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The Los Angeles Dodgers will enjoy the final days of Clayton Kershaw. The longtime left-handed pitcher and Cy Young winner will retire from the Dodgers after this season, making the announcement Thursday. But did Freddie Freeman know all along about Kershaw’s intentions? Dodgers reporter for The Athletic Fabian Ardaya revealed Freeman’s role in Kershaw’s decision. […]

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 […]

After battling the Pittsburgh Pirates in a high-scoring shootout at PNC Park, the Los Angeles Dodgers found themselves in an all-too-familiar spot in Game 2 of the three-game series: swept. That’s right, despite having a roster loaded up with expensive talent all over the place, the Dodgers simply couldn’t get any runs on board against […]

After finding himself on the bench in the series finale against the Cincinnati Reds, Freddie Freeman is set to return to the field for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their Friday night opening contest against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Blue Heaven. And the best part? He won’t be the only returning Dodgers player available for […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are navigating a key late-season stretch, and on Wednesday, they’ll do it without one of their biggest stars. First baseman Freddie Freeman is missing the Dodgers series finale against the Cincinnati Reds due to a minor neck and shoulder issue—a development that adds urgency in a tight National League West standings […]

As Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hit his 45th home run in Sunday’s 8-2 win over the San Diego Padres, the sensation would also encounter a loud distraction from the stands. The Dodgers slugger would go face-to-face with a heckler during the game, but not in a threatening way, more in a manner that […]

While the Atlanta Braves are making moves to improve their current season, the team is taking the time to mourn the passing of long-time scout Roy Clark. Looking at the key moves made by the Braves in recent history, one could likely put the credit to Clark for a ton of decisions, as he passed […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers rebounded Thursday by knocking off the Colorado Rockies 9-5. But they’re adding needed reinforcements for the upcoming San Diego Padres series. Dodgers reporter Kristen Watson revealed the latest Dave Roberts and L.A. move. One that involves the mound.  “Dave Roberts confirmed Tanner Scott will be activated Friday vs. Padres,” Watson shared […]

When it comes to the Los Angeles Dodgers, few players are as consistent as catcher Will Smith. Originally drafted by the team in the first round of 2016 before making his debut in 2019, Smith has become one of the best defensive players in the business, all the while becoming a potential batting title leader […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are probably never going to be fully healthy, but their roster still looks quite intimidating at the moment. Shohei Ohtani is pitching again, Blake Snell is off the injured list and Mookie Betts is heating up. This ballclub has survived a myriad of absences, as usual, and stayed in first place. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost their most recent series to the St Louis Cardinals to fall to 66-49 on the season. Despite the series loss, there was a big resurgence in LA’s lineup. That is not Shohei Ohtani, who pitched and hit a homer on Wednesday. Dodgers superstar Mookie Betts is breaking out of his […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the middle of another dominant season. Dave Roberts’ team is well on their way to back-to-back championships, the first since the New York Yankees pulled it off in the late 1990s. Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman lead the way at the plate, but their supporting cast has been a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off new roster changes ahead of their next series. And one week following the MLB Trade Deadline. The franchise announced on X (formerly Twitter) that a new infielder is on board. While a right-handed pitching option will be handed a new assignment. “The Dodgers claimed IF Luken Baker from the […]

Despite working with a “diminished” arsenal in his 18th MLB season, Clayton Kershaw continues to give the Los Angeles Dodgers everything he’s got. And in the series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, Kershaw had more than enough. The veteran lefty stymied the Rays, allowing five hits and no walks in six scoreless […]

When the Minnesota Twins brought Harrison Bader in, they valued his defense. Unfortunately for them, he mistimed his dive to catch a line drive from Freedie Freeman on Wednesday. He couldn’t make the catch and the Twins lost in walk-off fashion. Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts scored the final two runs to give the Dodgers […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are back to their old tricks. In a game full of surprises, the Dodgers came from behind to defeat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 on a walk-off, two-run single from none other than Freddie Freeman. With the bases loaded, two outs, and a 1-2 count against Twins reliever Gavin Jax, Freeman lined […]

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman revealed a World Series-inspired swing adjustment he made to help himself recover from a recent slump. The 35-year-old is putting together another All-Star-caliber season, but has seen his stellar form drop in July. Freeman, through 15 games this month, is hitting just .196 in 56 at-bats without a […]

One day after taking a hit by pitch off his wrist, Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman is in the lineup and batting cleanup. Freeman left the Dodgers’ 6-5 loss on Sunday to the Milwaukee Brewers after the incident, which manager Dave Roberts initially admitted was cause for concern. The 2025 National League All-Star […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers narrowly avoided a worst-case scenario on Sunday after star first baseman Freddie Freeman exited the series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers with a left wrist injury. Freeman was hit by an 88-mph sinker from Jose Quintana in the bottom of the sixth inning and immediately took himself out of the game, […]

