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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 […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have had a difficult season with injuries to this point. While they are in first place in the National League West, they have not had their full complement throughout the majority of the season. While most of the injuries have impacted the pitching staff, the Dodgers have been without utilityman Kike […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have struggled recently. After enduring a seven-game losing streak before the All-Star break the Dodgers got shut out by the Brewers on Friday. While LA’s star-studded offense has underperformed of late, Mookie Betts is in a season-long slump. After another hitless performance in the series opener against Milwaukee, manager Dave Roberts […]

When Max Muncy went down with an ugly-looking leg injury in an early June showdown against the Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers fans feared the worst. Though initial tests came back negative, with no major structural damage to any of his tendons, it still looked like it would be a long road back for […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees are two of MLB’s most historic franchises. A legend who is familiar with both coasts would likely agree. Former Yankees and Dodgers manager Joe Torre recently praised both teams, and offered an intriguing comparison. “I always looked at the Dodgers as the Yankees of the National League, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers may be focused on the postseason, but manager Dave Roberts is also addressing an All-Star Game controversy involving a rival player. Roberts has thrown his support behind Milwaukee Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski, whose surprise inclusion in the National League All-Star roster raised eyebrows across the league. Misiorowski has made just five […]

Shohei Ohtani walks into MLB All-Star game weekend as one of the main attractions. Many fans will wonder if the National League team will allow the Los Angeles Dodgers star to swing and pitch Tuesday. Dave Roberts holds that decision for the NL roster. The skipper Roberts already turned to Ohtani’s versatility a month before […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers addressed its future Sunday through the 2025 MLB Draft. Dave Roberts and company opted for the “hog call.” By taking two talents from the University of Arkansas. Los Angeles announced Zachary Root as selection No. 40. Root starred as a left-handed pitcher for the Razorbacks. But he’s not the only Arkansas […]

Tyler Glasnow made his return to the rotation Wednesday as the Los Angeles Dodgers attempted to snap their recent skid. However, Los Angeles lost its sixth straight game, falling to the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2. Still, manager Dave Roberts was happy with his All-Star pitcher’s performance. “Tyler pitched well… His pitch count got up there, so […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers received much-needed good news on Wednesday afternoon as Blake Snell is officially set to begin a rehab stint on Thursday with the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, the team’s Single-A affiliate. The Dodgers’ rehab assignment represents the biggest step forward in Snell’s recovery process from a left shoulder injury that has sidelined him […]

Injuries to the starting rotation has been the main story of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ season. Despite having only Yoshinobu Yamamoto to consistently rely on, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has used a cagey strategy led his team back to the top of the league. However, things got easier for him after Tyler Glasnow made his […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently undergoing their worst stretch of the 2025 season so far, losers of five straight games, some of them in blowout fashion, leading into Wednesday’s series finale on the road vs the Milwaukee Brewers. The Dodgers have been bitten by the injury bug in unbelievable fashion this year, especially with […]

The skid continues for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are now on the verge of suffering yet another series sweep. After getting swept by the Houston Astros in a three-game series at Dodger Stadium last week, Los Angeles has lost the first two games of its set at the American Family Field in Milwaukee by […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost their fourth straight game on Monday as Yoshinobu Yamamoto didn’t make it out of the first inning. The Milwaukee Brewers jumped out to an early lead and Yamamoto was pulled after just 2/3 of an inning in the shortest start of his MLB career. The Dodgers’ ace attempted to explain […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were red-hot, going 15-3 since mid June and running their division lead up to nine games. Then Los Angeles got blown out by the Houston Astros in the worst defeat in Dodger Stadium history. The rout began a losing streak that the team extended to four straight in a 9-1 loss […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers haven’t created fireworks post Fourth of July. Or in the last four games in general. Sparking a blunt Mookie Betts response. This time L.A. took a massive 9-1 defeat at the hands of the Milwaukee Brewers Monday. Milwaukee kept the Dodgers at the one-run mark for the second straight game. But […]

Update: The Dodgers have officially called up James Outman in a flurry of moves that saw Kike Hernandez placed on IL and Justin Wrobleski optioned. The Dodgers recalled OF James Outman, selected the contract of RHP Julian Fernández, optioned LHP Justin Wrobleski and placed IF/OF Kiké Hernández on the injured list with left elbow inflammation. […]

