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Chris Taylor Explains Retirement Decision Saga & Thanks Dodgers Fans

When former three-time Los Angeles Dodgers World Series champion Chris Taylor announced his retirement on May 22, a follow-up report indicated that he had changed his mind and instead was placed on the Minor League injured list.

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Dodgers on Deck: Wednesday, June 10 at Pirates

Shohei Ohtani is back on the mound for the Dodgers in the middle game of the series against the Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. Ohtani has allowed seven total runs (five earned) in his 10 starts, and in none of his 61 innings has allowed multiple runs.

Freddie Freeman News / Dodgers Insider / June 9

Freddie Freeman knocking on the door of another career milestone

Freddie Freeman is on the cusp of something big. 2,500 hits big. It’s a mark reached by fewer than 100 players across National and American League history, and Freeman is just two hits away from the mark.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 9

Dodgers Linked to Flamethrower Reliever in Potential Blockbuster Trade

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been heavily linked to Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, the crown jewel of this summer's trade deadline. The Dodgers are one of few teams that have the trade capital to acquire Skubal, and it's certainly a possibility that the two-time Cy Young winner joins the back-to-back World Series champions by August.

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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?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Eric Lauer News / Dodger Blue / June 9

Dodgers Helping Eric Lauer By Not ‘Tinkering’ So Much

With several key contributors on the injured list, the Los Angeles Dodgers recently bolstered their pitching depth last month by acquiring Eric Lauer from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations.

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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.

Miguel Rojas News / Dodger Blue / June 9

Miguel Rojas Wins Play Of The Week For June 1-7

Miguel Rojas having cat-like reflexes and tremendous arm strength were a factor in earning his sixth career Play of the Week Award. Additional Play of

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 9

Dodgers' 28-Year-Old Prospect Turning Heads in First Opportunity at MLB Level

The Los Angeles Dodgers have seen plenty of talented players come up through the system, with many of them being younger guys who get a chance due to injuries.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 9

This Day In Dodgers History: Eddie Murray Ties MLB Record For Games With Home Run From Both Sides Of Plate

On June 9, 1990, Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Eddie Murray hit a home run from both sides of the plate for the 10th time in his career, which tied Mickey Mantle’s record for most in MLB history.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / June 9

Dave Roberts Including Don Mattingly & Oliver Marmol On Coaching Staff For 2026 MLB All-Star Game

By virtue of the Los Angeles Dodgers winning the pennant en route to repeating as World Series champions last year, manager Dave Roberts is again going to lead the National League team in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / June 9

Zach Root wins Midwest League pitcher of the week

Zach Root, the Dodgers first draft pick in 2025, has been on quite a run for the last three weeks, culminating in winning Midwest League pitcher of the week on Monday after his best start yet as a professional for High-A Great Lakes.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / June 9

Dodgers notes – trade rumors and All-Star picks

As Major League Baseball heads into the heart of summer, two things are appearing on the horizon – the All-Star break and the trade deadline. The Dodgers will most likely send more than a few players to Philadelphia.

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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.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / Dodger Blue / June 9

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Joins Greg Maddux With Rare MLB Accomplishment

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a Freeway Series win over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night behind another dominant start from Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 9

Dodgers Notes: Tyler Glasnow Bad News, Tarik Skubal Trade Latest, River Ryan Update

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gave an unfortunate report on right-hander Tyler Glasnow's recovery from back spasms that caused him to land on the injured list over a month ago.

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Tarik Skubal News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 8

Dodgers Match Up 'Perfectly' With Tigers in Blockbuster Tarik Skubal Trade

The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to be directly involved in the trade rumors around Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, with the MLB trade deadline coming up in less than two months.

River Ryan News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 8

Why Dodgers Aren't Calling Up River Ryan Despite Triple-A Dominance

The Los Angeles Dodgers have plenty of pitching depth within the organization, which allows them to have replacements to call up whenever injuries take place.

Shohei Ohtani News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 8

Dodgers Manager Has Wild Comparison for Shohei Ohtani

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani has been everything and more for the team since he joined them ahead of the 2024 season. Ohtani has showcased his talent both at the plate and on the mound, and he's been the catalyst for the team's success.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 8

Dodgers Have New Third Base Prospect Turning Heads in Minor Leagues

For all its prowess in player development, the Los Angeles Dodgers' farm system has not yielded many useful major league third basemen in the last decade.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 8

This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Replaces Tommy Lasorda; Don Drysdale Breaks Scoreless Innings Record

On June 8, 1955, the Brooklyn Dodgers optioned rookie left-handed pitcher Tommy Lasorda to Montreal to make room for another southpaw, one Sandy Koufax, to be called up for the first time.