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On Thursday evening, Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers received a bit of disappointing news when it was announced that Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. was being named the NL MVP for the 2023 season. Betts and Acuña were viewed as being in a neck and neck race for the coveted award throughout […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly active in their pursuit of Shohei Ohtani, but there are other changes around the team as well. Team GM Brandon Gomes says the Dodgers will likely have changes to their outfield, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register: ” Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes blamed hand injuries as […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have finished with 100-plus wins in each of the last three seasons, yet they’ve been bounced out earlier than expected in the postseason, twice in the NLDS and once in the NLCS. So what’s missing from such a talented team? Could Shohei Ohtani be the lone answer they’ve been looking for […]

In early October, former MLB star pitcher Trevor Bauer agreed to a settlement with the woman who accused him of battery and sexual assault. The settlement came after Bauer sued the woman for defamation before she also sued Bauer. The pitcher was able to explain what actually happened behind the scenes as a result of […]

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts looks forward to Trevor Bauer’s return to the majors someday. Mookie Betts shared his thoughts on Trevor Bauer’s potential comeback on Monday, per the Los Angeles Times‘ Bill Shaikin. “My experience with Bauer is not anything remotely close to what everyone else’s experience is. I love him. I think […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are starting their offseason earlier than expected, but the National League juggernauts have some big decisions to make this winter. Among them is whether or not to retain veteran outfielder Jason Heyward, who had a resurgence at the plate with the Dodgers in 2023. There appears to be mutual interest between […]

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Mookie Betts is still going to be at the 2023 World Series despite LA’s playoff elimination in the NLDS. Betts is reportedly going to work as a “World Series Correspondent” for Game 3, MLB announced via J.P. Hoornstra. Betts will reportedly “provide content and provide behind the scenes access to the […]

Mookie Betts had one of the best seasons of his career during the 2023 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The problem is that when his team needed him most in the playoffs, he vanished, which is a big reason why the Dodgers were swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks in their NLDS series. After that […]

If it’s any consolation to the disappointing end to their 2023 MLB season, the Los Angeles Dodgers have three players appearing on the National League’s Golden Glove finalists selections. They are Mookie Betts (right field), Freddie Freeman (first base), and David Peralta (left field). Apart from his great ability at the plate, Betts is also […]

On Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers and manager Dave Roberts were once again sent home with an early exit from the MLB Playoffs after failing to secure a single victory in the NLDS against the Arizona Diamondbacks. That’s right; not a single postseason win for the Dodgers, despite an impressive 100 regular season victories. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were swept out of the NLDS by the Arizona Diamondbacks after entering the playoffs as one of the favorites to win the World Series, and there were a number of disappointing performances from players who were expected to contribute heavily. This is the second year in a row that the Dodgers […]

There are no easy answers for how the Los Angeles Dodgers must proceed in the aftermath of the demoralizing sweep they suffered at the hands of the Arizona Diamondbacks during the 2023 NLDS. For now, it’s a matter of addressing who’s responsible for this embarrassing playoff exit, with Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman both owning […]

There’s a certain responsibility for star players to fulfill for their teams whenever it’s time to buckle down and brace for the postseason run that lies ahead. Even in a sport such as baseball where an individual’s influence on the game isn’t as great as it is in basketball, superstars must make their limited opportunities […]

And just like that, the Los Angeles Dodgers are on the brink of the elimination. The NL West champions sit in a 0-2 hole against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2023 NLDS, having lost yet another game on Monday night at home behind a lackluster performance from one of the better offenses in baseball. While […]

Superstar players earn big money thanks to their ability to deliver for their respective teams for when their teams need them the most. But for the Los Angeles Dodgers, that’s proving to be more theoretical than practical as they witness both Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman go invisible from the plate at the worst possible […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently preparing to host the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NLDS. The Dodgers will be heavily favored against the D’Backs, a team they played often during the regular season. Arizona already upset the Milwaukee Brewers in the MLB playoffs though, and Los Angeles was taken down by the San Diego Padres […]

The clash between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks in the National League Division Series (NLDS) looks to be a thrilling showdown. The Dodgers, fresh off an impressive 100-win regular season, find themselves facing a familiar adversary from their own NL West division, and they’re well aware that regular-season dominance doesn’t always translate […]

For the Los Angeles Dodgers and their fans, winning is not just a desire; it’s an expectation. Over the last decade, they have consistently been one of the most dominant teams in not just the National League but in all of baseball. Since 2013, they have been a fixture in the MLB Playoffs, making the […]

The job is far from done for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Although they have long won the National League West division and clinched a secure spot in the 2023 MLB postseason in the process, the Dodgers still have plenty of work to do in order for them to make it back to the top of […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are hoping to secure 100 wins with a win over the San Francisco Giants heading into the 2023 MLB Playoffs. A win would add manager Dave Roberts’ Dodgers to a group including the Braves and Orioles among 100-win teams. The Dodgers made a key Lance Lynn roster move ahead of the […]

