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After spending all of 2024 and the first half of the 2025 MLB season as a hitter only – albeit one good enough to win an MVP award – Shohei Ohtani pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers has become increasingly commonplace so far this summer, with the two-way unicorn posting a 2.37 ERA over his […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been a dominant force throughout the regular season. However, Dave Roberts has been hard at work scrambling to make up for injuries to his pitching staff. His bullpen has taken the most recent hit, with Tanner Scott hitting the injured list. However, he, along with Kirby Yates and Michael Kopech, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been battling a series of injuries to their pitching staff throughout the season. They received some positive news Friday as Japanese import Roki Sasaki pitched a simulated game at Dodger Stadium and was quite effective. His fastball reached 96-97 miles per hour in his 45-pitch effort. Dodgers beat reporter Fabian […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the St Louis Cardinals 5-3 on Wednesday to lose the three-game series. They were winning in the eighth inning, partly thanks to a Shohei Ohtani homer, before a brutal error handed the Redbirds the lead. While there was still time left in the game, they were not able to […]

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 […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts thinks highly of rookie infielder Alex Freeland. So much so that Roberts is looking to expand Freeland’s horizon beyond the confines of being a shortstop. On Tuesday, Roberts unveiled his intentions to transition Freeland into a potential second baseman, per Sarah Wexler of MLB.com. This comes after the return […]

For much of the 2025 season, the Los Angeles Dodgers have been as dominant as ever, boasting depth up and down the roster on both sides of the ball. But a team can only be as good as their worst side of the ball, and at the moment, the Dodgers cannot hit a lick. On […]

2025 hasn’t exactly been the easiest season for Tyler Glasnow. He missed over two months of baseball after suffering a shoulder injury, and since returning to the mound in July for the Los Angeles Dodgers, he hasn’t exactly been at his best either. But on Monday, Glasnow managed to turn things around after a rough […]

There’s no two ways about it: Mookie Betts is in the middle of the worst season of his Los Angeles Dodgers career. A former MVP who was a pivotal part of two World Series championships in LA, Betts still doesn’t look comfortable playing shortstop, has lost his power at the plate, and isn’t getting on […]

It’s no secret that the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers have had injured pitchers. This season has been a test of their patience to repeat as champions with a hobbled rotation and bullpen.  On Monday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provided a glimpse into what comes next for three injured relievers, per Dodgers Tailgate. Those relief […]

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 […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts changed up his lineup again Sunday as Mookie Betts continues to struggle. Roberts moved Betts to leadoff on July 20 in an attempt to spark him, but it took just 12 games for the manager to make another change. Betts moved down to second in the order for Sunday’s […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off a swift change on the mound involving Dustin May. Now Emmet Sheehan rises as the latest pivotal update — involving his rotation spot. Sheehan’s role looked to be in jeopardy with Blake Snell now off the injured list. Dodgers insider for the Orange County Register Bill Plunkett shared an […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off a stunner on MLB Trade Deadline day. They joined in on altering their own roster — by dealing away Dustin May. The Boston Red Sox completed the major deal Thursday to land May. The right-hander brings two World Series championship rings in tow to Fenway Park. May played an […]

When pitcher Shohei Ohtani exited the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Wednesday night game against the Cincinnati Reds after throwing six straight balls, it stopped the world for fans of the Blue and White. After looking alright at the top of his scheduled start, Ohtani looked visibly frustrated with his command, forcing skipper Dave Roberts to remove […]

While the 2025 MLB trade deadline is rapidly approaching, it looks like the Los Angeles Dodgers are about to receive some major upgrades without so much as surrendering a single asset. That’s right, with Tyler Glasnow and Blake Treinan already back on the mound and players like Blake Snell and Max Muncy rapidly approaching returns […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers received encouraging news on Tuesday as manager Dave Roberts expressed confidence that All-Star closer Tanner Scott could return sooner than initially feared. After being placed on the injured list with elbow inflammation just over a week ago, Scott has already resumed throwing, offering a positive sign ahead of the MLB trade […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing for a much-needed boost to their battered pitching staff, as left-hander Blake Snell is expected to return to the rotation Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Snell injury update comes at a pivotal time for L.A., which has seen its pitching depth tested by a wave of setbacks. […]

Though the Los Angeles Dodgers were able to secure a win in their series opener against the Cincinnati Reds after a rough series in Boston, they did not leave the contest unscathed, as not one but two of their starting infielders are at risk of landing on the injury list. Discussing how it felt to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made some roster moves on Monday as the club has reportedly called up one of its top prospects to the major league. It’s a decision that comes just days before the MLB trade deadline. Alex Freeland, a 23-year-old infielder, is being promoted to the Dodgers, according to Insider Matthew Moreno. This […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers played a high-profile series over the weekend against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. The return of former Red Sox superstar Mookie Betts to the ballpark where he established himself is always a big event on the baseball calendar. However, Betts did not play in the first game of the […]

