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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 […]

After there was optimism that Will Smith would be returning despite his injury, the Los Angeles Dodgers recently put him on the 10-day injured list because of a bruised right hand, according to ESPN. It’s the first time that he’s been on IL this season. There was hope that Smith would avoid IL, especially after […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are trying to hold off the San Diego Padres in the National League West. They take a 2.5-game lead over their Western Division rivals going into their Saturday night game against the San Francisco Giants. One of the strengths of the Dodgers has been their consistency behind the plate with Will […]

Dave Roberts did not have a positive injury update on Roki Sasaki’s health as the Los Angeles Dodgers progress through the final month of the 2025 regular season. Sasaki hasn’t appeared on the mound since early May, last taking part in the Dodgers’ matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks on May 9. Four months have passed, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers kick off one of the most important series of their season on Friday night. Dave Roberts leads his team on the road for a three-game set against National League West rival San Francisco Giants. The result could go a long way in determining the standings. With Shohei Ohtani eyeing a return […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in a heated battle with the postseason looming. Shohei Ohtani continues to chase records in another MVP-caliber season, finally getting back on the pitcher’s mound. However, the two-way star has not pitched in a week, forcing Emmet Sheehan into a larger role. However, Dave Roberts hinted that he could take […]

For seemingly the first time in months, the Los Angeles Dodgers have more outfielders than they have playing time. That’s right, after largely sticking with the trio of Michal Conforto in left field, Andy Pages in center, and Teoscar Hernandez in right, Roberts is shaking things up following the return of Tommy Edman, giving the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting rotation has been the main story all season for the team. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts had to watch as Clayton Kershaw came back from injury. Shohei Ohtani, Tyler Glasnow, and Blake Snell spent significant time on the injured list as well. However, Roki Sasaki’s return is on the horizon. The […]

Tyler Glasnow picked up his first win since March when the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 3-1 on Monday. Despite giving up a run in the second inning after a leadoff walk came around to score, Glasnow had a no-hitter going after seven innings. But with his pitch count reaching triple digits, manager […]

Before signing Shohei Ohtani and becoming a full-on juggernaut, the Los Angeles Dodgers had established a knack for finding players who could make a surprising impact down the stretch. The front office might have accomplished this again with their decision to sign left-hander Andrew Heaney to a Minor League deal earlier this month. Heaney performed […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers received a promising sign during their series against the Colorado Rockies, as starting pitcher Roki Sasaki delivered his most encouraging rehab performance to date. While not a guaranteed boost, the latest update surrounding Sasaki brings renewed optimism for a potential late-season return and adds intrigue to a critical stretch in the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers looked lifeless against the Orioles, but Shohei Ohtani stepped up and changed everything. The Dodgers superstar reminded everyone why he’s in a class of his own. He crushed a leadoff homer that reignited the team’s heartbeat and brought energy back into the dugout. Manager Dave Roberts saw it right away, the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were cruising in Saturday’s matchup against the Baltimore Orioles. After four straight losses, LA was riding Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s arm to a victory. The Dodgers ace was nearly flawless through 8.2 innings. Then everything fell apart. Yamamoto became the first pitcher in over 100 years to lose a no-hitter with two outs […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a devastating defeat in Saturday’s wild 4-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. Yoshinobu Yamamoto became the first pitcher since 1923 to lose a no-hitter with two outs in the ninth inning. Then the Dodgers’ bullpen collapsed for the second straight game. Neither Blake Treinen or Tanner Scott could record the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers just suffered one of the most brutal losses you’ll ever witness. It was painful enough for Dodgers fans to see Yoshinobu Yamamoto lose his no-hitter bid with two outs in the ninth inning. But the pain became excruciating when Los Angeles blew a three-run lead, losing to the Baltimore Orioles 4-3. […]

After Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts offered an encouraging update on Tyler Glasnow, he addressed the starting pitcher’s progress after an injury scare due to his lower back. With the delay, as Roberts had hoped, expected to be just a few days, Shohei Ohtani started against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday. Roberts addressed the […]

