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Los Angeles Dodgers fans are not conditioned to worrying in June. No matter what adversity afflicts this ballclub, it perpetually cruises toward a playoff berth. Talent and organizational savvy comprise arguably the most well-run organization in the sport. The 2024 World Series champions are sporting cracks in their armor, however. There is no reason to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered two notable losses Saturday. One involved the St. Louis Cardinals winning in walk-off fashion. The other pertained to Tony Gonsolin. The veteran pitcher was not active for Saturday’s 2-1 loss at Busch Stadium. That’s because manager Dave Roberts revealed via Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register that Gonsolin is […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers witnessed a walk-off home run end their Saturday game. Nolan Arenado smacked his homer to seal the 2-1 victory for the St. Louis Cardinals. Yoshinobu Yamamoto wasn’t on the mound for that HR, though. Yamamoto even hit a feat not seen since 2019 before Arenado’s blast. The right-handed pitcher reached a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers boast plenty of star power in their lineup but a role player has impressed this season. Andy Pages is playing at an All-Star level in his second MLB campaign, combining strong defense with surprising offensive production. The Dodgers began a three-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals Friday and Pages singled […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ offense has been flourishing this season. They’re a huge reason the defending World Series champions are sitting in first place in the National League West. One of the key players in the lineup is Andy Pages, who has really carved out a nice role for himself with the Dodgers. Skipper Dave […]

When second-year starting pitcher Landon Knack left his start against the New York Mets on Thursday, he was on the hook for his third loss of the season. Luckily for him, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was able to push the right buttons and pull off a 6-5 win, the same score as the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a one-game lead over the San Diego Padres heading into their series finale against the New York Mets. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has done another excellent job guiding his team to the top of the National League despite the injuries Los Angeles has dealt with. In a welcome change, Roberts […]

Fresh off the Los Angeles Dodgers’ extra-innings win over the New York Mets, All-Star Shohei Ohtani received a heartwarming surprise from manager Dave Roberts and his wife, Tricia. The couple gifted Ohtani’s infant daughter, his child with former basketball pro Mamiko Tanaka, her very first “car:” a pink, remote-controlled Porsche. In a video shared by […]

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy put on a show early in Tuesday night’s showdown against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium. With Los Angeles ahead by a run and with a man on base, Muncy sent one deep off Mets starter Tylor Megill for a two-run home run that put Los Angeles […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ added yet another injury to their growing list when it was revealed that star shortstop Mookie Betts fractured a toe on his left foot. Betts missed the Dodgers’ three-game World Series rematch against the New York Yankees and he’s out of the lineup again on Monday. But manager Dave Roberts offered […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers took two of three wins in the World Series rematch. But rolled without Mookie Betts against the New York Yankees throughout the weekend. Will L.A. welcome back its superstar soon? Manager Dave Roberts helped drop an update on Betts’ health, via Dodgers reporter Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. “He […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers would enjoy an 18-2 win over the New York Yankees, which not only could come as a statement game between the top two teams in the majors, but it was also a special day for manager Dave Roberts. With the Dodgers capitalizing on a brutal Yankees performance, it was also Roberts’ […]

When news broke that Mookie Betts was unable to go for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their opening game against the New York Yankees with a toe injury, it left fans wondering about the fate of the former MLB MVP. While losing Betts for Round 1 of the World Series rematch certainly hurt, would he […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers kicked off a World Series rematch against the New York Yankees with a 8-5 win on Friday night. Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani traded home runs in the first inning, but the reining National League MVP had the last laugh with a second solo shot in the sixth. That isn’t the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have spent the 2025 season without Shohei Ohtani on the mound, relying on his bat as he recovers from elbow surgery. Still, his reputation as a dominant pitcher continues to resonate across the league. Hall of Famer John Smoltz recently reignited that conversation with a bold statement shared via MLB Network’s […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have an unfathomable 14 pitchers on the injured list at the moment, ballooning the team’s IL payroll to $102 million. Sadly one of those pitchers, righty reliever Evan Phillips, is now done for the season. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced that Phillips would undergo Tommy John surgery, according to the New […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of the best teams in Major League Baseball. Despite dealing with injuries to his pitching staff throughout the season, Dave Roberts has his team near the top of the standings. However, the team is still waiting to be at full strength in 2025, making a move to add a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the bottom of the eight inning with a 4-2 lead over the Cleveland Guardians. However, Clayton Kershaw’s third outing of 2025 didn’t end in a Dodgers win. Los Angeles’ manager, Dave Roberts, looked on as Tanner Scott gave up the lead on an RBI single. He then watched as Angel […]

Shohei Ohtani joined the Los Angeles Dodgers before the 2024 season, and his decision immediately paid off. The Japanese slugger won the National League MVP en route to the first World Series championship of his career. In 2025, Ohtani has not slowed down, delivering another MVP-caliber season. His teammates, including former slugger Max Muncy, find […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a two-game skid Monday with a 7-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians thanks to a dominant performance from Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The Dodgers’ ace seems to have a knack for getting the team back on track as Yamamoto stopped a four-game losing streak in his last start. The second-year pro has […]