Shohei Ohtani realtered the Los Angeles Dodgers pitching lineup by returning to the mound. The versatile All-Star is throwing new heat in dominating fashion. To the point Dave Roberts now unveiled a new plan as Ohtani builds up pitching. Roberts already has one approach in mind involving Ohtani’s home run chase. But the two-time World […]

In a surprising turn of events, a Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher avoided the injured list. Ben Casparius remained available for the team after straining his right calf on Tuesday. With the bullpen banged up, Casparius was called on in the ninth inning of the Dodgers’ series opener against the Boston Red Sox Friday. The rookie […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers shut down Mookie Betts recently for an undisclosed reason. It’s not entirely clear what was going on with the veteran shortstop, but he needed some time away from the club. On Friday, manager Dave Roberts revealed Betts’ expected return date. Roberts claims that the 32-year-old slugger is currently in Nashville, Tennessee, […]

Injuries have been a key culprit for why the Los Angeles Dodgers have performed slightly below their historic expectations so far this year. Los Angeles is still sitting pretty with a 60-43 record after a recent win over the Minnesota Twins, but they haven’t been quite as dominant as expected after their impressive offseason following […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers wrapped up their series against the Twins with a win. It was their first victory since the MLB All-Star break. Shohei Ohtani has made slugging a nightly spectacle in L.A. Now, he stands on the brink of something even greater. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts didn’t hold back his praise and optimism, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are seeking relievers ahead of next week’s MLB trade deadline, and they might have to part with one of their more available starting pitchers in order to acquire help. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal recently reported that the Dodgers could consider trading starter Dustin May. It is not the first time that […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers finally got back on the right track on Wednesday. It took a blunder from the Minnesota Twins, but Shohei Ohtani and Co. escaped with a 4-3 win. Unfortunately for Dave Roberts, he could be without his star shortstop against the Boston Red Sox on Friday. Mookie Betts is dealing with issues […]

`The Los Angeles Dodgers felt the sting of the injury bug early in the 2025 season. L.A. is still without key hitter Max Muncy, which forced a batting order change. They watched a new scare after Tuesday’s interleague game against the Minnesota Twins involving Ben Casparius. What’s the status of the relief pitcher? The defending World […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered an ugly 10-7 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night, marking an 11th loss in 14 games as the beleaguered bullpen continues to stink up the joint. The latest bullpen implosion saw Dodgers relievers give up three runs in consecutive innings and seven runs total for the game. Is […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers received a major scare this week when reliever Tanner Scott exited Monday night’s win over the Minnesota Twins with a noticeable arm issue. On Tuesday, manager Dave Roberts confirmed that the left-hander was placed on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation — a decision the team is hopeful will not […]

With the trade deadline fast approaching, the Los Angeles Dodgers are weighing all their options — including what to do about Michael Conforto. The veteran outfielder has struggled mightily in his first season in L.A., slashing just .176/.296/.314 with a .610 OPS. Once envisioned as a key depth piece in a star-studded lineup, Conforto has […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers must retrace to their hitting and winning ways post MLB All-Star game. Tyler Glasnow made one request involving the game, though. Glasnow revealed what he hopes to see moving forward during his appearance on “Foul Territory” with Ken Rosenthal Monday. He desires one whole week for that festival. He dished his […]

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, […]

Mookie Betts earned a unique elevation Sunday from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Betts moved back to the top of the batting order in a swap with Shohei Ohtani. Dave Roberts pulled off the change before facing the Milwaukee Brewers for the third time. Roberts envisioned Betts to focus on getting on base. But the Dodgers […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers rolled out a huge gamble Sunday via manager Dave Roberts. He opted to swap Shohei Ohtani with Mookie Betts, making the latter the Dodgers’ newest leadoff hitter versus the Milwaukee Brewers. That switch handed L.A. instant gratification. Betts and Ohtani struggled early by striking out in the first. But the former […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers rearranged their batting order in stunning fashion Sunday before facing the Milwaukee Brewers. Dave Roberts is opting to move Shohei Ohtani down. But Mookie Betts ascends up the order, as the leadoff hitter. Why did the two-time World Series winning skipper pull out the move? Especially with L.A. facing the final […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Los Angeles Dodgers will host the Milwaukee Brewers in the final game of their series, looking to salvage a win after dropping the first two games earlier this weekend. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts recently gave star Mookie Betts a game off to reset himself after some struggles of late. On Sunday, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers boasted the best roster in baseball before the start of the season. But, injuries and other unexpected deficiencies have made them buyers ahead of this month’s trade deadline. According to MLB insider Bob Nightengale, the Dodgers will be looking to acquire relievers before the end of the month. “They thought they […]