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Clayton Kershaw And Shohei Ohtani Similar In Expectation Of Excellence

Shohei Ohtani turned in another gem on the mound against the Colorado Rockies last week, tossing six innings with seven strikeouts and just one run allowed.

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Dodgers minors: Root of many wins is strong pitching

Wins and losses were somewhat overshadowed by a couple of memorable individual performances in the Dodgers’ minor league system. It was a toss-up between Zyhir Hope’s six-RBI effort in Double-A and the fabulous start by Zach Root in High-A.

Shohei Ohtani News / Field Level Media / June 3

Diamondbacks try to slow Dodgers' 2-way star Shohei Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to start on the mound and hit leadoff again Wednesday. It is appointment viewing. Ohtani is seeking an unprecedented three-peat when the Los Angeles Dodgers meet the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second contest of a four-game set in Phoenix after the Dodgers evened the series with a 6-5 win on Tuesday.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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Brandon Gomes News / Dodger Blue / June 3

Brandon Gomes: Dodgers’ Roster Depth ‘In A Decent Spot’

The Los Angeles Dodgers have again been ravaged by injuries this season, forcing them to tap into their depth more times than not. The team is particularly thin at left field and second base, with Teoscar Hernández, Enrique Hernández and Tommy Edman all currently on the injured list.

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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.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / June 3

Freddie Freeman had the most hilarious reaction to Mike Soroka’s pickoff attempt

Freddie Freeman couldn’t believe what his former teammate tried to do during Tuesday’s game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / June 3

Dodgers notes: Shohei Ohtani, Bobby Miller, Gavin Stone

The last baseball player to win an MVP award for three consecutive seasons in the same league was Barry Bonds when he won four from 2001-04. With the way that Shohei Ohtani has been playing over the first two months of the season, his chances of winning a third consecutive NL MVP are very much alive.

Freddie Freeman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 3

Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman hilariously takes issue with ex-teammate’s pick-off attempt

Freddie Freeman has recorded only 106 stolen bases in 2,236 regular season games. He has 10 total since suffering a nasty ankle sprain in September of 2024.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / June 3

Shohei Ohtani plays key role in Dodgers' win over D-backs

Shohei Ohtani doubled, tripled, drove in two and scored twice, Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers held on to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 in Phoenix on Tuesday.

MLB News / True Blue LA / June 3

Dodgers find their offense, then hold on to beat Diamondbacks

The Dodgers peppered their offense throughout Tuesday’s game, then rode the high wire as the bullpen recorded the final 13 outs of a 6-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix.

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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.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 3

Recap: Dodgers Offense Provides Win Vs. D-Backs Despite Pitching Struggles

On Monday, the Los Angeles Dodgers dropped the series opener with a blown lead against the Arizona Diamondbacks, and they almost did it again on Tuesday despite a far better offensive performance.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / June 3

Shohei Ohtani's historic year may end in disappointment

The Dodgers star has continued to produce at an elite level at the plate while also inching his way back into a regular role on the mound.

The 'Active 200-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

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Edwin Diaz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 2

Dodgers’ Edwin Diaz gets huge progress update on elbow injury recovery

While the Los Angeles Dodgers’ bullpen has largely been able to hold things down over the past few weeks, even if Tanner Scott just cost the team a win after surrendering three runs against the Phillies, fans in Southern California have been waiting with bated breath to see – and hear – the return of Edwin Diaz.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 2

Dave Roberts pumps the breaks on early Tommy Edman Dodgers return

After entering the 2026 MLB season with one of the deepest teams in all of baseball, the Los Angeles Dodgers have been hit by the injury bug as of late, with Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, Edwin Diaz, Mookie Betts, Kike Hernandez, and Teoscar Hernandez all landing on IL since opening day for one reason or another.