Clayton Kershaw is getting rewarded by Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred. Days after the superb Dodgers left-hander recorded the 3,000th strikeout of his career, Kershaw was named as a Commissioner’s Selection to the National League All-Star team. Your 2025 MLB All-Star Game Rosters ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/5AE0oQF57R — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 6, 2025 The All-Star Game […]

Following the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 6-4 loss to the Houston Astros on Saturday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made it clear he isn’t worried about Shohei Ohtani’s offense on days when he takes the mound. Ohtani, who made his fourth mound start of the season, delivered his strongest performance to date with two scoreless innings and […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provided a crucial update on Shohei Ohtani when it comes to his pitching availability. Ohtani did not pitch for the entire 2024 season after undergoing elbow surgery September 2023. He remained active as a hitter, which he kept doing until he finally returned to the mound this season on […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have cruised throughout the entire season. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has implemented strategies to make up for pitching injuries to keep the team afloat. One of those changes was calling up Emmet Sheehan, who was good in his Major League Baseball debut. Even though Tyler Glasnow is close to his return. […]

When the Los Angeles Dodgers began their season, they had a dominant rotation. However, injuries to Tyler Glasnow, Roki Sasaki, and Blake Snell sent them to the injured list. While the loss of so much talent on the mound has not affected the team, Los Angeles eagerly awaits their return. Snell is close to taking […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered their July 4th series opener against the Houston Astros with momentum and a division lead,  but they were completely dismantled in an 18-1 blowout at Dodger Stadium. In the worst loss in stadium history, the Dodgers gave up 10 runs in a single inning and watched their pitching staff collapse […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers figured to have one of the sport’s best starting rotations entering the regular season. While injuries have largely ravaged the unit to this point, the club has recently received strong contributions from an unsung source. Dodgers starter Dustin May provided seven-plus innings of two-run baseball in Friday night’s 6-2 victory over […]

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy exited Wednesday’s game after suffering an injury scare. The Dodgers earned a 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox, but attention turned to Muncy’s injury status after the game. Dave Roberts said the Dodgers are “optimistic” following the initial tests, via Alden Gonzalez of ESPN. Further updates should […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is delivering another standout performance Tuesday night, matching his MLB career high in innings pitched against the Chicago White Sox after the first frame. The right-hander is through six full innings at Dodger Stadium so far, having allowed just one earned run on three hits while striking out seven […]

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow has been out since April 27 with a shoulder injury. His injury is one of many that Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has dealt with throughout the regular season. While Shohei Ohtani has been electric for Los Angeles on the mound, the team’s fans eagerly await Blake Snell and […]

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani accomplished an incredible feat Saturday. Ohtani threw the fastest pitch in his MLB career, when he clocked one at 101.7 miles per hour. That throw impressed Ohtani’s manager, Dave Roberts. “I think you can’t take the competitor out of the player,” Roberts said, per ESPN. “There’s a little […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers remain atop the MLB standings, but getting a fully healthy Tyler Glasnow back will be essential for their postseason push. Following his second rehab appearance with Triple-A Oklahoma City, manager Dave Roberts offered a key injury update that suggests that Glasnow may still be a few outings away from returning to […]

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Emmet Sheehan was effective in his his 2025 start in the major leagues. The 25-year-old threw four innings of one-run ball against the San Diego Padres in a Dodgers win. However, with Tyler Glasnow’s return on the horizon after his rehab start and Shohei Ohtani’s recovery from Tommy John surgery, […]

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani is in the middle of another great season. Ohtani has already been declared as a National League All-Star. However, the biggest development of the season is his pitching. Dave Roberts has been cautious with his star’s workload on the mound, having Ben Casparius pitch the bulk of the […]

Clayton Kershaw has relied on his left arm for 18 MLB seasons. The Los Angeles Dodgers witnessed him rack up the strikeouts through the years. But one milestone remains. Kershaw is closing in on 3,000 career strikeouts. There are 19 different pitchers who’ve surpassed this mark. Max Scherzer represents the most recent entry into the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made headlines by shutting down speculation about Shohei Ohtani potentially pitching in the MLB All-Star Game. While Ohtani’s name carries major weight in both fan voting and league buzz, Roberts confirmed the two-way star will not take the mound in the Midsummer Classic. The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya reported the […]