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Recap: Shohei Ohtani Shuts Down Guardians In Dodgers’ Win

After dropping the series opener, the Los Angeles Dodgers looked to avoid losing the series in the second of the three-game set. The anticipation around the ballpark was ample for this one, given Shohei Ohtani’s start on the mound and the Yoshi bobblehead giveaway.

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Shohei Ohtani has a funny brain fart during game against Guardians

Even Shohei Ohtani sometimes forgets what Shohei Ohtani can do. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Ohtani drew attention online over his hilarious brain fart during Tuesday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians.

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The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

How many of the MLB players to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season before turning 25 years old can you name in five minutes?

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / True Blue LA / April 1

Dodgers on Deck: Wednesday, April 1 vs. Guardians

Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be the first Dodgers pitcher to make a second start in 2026, finishing off the six-game homestand on Wednesday evening against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Justin Wrobleski News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 31

Why Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski is embracing the boos in World Series rematch vs. Blue Jays

The Los Angeles Dodgers remain at the center of attention, and their latest storyline focuses on left-hander Justin Wrobleski as he prepares for a charged World Series rematch vs.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Last Word On Sports / March 31

Embattled Dodgers Pitcher Sees Promising Signs in First Start of the Season

It is safe to say that the Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to win more than their fair share of games in 2026. The lineup has few places for the opposing pitchers to breathe.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / March 31

Dodgers’ High-A Great Lakes 2026 opening day roster

The Great Lakes Loons, the Dodgers’ High-A affiliate in the Midwest League, unveiled their 2026 opening day roster on Tuesday, which among other things highlighted the strength and depth of outfield prospects in the system.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodgers Insider / March 31

Some of Yoshi’s and Yoshinobu’s biggest fans are Dodgers

Hours before the first pitch, a group of Dodger pitchers approached Yoshinobu Yamamoto as he sat in front of his locker. Each held the Yoshi Bobblehead, tonight’s giveaway item, in their hands and asked the Dodger pitcher and World Series MVP if he would autograph it.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / March 31

Dodgers’ Double-A Tulsa Drillers 2026 roster

The Tulsa Drillers, the Dodgers’ Double-A affiliate, announced its preliminary roster to start the 2026 season on Tuesday, two days before the Drillers play their first game on the Texas League schedule.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Roki Sasaki News / Dodger Blue / March 31

Roki Sasaki Gained Confidence After 2026 Dodgers Debut

Roki Sasaki endured a difficult Spring Training, but was able to put together an encouraging start in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 4-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night.

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Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / March 31

Dodgers Pitching Plan For Shohei Ohtani Is ‘Fluid’

Shohei Ohtani is set to make his first start of the 2026 season for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and it also marks the start of his first full season as a two-way player for the club.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / March 31

Edwin Díaz Is ‘Huge’ For Dodgers Bullpen Success

The Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off one of the offseason’s most surprising moves when they signed Edwin Díaz to a three-year, $69 million contract that made him the highest-paid relief pitcher in MLB history with an average annual salary of $23 million.

Shohei Ohtani News / Field Level Media / March 31

Shohei Ohtani making first start for Dodgers, takes on Guardians

Shohei Ohtani's first opening-month start on the mound in a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform is set to take place Tuesday in the middle contest of a three-game home series against the Cleveland Guardians.

Gavin Stone News / Dodger Blue / March 31

Gavin Stone Resumes Throwing With No Symptoms & Now ‘Pain-Free’

Gavin Stone reported to Los Angeles Dodgers Spring Training expected to be a full-go, but he suffered a setback early on in camp and had to be shut down.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / March 31

Roki Sasaki, Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto combining for MLB history

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made significant inroads throughout Japan since signing Shohei Ohtani to what was a record-setting 10-year, $700 million contract.

Will Smith News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / March 30

Will Smith Quietly Among Best Clutch Hitters

The Los Angeles Dodgers started the 2026 season with a sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks that required three instances of overcoming a 2-0 deficit. Will Smith played a part in their Opening Day win, as his home run in the seventh inning broke the game open for the Dodgers at 8-2.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / March 30

Freddie Freeman reacts to Ketel Marte’s unexpected gesture

Freddie Freeman was free for a hug while in the middle of a game between his Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / March 30

Dodgers Owner Makes Surprising Comments About MLB Parity

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the unquestioned villain of Major League Baseball at present time, and to many, the 2026 season is largely is a forgone conclusion.

Paul Skenes News / Yardbarker / March 30

Five things to watch in MLB this week

The MLB season has started and now enters its first full week. Here are five things to watch this week.

Twins manager Derek Shelton is first ABS ejection of MLB season

The 'Charter members of the American League' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Total Pro Sports / March 30

Los Angeles Dodgers Remain Uncertain On Outfielder’s Future

The Los Angeles Dodgers keep upgrading their roster to win. They get rid of underperforming players and sign players that help them win the championship.

Andy Pages News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 29

Dodgers, Andy Pages Haven’t Yet Discussed Contract Extension

Former top-100 prospect Andy Pages established himself as an everyday player in his second Major League season, batting .272/.313/.461 with 27 homers over

Hyeseong Kim News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 29

Hyeseong Kim puts Dodgers on notice with 5 hit OKC debut

The Los Angeles Dodgers have opened up the regular season, but so have some of their minor league affiliates, such as AAA Oklahoma City Comets. Coming out of spring training, Hyeseong Kim did not make the MLB roster but instead was sent to the Comets.