The aftermath of Ronald Acuna Jr.’s history-making Wednesday night is just getting started for the Atlanta Braves superstar. Acuna became the first player in MLB history to hit 40 home runs and steal 70 bases in a single season on Wednesday, accomplishing a once thought-to-be unattainable feat. Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts gave his […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. appeared to be the obvious favorite to win the National League MVP early in the season. Then Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts made things interesting with a scorching month of August. At one point, Betts even surpassed the Atlanta Braves star as the NL MVP favorite. Acuna Jr. recently became the […]

Ronald Acuña Jr. strengthened his MVP case on Friday. The Atlanta Braves superstar became the first player in 2023 to reach the 200-hit mark, per MLB. The impressive feat will provide him with an advantage in the NL MVP conversation as Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts closely trails Acuña Jr. It should be noted […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers, barring an unforeseen unmitigated disaster, will be making the playoffs for the 11th consecutive season. One such reason behind their continued dominance over their NL West peers is the consistent excellence of Mookie Betts, who, once again, has set the table quite well for the rest of the Dodgers lineup by […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers return home Monday following a six-game east coast road trip. LA went 3-3 in two series against the Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals during the trip. Manager Dave Roberts addressed the Dodgers’ performance and mindset as the team prepares to open a home series versus the San Diego Padres. “I think […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts exited Thursday’s game with an apparent injury after fouling a ball off his foot. After receiving an optimistic injury update from Dave Roberts Friday, Betts shared an update of his own Saturday. “#Dodgers Mookie Betts is moving around fine. Says his foot feels better and he’ll start back doing […]

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Mookie Betts exited Thursday’s game against the Miami Marlins with an apparent injury. He was seen leaving the stadium on crutches following the affair. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provided an injury update on Betts Friday, via MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM. “Today he’s going to get a CT scan later this […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of the teams in the running to win the 2023 World Series, thanks in large part to the superstar exploits of right fielder Mookie Betts. Betts is a fantastic player to have, especially for his dynamic table-setting at the top of the Dodgers order. He is arguably the team’s […]

On Tuesday, September 5th, we have a great slate of baseball and FanDuel is running a same-game parlay that’s paying out over 7-1 odds. We take a look at this same-game parlay on our MLB prop odds series this Tuesday, September 5th. With a ton of options on the board, it is always good when […]

Thursday night’s game between the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers had it all. The two best teams in the National League battling it out, with their best players locked in a tight MVP race. A big stage like the one afforded by Dodger Stadium showcased all of that greatness, and allowed fans to witness […]

The stars were out in LA on Thursday to open the Atlanta Braves-Los Angeles Dodgers series. Atlanta earned an exciting 8-7 win with Ronald Acuna Jr and Mookie Betts stealing the show throughout the affair. Betts and Acuna Jr are also the frontrunners for the National League MVP award. Betts issued a stern take after […]

As the MLB regular season enters its final month, the two best teams in the National League went head-to-head in a massive showdown, and the dueling stars did not disappoint. The Atlanta Braves took a trip out west to face the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Ronald Acuña Jr. brought the fight to Mookie Betts, who […]

This is MLB scheduling at its finest. September baseball, the two heavyweights of the National League going head-to-head in a four-game series with the No. 1 seed on the line. There’s one month to go, and the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers have emerged as the best teams in the NL. The Braves currently […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are sitting pretty atop the NL West, as they entered their Wednesday night clash against division rival Arizona Diamondbacks with an 82-67 record. And a big reason behind their continued dominance over their division is the consistent excellence of the superstar position player duo of Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, as […]

The NL MVP race is starting to heat up with the favorite changing hands for the second time this week. Atlanta Braves superstar Ronald Acuna Jr. has been the favorite for much of the season, but Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder and former MVP Mookie Betts staked his claim in the race by becoming the odds-on […]

Before the season even began, the Atlanta Braves outfielder, Ronald Acuña Jr., was a heavy favorite to win the National League MVP. By the All-Star break, Acuña had solidified himself as the odds-on favorite to win the award with -330 odds (per FanDuel). But as of Monday, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts has become […]

For pretty much the entirety of the MLB season, Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr has been the favorite for the NL MVP award. However, after a scorching hot month of August, Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts has officially passed Acuña Jr as the favorite for the MVP, via FanDuel. Betts currently sits at […]

The Boston Red Sox have done pretty well for themselves since trading away superstar outfielder Mookie Betts in Feb. 2020. As Betts’ stardom continues in Los Angeles though, the more Red Sox fans think they got fleeced in the trade that sent Betts to the Dodgers. One of the players the Red Sox got in […]

Mookie Betts made his return to Fenway Park this weekend and it was clearly a major success. Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers won two of the three games in the series. Betts reminded Red Sox fans of just how damaging a player he is by raking the ball throughout the series. As a result, […]