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Giants vs. Dodgers Game 2: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 12

On Tuesday, the Giants vs. Dodgers Game 2 will continue at Dodger Stadium. After smashing the defending World Series champions in Game 1, the Giants look forward to carrying on their momentum.

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Struggling Shohei Ohtani won’t hit on one of Wednesday or Thursday

LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani won’t hit in one of the final two games against the San Francisco Giants this week, but Dodgers manager Dave Roberts hasn’t yet decided if that will be on Wednesday when Ohtani pitches or on Thursday for what would amount to a mental reset day for the slumping superstar.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / May 12

Off day for the bullpen exposes Dodgers’ lineup struggles

As Roki Sasaki and Trevor McDonald took different paths to deliver extremely similar results—Sasaki navigating through far less traffic than McDonald—it was up to the bullpens to decide this game, and the Giants’ one proved superior on the evening, securing a 9-3 win to open up this four-game set at Dodger Stadium.

Alex Vesia News / Dodger Blue / May 12

Recap: Alex Vesia & Dodgers Offense Struggle In Loss To Giants

After the Los Angeles Dodgers lost their series against the Atlanta Braves to open the homestand, they welcomed in the San Francisco Giants for a four-game set.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 12

Why Dodgers kept Hyeseong Kim over Alex Freeland when Mookie Betts returned

When news broke that Mookie Betts was set to make his May debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers after nearly a month on the shelf, fans openly wondered which player should be heading back down to Triple-A to make room on the 40-man roster: Alex Freeland or Hyeseong Kim.

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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.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / May 11

René Cárdenas, longtime Dodgers Spanish-language announcer, dies

René Cárdenas, the Dodgers first Spanish-language play-by-play broadcaster when they moved to Los Angeles, died on Sunday at age 96. Cárdenas started with the Dodgers in 1958, and helped train Jaime Jarrín, who joined him in the booth one year later.

MLB News / True Blue LA / May 11

Dodgers on Deck: Tuesday, May 12 vs. Giants

Yoshinobu Yamamoto takes the mound on Tuesday night for the Dodgers against the Giants, looking to avenge one of his two losses this season. Yamamoto pitched seven innings on April 21 in San Francisco but took the loss after allowing three runs, all of them in the first inning.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodgers Insider / May 11

LA Reads in Action: An Inclusive Storytime at Dodgers Dreamfield №38

On a sunny Saturday morning in Los Angeles, something special unfolded — not just on a field, but in the pages of a book. At the Baldwin Hills Recreation Center, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) welcomed youth and families from across the community for a powerful and inclusive Storytime as part of the 10th annual LA Reads program.

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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.

Mookie Betts News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Dodgers Make a Decision on Mookie Betts After 32 Missed Games

He's officially back for the Los Angeles Dodgers. On Monday, the Dodgers activated shortstop/outfielder Mookie Betts from the 10-day IL after 32 missed games.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 11

Dodgers Lineup vs Giants: Mookie Betts Returns, Hyeseong Kim Starting

The Los Angeles Dodgers are kicking off a four-game series with the San Francisco Giants on Monday night at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers and Giants met at Oracle Park just three weeks ago, with San Francisco taking two of three games in a disappointing series for the reigning back-to-back champions.

MLB News / True Blue LA / May 11

Things to overreact to in the first 40 games of the season

Before I left for St. Louis and Houston, Eric Stephen posed a question that we as a staff had previously asked at the beginning of the season: How many games will the Dodgers win this season?

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 11

Dodgers Announce Starting Pitchers for Rivalry Series vs Giants

The Los Angeles Dodgers are facing off against the San Francisco Giants for the second time this season in a four-game series this week. Los Angeles will be looking for much better results than the last time these two teams played, when the Giants took two of three games.

Roki Sasaki News / Dodgers Insider / May 11

Roki and his friend Kanta

Between two friends, Kanta Utsunomiya is clearly the extrovert. He laughs and smiles. His words have a little more volume than his older friend’s. While his older friend has a quiet nature and can be stoic.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Dave Roberts Shares Reason for Teoscar Hernandez’s Removal From Dodgers Lineup

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the middle of a tight race for first place in the National League West, tied with the San Diego Padres with a record of 24-16.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / May 11

Dodgers Option Alex Freeland To Bring Back Mookie Betts

The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned Alex Freeland to Triple-A Oklahoma City in order to activate Mookie Betts off the 10-day injured list before the start of their four-game series with the San Francisco Giants, according to Jack Harris of the California Post.

Shohei Ohtani News / Total Pro Sports / May 11

Shohei Ohtani Could Force MLB Rule Changes This Winter

The Los Angeles Dodgers have the strongest active roster in the MLB at any given point, with the wealth of superstars on their payroll. But having Shohei Ohtani in their ranks allows them to enjoy a unique advantage no other can boast.

Ben Casparius News / Dodger Blue / May 11

Dodgers Expect Ben Casparius To Be On A Longer Timetable To Return

Ben Casparius started his Los Angeles Dodgers career in 2024 as a hidden gem and then was more of an unsung hero last year. However, Casparius hasn’t yet been able to make much of an impact this season because he was sidelined early on due to right shoulder inflammation.

Mookie Betts News / Dodger Blue / May 11

Dodgers Have ‘A Tough Decision To Make’ With Mookie Betts Returning

Mookie Betts is set to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday after he missed just over one month with a right oblique strain. With that, the Dodgers will need to make room on their active roster, and the decision on who to send down is likely to come down to Hyeseong Kim or Alex Freeland.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 10

Shohei Ohtani's hitting slump continues in loss to Braves

Japanese star Shohei Ohtani's bat has been cold lately, and it continued in the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.

Dodgers make massive Mookie Betts announcement before series against Giants

Dave Roberts eases concerns after Tyler Glasnow lands on IL with back injury

Padres' Manny Machado breaks out of slump with monumental home run

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 10

Dodgers' Hyeseong Kim Compared to 4-Time Gold Glove Winner

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been without star infielder Mookie Betts for over a month while he recovers from an oblique injury. Without Betts, the team has been able to stay afloat, but they will need him back to go after a three-peat this season.