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Dodgers Officially Release 4 Players From Organization

The Los Angeles Dodgers have officially released three pitchers and one catcher from the organization early in the 2026 season. Right-handed pitchers Shawndrick Oduber, William Maynard and Connor Godwin as well as catcher Carlos Avila were all released, per the team’s transaction log on MiLB.com.

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Dodgers Make Trade, Acquire Pitcher From Nationals

The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired left-handed pitcher Jake Eder from the Washington Nationals, the team announced on Wednesday. The Dodgers sent cash back in the deal.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / April 1

Shohei Ohtani Chasing MLB History: ‘I Think That He Can Do It’

Shohei Ohtani made his long-awaited return to the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers last season following a two-and-a-half-year rehab process. The two-way superstar was limited to just 47 regular season innings in 2025, but has his sights set on winning some major hardware this season.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / April 1

Dave Roberts Announces Reason for Edwin Diaz Decision After Dodgers Game

Dave Roberts isn’t going to save Edwin Diaz for save situations only. The Los Angeles Dodgers manager made that clear Tuesday night against the Cleveland Guardians, calling on his $69 million closer to pitch in the ninth inning with the Dodgers winning 4-0.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

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Dave Roberts News / Dodger Blue / April 1

Dave Roberts Confident Dodgers Lineup Will Get Back On Track

The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped their first game of the regular season with a 4-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night. Continuing a trend to start the year, the Dodgers fell behind early and weren’t able to get anything going offensively until later in the contest.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 1

Dodgers Considering Moving Justin Wrobleski Into Starting Rotation

The Los Angeles Dodgers completed their first trip through the rotation on Tuesday night with Shohei Ohtani throwing six innings of scoreless ball against the Cleveland Guardians.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 1

Dave Roberts Details What’s Different For Tanner Scott In 2026

Tanner Scott’s first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers did not go according to plan, but the team is counting on him to bounce back in 2026. Scott made some changes to his approach and already looks like a different pitcher through the first four games of the regular season.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / Field Level Media / April 1

Yoshinobu Yamamoto to make historic start for Dodgers vs. Guardians

The Los Angeles Dodgers are poised to make baseball history when they host the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday to finish their first homestand of the season.

Nick Senzel News / True Blue LA / April 1

Nick Senzel leads 3rd straight double-digit Oklahoma City outburst

The Oklahoma City Comets erupted for seven runs in the sixth inning to break a tie, and scored 13 runs for a third straight game in a rout of the Las Vegas Aviators (Athletics), in the first road game of the season for Oklahoma City.

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Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / April 1

Grand Seiko Begins Global Partnership With Shohei Ohtani

Grand Seiko announced a global partnership with Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, beginning on April 1, 2026, as part of its Grand Moments Project.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / April 1

Dodgers notes: Shohei Ohtani, Will Smith, Yoshinobu Yamamoto

It took two whole seasons for Shohei Ohtani to open the season in the starting rotation, and he showed on Tuesday that he is up for the challenge to post a fully healthy two-way season.

Shohei Ohtani News / Field Level Media / April 1

Shohei Ohtani's scoreless 6 innings lead Dodgers past Guardians

Shohei Ohtani gave up one hit over six scoreless innings in his season pitching debut and Max Muncy hit a home run as the Los Angeles Dodgers earned a 4-1 victory over the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / April 1

Dodgers 2026 game results

Here are the results and details of every Los Angeles Dodgers game for 2026, from the beginning of the regular season through however long they last in the postseason.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / April 1

Recap: Shohei Ohtani Shuts Down Guardians In Dodgers’ Win

After dropping the series opener, the Los Angeles Dodgers looked to avoid losing the series in the second of the three-game set. The anticipation around the ballpark was ample for this one, given Shohei Ohtani’s start on the mound and the Yoshi bobblehead giveaway.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Last Word On Sports / March 31

Embattled Dodgers Pitcher Sees Promising Signs in First Start of the Season

It is safe to say that the Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to win more than their fair share of games in 2026. The lineup has few places for the opposing pitchers to breathe.

Roki Sasaki News / Athlon Sports / March 31

Roki Sasaki Makes Admission After Dodgers' Loss to Guardians

The Los Angeles Dodgers were defeated by a final score of 4-2 on Monday night. Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki, who struggled in 2026 spring training and for most of his rookie season in 2025 aside from the playoffs, performed well for the most part on Monday.

Will Smith News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / March 30

Will Smith Quietly Among Best Clutch Hitters

The Los Angeles Dodgers started the 2026 season with a sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks that required three instances of overcoming a 2-0 deficit. Will Smith played a part in their Opening Day win, as his home run in the seventh inning broke the game open for the Dodgers at 8-2.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / March 30

Freddie Freeman reacts to Ketel Marte’s unexpected gesture

Freddie Freeman was free for a hug while in the middle of a game between his Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday.