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The Toronto Blue Jays have a second chance to win the championship after the Los Angeles Dodgers forced a winner-take-all World Series finale. Max Scherzer took the mound for Toronto on Saturday and the 41-year-old pitcher became the oldest Game 7 starter in World Series history. But Scherzer isn’t the only Blue Jays player who […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers extended the World Series with a key 3-1 Game 6 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night, and Hall of Fame shortstop Derek Jeter gave eight-time All-Star Mookie Betts a compliment that should have the 2018 American League MVP ready to go help his squad win their second straight […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers kept their championship hopes alive with a Game 6 victory vs. the Toronto Blue Jays, forcing a decisive Game 7. Yet what happened after the final out quickly stole the spotlight. On the FOX Sports postgame set, Mookie Betts shared a viral moment with Hall of Famer David Ortiz that reminded […]

When it comes to the story of the 2025 World Series, Mookie Betts’ struggles at the plate will be a big part of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ narrative. After turning in the worst regular season of his career in Dodgers Blue, Betts found some life down the stretch and early on in the playoffs, before […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are making key changes with their season on the line. Mookie Betts will bat fourth against the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 6 of the World Series, per ESPN’s Buster Olney. Miguel Rojas will man second base, and Tommy Edman will play center field in place of Andy Pages. Manager Dave […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers had a 2-1 lead in the World Series after winning an 18-inning marathon, 6-5, over the Toronto Blue Jays. However, they lost the next two games, combining for just three runs over Games 4 and 5. The Dodgers have barely led over these three games, and Mookie Betts, Max Muncy, and […]

Mookie Betts isn’t running away from honesty about himself during the World Series. He’s expressed the offensive struggles he and the Los Angeles Dodgers are enduring against the Toronto Blue Jays. But his words earned the respect of one former WS winning player. A.J. Pierzynski took Betts’ side on Thursday during his appearance on Foul […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves one loss away from elimination in the World Series after dropping Game 5 to the Toronto Blue Jays. Manager Dave Roberts briefly discussed the Dodgers’ offensive struggles, including Mookie Betts, who went 0 for 4 with two strikeouts in Game 4. Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson got direct remarks from the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are now in great danger of failing to complete their mission to become back-to-back World Series champions following a 6-1 loss in Game 5 of the 2025 World Series to the Toronto Blue Jays at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday evening. Los Angeles was left befuddled by the incredible pitching performance of […]

After turning in a sleepy effort in Game 4 of the World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays, Dave Roberts promised that changes could be coming for the Los Angeles Dodgers for their final game of the Fall Classic at Blue Heaven. Fast forward to the lead-up to Game 5, and the skipper made good […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are going to attempt a new strategy for Game 5 of the World Series on Wednesday night. Manager Dave Roberts is changing things up in hopes of seeing a deeper lineup. According to Buster Olney, catcher Will Smith is moving up to the 2-spot ahead of Mookie Betts, who will bat […]

If you had trouble getting to sleep after the epic World Series Game 3 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays, you’re not alone. Just imagine how the players felt. In the immediate aftermath of the Dodgers’ 6-5 18-inning win, Los Angeles shortstop Mookie Betts was asked about what he will think about […]

Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Magic Johnson offered his congratulations to Mookie Betts on winning the Roberto Clemente Award, just minutes before the first pitch of Game 3 of the World Series. “I want to congratulate LA @Dodgers Shortstop Mookie Betts on receiving the Roberto Clemente Award!” Johnson wrote via X. The award is given annually […]

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. […]