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Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts did not win the 2023 Home Run Derby. In fact, he didn’t expect to win. Yes, Betts is having a tremendous year that’s seen him crush 26 home runs, but Mookie plays for more than just the home run ball. Betts made a hilarious admission during the derby. However, […]

Freddie Freeman has been one of Major League Baseball’s best players over the last decade. One of the few players in the league that could claim to be ahead of Freeman is his Los Angeles Dodgers teammate Mookie Betts. Betts is playing in his sixth All-Star game in what is his seventh selection. Freeman praised […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star outfielder/second baseman Mookie Betts lacks confidence in his chances to take down the field at the 2023 MLB Home Run Derby. He’s also the underdog in the first round of the Derby where he’d face Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Those signs point to an early exit from the […]

Mookie Betts has carved out a solid career as an outfielder in the MLB. He garnered six All-Star appearances, one AL MVP, six Gold Glove Awards, and two World Series championships. With a stellar career in the MLB, have you ever wondered how the Dodgers star lives? Well, this article features Mookie Betts’ $10 million […]

If you’re looking to bet on the 2023 MLB Home Run Derby and you like to put your money on a confident player, shying away from Mookie Betts may be a good strategy. Despite entering the event with 26 home runs, tied for the most by the eight players participating, the Los Angeles Dodgers star […]

The 2023 Home Run Derby is here! Vladimir Guerrero Jr will be taking on Mookie Betts in the first round of the Derby. Below we will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Vladimir Guerrero Jr-Mookie Betts prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the home run […]

In baseball, there are few untouchable legends whose feats are unlikely to be matched by the game’s modern stars. One of those immortalized icons is New York Yankees first baseman Lou Gehrig. Unfathomably, one of his seemingly unbreakable records just got matched by present Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts. The outfielder and part-time shortstop […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers cruised to a victory over the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium on Friday night. Mookie Betts led the charge in the Dodgers’ 11-4 win, smashing two home runs. He finished the game with three total hits to go along with four RBI and a pair of runs scored. Dodgers manager […]

Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers capped their three-game series against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium with another loss on Sunday. With their offense going anemic and their pitching unable to silence the Royals’ bats, the Dodgers lost the series finale, 9-1. Prior to that, they were defeated by Kansas City in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are not dominating the National League West the way they have for nearly all of the last decade. While they find themselves in third place in the division, they still have great individual players who will represent the team in the All-Star Game. Now that #Dodgers Mookie Betts is officially an […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts said he would participate in the MLB Home Run Derby in Seattle in an appearance on MLB Network with Harold Reynolds, but it is on one condition. Betts asked Reynolds for some advice on what to do in the Home Run Derby. “Oh, I’m doing the Home Run Derby, […]

Talk about a devastating way to end the game. In a span of less than 30 seconds, the entire Los Angeles Dodgers fanbase went through several emotions against the San Francisco Giants. What was supposed to be a routine fly-out became an out… but somehow, even more heartbreaking. Just… watch this clip and see for […]

Watching Mookie Betts play baseball is a joy for millions of fans around the world. Getting to play with him on a stacked Los Angeles Dodgers team could be even better and Max Muncy knows firsthand what it’s like to be teammates with the former MVP. “When you get to play with him every day, […]

An MLB panel of expert voters were polled about the National League MVP race halfway through June, and three Los Angeles Dodgers players were named in contention for the prestigious award. 2020 NL MVP Freddie Freeman received the second most votes as he vies for his second honor, followed by Mookie Betts in fifth place. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers currently sit in second place in the National League West, trailing the Arizona Diamondbacks by 3.5 games. Although the Dodgers aren’t in first place, they have performed fairly well considering the number of injuries they’ve been forced to deal with. The Dodgers’ ability to remain competitive has been sparked by a […]

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts displayed his exceptional talent with his perfect game against the New York Yankees on Friday night, breaking records in the process. Betts showcased his dominance from the beginning to end of this game, going 4-4 with two home runs, three RBIs, and two runs. He now has multiple home […]

Los Angeles Dodgers Mookie Betts had a record-breaking game against the New York Yankees, and it drew him comparisons to Rickey Henderson. Betts went 4-4 in the game, in which he tallied two home runs, three RBIs, and two runs. He now has multiple home runs in back-to-back games for the second time in his […]

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge was linked to a number of different teams in free agency this past offseason, including the San Francisco Giants. In fact, Giants fans even thought San Francisco landed Judge after MLB insider Jon Heyman tweeted that Judge, who he accidentally referred to as “Arson” in the tweet, “appears headed” […]

Mookie Betts of the Dodgers is one of the top 5 players in the Major Leagues, but manager Dave Roberts believes he could increase his productivity and overall level of play if his concentration would improve. Roberts was somewhat critical of the superstar, who has been batting leadoff in the Dodgers lineup. The Dodgers manager […]

We have seen emotional moments in MLB get interrupted and even ruined by the pitch clock this season. MLB has since changed the rule on the matter so teams can file for extra time prior to a potential standing ovation to avoid a pitch clock violation. On the podcast On Base With Mookie Betts, Los […]

