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The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to finish off the Cincinnati Reds in the NL Wild Card Series, and Dave Roberts made it clear that Shohei Ohtani is at the center of the team’s October strategy. Before the second game of the Dodgers-Reds clash, Roberts explained that if Los Angeles ends the series in two, […]

On Tuesday evening, the Los Angeles Dodgers picked up a 10-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds in Game 1 of their Wild Card series, with the winner advancing to the NLDS. The game was an offensive explosion for the Dodgers, headlined by two home runs each from Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernandez. At one point, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers opened the 2025 NL Wild Card Series with a 10-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds, but postgame focus quickly turned to the status of utility players Kiké Hernández and Tommy Edman. Both exited early in Game 1, raising concerns about potential injury setbacks. Roberts quickly addressed both situations. According to the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers showed on Tuesday just how big the gulf in quality between their and the Cincinnati Reds’ squad truly is when they took a 10-5 win to come to within one win away from punching their ticket to the NLDS to face the Philadelphia Phillies. After all, this Dodgers team won the […]

When it comes to the Los Angeles Dodgers in September, no player was more surprising in a good way than rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki. After beginning the regular season as a starting pitcher, Sasaki missed months with a shoulder impingement and looked like a long shot to see the mound once more at the professional […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are relishing the final days of Clayton Kershaw on the mound. The forthcoming MLB Playoffs will be the last time the prized left-handed pitcher will take the mound. But Dodgers Stadium made sure to honor him before the first pitch of the Cincinnati Reds series. MLB columnist for USA Today Bob […]

With the NL West crown perched on their brows, the Los Angeles Dodgers will now turn their attention to the Cincinnati Reds. The Dodgers will face off against the sixth seed of the National League bracket in the Wild Card round. A date with the NL East champion Philadelphia Phillies could await them. Ahead of […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers locked up the third seed in the National League after clinching the division for the fourth-straight season on Thursday. Los Angeles is set to play in the Wild Card round beginning September 30. The team will host the winner of the final NL Wild Card berth – either the Cincinnati Reds […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers start their National League Wild Card Series on Tuesday. Despite knowing where its path to back-to-back World Series will begin, Los Angeles has a lot of questions to answer about the pitching staff. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts used Roki Sasaki out of the bullpen as he tunes up for the fall. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers kick off their final series of the regular season against the Seattle Mariners on Friday. Both teams have clinched a playoff berth, but they still have something to play for. Los Angeles and Seattle are still jostling for playoff positioning with the Wild Card Series looming. Unfortunately, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are once again on top of the NL West, clinching the division for the fourth straight year and the 12th time in the last 13 seasons. Dave Roberts has guided his club into the MLB playoffs with a rotation that looks as dangerous as any in baseball. Since Aug. 1, Dodgers […]

The National League West still is painted Dodger blue. The Los Angeles Dodgers have secured their 12th division title in the last 13 years. This time beating the Arizona Diamondbacks for the latest crown 8-0 on Thursday. MLB shouted out the Dodgers on the social media website X, formerly known as Twitter. The @Dodgers are […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost Roki Sasaki to a shoulder injury in May. The rookie starter was one of more than a dozen Los Angeles pitchers to land on the IL over the first half of the season. Yet while many of the Dodgers’ hurlers had since rejoined the team, Sasaki remained out. That is, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers witnessed something they haven’t seen in four months: Roki Sasaki coming out of the bullpen. The once highly-anticipated rookie entered the game Wednesday in relief duty versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Sasaki hasn’t played since May 9 due to an MLB injury. Sasaki came to the Dodgers amid some immense fanfare. But […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have five games remaining before the postseason begins. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts saw his bullpen surrender a tough loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night. That performance introduces a lot of questions about Los Angeles’ effectiveness in tight playoff games. However, Tanner Scott could get some key assistance from Roki […]

For a long time, many people had been under the impression that if the Los Angeles Dodgers’ stars are healthy for the playoffs, the franchise will win its second straight championship. But an incomplete bullpen cannot withstand the perils of October. The same is true in September, as LA’s shorthanded and underachieving relief unit once […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are officially in the playoffs, even if their exact seeding remains up in the air. Soon, fans will find out whether the best team money – and Andrew Friedman – could assemble will be able to make good on their sky-high potential, or if they will go down as one of […]

For a large segment of the 2025 MLB season, Hyeseong Kim was an important part of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ plans. Coming over from the KBL as a 26-year-old rookie from Goyang, South Korea, Kim split his time between the infield and outfield for the Dodgers before settling in as the team’s more-or-less regular second baseman […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are safely in the National League playoff picture. However, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is still fine-tuning his postseason strategy. One piece of the puzzle is Roki Sasaki, who has missed the last few months with injury. The rookie pitcher is ready to make his return against the Arizona Diamondbacks this week. […]