When it comes to the Los Angeles Dodgers, few players are as unpopular with fans as Max Muncy. Sure, there’s still Michael Conforto, who is among the least effective players in MLB considering his workload, but with Tommy Edman back and the duo of Andy Pages and Hyeseong Kim largely solving the team’s center field […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers witnessed Shohei Ohtani set the tone on the first pitch. Yoshinobu Yamamoto then kept the Cleveland Guardians in check with his pitching. But Dave Roberts opted to avoid pushing him to the fullest. Yamamoto fired heat in six innings and took the win, as L.A. defeated Cleveland 7-2 on Memorial Day. […]

Shohei Ohtani is the new master at setting the tone for the Los Angeles Dodgers. And is back at leading the league in home runs. This time the Cleveland Guardians watched Ohtani send another one high in the sky. Ohtani busted his latest homer off a 97 mph fastball. And that came on the opening […]

Los Angeles Dodgers world series champion Freddie Freeman opened his bank account for a profound reason. With help from his wife, Chelsea. The Dodgers star and his soulmate delivered a heartwarming donation toward Orange County Children’s Hospital. That place also helped save their son, Maximus. ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan revealed how much they’re donating […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers teased a potential Shohei Ohtani pitching sighting before Sunday’s contest. Ohtani instead smoked a Kodai Senga pitch for his latest home run. This time against the New York Mets. Ohtani blasted a 95 mph four-seam fastball that sailed to the upper deck. The left-handed batter sent the ball flying while two […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers feature a litany of injuries on the hill. The Dodgers forced themselves to sign Chris Stratton Sunday amid the pileup of ailments. Yet one injury received a “concerning” admission from Dave Roberts Sunday. The two-time World Series champion manager has gone without one key reliever for nearly a month. He shared […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani threw his first live batting practice session on Sunday and he could be getting close to joining the starting rotation. Ohtani is not the only Dodgers pitcher who could be returning to the mound fairly soon. Roki Sasaki — who is dealing with a shoulder injury, is expected to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers enter Memorial Day weekend dealing with a continuous injury pileup. Especially on the mound which included calling up a pitcher Saturday for the Mets game. Manager Dave Roberts and company are now bringing in a past World Series champion for relief. Los Angeles Times Dodgers reporter Jack Harris revealed who the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers rediscovered their winning ways in the last three games. Manager Dave Roberts has L.A. entering Saturday with a three-game winning streak. But also made a quick change on the mound before facing the New York Mets. Roberts is calling up a pitcher, while turning another into “optioned” status. Here are the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2024 World Series largely because of their offense. Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman led the way as Los Angeles defeated the New York Yankees for the title. Their title defense season is off to a good start, but it has come at a cost. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have not defended a title since they beat the Tampa Bay Rays in 2020. This season, the team has faced big obstacles when it comes to injuries across the Dodgers roster. However, Dave Roberts has navigated through the first two months of the season well, thanks to role players stepping up. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are officially in a slump. Monday night’s 9-5 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks marked their fourth straight defeat, a concerning skid for a team expected to dominate the National League. Amid rising pressure, both Mookie Betts and Dave Roberts spoke out about the team’s struggles. The Dodgers’ losing streak began with […]

There’s the seventh inning stretch, then there’s the 30 inning one attached to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The latter is proving to be brutal for the defending World Series champs. Los Angeles returned to Chavez Ravine on Vin Scully bobblehead night Monday. The Arizona Diamondbacks swung with no mercy, though. L.A.’s National League West rival […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers haven’t looked like their dominant selves of late. The team uncharacteristically got swept by the Los Angeles Angels in a three-game series at Dodger Stadium. In fact, the Dodgers haven’t looked right since losing Teoscar Hernandez to a Grade 1 adductor strain in early May. LA is just 5-7 since Hernandez […]

Clayton Kershaw felt the energy of Chavez Ravine for the first time in 2025. He heard the reverberating gesture, too, after delivering his first Los Angeles Dodgers strikeout of the year. The southpaw fired five pitches toward Jo Adell. Kershaw switched from curve to slider in the first four throws. But Adell swung and miss […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are gaining new sets of arms on the mound to close out May. The franchise received a big injury update on one key reliever. Los Angeles has Blake Treinen on his way back, per MLB Network reporter Sonja Chen Saturday. “Blake Treinen said he started playing catch yesterday. He had been […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are considered the most talented team in Major League Baseball by a significant margin. In addition to winning the World Series a year ago, the presence of superstars Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman and the other stars on the team have helped the Dodgers stand out and play with […]

Shohei Ohtani is a leading candidate for the National League MVP. Ohtani’s prowess at the plate makes every at-bat must-see TV. However, he is still working on getting back to the second half of his game. His recovery from Tommy John surgery has kept him off the mound for almost two years. After today’s bullpen, […]

In the heart of Los Angeles, where the freeway rivalry between the Dodgers and Angels splits the city’s loyalties, a new name is beginning to unite the Dodger faithful, Hyeseong Kim. While the scoreboard favored the Angels in a 6-2 victory, it was Kim’s continued historic start as a rookie that became the game’s defining […]