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Will Smith Dealing With Neck Trouble As Dodgers Leave For Road Trip

Will Smith was scratched from the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup on Saturday due to a stiff neck and despite manager Dave Roberts indicating he would start the next day, it was Dalton Rushing again behind the plate in the finale of the Freeway Series.

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Mike Sirota & Zyhir Hope power Tulsa doubleheader sweep

Evan Phillips pitched a scoreless inning on Sunday in his second rehab game for Triple-A Oklahoma City, as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery just over a year ago.

Dave Roberts News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 8

Dave Roberts makes 1 thing clear about Dodgers starters after brutal loss to Angels

The Los Angeles Dodgers could not end their three-game set against in-city rival Los Angeles Angels on a high note. After taking the first two games by a total run differential of 10-2, the Dodgers’ pitching staff faltered on Sunday, allowing the Angels to score 13 in a 13-5 defeat.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 7

Dodgers’ Dave Roberts explains Emmet Sheehan decision in Angels game

The Los Angeles Dodgers were defeated 13-5 by the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. The Dodgers still earned a 2-1 series win, but their pitching clearly did not perform up to expectations on Sunday.

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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?

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 7

Dodgers' Dave Roberts Believes Roki Sasaki is Officially Back

There's a reason he was regarded as one of the best pitching prospects in baseball history. There's a reason every team wanted him. There's a reason the Los Angeles Dodgers have had an unwavering belief in him turning things around.

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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.

Will Smith News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 7

Will Smith’s injury gets crucial update after Dodgers-Angels series

The Los Angeles Dodgers took two of three from the Los Angeles Angels this weekend to extend their NL West lead. While there have been so many positives to take from this season so far for the defending champs, they were holding their breath on some injury news.

MLB News / True Blue LA / June 7

Angels storm back with dominant 13-5 win over Dodgers

Needing one win to secure the sweep, the Dodgers had to use their bullpen much earlier than expected and were outclassed offensively in a 13-5 loss to the Angels.

Dave Roberts News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 7

Former Dodgers Manager Joining Dave Roberts' Staff in All-Star Game

The Los Angeles Dodgers' back-to-back World Series championships mean that manager Dave Roberts must not only scratch his late-October plans. His All-Star break isn't much of a break now, either.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / June 7

Freeway Series Recap: Dodgers Pitching Struggles In Loss To Angels

The Los Angeles Dodgers had a chance to sweep the Los Angeles Angels in both the season series and the current Freeway Series during their short homestand, but fell short of that in a blowout loss.

Antoine Kelly News / Dodger Blue / June 7

Los Angeles Dodgers Trade Antoine Kelly To Chicago Cubs

The Los Angeles Dodgers finalized their trade to send Antoine Kelly to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for cash considerations. The Minor League trade was first reported on Saturday amid a string of roster moves by the Dodgers.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / June 7

Injury woes continue for Dodgers' Tyler Glasnow

The Dodgers are likely to be without their All-Star for the foreseeable future.

Dominant Dodgers eye season sweep of awful Angels

Shohei Ohtani homers in 9-run first as Dodgers drub Angels

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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.

Andy Pages News / Athlon Sports / June 7

Andy Pages News Emerges After Removal From Dodgers Lineup

For a team loaded with superstars from top to bottom, nobody expected Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Andy Pages to be one of the team's most valuable players.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 7

Dodgers' Dave Roberts Not 'Disappointed' in Kyle Tucker's First Season

Los Angeles Dodgers star outfielder Kyle Tucker is still looking for consistency this season. Tucker is hitting .240 with five home runs, 29 runs batted in and a OPS of .726.

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Will Smith News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 7

Dodgers make Will Smith decision for Angels game amid neck injury concern

Los Angeles Dodgers star catcher Will Smith was scratched from Saturday’s lineup against the Los Angeles Angels due to a stiff neck. Smith is one of the best catchers in the game and LA is hopeful he will not have to miss too much time with the neck injury concern.

Jackie Robinson News / Dodger Blue / June 7

This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Awarded Honorary Degree; Roy Campanella Steals Home

On June 7, 1957, Howard University awarded honorary degrees of Doctor of Laws to the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and recently-retired Brooklyn Dodgers infielder Jackie Robinson.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / HITC / June 7

Yoshinobu Yamamoto matches Gregg Maddux’s historic feat in Dodgers win over the Angels

Yoshinobu Yamamoto did more than just pitch during the Dodgers’ 9-2 win over the Angels, he put his name alongside a rare Gregg Maddux achievement with another display of ruthless control.

Nick Frasso News / Dodger Blue / June 7

Nick Frasso Added To Dodgers 40-Man Roster Due To Upward Mobility Clause

Before the Los Angeles Dodgers added Nick Frasso to the 40-man roster, the right-hander exercised his upward mobility clause (assignment clause), according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 7

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shohei Ohtani & Roki Sasaki Make MLB History With Scoreless Starts

The Los Angeles Dodgers have received stellar contributions from their starting rotation over the past month, and it’s resulted in Shohei Ohtani, Roki Sasaki and Yoshinobu Yamamoto again combining to make MLB history.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 7

Dominant Dodgers eye season sweep of awful Angels

The Los Angeles Dodgers scored nine runs in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday and still are not likely to have any sympathy for their opponent entering Sunday afternoon's season finale between the Southern California clubs at Dodger Stadium.