In a matchup of potential playoff teams, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers began a three-game set to open the season’s second half. At the moment, Milwaukee is leading the Dodgers 2-0 in the seventh inning. Even if the Dodgers don’t come back to win, it was still a night to remember for the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman is at the All-Star Game, and so is Matt Olson, the player who replaced him with the Atlanta Braves. It’s a lot to live up to for Olson. Freeman made five All-Star teams with the Braves, won an MVP award and was part of the team’s 2021 World […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers wouldn’t be where they are without Freddie Freeman and Shohei Ohtani. Freeman is gearing up for an emotional All-Star game in his hometown of Atlanta.   Meanwhile, Ohtani is discussing longevity as he transitions into a dual role in both hitting and pitching.  Together, their tandem is one of the fiercest in […]

The city of Atlanta is currently gearing up to host the MLB All-Star game, which will take place on Tuesday night at Truist Park. One of the members of the NL All-Star team is Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, who spent over a decade as a member of the Braves and will be […]

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman will return to his old stomping grounds during Tuesday’s MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta, and the former MVP might not be able to maintain a stoic disposition. MLB insider Bob Nightengale recently reported that Freeman is anticipating an emotional experience. The 35-year-old was drafted by the Atlanta Braves […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers ended a seven-game losing streak, picking up back-to-back wins in a big divisional showdown against the San Francisco Giants. Despite the midsummer slump, the Dodgers enter the All-Star break with a 5.5-game lead in the NL West. And Freddie Freeman has once again played a big role in the team’s success. […]

The Chicago White Sox have seen enough of Freddie Freeman in their three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The former MVP capped off a ninth-inning comeback Wednesday with a walk-off base hit that gave LA the 5-4 victory. On Thursday, Freeman continued his assault on Chicago with another big performance at the plate. Freeman […]

In front of a sellout crowd of 53,536 at Dodger Stadium, Clayton Kershaw made history once again Wednesday night, adding another milestone to his incredible career, becoming just the 20th pitcher in MLB history, and only the fourth left-hander, to record 3,000 career strikeouts. The milestone came on his 100th pitch of the game, a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers didn’t bring their best stuff on what ended up being a historic night at Dodger Stadium, but they still found a way to win as they so often do. Even a 4-2 deficit in the ninth inning wasn’t enough to keep Dave Roberts and company out of the win column as […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers picked up their fifth straight win in a 5-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals Friday. However, the Royals didn’t go quietly, loading the bases in the bottom of the ninth inning against closer Tanner Scott. But a slick defensive play by Freddie Freeman sealed the win and got Scott out […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers relied on their trio of MVP winners to edge out the Kansas City Royals Friday. Reigning NL MVP Shohei Ohtani led off the game with a home run – his league-high 29th bomb of the season. Ohtani later tied the game with a fifth inning RBI triple before scoring the go-ahead […]

MLB fan bases are closely monitoring the myriad of pitching injuries that have afflicted the Los Angeles Dodgers (47-30) this season, but the defending World Series Champions overcame a similar calamity last year. While a scarcity of arms is obviously concerning, believe it or not, the biggest priority of this team could actually be keeping […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers attempt to successfully defend their World Series Trophy in 2025, one of the latest concerns in an ever-growing list of issues presented to LA’s finest has been the health of Freddie Freeman. That’s right, as the team still deals with double-digit pitchers on IL, with position players coming and going […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are ready to make another run at a World Series title this season, and the stars have been showing out through the first few months of the season. Freddie Freeman, the reigning World Series MVP, has been hitting at a blistering pace so far this season, but there’s always room to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are battling for NL West supremacy, and Freddie Freeman continues to deliver when it matters most. In Monday night’s high-stakes Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres showdown, the eight-time All-Star added another highlight to his Hall of Fame-caliber résumé — and it came at a pivotal moment for Los Angeles. With a […]

The series between the New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers is now tied following a wild ending to the second game of their four-leg set at Dodger Stadium Tuesday night. With the score tied at 5-5 in the 10th inning and with two runners in scoring position for the Dodgers, Los Angeles star […]

Two of the marquee teams in Major League Baseball are going at it in Los Angeles in a rematch of the NLCS from last fall. The Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets have delivered plenty of classics, and they did so once again on Tuesday night. At the end of a back-and-forth affair, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers put together one of their most dramatic wins of the season on Tuesday night, powered by Max Muncy’s home run in the ninth inning and a Freddie Freeman walk-off in extras to beat the New York Mets, 6–5, at Dodger Stadium. With the Dodgers trailing 5–4 and down to their final […]

With Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen coming off a frustrating game, the 29-year-old has now been a standout for a good amount of seasons, meaning he’s seen all of the best hitters. While the Diamondbacks look to improve, Gallen would speak about the toughest battles he’s had to face in a still-young career. Speaking to […]

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman is not broken but battered. Freeman continues to perform despite a recent ankle injury. So far, he’s batting .368 with nine home runs and 37 RBIs.  However, Freeman’s ankle troubles are getting the best of him, per Matthew Moreno Dodger Blue 1958. He admits to aggravating his ankle […]