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Dalton Rushing Relieved To Have ‘Little More Normal’ Feeling Than Rookie Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a sweep of the New York Mets on Jackie Robinson Day despite not having Shohei Ohtani in the lineup for the first time this season.

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Snapshots: Dodgers continue to thrive in second homestand

The Dodgers came one game short of a homestand sweep in their second go-around but still sit atop the National League standings at 14–4. Third baseman Max Muncy hit three home runs to open the homestand on Friday (including a walk-off homer) against the Texas Rangers, willing the Dodgers to an 8–7 victory.

Chayce McDermott News / Dodger Blue / April 16

Dodgers Trade Axel Perez To Orioles For Chayce McDermott

The Los Angeles Dodgers traded Minor Leaguer pitcher Axel Perez to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for Chayce McDermott. Perez joined the organization when he signed as an international free agent out of the Dominican Republic on Jan.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 16

Dodgers Will Consider Using Different Designated Hitter When Shohei Ohtani Starts As Pitcher

Shohei Ohtani turned in a dominant start to help the Los Angeles Dodgers complete a sweep of the New York Mets on Jackie Robinson Day, but it came without him contributing as a hitter.

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The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?

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Dave Roberts News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 16

Dodgers' Dave Roberts Makes Bold No-Hitter Prediction for 2026 Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers are once again the best team in baseball due to their dominance on both sides of the game. The hitting for Los Angeles has been strong, while the pitching has been top-notch.

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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.

Hyeseong Kim News / Dodger Blue / April 16

Hyeseong Kim Focused On Improving To Remain Part Of Dodgers Roster

Hyeseong Kim was not able to beat out Alex Freeland for a spot on the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Opening Day roster, but received an opportunity to join the team with Mookie Betts’ right oblique injury.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 16

MLB Still Working On 2025 Dodgers World Series Documentary

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays played one of the most memorable World Series in MLB history, but it’s yet to be immortalized through a traditional documentary.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 16

Dodgers’ $515 million spending bonanza in 2025 smashes old Mets record to bits

The Los Angeles Dodgers have gotten off to a predictably hot start to the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting at 14-4 after a recent blowout home win over the New York Mets.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / EasySportz / April 16

Dodgers Smashed MLB Spending Record In 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers didn’t just win in 2025—they rewrote the financial rules of baseball. According to league figures, the Dodgers spent a staggering $515 million last season, the highest total in MLB history.

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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.

Andy Pages News / CBSSports.com / April 16

How Andy Pages injected much-needed youth -- and an MLB-leading batting average -- into the Dodgers lineup

At just 25, Pages is five years younger than the average Dodgers position player

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / April 16

Dodgers spent record-shattering $515M in 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers shattered a league record by spending more than half a billion dollars in 2025, according to a report Thursday from The Associated Press.

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MLB News / Dodger Blue / April 16

Mets Vs. Dodgers Sets Record For Most Expensive Series In MLB History

The Los Angeles Dodgers hosting the New York Mets for three games this week has brought some of the biggest names — and salaries — together at Dodger Stadium.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / ESPN / April 16

Dodgers spent an MLB record $515M in 2025

The Dodgers shattered Major League Baseball's spending record in 2025 with a combined $515 million in payroll and luxury tax last season.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / ESPN / April 16

Are the Dodgers this good? Are the Mets this bad? What we learned from MLB's $1 billion series

It's early. Still, the richest showdown in baseball history said a lot about both teams.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / April 16

Dodgers minors: Jaron Elkins first two-homer game of the year

A day after conceding 18 runs against Fresno, the Ontario Tower Buzzers nearly one-upped them in a blowout win at home, scoring a whopping 10 runs in a single half-inning, their most up-to-date this season, moving to a 6-4 record.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / April 16

Dodgers News – celebrating Jackie Robinson, the Vesia’s emotional night

Since 2005, every April 15th has been designated as Jackie Robinson Day across all of MLB. It of course has special meaning to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team for which he debuted in 1947.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / April 16

No, Shohei Ohtani’s On-Base Streak Did Not End With Pitching Only

The Los Angeles Dodgers managed Shohei Ohtani’s workload on Wednesday night by limiting their two-way superstar to only starting as a pitcher in the series finale against the New York Mets.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 16

Dodgers pull an unusual move with Shohei Ohtani for his start

Shohei Ohtani will only be a one-way player for Wednesday’s game.

The most unexpected Dodgers player becomes first to 20 RBIs

Details emerge on Edwin Diaz's absence against the Mets

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Blake Snell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 15

Dodgers’ Blake Snell takes another big step toward injury return

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell is recovering from a shoulder concern. The Dodgers are finding success despite his absence, but LA is still looking forward to his return.

Edwin Diaz News / Larry Brown Sports / April 15

Details emerge on Edwin Diaz's absence against the Mets

Edwin Diaz has yet to pitch against his former team during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ ongoing series versus the New York Mets. Diaz was nowhere to be found on the mound on Tuesday, when the Dodgers took care of business and defeated New York, 2-1, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif.