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Ohtani (0.97 ERA) squares off against Giants, but unlikely to hit amid slump

@sonjamchen
44 minutes ago

LOS ANGELES -- Shohei Ohtani has been on quite the roll on the mound, but the same has not been true at the plate.

Dodgers get OF Alek Thomas for prospect in trade with D-backs

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12:14 PM CDT

LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers bolstered their organizational outfield depth by acquiring speedy center fielder Alek Thomas from the D-backs on Tuesday morning.

Ohtani takes rare on-field batting practice, but slump continues -- for now

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1:54 AM CDT

LOS ANGELES -- A metallic thud cut through the music blaring on the speakers and the murmurs of fans filing into the stands. It was quickly followed by gasps and cheers as those in the ballpark saw what caused it. Shohei Ohtani had just hit a ball out of Dodger

Dodgers activate Betts from IL; Freeland optioned to Triple-A

@sonjamchen
May 11, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- After returning a two-time Cy Young Award winner to their rotation over the weekend, the Dodgers are getting an MVP back in their lineup. Shortstop Mookie Betts was activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday night's series opener and was batting second against the Giants

Betts' return prompts tough roster decision for Dodgers

@sonjamchen
May 11, 2026

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Wrobleski preserves 'pen with 8 2/3-inning battle but bats still in a 'funk'

@sonjamchen
May 10, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- As Justin Wrobleski walked off the mound with two outs in the ninth inning, he received an ovation from the fans behind the home dugout at Dodger Stadium. The reaction felt more than a little out of place, given that the southpaw was on the hook for

Back ahead of schedule, Snell's 2026 debut a mixed bag

@sonjamchen
May 10, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- While the Dodgers had been looking forward to welcoming two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell back to their rotation, the left-hander showed some rust when he returned to the Dodger Stadium mound. Snell's highly anticipated season debut came earlier than expected -- and on his bobblehead

Snell makes 2026 debut tonight against Braves

@sonjamchen
May 9, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- For much of the past week, left-hander Blake Snell had been gearing up to take the mound at ONT Field for the Dodgers' Single-A affiliate. After a change of plans, his next start will instead take place about 40 miles west of Ontario: at Dodger Stadium.

Glasnow lands on injured list with lower back spasms

@sonjamchen
May 9, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- As the Dodgers prepare to get back one key arm in their rotation, they're losing another. Right-hander Tyler Glasnow was placed on the 15-day injured list with lower back spasms ahead of the Dodgers’ series opener against the Braves on Friday night, hours after news broke that

Betts starts rehab stint, could return to LA early next week

@sonjamchen
May 8, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Nearly five weeks removed from sustaining a right oblique strain, Mookie Betts is on the verge of returning to the Dodgers. Betts began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, going 1-for-3 at the plate and playing five innings at shortstop. He's scheduled to suit

Through thick and thin, mom has had Rushing's back

@sonjamchen
May 8, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Dalton Rushing knows that his mom, Melissa, is watching every pitch of every game he plays. That means that in his second year in the big leagues, when the Dodgers' backup catcher has perhaps drawn more attention for his firebrand personality than the way he's raised his

AMA: What's up with Dodgers' offense to start the season?

@sonjamchen
May 4, 2026

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Snell ups workload in third rehab start as he nears return to LA

@sonjamchen
May 3, 2026

ST. LOUIS -- Left-hander Blake Snell may have only one more box to check on his rehab assignment before his much-anticipated season debut with L.A. Snell stretched out to four innings on 55 pitches (37 strikes) in his third Minor League rehab start on Sunday afternoon. It was Snell's first

Wrobo emulates mentor Kershaw in another dominant start

@sonjamchen
May 3, 2026

ST. LOUIS -- From the way he was dealing down to the shoes on his feet, Justin Wrobleski reminded manager Dave Roberts of one of the greatest southpaws in Dodgers history. Wrobleski has a long way to go until he can rightfully be compared to Clayton Kershaw, but the young

Dodgers hope 9th-inning rally is sign of progress despite 4th straight loss

Roki Sasaki throws a season-high six innings in the defeat
@sonjamchen
May 2, 2026

ST. LOUIS -- On a night when Roki Sasaki put together arguably one of his best big league starts and the bullpen put up zeros behind him, the Dodgers didn't present much of a threat until they were down to their final out.

Graterol set for first game action since '24 World Series in rehab assignment

@sonjamchen
May 2, 2026

ST. LOUIS -- Righty reliever Brusdar Graterol's long road back to the Dodgers is nearing an end. Graterol began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday. When the 27-year-old right-hander makes it into his first game, it will mark the first time he's pitched in an affiliated game

Drawing 'huge inspiration' from Pete Frates, Sheehan dedicates 'K ALS' glove to Sarah Langs

@sonjamchen
May 2, 2026

ST. LOUIS -- Every time Dodgers right-hander Emmet Sheehan takes the mound, he dons a glove embroidered with a message that serves as a reminder that some things in life are bigger than baseball: "K ALS."

3 takeaways from Dodgers' first 3-game losing skid of 2026

@sonjamchen
May 2, 2026

ST. LOUIS -- Three is a streak, as the saying goes. Accordingly, 32 games into the season, the Dodgers are on their first real losing streak.

To hit or not to hit? The big Ohtani question when he pitches

@sonjamchen
April 30, 2026

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Ohtani strikes out 9 Marlins, but offense misses his bat

@sonjamchen
April 29, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Even when he wasn't his sharpest, Shohei Ohtani was able to give the Dodgers a quality outing on the mound. But he lacked the opportunity to provide his own run support. Pitching on five days' rest for the first time this year -- and only the third

What are the rules for two-way players? Common questions, answered

@sonjamchen
April 28, 2026

When it comes to some of his most unique feats on a baseball field, Shohei Ohtani can often only be compared to Babe Ruth. Before Ohtani dazzled modern-day baseball, the Babe was the original two-way legend. In the near-century between their illustrious careers, Major League Baseball's rules have seen a

Ohtani (0.38 ERA) returns to mound tonight vs. Marlins -- but will not hit

@sonjamchen
April 28, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Shohei Ohtani is set for his return to the Dodger Stadium mound tonight, but it will not be a full-on two-way show. Ohtani will start against the Marlins on five days' rest, rather than his usual six or more, for the first time this season. Manager Dave

'He needed it': King Tuck's LA reign finally begins with 2-out, 2-RBI walk-off

@sonjamchen
April 28, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- As those around the Dodgers have gotten to know Kyle Tucker, they've learned not to expect any big displays of emotion from their right fielder.

Dodgers' late heroics salvage Yamamoto's first shaky outing of '26

@sonjamchen
April 28, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- After being the epitome of consistency through his first five starts, Yoshinobu Yamamoto had his first stumble of the 2026 campaign in Monday's series opener against the Marlins.

World Series hangover? Not for Yamamoto, who cruises into opener vs. Miami tonight

@sonjamchen
April 27, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- When Yoshinobu Yamamoto has taken the mound for the Dodgers this season, he's been as dependable as they come.