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This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Pitches 4th Shutout To Start 1981 Season

Fernando Valenzuela added to what quickly was shaping to be an impressive rookie season with the Los Angeles Dodgers by logging a complete game and his fourth shutout of the year on April 27, 1981.

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Dodgers on Deck: Tuesday, April 28 vs. Marlins

The Dodgers continue their series against the Miami Marlins with the middle game on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Shohei Ohtani takes the mound on Tuesday, needing six more innings to get back on the ERA leaderboard for at least another day.

Will Smith News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 27

Dodgers Lineup vs Marlins: Will Smith Returns From Injury

The Los Angeles Dodgers (19-9) are welcoming the Miami Marlins (13-15) into town for a three-games series this week at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers are coming off a series win against the Chicago Cubs and have won three of their last four games.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 27

Dave Roberts Praises Hyeseong Kim as 'Spark Plug' for Dodgers

When the Los Angeles Dodgers lost star shortstop Mookie Betts to an oblique injury in early April, the team was surrounded by some level of uncertainty.

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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?

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 27

Dodger Stadium Food Specials For Japanese Heritage Night 2026

After taking two of three from the Chicago Cubs, the Los Angeles Dodgers continue their homestand with a three-game series against the Miami Marlins that begins Monday night.

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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.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / True Blue LA / April 27

Time to give Yoshinobu Yamamoto the support he deserves

While Tyler Glasnow, Justin Wrobleski, Emmet Sheehan, and Shohei Ohtani combine for an 11-0 record, Yoshinobu Yamamoto sits at 2-2 heading into his sixth start of the season.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 27

Dodgers Injury Updates: River Ryan & Gavin Stone

Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect River Ryan was placed on the Minor League seven-day injured list earlier this month due to hamstring trouble, which came after he got scratched from a scheduled start for Triple-A Oklahoma City.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 27

Dave Roberts Sends Message to Former Dodger Michael Conforto

The 2025 season for the Los Angeles Dodgers wasn't always easy, but the team found a way to come together when it mattered most in the playoffs. Winning its second straight World Series was a major accomplishment, but not everyone on the roster put together a good year.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 27

Shohei Ohtani Pitching Tuesday To Give Tyler Glasnow Extra Rest

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shohei Ohtani and Tyler Glasnow are lined up to start for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their three-game series against the Miami Marlins this week.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / April 27

Andrew Friedman: Craig Counsell’s Comments On Shohei OhtanI Rule ‘Random And Strange’

When the Chicago Cubs came to Dodger Stadium to face the Los Angeles Dodgers over the weekend, the series became as much of a battle off the field as it was on it for the visitors.

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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.

Tanner Scott News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 27

Dodgers' Tanner Scott Reveals Biggest Change He's Made From Last Season

When the Los Angeles Dodgers signed closer Tanner Scott to a massive four-year, $72 million contract before the 2025 season, the move was met with all sorts of praise.

Max Muncy News / True Blue LA / April 27

Dodgers Week 5: Starting pitching carrying the load, Max Muncy powers up

It took a weekend rally, but the Dodgers continued their streaks of winning weeks to open the season. They bookended the week with blowout wins, but in between saw the offense disappear, losing a series in San Francisco.

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Clayton Kershaw News / Athlon Sports / April 27

Sports Quote of the Day: Clayton Kershaw Shares Important Reminder

Clayton Kershaw is one of the greatest pitchers in Los Angeles Dodgers history. The pitcher retired after the 2025 MLB season as a three-time World Series champion, 11-time All-Star, three-time Cy Young winner and one-time MVP.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / April 27

United States Flag That Rick Monday Saved Going To Baseball Hall Of Fame

Saturday marked the 50th anniversary of Rick Monday’s spontaneous act of heroism during a matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in 1976.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / April 27

Dodgers minors: Brock Stewart, Anson Aroz, James Tibbs III

Brock Stewart pitched in his fifth minor league rehab game and third for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday. He threw a perfect third inning with a popout and two strikeouts.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 27

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts shares big praise for Justin Wrobleski after Cubs shutout

The Los Angeles Dodgers just took two of three from the Chicago Cubs. After dropping the first game of the series, Roki Sasaki led the Dodgers to a win in game two.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / April 27

Dodgers notes: Will Smith back tightness, Roki Sasaki’s splitter

LOS ANGELES — Dodgers catcher Will Smith did not start either of the final two games of the weekend series against the Chicago Cubs, while dealing with back tightness.

Shohei Ohtani News / Field Level Media / April 27

HR drought over, Shohei Ohtani leads Dodgers vs. Marlins

As Shohei Ohtani emerges from an early-season downturn, the four-time MVP will now square off against a team that absorbed one of the best days of his career.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto Shares Off-Field Move After Cubs Game

The Los Angeles Dodgers pitching staff has been excellent to begin the 2026 MLB season, and right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto has once again set the tone.

Mookie Betts News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 26

Dodgers Have Tough Decision Looming as Mookie Betts Nears Return

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost starting shortstop Mookie Betts to injury less than two weeks into the 2026 season. Betts landing on the injured list with a right oblique strain was far from ideal, but it opened the door for infielder Hyeseong Kim.

Justin Wrobleski News / Field Level Media / April 26

Justin Wrobleski moves to 4-0 as Dodgers blank Cubs

Shohei Ohtani hit his first home run in 13 games and Justin Wrobleski continued his strong start to the season with six scoreless innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers finished off a 6-0 victory over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Sunday.

Alex Freeland News / Dodger Blue / April 26

Alex Freeland Had Patience With Swing Changes

Alex Freeland got off to a slow start in his first full season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he seems to be turning a corner at the plate. Over his last five games dating back to April 19, the former third-round pick is hitting .375/.474/.500 with two doubles, three RBI and three walks in 19 plate appearances.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 26