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Roki Sasaki, Shohei Ohtani & Yoshinobu Yamamoto Make MLB History

The Los Angeles Dodgers made history on Wednesday night when Yoshinobu Yamamoto took the mound against the Cleveland Guardians for his second start of the 2026 season as he capped off a streak that also involved Roki Sasaki and Shohei Ohtani.

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Dodgers Notes: LA Makes Trade, Cuts Ties With 4 Players, Adds Pitcher From NL West Rival

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost, 4-1, to the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday, dropping their first series of the season and moving to 4-2 on the year. Right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto didn't have his best stuff, allowing two runs over six innings with just two strikeouts.

Shohei Ohtani News / True Blue LA / April 2

Dodgers notes: Shohei Ohtani, struggling offense

Funny thing about baseball. You usually don’t win the game when the other team scores more than you. After sweeping the Arizona Diamondbacks to start the season, the Dodgers lost two-of-three to the Cleveland Guardians.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 2

Dodgers make impressive Japanese history after Yoshinobu Yamamoto start

The Los Angeles Dodgers started their third consecutive game with a Japanese-born pitcher on Wednesday night, making Major League Baseball history. The streak began Monday with Roki Sasaki, continued Tuesday with Shohei Ohtani, and reached its apex tonight with Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the mound against the Cleveland Guardians in a 4-1 loss.

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Dave Roberts News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 2

Dave Roberts vows to get Dodgers in the groove after losing Guardians series

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ chase of the ever-elusive three-peat hit an unexpected snag to start the year. After sweeping the Arizona Diamondbacks in their first series of the year, LA came into their next series against the Cleveland Guardians with high hopes.

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 2

Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto shares honest self-assessment after Guardians loss

The Los Angeles Dodgers saw Yoshinobu Yamamoto deliver a composed outing vs. the Cleveland Guardians, even as the offense struggled to provide support.

Freddie Freeman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 2

Why Dodgers star Freddie Freeman isn’t worried about LA’s slow start

Despite a 4–2 record to begin the season, the Los Angeles Dodgers are navigating a slower-than-expected start, but Freddie Freeman remains unconcerned.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / April 2

Dodgers start slow at the plate

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers have gotten off to a good start because they are 4-2, but in spite of a an offense that has been unable to get off to good starts in games.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / April 1

Shohei Ohtani Still Waiting For Results After Taking Batting Practice On Field

Shohei Ohtani meticulously navigates a schedule down the minute so he can balance a significant workload that comes with being a two-way talent. But every now and then, the four-time MVP makes an adjustment.

Gavin Williams News / True Blue LA / April 1

Dodgers offense is dominated by Gavin Williams

A pitcher with such a glaringly high walk rate as Gavin Williams had last season and in his first start is someone who’s playing with fire—while that may eventually prove costly, one only gets to that point if they have the quality stuff to back it up, and that showed as the Guardians beat the Dodgers 4-1.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 1

Recap: Dodgers Offensive Struggles Continue In Series Loss To Guardians

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered their first rubber match of the year to wrap up their three-game set against the Cleveland Guardians and finish off the homestand.

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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.

Hyeseong Kim News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 1

Dodgers’ Hyeseong Kim gets major shoutout after dominant start in OKC

While the Los Angeles Dodgers have unsurprisingly been the belle of the NL West’s ball to begin the 2026 MLB season, their offense has yet to return to World Series form, with the team falling behind in all but one of their games so far despite only having one loss on the season at time of publication.

Blake Snell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 1

Dodgers SP Blake Snell to face live hitters amid shoulder injury

The Los Angeles Dodgers are off to a good start to their 2026 season. They are 4-1, following a sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks and split the first two of a three-game set with the Cleveland Guardians.

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Gavin Stone News / Last Word On Sports / April 1

Dodgers Claim D-Backs Reliever Off Waivers, Transfer Stone to 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been busy on the final day of the first homestand. They have claimed right-handed pitcher Grant Holman off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / April 1

Dodgers Claim Grant Holman, Gavin Stone Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers continued working on the fringes of their 40-man roster Wednesday afternoon by claiming Grant Holman off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Andy Pages News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 1

Dodgers Insider Provides Major Update on Andy Pages Contract Extension Talks

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to win their third straight World Series title in 2026, but it won't be easy. Los Angeles is clearly the hunted team in baseball, and every other squad will be trying to be the one to knock them off.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 1

Dodgers Lineup vs Guardians: Yoshinobu Yamamoto Pitching for Series Win

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to win their second consecutive series to open the 2026 Major League Baseball season. After dropping Monday's series opener against the Cleveland Guardians, the Dodgers responded with a 4-1 win on Tuesday thanks to six shutout innings from Shohei Ohtani.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 1

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.

Oprah Winfrey News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / April 1

TNT, OWN spotlight Chicago Little League team’s ‘Golden Summer’ story

TNT Sports and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network are bringing a long-overdue story back into focus with One Golden Summer, a documentary centered on a historic youth baseball team from Chicago’s South Side.

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.

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.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / Field Level Media / April 1