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Dodgers OF Teoscar Hernandez exits vs. Rockies with hamstring strain

Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Teoscar Hernandez left Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies after the second inning with a left hamstring strain.

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Dodgers prospect injured trying to dodge bat dog

Dodgers outfield prospect Kendall George suffered an injury to his patellar tendon while jumping out of the way to avoid a bat dog in Monday's game for the Double-A Tulsa Drillers.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / ESPN / May 27

Dodgers' Hernández has 'significant' oblique tear

Enrique Hernández was placed back on the injured list Wednesday with an oblique tear that will keep him out for several weeks, if not months.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / May 27

Dodgers place IF Enrique Hernandez (oblique) on IL, recall Alex Freeland

The Los Angeles Dodgers returned infielder Enrique Hernandez to the injured list on Wednesday due to a left oblique strain. With Hernandez back on the shelf after a mere two-game return, infielder Alex Freeland has been recalled in a corresponding move.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

MLB News / True Blue LA / May 27

Dodgers on Deck: Friday, May 29 vs. Phillies

The Dodgers take on the red-hot Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night at Dodger Stadium, the start of a weekend series against old friend Don Mattingly.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Alex Freeland News / True Blue LA / May 27

Dodgers call up Alex Freeland with Kiké Hernández on injured list

The Dodgers called up infielder Alex Freeland from Triple-A Oklahoma City, as expected, to fill in with Kiké Hernández placed on the injured list with a left groin strain.

Enrique Hernandez News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 27

Dodgers' Enrique Hernandez diagnosed with 'significant' injury

Frustrating as it surely is for Hernández personally, it’s also less than ideal for the team from a depth perspective.

Top Dodgers prospect hurt himself avoiding the bat dog

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Shohei Ohtani News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 27

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Earning More Than $125 Million This Year: Report

Since signing two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers have won a lot, both on and off the field. This was one of the big reasons why the team made a heavy push to sign the star in the winter of 2023, and to this point, the move has paid off.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / May 27

Dodgers Partner With Catching Hope Foundation For Third Annual Clinic

The Los Angeles Dodgers partnered with the Catching Hope Foundation, created by Will and Cara Smith, to host the third annual Catching Hope Community Clinic at Dodger Stadium for local elementary students.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Fastball on SI / May 27

MLB Cites Dodgers While Rejecting 1st MLBPA Proposal

Negotiations have officially begun between Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association. On Wednesday, the MLBPA made the first move between the two sides with the current collective bargaining agreement set to expire after the 2026 season comes to a close.

Kendall George News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 27

Dodgers Top Prospect Suffers Freak Knee Injury in Brutal Development

What was the Tulsa Drillers' "bat dog" thinking? It's an odd question for Los Angeles Dodgers fans to be pondering in May, but it's one that Kendall George will probably be asking for days, weeks, or months after he suffered a freak knee injury on Monday.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Shohei Ohtani News / True Blue LA / May 27

Shohei Ohtani carries on a dominant campaign

What is there to say about Shohei Ohtani, the pitcher, that hasn’t already been brought up many times? In the season marked by some periods of frustration

Tommy Edman News / Dodger Blue / May 27

Tommy Edman Begins Rehab Assignment With Triple-A Oklahoma City

Tommy Edman finally began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, which marks the start of his final steps before returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Kendall George News / Larry Brown Sports / May 27

Top Dodgers prospect hurt himself avoiding the bat dog

A top Los Angeles Dodgers prospect suffered an injury Monday while trying to avoid the designated bat dog. Kendall George, rated as the No. 13 prospect in the Dodgers’ system, suffered a knee injury while facing the Double-A Tulsa Drillers.

Dave Roberts News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Dodgers’ Dave Roberts Makes Decision After Disappointing Roster Move

The Los Angeles Dodgers will once again turn to Alex Freeland after Kiké Hernández suffered another injury setback during Tuesday night’s 15-6 win over the Colorado Rockies, according to Athletic MLB reporter Fabian Ardaya.

Evan Phillips News / Dodger Blue / May 27

Evan Phillips ‘In A Good Spot’ As Start Of Rehab Assignment Nears

The Los Angeles Dodgers once again are dealing with another season marred by pitching injuries, with their bullpen significantly impacted. Ben Casparius, Edwin Díaz, Jack Dreyer, Brusdar Graterol, Landon Knack, Evan Phillips and Brock Stewart are among those on some form of the injured list.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Dodgers' Kiké Hernandez 'Embarrassed' By Latest Injury Setback

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Kiké Hernandez is in his 13th season in the MLB and has struggled to stay on the field. He appeared in his first game of the 2026 season on Monday after recovering from a November surgery to repair a torn muscle and extensor tendon in his left elbow.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 27

Dodgers' revamped batting order pummels Rockies 15-6

Mookie Betts and Andy Pages combined for three home runs while thriving from new spots in the batting order as the Los Angeles Dodgers rolled to a 15-6 victory over the visiting Colorado Rockies on Tuesday.

Enrique Hernandez News / Field Level Media / May 27

Dodgers' Enrique Hernandez leaves game with oblique injury

Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Enrique Hernandez left Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies in the fifth inning with a left oblique injury. Hernandez was playing in just his second game of the season after returning Monday from offseason left elbow surgery.

Mookie Betts News / Athlon Sports / May 26

Dodgers' Mookie Betts Decision Pays Instant Dividends

Los Angeles Dodgers star shortstop Mookie Betts has struggled through the first two months of the 2026 Major League Baseball season. Heading into Tuesday's matchup against the Colorado Rockies, Betts had a slash line of .165/.230/.342 with an OPS of .572, totaling four home runs and 10 RBIs in 20 games.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 26

Is Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani fatigue impacting his pitching perception?

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has created an unusual baseball conversation. The Dodgers keep stacking wins, and Ohtani pitching has become central to the NL Cy Young race.

Roki Sasaki News / Yardbarker / May 25

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki has turned a corner over his last four starts

Despite ongoing struggles with the Japanese starter, manager Dave Roberts has kept him in the rotation, and it's paid off recently.

Teoscar Hernandez has been key to Dodgers' success

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Dodgers' Tanner Scott demonstrating elite resurgence following 2025 slump

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Santiago Espinal News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 25

Dodgers Reinstate Kiké Hernández, Designate Santiago Espinal

The Dodgers announced that they have reinstated utilityman Kiké Hernández from the 60-day injured list. To make room for Hernández, the Dodgers designated infielder/outfielder Santiago Espinal for assignment.