Another foul ball claimed another Los Angeles Dodgers catcher as Dalton Rushing left with an injury in the series opener against the Baltimore Orioles. The Dodgers lost starting catcher Will Smith on Wednesday after he took a foul ball off the hand while behind the plate. On Friday, Rushing fouled a ball off his right […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have scratched right-hander Tyler Glasnow from his scheduled start on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles, with Shohei Ohtani stepping in as the unexpected replacement. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Glasnow reported back tightness during pregame warmups, leading the team to delay his next start by “a few days” with the hope […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have struggled with injuries all season. The pitching staff has been particularly banged up but position players have missed time as well. So when Will Smith exited Wednesday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, it appeared he’d be the latest Dodger to hit the IL. However, the All-Star catcher received a positive […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers kick off a weekend series against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday. However, Dave Roberts’ infield might be even thinner than it was before. The Dodgers have been without Tommy Edman and Max Muncy thanks to injury. Depending on further test results, Will Smith might join them. If he misses time, Ben […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are inching closer to getting a key piece of their offense back. Veteran third baseman Max Muncy has officially started a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City, signaling that his return to the big league roster is on track. After weeks of uncertainty, this injury update comes at a crucial time […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped the first two games of their series against the Pittsburgh Pirates after Wednesday’s 3-0 defeat. However, the team suffered an even greater loss as Will Smith left the contest with an injury. With the All-Star catcher banged up, the Dodgers made a series of roster moves. Los Angeles has selected […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have one more Pittsburgh Pirates matchup to wrap up the three-game series. But L.A. already has a new pitching plan lined up for the future. One involving Shohei Ohtani and Clayton Kershaw. Los Angeles Times Dodgers beat writer Jack Harris unveiled what Dave Roberts plans to do. Which he shared via […]

When Dave Roberts marched Dalton Rushing out to pinch hit for Will Smith at what would have been his second at-bat against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the third inning, it left fans wondering what went wrong. After watching the veteran catcher get clipped by a foul ball in the second inning, Smith was pulled from […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers scratched Shohei Ohtani from starting and rolled with Emmet Sheehan. The right-hander took the mound first as Ohtani dealt with an illness. Sheehan and the Dodgers took a 3-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates — but featured some controversy. Baseball insider Ben Verlander captured this moment involving the emergency starter. “It […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are facing increased uncertainty in their quest to repeat as World Series champions, as manager Dave Roberts confirmed there are no plans to bring pitcher Roki Sasaki back to the majors anytime soon. The injury update comes after Sasaki’s latest rehab outing with Triple-A Oklahoma City, where the 23-year-old’s velocity and […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers became reliant on the arm of Shohei Ohtani. Now Dave Roberts wants to give it a rest. Right before L.A. takes on the Pittsburgh Pirates. Ohtani will not take the mound for the remainder of the weekday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic revealed Wednesday. Ardaya dove into the real reason why […]

All things considered, the Los Angeles Dodgers are in a pretty good spot heading into the 2025 MLB postseason. Sure, they continue to play down to their competition, have games where they can’t get anything on the scoreboard, and others where no amount of runs is enough to overcome their pitching woes. But with 138 […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks, helped by a clutch home run from catcher Will Smith, the team has made a move to further improve itself. While Dodgers manager Dave Roberts hopes for more clutch performances from the team, the team is also hoping their newest addition can produce for them when […]

Needing a win on Sunday to avoid an embarrassing three-game sweep at the hands of the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium, the Los Angeles Dodgers relied on the heroics of catcher Will Smith to score a dramatic 5-4 win in the series finale against their visiting National League West rivals. Smith, who did not have […]

As some of the talk around the Los Angeles Dodgers has been around Mookie Betts playing shortstop, there has been some speculation that the team would potentially move the star back to the outfield. With the Dodgers’ star in Betts having success at shortstop, manager Dave Roberts would give insight into what the team’s plan […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers opened their weekend series with a frustrating 3-0 shutout loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chavez Ravine, and the reaction afterward was as honest as it gets. Manager Dave Roberts didn’t offer excuses—just a nod to how effective Zac Gallen’s shutout outing truly was. In six scoreless innings, Gallen struck out […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds by a final score of 5-1 on Wednesday. Shohei Ohtani led the way with nine strikeouts on the mound, while the pitching staff overall recorded 19 strikeouts. LA’s 19 strikeouts was the franchise’s highest mark in a nine inning game in the last 125 seasons, according to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on a three-game winning streak, finally breaking out of a slump. Dave Roberts’ team finishes off a series against the Cincinnati Reds tonight, looking to complete a sweep. However, the biggest news that comes from Wednesday night might be on the status of Max Muncy. Alex Freeland might not have […]

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki last appeared for the team on May 9, spending the last three and a half months sidelined by a shoulder injury. But the rookie righty had an encouraging rehab start on Tuesday, showing signs of improvement. Manager Dave Roberts is closely monitoring the situation. “Each start has been better,” […]

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 […]