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Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto makes fan’s day at WBC

The start of pool play in the 2026 edition of the World Baseball Classic is almost upon us, and the respective teams have already gathered in preparation for the tournament.

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Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw would throw 1,000 pitches to get Team USA a WBC win

Though Clayton Kershaw’s career with the Los Angeles Dodgers may be over, that doesn’t mean the future Hall of Famer is finished throwing pitches professionally just yet.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 2

Gavin Stone Dealing With Shoulder Discomfort

Dodgers right-hander Gavin Stone is battling shoulder discomfort, manager Dave Roberts told reporters (including Jack Harris of The California Post and Sonja Chen of MLB.com).

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The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers to lead the American League in wins since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Last Word On Sports / March 2

Potential Dodgers Starter Suffers Setback

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking for their sixth man to round out their rotation. Right-hander Gavin Stone won’t be one of them, at least for now. He suffered a “setback” according to Manager Dave Roberts, per Jack Harris of the California Post.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

MLB News / True Blue LA / March 2

Dodgers smash four home runs in win over Rockies

The Dodgers are now 2-0 in the month of March this spring, as they connected for four home runs to defeat the Colorado Rockies 7-5 on Monday. Ryder Ryan made his first start of the spring, completing two innings of work on 35 pitches (23 for strikes) while allowing one hit and one earned run and picking up a strikeout.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / March 2

What the Newest Pitching Injury Means for Dodgers Starting Rotation

The Los Angeles Dodgers went into Spring Training with the knowledge that Blake Snell would be on a slower progression, but now their starting rotation is dealing with another issue as Gavin Stone has been shut down.

Clayton Kershaw News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 2

Clayton Kershaw gets real on decision to retire after Dodgers 2025 season

Just before the start of the last season’s MLB Playoffs, Clayton Kershaw announced that he would be hanging up his glove at the end of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ season.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 2

Promising Dodgers pitcher suffers injury ‘setback,’ gets shut down

Gavin Stone spent 18 months recovering from a serious shoulder injury before pitching in a spring training game versus the Cleveland Guardians last week.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / March 2

Dodgers Reassign 11 Players To Minor League Camp

The Los Angeles Dodgers made their first round of Spring Training cuts on Monday, sending 11 players to Minor League camp. The group includes pitchers

Dave Roberts News / Athlon Sports / March 2

Dave Roberts Announces Unfortunate News Amid Dodgers Spring Training

The Los Angeles Dodgers feature the league’s most talented roster and are well equipped to chase a third straight World Series title this season. One of the strongest groups on the team is the starting rotation, which has a legitimate chance to be the best in baseball.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 2

Former top prospect amid players reassigned by Dodgers to minor league camp

The Los Angeles Dodgers are gearing up to defend their World Series title as the regular season approaches. The Dodgers are currently taking part in spring training, looking to iron out their roster, which includes significant free agency acquisitions Kyle Tucker and Edwin Diaz.

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Mookie Betts News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / March 2

Mookie Betts Trying to Become 'Yoshi at Shortstop'

Mookie Betts was in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup on Sunday for the first time this spring as he's among the veterans being eased into action. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said early in camp he's noticed a renewed sense of calm in Betts, stemming from his comfort playing shortstop now.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / March 2

Dodgers Relying On Tanner Scott, Blake Treinen & Veterans To Solve Bullpen Issues

The problems the Los Angeles Dodgers’ bullpen faced in 2025 were multifaceted and couldn’t be pinned down to a single issue. The 2025 Dodgers bullpen had a nearly identical workload to the 60-102 Chicago White Sox, and had 21.2 more innings thrown than the third team on the list.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 2

Why these 2 Dodgers’ starting pitchers have the most to prove in 2026

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the most complete team in baseball. There isn’t much uncertainty when it comes to the Dodgers’ roster. With that being said, there are two starting pitchers who both feature high ceilings but have a lot to prove at the MLB level.