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Emmet Sheehan gets role defined for start of 2026 Dodgers season

Heading into the spring, it looked like the Los Angeles Dodgers had one starting pitching spot up for grabs, with Emmet Sheehan, Justin Wrobleski, and Roki Sasaki duking it out for one spot behind Blake Snell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, and two-way unicorn Shohei Ohtani.

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Dodgers Using Creativity With Their Pitching Staff to Start 2026 Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers started Spring Training with an expectation they would have a six-man rotation this season but injuries to Blake Snell and Gavin Stone are resulting in a change of plans.

MLB News / True Blue LA / March 21

Dodgers on Deck: Sunday, March 22 at Angels

After six weeks in Arizona, the Dodgers return home to Southern California to finish up their exhibition season with the Freeway Series against the Angels.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / March 21

Mookie Betts Started Stretching Routine From Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s Trainer

Mookie Betts entered the 2026 season with a renewed focus on physical preparation and maintenance after experiencing complications last season that had ripple effects throughout the year.

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The 'Active 40-homer MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / March 21

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Joining Sandy Koufax in Rare Dodgers History

The Los Angeles Dodgers play their Opening Day game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on March 26, with the pitching matchup set between Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Zac Gallen.

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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.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

MLB News / True Blue LA / March 21

It’s Not My Moneyball 2026: Pandora’s Box

In 2022, the “It’s not my Moneyball” series was created in response to the lockout imposed by the owners that disrupted Spring Training and arguably cost Clayton Kershaw a perfect game in Minneapolis (I had fun).

Kyle Tucker News / Dodger Blue / March 21

Dodgers Want Kyle Tucker To Focus On Getting On Base

The Los Angeles Dodgers made one of the biggest moves of the offseason when they signed Kyle Tucker to a four-year, $240 million contract. Tucker, a four-time All-Star, joined an already star-studded group that includes former MVP winners Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, as well as Will Smith, Max Muncy and Teoscar Hernández.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / March 21

This Day In Dodgers History: First Game Played On AstroTurf At Astrodome

On March 21, 1966, the Los Angeles Dodgers faced the Houston Astros in the first ever MLB game played on an artificial surface. Created by Monsanto, the product was initially named “ChemGrass,” but rebranded to AstroTurf upon being installed at the Astrodome.

Blake Treinen News / Dodger Blue / March 21

Blake Treinen’s Roster Spot Not In Jeopardy

Blake Treinen has been hit extremely hard this Cactus League season, ahead of what the Los Angeles Dodgers hope is a bounce-back season from their longtime trusted arm.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / March 21

Dodgers Still Evaluating One Roster Decision for Opening Day

The Los Angeles Dodgers are less than one week away from the start of the 2026 season and their Opening Day roster is all but officially set. More clarity

Roki Sasaki News / True Blue LA / March 21

Dodgers remain patient with Roki Sasaki

Roki Sasaki has struggled with command this spring training, all while adding new pitches to his repertoire. The Dodgers have been exceedingly patient with the 24-year-old right-hander, insisting all spring that he will start the season in the starting rotation, rather than get optioned to the minors to continue his work in progress.

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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 / True Blue LA / March 20

Dodgers closing night of spring camp has opening feel

Yoshinobu Yamamoto was sharp in his final spring tuneup, and the Dodgers had their full complement of regulars in the lineup for the first time all spring in a 4-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night at Camelback Ranch.

Dave Roberts News / Athlon Sports / March 20

Dave Roberts' Decision Leaves Door Open for 2 Dodgers Pitchers

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently preparing for the 2026 MLB season. Their lineup is going to produce and LA addressed the bullpen during the offseason.

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 20

Dodgers may have just revealed Opening Day lineup in spring training vs. Padres

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to take on the San Diego Padres on Friday in a spring training matchup. After posting the starting lineup for the contest, the analyst for the team believes it could be the club’s lineup for Opening Day.

Mookie Betts News / LWOSports.com / March 20

Stop Sleeping on Mookie Betts

Opening Day is a couple of days away. Everyone is talking about Shohei Ohtani. Everyone is talking about Kyle Tucker‘s arrival. Everyone is talking about the three-peat.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / March 20

Most Expensive Yoshinobu Yamamoto Card Sold at Auction

Card collecting has risen in popularity over recent years, and it's seen products of Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto set various records. The latest of which was a Yamamoto rookie card that sold for $461,160 at auction through Goldin.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / March 20

Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge Card Sets New Benchmark at Auction

A rare trading card featuring both Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge has just set a new record at auction, highlighting once again just how valuable baseball’s biggest stars can be in the collectibles world.

Tanner Scott News / Dodger Blue / March 20

Dodgers Want Tanner Scott To Be More Unpredictable

Tanner Scott is among the Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers looking to get back on track this year after a disappointing 2025 season. The left-hander posted a 4.74 ERA, 4.70 FIP, 1.26 WHIP and an MLB-worst 10 blown saves in 57 innings across 61 appearances.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / March 20

Miguel Rojas Frustrated By Dodgers Being Named In False PED Report

Miguel Rojas and the Los Angeles Dodgers were briefly at the center of a false PED scandal on Monday after an incorrect tweet from Evan Drellich of the Athletic, before he deleted his original post and corrected his report to Johan Rojas of the Philadelphia Phillies.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 20

Nolan McLean nearly had Mets' Carlos Mendoza 'jumping off the couch' during WBC final

Before New York Mets prospect and potential future ace Nolan McLean started for Team USA versus Venezuela in the final of the World Baseball Classic this

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza made World Series promise to Howie Rose after retirement announcement

Mets' Brett Baty getting help from former teammate after alleged clubhouse issues

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