Los Angeles Dodgers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Teoscar Hernández: Roki Sasaki Trending Toward Becoming Pitcher People ‘Used To See In Japan’

The Los Angeles Dodgers are starting to be rewarded for their patience with Roki Sasaki, as the young right-hander is finally showing meaningful development as a starter.

Roki Sasaki News / Field Level Media / June 5

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki hopes to bedevil Angels with new pitch

With increased confidence, not to mention a new pitch, Roki Sasaki has turned himself into a dependable starter for the Los Angeles Dodgers and can continue his breakout season in an outing against the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Friday.

Dave Roberts News / Dodger Blue / June 5

Dave Roberts: Majority Of Criticism Toward Dodgers Is ‘Lazy’

The Los Angeles Dodgers and their $410.8 million Opening Day payroll for 2026 have received heavy criticism throughout the year, but there has been a recent surge due to the initial stages of collective bargaining agreement negotiations between team owners and the players association.

Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Total Pro Sports / June 5

What Happened To Shohei Ohtani’s Middle Finger? Dave Roberts Shares Latest Update

Shohei Ohtani is the clear frontrunner for the National League MVP yet again this year. But the two-way superstar is more productive on the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers than with the bat.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Josue De Paula News / Dodger Blue / June 5

Josue De Paula Named Texas League Player Of The Month For May 2026

Fresh off being among four Los Angeles Dodgers prospects to earn weekly honors, Josue De Paula was additionally named Texas League Player of the Month for May.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / June 5

Dodgers notes: Max Muncy, Tanner Scott, Justin Wrobleski

14 days ago against the Milwaukee Brewers, Max Muncy was forced to exit the game after taking a fastball to his wrist. Muncy found himself in another painful situation on Thursday, this time colliding head-first into Diamondbacks first baseman Ildemaro Vargas, forcing him to leave the game in the top of the fifth inning.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / June 5

Dodgers' Dave Roberts Makes Max Muncy Decision for Angels Game After Collision

The Los Angeles Dodgers managed to leave Arizona with a 6.5-game lead in the NL West after Thursday night's series finale against the Diamondbacks, but suffered a significant blow when third baseman Max Muncy was involved in a scary collision at first base.

MLB News / Ball Exclusives / June 5

Max Muncy and Ildemaro Vargas leave game early following collision

During a game on Thursday night, Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy and Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Idemaro Vargas collided hard during a play at first.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 5

Dodgers’ Dave Roberts lays out possible Shohei Ohtani pinch-hit situation in Diamondbacks loss

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost in rather heartbreaking fashion on Thursday night in their series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks. They lost on a walk-off home run from Ketel Marte, which broke the deadlock in the bottom of the ninth inning and gave the series victory to the Diamondbacks.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Most 1,400-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz

The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz

MLB News / True Blue LA / June 5

Diamondbacks best Dodgers with dramatic late home runs

Not a pitch was thrown with the Dodgers trailing, and yet they found themselves on the losing end of a 3-2 matchup, all thanks to a walk-off solo shot from Ketel Marte off Tanner Scott.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 5

Dodgers’ Dave Roberts explains eye-opening Mookie Betts lineup decision

On Thursday night, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts decided to shake up the lineup order in the final game of a three-game set against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / June 5

Recap: Diamondbacks Walk-Off Dodgers After Bullpen Blows Game

After taking two of the first three games, the Los Angeles Dodgers entered Thursday with a chance to take the four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / June 4

Max Muncy, Ildemaro Vargas get into a violent collision at first base

Thursday’s game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks was briefly delayed by a very frightening collision. Dodgers infielder Max Muncy was up to bat in the fifth inning at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.

Max Muncy News / Dodger Blue / June 4

Max Muncy Removed From Game After Brutal Collision At First Base

The Los Angeles Dodgers have dealt with recent injuries to Enrique Hernández and Teoscar Hernández on top of still being without other regulars, and now have some cause for concern with Max Muncy.

Kyle Tucker News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 4

Dodgers' Kyle Tucker Reveals Why He's Not Happy This Year

When star outfielder Kyle Tucker signed his massive four-year, $240 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he brought onto himself tons of expectations.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 4

Shohei Ohtani has a historically absurd ERA after 10 starts

Shohei Ohtani just made it harder for the rest of the National League to catch him atop the MVP ladder.

Why Ohtani's historic season may end in disappointment

Ohtani's dominance at the plate and on the mound draws highest of praise

Dave Roberts makes worrisome Kyle Tucker admission after $240M deal

Guardians announcer cruelly roasts Jazz Chisholm during game

Red Sox cost themselves four runs by botching challenge

Mookie Betts News / Ball Exclusives / June 4

Dodgers star Mookie Betts continues to slump

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman and franchise icon Mookie Betts continues to struggle at the plate. Betts’ average fell to .189 after a night which saw him go 0-5 with a strikeout against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 3

Cristopher Sanchez's scoreless streak ends as fifth-longest ever

Sanchez's ERA is down to just 1.46 for the season and has him as one of the early front-runners for the National League Cy Young Award.

Phillies' Sanchez was a ball of clay that needed molding

Diamondbacks' Corbin Burnes suffers major setback in recovery

Padres make Nick Castellanos decision after 59 games

Carlos Mendoza sends Francisco Lindor warning to Mets with season slipping away

Why Mets should part ways with infielder Mark Vientos

Guardians announcer cruelly roasts Jazz Chisholm during game

Bobby Miller News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 3

Dodgers Ex-Top Prospect Bobby Miller Trying to Get Career Back on Track

Just a few years ago, right-handed pitcher Bobby Miller was seen as a key piece in the future plans for the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting rotation. But injuries and inconsistent performances on the mound have all but stopped that reality.

River Ryan News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 3

Dodgers GM Reveals 'Downside' of Being Top Prospect for LA

Los Angeles Dodgers top pitching prospect River Ryan has been performing extremely well at Triple-A this season. Ryan missed the entire 2025 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, and the team has been excited to see his progression since returning.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / June 3