While the Los Angeles Dodgers have largely turned things around down the stretch after a rocky summer, one player who remains very much a question mark heading into the postseason is Blake Treinen, the 2024 playoff hero who missed months with forearm tightness. Speaking to reporters about the state of the Dodgers heading into a […]

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 […]

With Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star catcher Will Smith’s return uncertain ahead of the postseason, manager Dave Roberts selected Ben Rortvedt to be his primary catcher. Smith won’t be making a full recovery ahead of the Dodgers’ postseason run, forcing the team for an alternative starting catcher before the playoffs. Roberts announced his decision amidst his […]

Clayton Kershaw is nearing the finish line of his brilliant career. He made his last regular-season start at Dodger Stadium Friday night, and he went out with a flourish when manager Dave Roberts came out to get him with one out in the fifth inning against the San Francisco Giants. The Dodgers earned a 6-3 […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the MLB Playoffs with a 6-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants, there is no denying that the team is on a quest to win a second straight World Series title. With the Dodgers’ win coming on Clayton Kershaw’s last home start, with the star pitcher retiring at the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the opening game of their series against the San Francisco Giants 2-1. Dave Roberts’ team celebrates Clayton Kershaw’s final regular season start of his career on Friday night. Unfortunately, the bullpen behind him took another rough hit. After coming back from the injured list with Kirby Yates and Tanner Scott, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen has had its shaky moments as of late. But the talent they have in the bullpen is undeniable, with one of their biggest weapons being Michael Kopech, the hard-throwing reliever that they acquired from the Chicago White Sox during the 2024 MLB trade deadline. Kopech looked like a new man […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Clayton Kershaw’s legendary 18-year career is nearing its conclusion, with the 37-year-old left-hander officially set to retire after the 2025 season. The three-time Cy Young Award winner and 2014 National League MVP will make his final regular-season start at Dodger Stadium on Friday against the San Francisco Giants. However, what […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are fighting with the San Diego Padres for the top spot in the National League West. However, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is already getting his roster ready for the postseason. With Shohei Ohtani back to dominating on both sides of the ball and Clayton Kershaw entering his final playoff run, things […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers look to win yet another World Series this season. Los Angeles has been guided by several players, including Shohei Ohtani. The club was able to develop Ohtani’s pitching once again this year. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says Ohtani can play just about anywhere. Does that mean he will put Ohtani in […]

Shohei Ohtani has put on a show as the Los Angeles Dodgers make their final push for the NL West title. The two-way star is making a strong case for winning his fourth MVP Award. On Tuesday, Ohtani took center stage for the Dodgers, pitching five no-hit innings and joining the 50 home run club […]

After the Los Angeles Dodgers lost back-to-back games to the Philadelphia Phillies, it was up to Blake Snell to salvage the series. Snell accepted the challenge, spinning a masterful game on Wednesday. Until he ran into trouble in the seventh inning. The 10th-year veteran recorded two outs in the seventh before consecutive walks brought the […]

The last time Blake Snell took the mound, he helped the Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation make history. Snell’s outing against the Colorado Rockies on September 10 capped one of the most dominant five-game stretches ever by a group of starting pitchers. Facing the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, Snell made history again. The two-time Cy Young […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers turned a tense moment into a turning point Wednesday night thanks to pitcher Blake Snell. Facing pressure from the Philadelphia Phillies and with manager Dave Roberts approaching the mound, Snell shook him off and stayed in the game. He responded by striking out the side to close the seventh inning—capping off […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers face a setback as the NL West playoff race tightens. Catcher Will Smith will not return from the injured list when first eligible on Saturday. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed the decision. Smith is still dealing with swelling in his right hand after suffering a bone bruise earlier this month. The injury […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ bullpen didn’t exactly cover itself in glory on Tuesday. They followed up Shohei Ohtani’s five no-hit innings with an absolutely miserable performance; Justin Wrobleski ended up allowing five runs in the sixth inning, and Blake Treinen ended up allowing a three-run home run in the top of the ninth inning to […]

What makes Shohei Ohtani a one-of-a-kind superstar in professional sports is that he’s both an MVP-caliber player at the plate and on the mound. For the Los Angeles Dodgers, however, they had to wait until this season for Ohtani to return to the mound, and entering play on Tuesday, the reigning NL MVP was sporting […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers watched a win slip away on Tuesday night, and manager Dave Roberts found himself at the center of controversy after a pivotal decision involving superstar Shohei Ohtani. Despite throwing five no-hit innings on just 68 pitches, Ohtani was pulled before the sixth frame. The move unraveled fast. Reliever Justin Wrobleski entered […]

When it comes to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2025, the team only goes as far as Shohei Ohtani. One of the absolute best offensive players in the game, who can hit for power, hit for average, get on base often, and even make opposing teams pay as a certified steal specialist, Ohtani has consistently […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in a hotly contested race for the National League West crown, but slugger Max Muncy will require a reprieve before he can return to action. Muncy left two straight games after being hit. He will not play in Sunday’s contest against the San Francisco Giants. “After leaving back to back […]