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Dave Roberts & Shohei Ohtani Disagree On Usefulness Of Days Off

Shohei Ohtani continued his recent resurgence at the plate in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 10-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon. The two-way star went 3-for-5 with an RBI, which marked his second consecutive multi-hit game and first three-hit performance since April 27.

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Los Angeles Dodgers acquired a pitcher with a 6.69 ERA, and the reason should worry the rest of the NL

The Dodgers acquired Eric Lauer from Toronto on May 17th, and the move makes more sense as a warning than a headline. Los Angeles did not go get Lauer because he fixes the rotation.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18

KBO’s Kiwoom Heroes Sign Keston Hiura

The Kiwoom Heroes of the Korea Baseball Organization announced this week that they’ve signed former big league infielder Keston Hiura for the remainder of the 2026 season (link via Jee-ho Yoo of South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency).

Jack Dreyer News / Dodger Blue / May 18

Dodgers Optimistic Jack Dreyer Won’t Spend Much Time On Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost another member of their bullpen on Sunday when Jack Dreyer was placed on the 15-day injured list due to left shoulder discomfort.

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Zyhir Hope News / True Blue LA / May 18

Zyhir Hope homers twice for Tulsa, OKC romps in Albuquerque

All four Dodgers minor league affiliates won on Saturday, with offense driving the show. Zyhir Hope hit a pair of two-run home runs in Tulsa’s win, giving him three home runs over the last two days.

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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.

Roki Sasaki News / Dodger Blue / May 18

Roki Sasaki ‘Clicking’ Mechanically Led To Better Execution

Roki Sasaki turned in the best start of his Los Angeles Dodgers career and looked like a legit starting pitcher in his start on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels.

Shohei Ohtani News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 18

Dodgers Notes: LA Makes Trade, Shohei Ohtani Schedule Changed, Another Pitcher to IL

The Los Angeles Dodgers pummeled the Los Angeles Angels, 10-1, on Sunday as they effortlessly swept the Freeway Series and improved to 29-18 on the year.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / May 18

Dodgers notes: Roki Sasaki, Eric Lauer, Ross Stripling

Roki Sasaki had his best MLB start to date on Sunday, issuing no walks and striking out eight in seven innings to beat the Angels in Anaheim, allowing just one run along the way.

Kyle Tucker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 17

Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker sounds off on humming offense after Angels sweep

Kyle Tucker is over the moon to see his Los Angeles Dodgers squad balling after winning their fifth consecutive game in the 10-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday night.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 17

Shohei Ohtani Accomplishing Dodgers Feat Not Seen Since Fernando Valenzuela

The Los Angeles Dodgers have featured some of the best pitchers in baseball throughout the history of the franchise. From Sandy Koufax to Clayton Kershaw, there has been no shortage of talent on the mound for the Dodgers.

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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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 17

What Dodgers’ Dave Roberts envisions for Eric Lauer’s role after trade

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired pitcher Eric Lauer on Sunday in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays. Lauer, a left-handed pitcher, features both starting and relief pitching experience.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 17

Dodgers blast Angels to complete three-game sweep

Roki Sasaki allowed one run on four hits over seven innings and Kyle Tucker went 3-for-5 with a double and three RBIs as the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game Freeway Series sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with a 10-1 victory on Sunday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif.

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Edwin Diaz News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 17

Dodgers Get Good Edwin Diaz News Amid Surgery Recovery

When the Los Angeles Dodgers signed star closer Edwin Díaz over the winter, the move was made to help address the biggest weakness on the roster for 2025.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / May 17

Recap: Roki Sasaki Leads Dodgers To Sweep Of Angels & 5-Game Winning Streak

The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a sweep of the Los Angeles Angels and increased their winning streak to five games. Last season, the Angels swept the Dodgers in the season series, so they’ve now got some revenge and set themselves up to go for the season sweep when they meet again in early June at Dodger Stadium.

Hong-Chih Kuo News / Dodger Blue / May 17

This Day In Dodgers History: Chan Ho Park, Hong-Chih Kuo & Takashi Saito Combine For MLB First

On May 17, 2008, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels played the middle game of their annual Freeway Series, and it saw Chan Ho Park, Hong-Chih Kuo and Takashi Saito combine to make MLB history in a 6-3 win.

Mookie Betts News / Athlon Sports / May 17

Mookie Betts Status Update: Dodgers Remove Shortstop From Lineup Before Angels Game

The Los Angeles Dodgers are winners of four-straight and sit at 28-18, first in the National League West, heading into Sunday’s Freeway Series finale against the Los Angeles Angels.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 17

Dodgers’ Dave Roberts makes Shohei Ohtani pitching swap for Padres series

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in a battle this season to win the National League West, with the San Diego Padres. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is making a change to his rotation ahead of a series with San Diego.

Jack Dreyer News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 17

Dodgers Place Jack Dreyer On 15-Day Injured List

The Dodgers announced that left-hander Jack Dreyer has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to discomfort in his throwing shoulder. Southpaw Charlie

Brusdar Graterol News / Dodger Blue / May 17

Brusdar Graterol Not Giving Up In Quest To Return

Brusdar Graterol was pulled from his rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday due to a potential back injury, marking the latest hurdle as he tries to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Blake Snell News / Total Pro Sports / May 17

Dodgers’ Pitching Woes Grow Deeper As Blake Snell Rejoins IL For Elbow Surgery

Blake Snell was the marquee free agent addition to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ roster ahead of the 2025 season. But the two-time Cy Young winner spent the majority of the regular season on the sidelines due to injury.

Roki Sasaki News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 17

Dodgers' Andrew Friedman Sends Clear Message on Roki Sasaki's Future

The Los Angeles Dodgers have seen some struggles from the back end of their rotation this season, with inconsistency from Emmet Sheehan and Roki Sasaki.

Shohei Ohtani News / Total Apex Sports / May 17

Los Angeles Dodgers Star Shohei Ohtani Breaks Out Of Slump With Historic Performance

There are baseball games that feel over by the fifth inning. Then there are games that turn into full-blown batting practice with fireworks, chaos, and one very familiar superstar reminding everyone why he is the biggest show in sports.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 17

Dodgers score season-high 15 runs, pound Angels

Shohei Ohtani drove in five runs with a late triple and double, Justin Wrobleski combined with three relievers on an eight-hitter and the Los Angeles Dodgers took advantage of Jose Soriano's wildness to wallop the Los Angeles Angels 15-2 on Saturday night in the second game of their rivalry series in Anaheim, Calif.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / May 15