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3 key takeaways from Dodgers' 1st walk-off loss of 2026

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11:51 PM MDT

PHOENIX -- For the first time this season, the Dodgers found themselves on the bad end of a walk-off. The end result was just one of several concerns that bubbled to the surface following Thursday night's 3-2 loss to the D-backs, which sealed a split in the four-game set at

Muncy, Vargas OK after head-on collision at first base forces early exits

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11:24 PM MDT

PHOENIX -- Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy and D-backs first baseman Ildemaro Vargas both exited Arizona's walk-off 3-2 victory Thursday night at Chase Field after a collision at first base in the top of the fifth inning. Muncy said that he passed concussion protocol, and while his head got “got

Tucker shows uptick at plate, but is still searching for consistency

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June 4, 2026

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Ohtani to sit tonight after another dazzling two-way performance

@sonjamchen
June 4, 2026

PHOENIX -- One night after carrying out his full two-way duties, Shohei Ohtani will be out of the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the D-backs at Chase Field, manager Dave Roberts said.

Ohtani lowers ERA to 0.74 with 6-inning gem -- and reaches base 5 times!

'He's the best player that's ever walked this earth,' Will Smith said
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June 4, 2026

PHOENIX -- It had been more than 60 years since the big leagues had seen a show quite like the one Shohei Ohtani staged on Wednesday night.

Shohei's recent surge coincides with Dodgers' dominant stretch

@sonjamchen
June 3, 2026

PHOENIX -- With one out and a runner on third base in the seventh inning of Tuesday night's 6-5 Dodgers victory, the D-backs wanted no part of Shohei Ohtani. So they held up four fingers and sent him straight to first base. Ohtani is one of the most fearsome hitters

Mookie not playing around in 'Toy Story 5' TV spot with daughter

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June 2, 2026

PHOENIX -- As baseball has evolved with time, technology has increasingly become a part of the game. But at the end of the day, it's all about going out on the field and playing. That concept is at the crux of a new promotional spot for Disney and Pixar's "Toy

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

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June 2, 2026

This story was originally published on May 2, 2026.

Sheehan's consistent velo a good sign, even as he's stung by long ball

@sonjamchen
June 2, 2026

PHOENIX -- For Emmet Sheehan, it was never a matter of if, but when. Over the first two months of the season, Sheehan had recurring issues with his fastball. Early on, his velocity was down across the board. As time went on, he threw harder in the early innings, only

Dodgers continuing to build up No. 6 prospect Ryan for future

@sonjamchen
June 1, 2026

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Ward finally makes it to Dodger Stadium, promptly hits 1st MLB HR

@sonjamchen
May 31, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- As Ryan Ward ran out to left field for Sunday afternoon's finale against the Phillies, he took a moment to look around and soak in the sights and sounds of the buildup to first pitch. After seven years in the Dodgers' organization, he was finally playing at

Yamamoto racks up 10 K's, holds Phils scoreless -- and is hungry for more

@sonjamchen
May 31, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- In the first two games of the weekend series against the Phillies, manager Dave Roberts did not push his starting pitchers to the limit. But the Dodgers' skipper knew he could rely on his ace, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, to empty the tank on Sunday afternoon.

Sasaki records triple-digit heat -- twice! -- for 1st time in '26

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May 31, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- The electric beat of "Bailalo Rocky" washed over Dodger Stadium, heralding Roki Sasaki's arrival on the mound. As he began to light up the radar gun in a way he never had as a Major League starter, it was reminiscent of the last time he toed the

Wrobleski's velo ticks up in 7-inning gem with career-high 9 K's

@sonjamchen
May 30, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Justin Wrobleski watched as Kyle Schwarber took a hack at a fastball toward the bottom of the zone. His eyes lingered on the slugger's face, and then he nodded to himself, knowing what had happened before turning to see the ball clear the center-field fence. With two

Espinal back with Dodgers; Kim sent to Triple-A to work on swing

Snell transferred to 60-day IL as he recovers from surgery
@sonjamchen
May 29, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- When the Dodgers made moves to account for the loss of starting left fielder Teoscar Hernández to a left hamstring strain, they remade their bench as well. L.A. made a flurry of roster moves ahead of Friday night's game against the Phillies, recalling outfielder/first baseman Ryan Ward

Surging Teo (hamstring strain) placed on IL; No. 19 prospect Ward called up

@sonjamchen
May 29, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Just as he was heating up, Teoscar Hernández was sidelined with an injury. Hernández was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain ahead of Friday night's game against the Phillies. He had sustained the injury two days earlier during Wednesday night's 4-1 win

Phillips right on schedule for return from Tommy John surgery

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May 28, 2026

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Surging Teo (left hamstring strain) expected be placed on IL

@sonjamchen
May 28, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- For the second time in as many nights, the Dodgers lost a position player to the injured list. Left fielder Teoscar Hernández exited Wednesday night's 4-1 win over the Rockies at Dodger Stadium with a left hamstring strain and will be placed on the IL, manager Dave

6 hitless innings, a leadoff HR and he's ... angry? Ohtani a 'crazy good competitor'

@sonjamchen
May 28, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- It didn't take a skilled lip reader to make out what Shohei Ohtani was saying to himself on the mound. When his frustration hit its peak, the colorful language he let loose came through clear as day through the field mics. Even after the Dodgers had secured

Kiké (left oblique strain) returns to IL after 2 games back; Freeland recalled from Triple-A

@sonjamchen
May 27, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- A crestfallen Kiké Hernández stood at his locker following Tuesday night's 15-6 win over the Rockies at Dodger Stadium. Just one day before, the utility man had spoken from the heart about his gratitude to be back on a big league field. But after just two games

Cleanup? You Betts! Mookie homers twice in 1st game in 4-spot since 2017

@sonjamchen
May 27, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- By shifting Mookie Betts down a couple of spots in the lineup, the Dodgers may have awakened his slumbering bat. L.A. opted to drop its starting shortstop down to the cleanup spot for Tuesday night's 15-6 rout of the Rockies, shifting center fielder Andy Pages up to

Possible mid-June return in view, Edman (ankle) starts rehab

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May 26, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- After all the trouble his right ankle has given him for more than a year, Tommy Edman has taken a deliberate approach to his rehab from the procedure he had to repair a ligament and remove bone spurs last November. He has slowly checked box after box,

'We'll start another one': Dodgers come back after 'pen's scoreless streak ends

@sonjamchen
May 26, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers weren't expecting their bullpen to be untouchable forever. So when the relief corps let up its first run in 38 innings, it was the offense's turn to step up.

He's baaack! Fan favorite Kiké Hernández returns from IL for season debut

@sonjamchen
May 26, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- When Kiké Hernández woke up after last November's procedure to repair the left elbow that had troubled him for much of the past season, his surgeon, Dr. Neal ElAttrache, was surprised by how bad the injury had gotten after months of playing through pain.

Pages has worked hard to become one of Dodgers' many stars

@sonjamchen
May 21, 2026

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