Los Angeles Dodgers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Justin Wrobleski News / Dodger Blue / May 6

Dodgers Not Worried About Justin Wrobleski’s Lack Of Strikeouts

Justin Wrobleski has been the biggest surprise of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2026 season, giving himself an excellent shot at sticking around in the rotation even with the return of Blake Snell on the horizon.

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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?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

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The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

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.

Tyler Glasnow News / Dodger Blue / May 6

Tyler Glasnow Exits Start With Low Back Pain

Tyler Glasnow exited his start for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Houston Astros just before the second inning with low back pain. Glasnow was making his warm-up pitches before motioning to the Dodgers dugout.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / May 6

Brock Stewart Activated, Jake Eder Optioned

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated Brock Stewart from the 15-day injured list and optioned Jake Eder to Triple-A Oklahoma City prior to Wednesday’s game against the Houston Astros.

MLB News / True Blue LA / May 6

Dodgers on Deck: Friday, May 8 vs. Braves

The Dodgers haven’t had a good road trip since the first week of April. But after their malaise through St. Louis and Houston, the Dodgers will return home to Los Angeles with a tall task at hand — facing the Atlanta Braves, owners of the best record in baseball, at 26-11 through Tuesday.

Andre Ethier News / Dodger Blue / May 6

This Day In Dodgers History: MLB Record Set & Andre Ethier Extends Hitting Streak

This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw the team set an MLB record by winning their 13th consecutive home game to begin the season. The Dodgers accomplished the feat with a 10-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on May 6, 2009.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Just Baseball / May 6

The Dodgers May Have Just Spawned Another Pitching Stud

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been in a bit of a funk as of late. After getting out to a red-hot start, they’ve dropped nine of their last sixteen games.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / May 6

Dodgers 2026 minor league option tracker

We’ll keep track of every time a Dodgers player is optioned to the minor leagues during the 2026 season. Details on these transactions can also be found on our 40-man roster tracker, but here we will chronicle every specific time a player gets sent down, relative to the limits set by MLB.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / May 6

Ohtani reacts to Roberts' approach to his two-way status

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

Ohtani has been utterly dominant on the mound, but he's struggling mightily at the plate.

Dodgers make big Shohei Ohtani decision ahead of Astros matchup

On deck: Shohei Ohtani's aims for Cy Young, Braves-Dodgers, Jose Soriano an unknown ace

Five game-changing MLB prospects to watch

The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

Kyle Tucker News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 6

Dodgers' Kyle Tucker Sends Message to Astros Fans Booing Him in Houston Return

What a difference a year makes. Last season, when Kyle Tucker returned to the Houston Astros as a member of the Chicago Cubs, he was treated like royalty.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / May 6

Dave Roberts And Dodgers Veterans Advise Dalton Rushing ‘To Be Mindful’

Dalton Rushing has been everything the Los Angeles Dodgers could have hoped for entering his first full season with the team, but of late has found himself at the center of negative press due to being involved in multiple controversies.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / May 6

Dodgers minors: Tillero and Tower Buzzers shut out Quakes

In the first of two straight days with only three games across the Dodgers’ four minor league affiliates due to postponements, only the Ontario Tower Buzzers came out on the winning end of their matchup.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / May 6

Miguel Rojas Deflects Blame Away From Shohei Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani pitched a season-high seven innings on Tuesday night but the Los Angeles Dodgers offense reverted back to their recent struggles, resulting in a 2-1 loss to the Houston Astros.

Shohei Ohtani News / HITC / May 6

Shohei Ohtani gains momentum for Cy Young campaign amid more pitching records

Shohei Ohtani is once again redefining what dominance looks like on the mound, and the numbers are starting to build a serious Cy Young case. In a season where pitching consistency has been hard to come by across the league, Ohtani has quietly put together a stretch that is not just elite, but historically unique.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 6

Dodgers out to end uneven trip with series win vs. Astros

For the third time in his six starts on the mound this season, and a second consecutive start, Dodgers right-hander Shohei Ohtani did not serve as the designated hitter atop the batting order.

Justin Wrobleski News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 5

Dodgers’ Justin Wrobleski Achieves Rare Feat Not Seen in 35 Years

With all the star power coming from the starting rotation this season, the Los Angeles Dodgers couldn't have imagined that left-hander Justin Wrobleski would be one of the team's better arms.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 5

Dodgers Officially Release Former Top International Prospect

Kinn Omosako, formerly a highly regarded pitching prospect out of Brazil, was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday according to his official transactions page.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 5

Dodgers' Dave Roberts Reverses Course on Shohei Ohtani Decision for Tuesday's Game

Heading into the Los Angeles Dodgers' series against the Houston Astros, manager Dave Roberts said Shohei Ohtani would return to his two-way ways. Ohtani, who's taking the mound on Tuesday night at Daikin Park, was also going to be the Dodgers' designated hitter.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 5