Is it time for the Los Angeles Dodgers to make Mookie Betts their everyday shortstop? With Betts returning to the position once again on Saturday versus the San Diego Padres, it is a subject worth discussing. Before people shoot down the question, a statistic provided by Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times may cause those […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ stars Mookie Betts and Max Muncy are both in Saturday’s lineup versus the San Diego Padres. However, Betts is returning to shortstop for the game, a position he’s beginning to see more playing time at. Meanwhile, Muncy is still dealing with an illness and Dave Roberts shared an update on Muncy’s health, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres once again on Friday night at Dodger Stadium by a final score of 4-2. Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman clubbed back-to-back clutch home runs in the seventh inning to propel LA to the victory. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts dropped superstar-caliber praise on both players after the […]

James Outman is leading the Los Angeles Dodgers’ youth movement. The reigning NL Rookie of the Month award winner is off to a sizzling start in 2023. Mookie Betts, however, isn’t surprised by Outman’s incredible beginning to 2023. Betts recently revealed that he expected Outman to perform well prior to the season during a postgame […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers rivalry with the San Diego Padres is probably as intense as it’s ever been, which explains why it felt like there was so much on the line for a simple three-game regular season series that took place between the two teams over the weekend. The Padres were full of antics throughout […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were defeated 5-2 by the San Diego Padres on Friday night at Petco Park. Mookie Betts was later asked if facing San Diego has a different feel after the Padres eliminated the Dodgers from the playoffs in 2022, per Matthew Moreno of Dodger Blue. “Not for me,” Betts said. “But if […]

Shortstop had been a position of stability for the Los Angeles Dodgers over the past few seasons. Between Corey Seager and Trea Turner, LA was consistently running All-Star caliber players out to shortstop. However, 2023 has brought a new narrative around the position. According to FanGraphs War, only the Oakland Athletics have received less production […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers endured some ups and downs during the month of April. Los Angeles has caught fire in recent action though, winning four consecutive games following Monday’s victory over Trea Turner and the Philadelphia Phillies. Mookie Betts played a significant role in Monday’s win and talked to reporters after the game, per SportsNet […]

Nobody was too surprised when Mookie Betts recently made his MLB debut at shortstop. After all, Betts seems to be good at just about everything he does. Trea Turner, who was LA’s shortstop last season, also wasn’t surprised by Betts’ ability to handle the premier position, per Dodger Blue on Twitter. “I kind of thought […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have not played the kind of baseball their fans are used to seeing in the first part of the season. They played perhaps their worst game of the season in a 13-0 Friday afternoon loss to the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Veteran Max Muncy did not hold back when analyzing […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Mookie Betts could play shortstop again versus the Chicago Cubs over the weekend amid Chris Taylor and Miguel Rojas’ injury concerns, per Bob Nightengale. Roberts also made a hilarious “TMI” admission in the process, per Nightengale as well. “#Dodgers Dave Roberts said Mookie Betts might play SS again […]

Just a day after Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Mookie Betts made his debut at shortstop, calling it a “dream come true,” the 30-year-old is back in the field for Friday’s game against the Chicago Cubs. Luke Wiliams will start at shortstop on Friday, while Betts while head to right field, according to the LA Times’ […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts played a new- not for him- position in his team’s 6-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. Betts, who arrived at Wrigley Field during the first inning of the Dodgers-Cubs game following the birth of his baby boy, pinch hit in the seventh inning, then manned shortstop for […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in a difficult spot at the moment. Los Angeles’ primary two shortstop options, Miguel Rojas and Chris Taylor, are both dealing with injury concerns. Mookie Betts, who reportedly can play shortstop for LA, is currently on paternity leave as well. With Betts set to return soon however, the Dodgers received […]

One of the more fun and intriguing storylines going into the 2023 MLB season was Mookie Betts’ desire to play the infield. Well, he might finally get his chance to return to the inner half of the diamond after Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed that the Gold Glove outfielder could be playing shortstop, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly placed OF Mookie Betts on the paternity listed on Tuesday, per The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya. Utility man Luke Williams has been recalled for the Dodgers as well. Williams will add extra depth for the Dodgers amid Betts’ short absence, as Betts can miss up to three days. Additionally, Williams may […]

Team USA manager and MLB Network analyst Mark DeRosa did a deep dive breakdown on Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts during a recent segment on MLB Network. DeRosa, who of course got to see Betts play up close during the World Baseball Classic, revealed one of Betts’ secret weapons during the segment, per MLB […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts is far from satisfied with his performance so far in the 2023 MLB regular season. Betts was asked ahead of Monday night’s series-opening matchup against bitter Dodgers rivals San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park about the season he’s having, and he was pretty blunt with his response. “It’s been […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers got a little bit of a scare Tuesday night against the Colorado Rockies when they saw Mookie Betts and Jason Heyward collide in the outfield that left the former wincing in pain on the ground. Mookie Betts/Jason Heyward Collision pic.twitter.com/d2ovMFeHAM — Mad Choriyama (@MadChoriyama) April 5, 2023 Fortunately for Mookie Betts […]