Los Angeles Dodgers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Teoscar Hernández Activated Off Injured List, Ryan Ward Optioned

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated Teoscar Hernández off the 10-day injured list and optioned Ryan Ward to Triple-A Oklahoma City before Monday’s game against the A’s.

Tommy Edman News / Dodger Blue / June 29

Tommy Edman ‘Feels Good’ Hitting From Both Sides Of Plate

Tommy Edman has gotten off to a hot start since returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers earlier this month after recovering from offseason right ankle surgery.

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Gage Jump News / Yardbarker / June 29

Athletics rookie Gage Jump to face biggest test yet vs. Dodgers

Rookie starting pitcher Gage Jump has been a dominant force on the mound for the Athletics, but can he continue his hot streak against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night?

Jo Adell's 2-run triple helps Angels top Athletics

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 29

Dodgers' Dave Roberts 'Surprised' Will Smith's Injury Isn't Getting Better

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been without All-Star catcher Will Smith for a little over three weeks now. Smith has missed the last 20 games due to an inflamed disc in his neck.

Mookie Betts News / Dodger Blue / June 29

Mookie Betts Not Making Declaration But Relieved ‘Things Feel Normal’

Mookie Betts played a key role in the Los Angeles Dodgers earning a series win against the San Diego Padres over the weekend. The eight-time All-Star went 4-for-12 with two home runs, six RBI and a walk in the three-game set at Petco Park.

Joc Pederson News / Dodger Blue / June 29

This Day In Dodgers History: Joc Pederson Becomes Third Rookie To Hit 20 Homers Before July

On June 29, 2015, Joc Pederson became the third rookie in MLB history to hit 20 home runs before July during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 10-6 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

Miguel Rojas News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 29

Dodgers Veteran Says He's Lucky His Family is Alive Following Venezuela Earthquakes

A pair of earthquakes in Venezuela on Wednesday night rattled many of the country's native sons who play in Major League Baseball. Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas was no exception.

Emmet Sheehan News / Dodger Blue / June 29

Emmet Sheehan ‘Felt Really Good’ Being ‘More Comfortable’ With Mechanics

Emmet Sheehan made arguably his most important start this season for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the rival San Diego Padres in Petco Park. Sheehan was coming off a bad outing in which he allowed six runs on eight hits over 3.1 innings.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / CBSSports.com / June 29

MLB halfway grades for every National League team: Dodgers, Braves ace first half, Mets score easy 'F'

At the statistical midpoint of the 2026 season, there's more mediocrity than one would like

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 29

Freddie Freeman Sees Mookie Betts ‘Trending Upward’

Mookie Betts continued to build on what’s been a productive month of June as he hit well in all three games against the San Diego Padres to help the Los Angeles Dodgers come away with a series win.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 29

Dalton Rushing ‘Most Likely’ Catching Shohei Ohtani’s Next Start

The battery of Shohei Ohtani and Dalton Rushing were not on the same page in the series finale against the Minnesota Twins, but the Los Angeles Dodgers will not be making any changes going forward.

Emmet Sheehan News / Dodgers Insider / June 28

Emmet Sheehan finds promise in the Dodgers’ series win

The rubber match in San Diego on Sunday was Emmet Sheehan’s prove-it start. After a recent patch of uneven starts, Sheehan kept things close and had one of his better games of the season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 28

Mookie Betts' big hit helps Dodgers sink Padres

Mookie Betts' two-run single keyed a three-run fifth inning Sunday as the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers edged the San Diego Padres 4-2 in the rubber game of the teams' weekend series.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 28

Recap: Mookie Betts Leads Dodgers To Series Win Vs. Padres

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres faced off in the series rubber match on Sunday afternoon after splitting the first two games. As expected, the Dodgers continued their excellent play this season and took the series from the Padres to increase their lead in the National League West to 10 games.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / June 29

Yoshinobu Yamamoto joins Jake Arrieta with rare MLB feat

The Los Angeles Dodgers returned to the win column on Saturday night behind another solid start from Yoshinobu Yamamoto. While the offense led the way in a 15-3 victory over the San Diego Padres at Petco Park, the right-hander also did his part on the mound.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 28

Will Smith Potentially Out Through All-Star Break

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been without Will Smith since June 6, when he was scratched from the lineup due to neck stiffness. There was initial optimism Smith would return the following game, but that didn’t wind up being the case.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / June 28

Walker Buehler ‘Has No Bad Blood’ Toward Dodgers, But Confirms Dave Roberts’ Comments

Walker Buehler continued his momentum in June with another effective outing on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. It was Buehler’s second time facing the Dodgers, but first instance with the San Diego Padres.

Matt Kemp News / Dodger Blue / June 28

This Day In Dodgers History: Matt Kemp Scores Only Run Despite Angels’ No-Hitter

On June 28, 2008, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium despite not collecting a hit against Jered Weaver and Jose Arredondo.

Mookie Betts News / Field Level Media / June 28

Red-hot Mookie Betts leads Dodgers against Padres

For opponents, facing the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup is a literal worst-case scenario coming to life. And Mookie Betts' recent surge has only made them even tougher.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 28

Dodgers score 9 runs in 6th inning to power past Padres

Kyle Tucker, Dalton Rushing and Mookie Betts all clouted homers in a nine-run sixth inning Saturday night as the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers routed the San Diego Padres 15-3.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 27

Roki Sasaki had worrying reaction after being pulled from his start

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki had a concerning reaction after his rough start against the San Diego Padres on Friday night. Sasaki looked to be on the verge of tears after leaving Friday’s start at Petco Park in San Diego in the fifth inning.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 26

Dave Roberts’ Alex Call-Kyle Tucker Dodgers comments will turn heads

With Los Angeles Dodgers star Kyle Tucker coming back to the lineup in Friday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, he missed the last few games with a back injury, which saw Alex Call take up some of the production when he was absent.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 25

Dalton Rushing responds after showing up Shohei Ohtani

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing had a bit of a meltdown during Wednesday’s game after he showed up Shohei Ohtani. Rushing was catching Ohtani Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minn., but things went awry in the second inning.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 24

Mookie Betts crushes milestone HR to lead Dodgers to win over Twins

Winning is always the most important thing for a team like the back-to-back champion Los Angeles Dodgers, but winning while a star player reaches a career milestone makes the victory even sweeter.

Marlins shortstop Otto Lopez continues 2026 breakout in win over Rangers

Cubs take two steps back with starting pitchers' brutal injury updates

Matthew Boyd to return to rotation

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Kyle Tucker News / Yardbarker / June 22