Los Angeles Dodgers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Miguel Rojas: ‘Pretty Special’ To Walk Across Roberto Clemente Bridge With Son

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the midst of a six-game road trip that began on Tuesday with a 12-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. It’s a family trip for the Dodgers, so many players have taken the time to explore the area with their loved ones in between games.

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A favorable matchup for Dodgers’ left-handed hitters

Only a few months away from turning 37, Freddie Freeman seems intent on materializing one of the smoothest “declines” in baseball, if we can even call it that.

Will Smith News / Field Level Media / June 11

Dodgers to place C Will Smith (neck) on injured list

The Los Angeles Dodgers will place All-Star Will Smith on the injured list with neck discomfort and recall fellow catcher Chuckie Robinson from Oklahoma City in advance of Thursday's road game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to manager Dave Roberts.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / June 11

Dave Roberts Reveals Shohei Ohtani Decision After Dodgers Loss

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has confirmed that Shohei Ohtani will remain in the lineup as the designated hitter on Thursday after the Dodgers’ 9-8 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.

Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

Mookie Betts News / Dodger Blue / June 11

Mookie Betts Finding Difficulty Adapting To Decline In Natural Ability

It has been a rough 2026 season for Mookie Betts through 122 at-bats. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ shortstop has not had a successful season at the plate as he tries to navigate through a change in his mechanics and approach, not to mention an early-season right oblique strain.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / Total Pro Sports / June 11

The Dodgers vs. Pirates Game? Preview, Starting Pitchers & More – June 11

Pirates vs. Dodgers Game 3 wraps up an intriguing series Thursday night at PNC Park. Los Angeles enters the finale at 43-25 and continues to chase the top spot in the National League, while Pittsburgh sits at 35-33 and is trying to stay above .500 in a crowded NL Wild Card race.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 11

Shohei Ohtani Downplays Impact Of Blister & Pitching To Dalton Rushing

Shohei Ohtani was one out away from completing seven innings with just one run allowed against the Pittsburgh Pirates when Brandon Lowe hit a 3-0 fastball for a two-run double.

Tyler Fitzgerald News / Dodger Blue / June 11

Los Angeles Dodgers Release Tyler Fitzgerald In Strategic Decision

The Los Angeles Dodgers released Tyler Fitzgerald on Wednesday, which freed up a spot on their 40-man roster. The Dodgers acquired Fitzgerald from the Toronto Blue Jays earlier this season in exchange for cash considerations.

Tarik Skubal News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 11

Dodgers Notes: LA Officially Releases Veteran, All-Star to IL, Tarik Skubal to LA?

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates, 9-8, on Wednesday and fell to to 43-25 on the year. Starting pitcher and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani struck out six across 6.2 innings of work while allowing three earned runs and three walks on six hits.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / True Blue LA / June 11

Dodgers notes – Will Smith, Freddie Freeman

The Dodgers took a big lump Wednesday in Pittsburgh, losing a close game that was an Ohtani start in which he surrendered his first inning of multiple runs.

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The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

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The 'Most 20-point, 10-rebound seasons' quiz

Will Smith News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 10

Dodgers To Place Will Smith On Injured List

The Dodgers will place Will Smith on the 10-day injured list tomorrow, manager Dave Roberts told reporters (including Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register).

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 10

Tyler Callihan powers Pirates to comeback win with first career HRs

Tyler Callihan powers Pirates to comeback win with first two career HRs

In a game with multiple headlines, an unexpected big performance on Wednesday helped the Pittsburgh Pirates mount a comeback to even their series with the defending back-to-back champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

Three bullpen arms the Pirates should target at the MLB trade deadline

Giants rookie passes Roberto Clemente in MLB history books with walk-off grand slam

White Sox rookie makes history with walk-off home run in dominant MLB debut

Dodgers' Freddie Freeman strengthens HOF case with career milestone

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 10

Tyler Callihan's first career homers get Pirates comeback win over Dodgers

On a night Shohei Ohtani pitched, Tyler Callihan stole the show, hitting the first two home runs of his career, including one off Ohtani to lead the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 9-8 comeback win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night.

MLB News / True Blue LA / June 10

Pirates rally from down five to stun Dodgers 9-8

The Dodgers had a five-run lead in the sixth inning on Wednesday, but the Pirates rattled across eight runs against the Dodger bullpen as they stole the middle match 9-8.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / June 10

Recap: Tyler Callihan Hits 2 Home Runs & Dodgers Bullpen Blows 5-Run Lead

The Los Angeles Dodgers blew out the Pittsburgh Pirates during the series opener on Tuesday and looked to take the series with a win on Wednesday. The Dodgers had to feel optimistic about their chances with Shohei Ohtani on the mound and leading off as the designated hitter.

Dave Roberts News / Athlon Sports / June 10

Dave Roberts Shares Disappointing Dodgers Decision

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced some unfortunate news on Wednesday. The back-to-back World Series winning manager said that starting catcher Will Smith is likely to be placed on the injured list on Thursday.

Ryan Ward News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 10

Ryan Ward makes case for Dodgers’ roster spot long-term with clutch grand slam

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Ryan Ward delivered a career milestone on Wednesday night, blasting his first Major League grand slam during the team’s road matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.

Will Smith News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 10

Dodgers expected to make Will Smith injured list roster move

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is still dealing with a stiff neck. He is going to miss his fourth consecutive game on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Dave Roberts News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 10

Why Dave Roberts enjoys being manager more than playing

Dave Roberts played as an outfielder in MLB for 10 seasons before accepting the manager job with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2016. While he was a solid player, it turns out Roberts much prefers being a manager.

Shohei Ohtani News / HITC / June 10

LA Dodgers CEO explains how Shohei Ohtani helps other MLB teams with stadium sponsorship revenue

Los Angeles Dodgers CEO Stan Kasten has explained how Shohei Ohtani’s commercial influence is extending well beyond Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers have become the center of a major Japanese sponsorship push since Ohtani arrived in Los Angeles, but Kasten’s latest explanation shows why rival clubs can also feel part of that effect.

Kyle Tucker News / Just Baseball / June 10

Kyle Tucker Has Been As Average As It Gets

I was highly skeptical when the Los Angeles Dodgers emerged as the highest bidder to win the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes this past winter. While it is admittedly premature to judge a player who hasn’t even logged half a season in blue, the early returns on his historic four-year, $240 million contract are uninspiring.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / June 10

Dodgers' Freeman strengthens HOF case with career milestone

Dodgers' Freddie Freeman strengthens HOF case with career milestone

A nine-time All-Star, Freeman is a three-time World Series champion, winning one with the Atlanta Braves in 2021 and then being a key piece of the Dodgers' back-to-back championship teams in 2024 and 2025.

Dodgers' Andy Pages solidifying status as the best center fielder in the NL

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

Roki Sasaki News / Just Baseball / June 10