. With that swing, […]

Mookie Betts did not have his best offensive season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He struggled with his consistency, power and clutch hitting. He appears to have made several adjustments in the postseason and he has been somewhat more productive than he was in the regular season. While Betts did not have the kind of […]

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts gets the superstar treatment — even from Milwaukee Brewers clubhouse attendants. Brewers manager Pat Murphy proved as much on Monday before his team faces the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLCS when he explained what he witnessed the day before. Pat Murphy shared that a Brewers clubhouse attendant […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Division Series in four games. They did so in dramatic fashion, winning in extra innings on a wild brain fart from Phillies’ reliever Orion Kerkering. That sets the stage for the Dodgers to have the opportunity to return to the World Series. Standing […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts endured a difficult 2025 regular season. The former MVP slashed just .258/.326/.406 across 150 games played. Betts, however, has looked like a completely different player so far in the postseason. Through two series (vs. Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies), the Dodgers star is hitting .385/.429/.577 to go along with […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 8-3 in Game 3 of the National League Division Series. It was Los Angeles’ first loss of the postseason, and they can still move on to the NLCS with a win on Thursday. Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw blew an opportunity at a sweep with a brutal […]

After watching Blake Treinen struggle to put batters away in the top of the ninth inning of Game 2 of the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies, it was clear the Los Angeles Dodgers would need to pull a rabbit out of their blue and white caps in order to fly back to LAX with an […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Cincinnati Reds in the National League Wild Card Series, winning Game 2 by an 8-4 margin on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium, and advanced to the NLDS to face the Philadelphia Phillies starting Saturday in Philadelphia. The victory marked the Dodgers’ 13th straight postseason appearance in the National League […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers delivered a statement in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Cincinnati Reds, and Mookie Betts put the exclamation point on it. The shortstop summed up the night in one simple phrase: “We’re playing Dodger baseball.” That mic-drop moment captured the mood of a clubhouse that looks confident […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers wrap up the 2025 regular season with a weekend series against the Seattle Mariners, one of the club’s biggest stars is drawing attention for something away from the field. After playing a key role in helping the Dodgers clinch the NL West title, Mookie Betts has taken up a new […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have watched Mookie Betts endure an up-and-down 2025. But he sparked Catch of the Year conversations versus the San Francisco Giants Saturday. Betts sprinted from his short stop position toward the left foul ball line. The perennial All-Star briefly lost his footing while leaning on the wall. But he still executed […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers face their ultimate October moment with a championship roster primed for another World Series run. With just over 10 games remaining in the regular season, the defending champions sit in a commanding position to secure their playoff berth and chase back-to-back titles. The dream scenario unfolds in three critical phases that […]

The San Francisco Giants are locked in a tight battle for a spot to compete in the 2025 MLB postseason, but that didn’t stop their ace from drawing attention for something far from the diamond. During an appearance on the On Base with Mookie Betts podcast, star pitcher Logan Webb casually admitted he’s juggling eight […]

On August 9, Mookie Betts made it official: His 2025 season for the Los Angeles Dodgers has been a disappointment. “This season’s over. My season’s kind of over. We’re going to have to chalk that up for not a great season,” Betts said via The Athletic. “But I can go out and help the boys […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been relying on Mookie Betts for outstanding defense at shortstop lately. In the Giants matchup, Betts once again seemed to float effortlessly to shortstop on tough grounders. That “Air” Mookie Betts nickname fits perfectly. Moreover, his glovework against the Giants continues to turn heads, even in defeat for the Dodgers. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on a roll once again. After getting swept in a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates and losing two of three games versus the Baltimore Orioles, the reigning World Series champions have seemingly found the cure to their malaise, which was none other than a date with the worst team in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers haven’t been playing like a playoff-caliber team as of late, especially against teams with a record below .500. But at the very least, they did take a 3-1 win at home on Monday against the hapless Colorado Rockies, the team with the worst record in MLB. This was their second win […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers finally ended their five-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday at Camden Yards, thanks to Shohei Ohtani’s record-tying performance. By homering in his first two at-bats, Ohtani matched Mookie Betts’ Dodgers record of 12 leadoff blasts in a single season, a standard Betts set in […]

Paul Skenes is a force of nature. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace is currently one of the best, if not the best, pitchers in the MLB now. Skenes’ ability to completely overwhelm batters makes him a devastating threat to every hitting lineup. There’s one question that remains to be answered, though: how would Skenes fare against […]

When the Los Angles Dodgers quickly responded to their series loss to the San Diego Padres with a sweep of the Cincinnati Reds last week, it felt like they would breeze through the Arizona Diamondbacks and Pittsburgh Pirates and finally regain separation in the National League West. Instead, the defending World Series champions dropped two […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks, helped by a clutch home run from catcher Will Smith, the team has made a move to further improve itself. While Dodgers manager Dave Roberts hopes for more clutch performances from the team, the team is also hoping their newest addition can produce for them when […]

As some of the talk around the Los Angeles Dodgers has been around Mookie Betts playing shortstop, there has been some speculation that the team would potentially move the star back to the outfield. With the Dodgers’ star in Betts having success at shortstop, manager Dave Roberts would give insight into what the team’s plan […]

With Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts succeeding at playing shortstop, there has been some discussion about putting him back in the outfield. After Betts led the Dodgers to a win over the Cincinnati Reds, MLB insider and analyst Ken Rosenthal had his own opinion on the potential move for the star. Rosenthal would appear […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers earned a convincing 7-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night at Chavez Ravine, led by a two-way performance from Mookie Betts that stood out during an otherwise uneven August, pushing the club a game over .500 for the month. Betts provided a spark both in the field and at […]

It has been an uncharacteristically quiet season for Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Mookie Betts, but the three-time World Series champion has attempted to make the most out of the campaign’s final few months. Despite some early struggles, Betts has started to play more efficiently at shortstop. According to Baseball Savant, he ranks in the 88th […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of Major League Baseball’s best teams. However, Dave Roberts’ team is not immune to rough stretches or blunders. The latest came on Monday against the Colorado Rockies. Teoscar Hernandez misplayed a ball in the outfield that set up a walk-off win. Now, questions surrounding him, Mookie Betts, and Alex […]

After watching Teoscar Hernandez miss out on a pair of routine plays in the right field that effectively cost the Los Angeles Dodgers a win over the Colorado Rockies, fans in Chavez Ravine and beyond had one unifying demand: Mookie Betts needs to play right field stat. So naturally, when news broke shortly after the […]

After a stellar weekend, the Los Angeles Dodgers started the new work week with a 4-3 road loss to the Colorado Rockies, who won the series opener in walk-off fashion. Once the game concluded, Mookie Betts reportedly met with Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and manager Dave Roberts. “After a 4-3 walk-off loss […]