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Shohei Ohtani’s insane home run and scoreless start record shows he’s the two-way MLB GOAT

Shohei Ohtani keeps finding new ways to make baseball history feel almost routine. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar has built his legend on doing two jobs at a level most players cannot reach in one.

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Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / May 14

Shohei Ohtani Wants To Be ‘Great’ In All Aspects Of Two-Way Role

The Los Angeles Dodgers snapped their four-game losing streak by defeating the San Francisco Giants behind another stellar pitching start from Shohei Ohtani.

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There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Fernando Valenzuela News / Dodger Blue / May 14

This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Starts 1981 Season 8-0

Fernando Valenzuela improved to 8-0 with an eighth consecutive complete game to begin the 1981 season on this day in Los Angeles Dodgers history. His start against the Montreal Expos on May 14, 1981, came in front of what was the largest crowd at Dodger Stadium in seven years.

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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.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / May 14

Dodgers minors: Isaac Ayon’s 10 K’s not enough for Ontario

Two outstanding starts and two blowups. There was no middle ground for starters in the Dodgers minor league system, with only the Loons earning a win. Sometimes your best isn’t enough, and that was the case for Isaac Ayon, who could only cover five scoreless innings in the matchup between the Tower Buzzers and Giants.

Jason Heyward News / Dodger Blue / May 14

Jason Heyward Hired By Dodgers As Special Assistant

The Los Angeles Dodgers operating with an expansive front office under president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman has resulted in several former players taking on roles within the organization, and Jason Heyward became the latest to do so.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 14

Dodgers Notes: LA Officially Releases Veteran, Shohei Ohtani Won’t Play Thursday, Roki Sasaki Decision Explained

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants, 4-0, on Wednesday evening, breaking their four-game losing streak to improve to 25-18 on the year.

Mookie Betts News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 14

Dodgers’ Mookie Betts makes honest claim on his form after IL stint

Mookie Betts is back in Dodger Blue, but he’s asking for a little patience, including from himself. In his third game back from the injured list, Betts went 1-for-4 with a home run, an RBI, and a run scored as the Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a four-game losing streak with a clean 4-0 shutout victory over the San Francisco Giants.

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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.

Kyle Tucker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 14

Dodgers star Kyle Tucker addresses injury scare in win vs. Giants

The Los Angeles Dodgers avoided a major injury scare Wednesday night after Kyle Tucker briefly appeared shaken up during a 4-0 win against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / May 14

Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers blank Giants, halt 4-game slide

Shohei Ohtani pitched seven scoreless innings, Santiago Espinal and Mookie Betts hit back-to-back home runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 victory over the visiting San Francisco Giants on Wednesday.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / May 14

Recap: Dodgers End Losing Streak Behind Shohei Ohtani’s Stellar Start

The Los Angeles Dodgers have not played quality baseball as of late and entered tonight on a four-game losing streak. But instead of fighting off a sweep, they still had a chance to split the series against the San Francisco Giants thanks to the four-game matchup.

Mookie Betts News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 13

Dodgers’ Mookie Betts stuns Giants with first HR since IL return

The Los Angeles Dodgers watched Mookie Betts reintroduce himself to the MLB world Wednesday. All following Betts’ Oklahoma City run as part of his injury rehab.

Jason Heyward News / Dodgers Insider / May 13

Elite communicator and outfielder Jason Heyward returns to Dodgers after retirement

Back in March, Jason Heyward — one of the elite defensive players of his generation and a 2026 World Series champion — announced that he was done playing baseball after 16 seasons.

Tyler Glasnow News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 13

Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow takes step forward amid injury recovery

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow was recently placed on the injured list. The pitcher is dealing with low back spasms. The Dodgers are hopeful that he will not have to miss too much time with the injury.

River Ryan News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 13

Dodgers pitching prospect receives important injury update

The Los Angeles Dodgers received an encouraging development Wednesday as top pitching prospect River Ryan moved closer to returning to game action after missing more than a month with a hamstring injury.

Roki Sasaki News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 13

Andrew Friedman Reveals Why Dodgers are Keeping Roki Sasaki in MLB Amid Struggles

The Los Angeles Dodgers' starting rotation boasts Cy Young winners and All-Stars, but it also features one of the most highly-touted young pitchers in the world.

Andy Pages News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 13

While Dodgers stars slump in May, Andy Pages’ breakout 2026 keeps team afloat

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a roster littered with big-name megastars and highly-paid veterans. It is Andy Pages and his one-year, $800,000 million contract that is keeping the back-to-back defending champions afloat, though.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 13

Dodgers Have New Meal Deal With Iconic Southern California Burger Chain

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a new meal deal with the iconic Southern California chain, Habit Burger & Grill. Ahead of the 2026 season, it was revealed that the Dodgers signed a multi-year partnership with the burger chain.

Santiago Espinal News / Dodger Blue / May 13

Dodgers Restructured Santiago Espinal’s Contract

Santiago Espinal performed well during Spring Training and earned a spot on the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Opening Day roster, but he has largely struggled through the first month-and-a-half of the regular season.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Fastball on SI / May 13

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Four-Game Skid Reaches 90-Year Low

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the two-time reigning World Series champions and have more firepower on their roster than anyone else. While this is the case, even they can struggle, and we're seeing that right now.

Will Smith News / Athlon Sports / May 12

Dodgers’ Will Smith Announces Personal News Amid MLB Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers have struggled recently and are on a three-game losing streak. At 24-17, they remain in a solid position and will look to rebound in their upcoming series against the San Francisco Giants.