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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / July 19

Mookie Betts Learned To Master Routine By Watching Freddie Freeman

Mookie Betts struggled at the plate for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2025, and his issues continued into 2026. The lack of offensive production led to the future Hall of Famer searching for answers.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Zyhir Hope News / True Blue LA / July 19

Dodgers minors: Hope alone can’t avoid Drillers loss

In a day marked by Blake Snell’s rehab start, the Dodgers minor league affiliates played five games with two wins and three losses. Even though he couldn’t help the Drillers secure a win, Zyhir Hope wins the Player of the Day voting with a rare two-homer game, reaching 21 on the season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 18

All-Stars duel on mound as Yankees, Dodgers contest doubleheader

Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Cam Schlitter enjoyed stellar first halves and earned All-Star selections, leading to anticipation about their first head-to-head encounter.

Shohei Ohtani News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / July 18

Dodgers Manager Clarifies Shohei Ohtani's Knee Procedure, Reveals Pitching Plan

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani has been dealing with an ongoing knee injury for the past month-plus. This all started when Ohtani left a mid-June game early with what was later diagnosed as knee inflammation.

Mookie Betts News / Larry Brown Sports / July 18

Mookie Betts thinks MLB should shorten games with one rule change

Mookie Betts had one suggestion for Major League Baseball to make blowouts a little less painful for all involved. In an interview with Tom Dierberger of SI, Betts suggested that games should simply end whenever a team wants to bring in a position player to pitch.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / July 18

Dodgers Vs. Yankees Game Postponed And Rescheduled As Split Doubleheader

Saturday’s game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees was postponed due to inclement weather in the area and rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on Sunday.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 18

Writer reveals trade Dodgers should make, and it’s not Tarik Skubal deal

With the 2026 MLB trade deadline rapidly approaching on August 3, fans are scratching their heads trying to figure out what kind of move the Los Angeles Dodgers should make in their pursuit of a third-straight World Series win.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / July 18

Dodgers vs Yankees Won't Play on Saturday, Will Have Doubleheader on Sunday

The Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Yankees game on Saturday, July 18 has been canceled due to inclement weather. The teams will play a split-admission doubleheader on Sunday, July 19.

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MLB News / True Blue LA / July 18

Dodgers-Yankees postponed by Saturday rain

The middle game between the Dodgers and Yankees on Saturday was postponed by rain, and rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on Sunday. The first game on Sunday is scheduled for a 9:35 a.m.

Roki Sasaki News / Dodger Blue / July 18

Roki Sasaki Sets Dodgers Record For Pitches Of 100+ MPH In A Start

Roki Sasaki turned in an excellent start in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ first game after the All-Star break, but the way in which he did it was both historic and the most encouraging part.

Will Smith News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 18

Will Smith To Remain On Dodgers’ IL Until At Least Mid-August

Dodgers catcher Will Smith hasn’t played since June 5 due to an inflamed disc in his neck, and continued soreness in his neck while taking swings last

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / July 18

Dave Roberts Reacts to Aaron Boone's Costly Decision in Yankees' Loss to Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers opened the second half of the season with a big win over the New York Yankees on the road. Down 1-0 in the seventh inning, the Dodgers finally got on the board with a massive two-run home run from Max Muncy to take the lead.

Charlie Barnes News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / July 18

Dodgers Sign Veteran Pitcher Days After Hitting Free Agency

The Los Angeles Dodgers wasted little time bringing back a recently-cut pitcher. Left-handed pitcher Charlie Barnes, who was designated for assignment by the Dodgers last weekend, is back in the organization on a minor league deal, per the team's transaction log on MiLB.com.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / July 18

Shohei Ohtani Treated With Injection Instead Of Draining Left Knee

When the Los Angeles Dodgers announced Shohei Ohtani was scratched from his pitching start on July 10, they also noted he would not play in the All-Star Game due to planned “interventions” on his troublesome left knee.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 18

Rain threatens rematch between Yankees, Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers returned from the All-Star break on Friday and earned a win on a night when stars Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts were quiet at the plate against the New York Yankees.

Kyle Tucker News / Athlon Sports / July 18

Dodgers' Marquee Offseason Signing Named Key Player for Second Half of Season

Kyle Tucker sent shockwaves throughout baseball when he signed a four-year, $240 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers during the offseason. Through the first half of the season, however, the four-time All-Star has struggled to meet the high expectations that came with the deal.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / July 18

Dodgers Notes: Will Smith Shut Down, Roki Sasaki Makes History vs Yankees, Tyler Glasnow Progressing

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees, 2-1, on Friday night and improved to 62-36 on the year. Right-hander Roki Sasaki punched out five and walked one across 5.1 innings of work and allowed one unearned run.

Mookie Betts News / EasySportz / July 18

Mookie Betts Pushes MLB To Fix One Broken Rule

Mookie Betts isn’t staying quiet about a major issue in baseball. The Dodgers superstar wants to see one specific rule change happen immediately. He believes the current system hurts the pace of the game.

Max Muncy News / Field Level Media / July 17

Max Muncy hits 2-run homer to power Dodgers past Yankees

Max Muncy hit a go-ahead two-run homer with nobody out in the sixth inning against Gerrit Cole and the Los Angeles Dodgers earned a 2-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Friday night in the first meeting at Yankee Stadium between the teams since Game 5 of the 2024 World Series.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 17

Reds' Sal Stewart sheds light on viral Dave Roberts' All-Star Game quote

As the Cincinnati Reds start the post-All-Star Game portion of their schedule, there's still plenty of buzz about Sal Stewart and what he asked of some veteran MLB managers just before the Midsummer Classic.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 17

Yankees' Aaron Judge shares concerning update about injury recovery

Fans of the New York Yankees were hoping that slugger and team captain Aaron Judge would have good news to share regarding his injury recovery following the MLB All-Star break.

Former Yankees star, announcer share Aaron Judge warnings amid uncertainty about return

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Tarik Skubal News / Yardbarker / July 17