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Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / April 18

Dodgers 2026 opening day payroll is $410.8 million

The Dodgers payroll will likely set another MLB record this year, as they started on opening day with a payroll for competitive balance tax purposes just shy of $411 million.

Emmet Sheehan News / Field Level Media / April 18

Dodgers' Emmet Sheehan vies to continue mastery of Rockies

The weekend didn't start well for the Colorado Rockies, but they will have three more chances against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Los Angeles recorded a 7-1 win in the opener of a four-game series in Denver on Friday night.

Freddie Freeman News / Dodger Blue / April 18

Freddie Freeman Cherishes Memories From Meeting Garret Anderson

Having grown up in Orange County as a Los Angeles Angels fan, Freddie Freeman was among those mourning the sudden death of Garret Anderson at the age of 53.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / April 18

Brock Stewart continues rehab in Ontario, River Ryan on Triple-A injured list

Brock Stewart made his second rehab appearance for the Class-A Tower Buzzers on Friday night in Ontario, three days after his first appearance. This time around, Stewart retired the first two batters before allowing a two-out single then hit a batter in an eight-pitch battle.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Ryan Ward News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 18

Dodgers To Promote Ryan Ward

The Dodgers are calling first baseman/outfielder Ryan Ward up to the Major League roster, The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya reports. The corresponding 26-man move isn’t yet known, and Ward was already added to Los Angeles’ 40-man roster back in November.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Total Pro Sports / April 18

Los Angeles Dodgers Add Another Pitcher To Bolster Depth

The Los Angeles Dodgers arguably have the strongest starting rotation in the MLB. They also have exceptional depth in the starting pitching department, which allows them to better cope with injury issues than others.

River Ryan News / Dodger Blue / April 18

Dodgers Prospect River Ryan Placed On Minor League Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect River Ryan was scratched from a scheduled start for Triple-A Oklahoma City and instead placed on the Minor League seven-day injured list.

Hyeseong Kim News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 18

Dodgers Notes: LA Calling Up Outfielder, Top Prospect to IL, Hyeseong Kim Praise

The Los Angeles Dodgers dominated the Colorado Rockies, 7-1, on Friday and improved to 15-4 on the year. LA has now won six of their last seven games and did so at Coors Field despite there being three inches of snow on the field before the game.

Ryan Ward News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 18

Dodgers Calling Up Top Prospect Outfielder in Surprise Move

The Los Angeles Dodgers are calling up outfielder Ryan Ward, per multiple reports. Ward is the No. 19 ranked prospect in the Dodgers farm system, per MLB Pipeline.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Ryan Ward News / Dodger Blue / April 18

Dodgers Making Roster Move To Call Up Ryan Ward: Report

The Los Angeles Dodgers hold the best record in baseball and are undefeated against the National League this season despite not being at full strength.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 18

Dodgers’ start hits mark not seen in almost 50 years

It was frightening to many MLB fans and opposing teams when the Los Angeles Dodgers, after winning back-to-back World Series titles, loaded up even further this offseason — adding Kyle Tucker on a historic four-year, $240 million contract.

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Tyler Glasnow News / Dodgers Insider / April 18

Tyler Glasnow conquers Coors on his first shot

Regardless of the lineup or the Rockies’ record, Coors Field is a pitcher’s landmine. And Tyler Glasnow was fortunate to miss it in his first 10 Major League seasons.

Max Muncy News / Field Level Media / April 17

Max Muncy's 2 homers power Dodgers to rout of Rockies

Max Muncy homered twice and hit an RBI double as the Los Angeles Dodgers opened a four-game series with a 7-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on chilly Friday night in Denver.

Max Muncy News / Dodger Blue / April 17

Recap: Max Muncy Hits 2 Home Runs As Dodgers Rout Rockies

The Los Angeles Dodgers began their second road trip of the season with a trip to Coors Field for a divisional matchup against the Colorado Rockies. 2026

Emmet Sheehan News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 17

Dodgers’ Emmet Sheehan builds a snowman before Rockies showdown

The two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers are an MLB-best 14-4 and are facing the slumping Colorado Rockies. Fans probably feel like it’s Christmas morning.

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

Dave Roberts Praises Hyeseong Kim's Growing Impact for Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been without star shortstop Mookie Betts for two weeks now. Betts went on the injured list due to an oblique injury in the beginning of April, and the team called up Hyeseong Kim to take his spot.

Mookie Betts News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Dodgers' Mookie Betts Makes Personal Announcement Amid MLB Season

Mookie Betts has continued to enjoy his time in Los Angeles as a member of the Dodgers, now in his seventh season with the organization after spending the first six years of his MLB career with the Boston Red Sox.

Kyle Tucker News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Kyle Tucker Announces Personal News Amid First Season With Dodgers

Kyle Tucker’s first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers has come with some growing pains as he gets used to a new era of his career. The 29-year-old right fielder has posted a .239 batting average, .350 on-base percentage, .693 OPS, two home runs and 11 RBIs through his first 18 games.

Kyle Tucker News / Field Level Media / April 17