Los Angeles Dodgers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Miguel Amaya Sends Warning Dalton Rushing

Dalton Rushing initially headlines for his impressive start to the season but those gave way more recently to being part of viral incidents with Los Angeles Dodgers opponents and an umpire.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / May 9

Dodgers notes: Emil Morales, Fernando Valenzuela, stadium transit

Ian Cundall at Baseball America recently watched Dodgers prospect Emil Morales with Ontario as well as San Francisco Giants prospect Jhonny Level, then compared and contrasted the two 19-year-old California League shortstops ranked in the top 100.

Tyler Glasnow News / Total Pro Sports / May 9

Dodgers Make Major Announcement After Tyler Glasnow Hits The IL

The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the 2025 World Series, with the strength of their starting rotation proving to be the decisive factor in the postseason.

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MLB News / Dodgers Insider / May 9

In an early season big matchup, the Dodger bullpen comes through in critical moments

The Dodgers have played 38 games this season. Seven have been against teams who currently have a winning record — including the Atlanta Braves on Friday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Freddie Freeman News / Field Level Media / May 9

Freddie Freeman's homer helps Dodgers down Braves

Shohei Ohtani hit a go-ahead single in the fifth inning and Freddie Freeman socked a home run against his former team in the sixth as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 3-1 victory over the visiting Atlanta Braves on Friday.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / May 9

Recap: Dodgers Pitching Limits Braves In Victory

The Los Angeles Dodgers began their seven-game homestand with a highly anticipated matchup against the Atlanta Braves. The Braves have been one of the best teams in MLB this season, so this could end up being a postseason matchup.

MLB News / True Blue LA / May 9

Dodgers do just enough to outlast Braves in opener

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers clawed and scrapped their way to some offense against Chris Sale to get the better of the Atlanta Braves 3-1 in Friday night’s series opener between perennial National League powerhouses at Dodger Stadium.

Mookie Betts News / True Blue LA / May 8

Dodgers hope to activate Mookie Betts on Monday, after short rehab assignment

LOS ANGELES — Dodgers star Mookie Betts played five innings at shortstop and had a singled in his three at-bats for Triple-A Oklahoma City on a rehab assignment on Friday night at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City.

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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.

MLB News / True Blue LA / May 8

Dodgers on Deck: Saturday, May 9 vs. Braves

The Dodgers and Atlanta Braves continue their weekend series on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium, with a start time an hour earlier than Friday night.

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Tyler Glasnow News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 8

Dodgers place Tyler Glasnow on injured list

The Dodgers placed Tyler Glasnow on the 15-day injured list with lower-back spasms.

Dodgers to get key part of rotation back on Saturday

Dodgers get major Mookie Betts injury update

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / May 8

Dodgers Put Tyler Glasnow On Injured List, Paul Gervase Recalled

The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Paul Gervase from Triple-A Oklahoma City and put Tyler Glasnow on the 15-day injured list before Friday’s game against the Atlanta Braves.

Will Smith News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Dodgers Make Will Smith Change Before Braves Game

The Los Angeles Dodgers lead the National League West through the early part of the 2026 MLB season and hold one of the best records in baseball. However, the club still opted to make notable changes to its lineup ahead of a Friday matchup against the Atlanta Braves. Catcher Will Smith moved into the No.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / May 8

Blake Snell’s Impending Return Pushes Roki Sasaki Out Of Braves Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers changed plans in the wake of Tyler Glasnow’s back injury and now are having Blake Snell make his season debut Saturday instead of another rehab start.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / May 8

Dodgers to get key part of rotation back on Saturday

The back end of the Los Angeles Dodgers' rotation has struggled to begin the season. A much-needed reinforcement will reportedly return on Saturday.

Dodgers lose other starter to injury

Dodgers get major injury update on Mookie Betts

Cubs starter undergoes surgery after suffering freak injury at home

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal gets encouraging return timeline

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / May 8

Dodgers Players Remain Coy About Origins Of Kick Celebration

You may have noticed that the Los Angeles Dodgers players have been using a new celebration when they reach base recently. Instead of waving their arms in the air as a nod to Freddie Freeman’s dancing, they have now been kicking their leg up high into the air.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / May 8

Shohei Ohtani Disagrees With Belief Pitching Has Caused Offensive Struggles

Shohei Ohtani has been lights-out on the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers this season, but is in the midst of a prolonged slump in the batter’s box. That’s sparked debate, if not a belief, that Ohtani’s pitching success has caused the drop in offensive production.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 8

Dodgers’ Dave Roberts reveals Mookie Betts’ expected return date

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts is recovering from an oblique injury. It was recently announced that Betts is expected to participate in rehab games on Friday and Saturday.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Fastball on SI / May 8

The 2 Biggest Threats to Dodgers as Reigning World Series Champions

The Los Angeles Dodgers have won back-to-back World Series titles and are hoping to become the first team since the New York Yankees from 1998-2000 to three-peat.

Andy Pages News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 8

Mark DeRosa makes brutally honest admission about Dodgers’ Andy Pages

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages has been one of the best hitters on the team in 2026. Pages even recently had a three-home run game. His performance has been especially important with stars such as Mookie Betts out due to injury.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / May 8

Dodgers get major Mookie Betts injury update

The Dodgers are sitting on an NL-best 23-14 record, and getting Betts back in the lineup will be crucial to their aspirations of winning the first World Series three-peat since the 2000 New York Yankees.

Chris Sale, Braves look to take down two-time champion Dodgers

Historic outing from Andy Pages carries Dodgers to rout over Astros

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani reacts to Dave Roberts' approach to his two-way status

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