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Dodgers score season-high 15 runs, pound Angels

Shohei Ohtani drove in five runs with a late triple and double, Justin Wrobleski combined with three relievers on an eight-hitter and the Los Angeles Dodgers took advantage of Jose Soriano's wildness to wallop the Los Angeles Angels 15-2 on Saturday night in the second game of their rivalry series in Anaheim, Calif.

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Ohtani resets as little league HR keys 5-RBI night...

Back in the lineup after a few days off, Shohei Ohtani had two hits and five RBIs in Saturday night's 15-2 win over the Giants, including a wild two-run triple in which he scored following a throwing error.

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Justin Wrobleski News / Dodger Blue / May 17

Recap: Dodgers Offense Breaks Out & Justin Wrobleski Pitches Gem

The Los Angeles Dodgers won their second consecutive game versus the Los Angeles Angels after ending a seven-game losing streak against their Anaheim rivals last night.

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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.

MLB News / True Blue LA / May 16

Dodgers on Deck: Sunday, May 17 at Angels

The Dodgers finish off their weekend series against the Angels on Sunday afternoon at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, with Roki Sasaki on the mound for the series finale.

MLB News / True Blue LA / May 16

Dodgers vs. Angels game II chat

After four losses in a row, the Dodgers try for their fourth win in a row on Saturday night in Orange County. The day-off carousel lands on Kyle Tucker for this one, with Alex Call starting in right field.

Blake Snell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 16

Dodgers’ Blake Snell will have surgery after returning to IL

Shortly after coming off the IL and making his 2026 debut, the Los Angeles Dodgers placed Blake Snell on the IL once again with a brand new elbow injury.

Shohei Ohtani News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 16

Is Two-Way Play Too Taxing for Shohei Ohtani? Dodgers Star Answers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have the best player in baseball on their roster in Shohei Ohtani. The two-way star has shown his dominance both at the plate and on the mound in his career, but the 2026 season marked the first time Ohtani has done both on in a Dodgers uniform.

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.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 16

Dodgers Lineup vs Angels: Kyle Tucker Out, Alex Call Starting

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to win their weekend series against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday in Anaheim. The Dodgers took Friday's series opener in dominant 6-0 fashion behind three home runs and an impromptu bullpen game after Blake Snell went on the injured list with loose bodies in his elbow.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 16

Dodgers' Dave Roberts Says Kyle Tucker 'Still Not Right'

Over the offseason, the biggest free agent signing around the league came from the Los Angeles Dodgers when they landed star outfielder Kyle Tucker. Tucker signed a four-year, $240 million contract with Los Angeles that featured a $64 million signing bonus.

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Dave Roberts News / Dodger Blue / May 16

Teoscar Hernández ‘Responded Really Well’ To Challenge

The majority of the 2026 season has been a struggle for Teoscar Hernández, and it comes after a down 2025 season, which raised concerns about his viability as an everyday player moving forward.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / May 16

Dodgers try to keep offensive upswing against José Soriano

It’s hard to read too much into all of two games, but the Dodgers have scored 11 runs over their last two games, more than any three-game stretch of the previous six games.

Blake Snell News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 16

Dodgers' Blake Snell Likely to Undergo Elbow Surgery, Will Miss Significant Time

Just hours before Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed pitcher Blake Snell was supposed to make his second start of the season, he was scratched from Friday night's game.

Teoscar Hernandez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 16

What Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernandez said after huge game vs. Angels

The Los Angeles Dodgers had to make a sudden change just hours before the opener of the Freeway Series on Friday. Blake Snell, who was supposed to make his second start of the year after dealing with shoulder fatigue, was scratched from the lineup and placed on the injured list due to loose bodies in his elbow.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / May 16

Checking in with Dodgers relievers Will Klein, Wyatt Mills

With the Dodgers on a three-city road trip to Anaheim, San Diego, and Milwaukee, here are a few leftover tidbits from the last homestand at Dodger Stadium.

River Ryan News / Dodger Blue / May 16

River Ryan Has Encouraging Start On Path Toward Possibly Joining Dodgers Rotation

The Los Angeles Dodgers suddenly are running slightly thin on starting pitching depth with Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell both on the injured list, which makes it notable that River Ryan returned on Friday night.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / HITC / May 16

Canadian baseball legend answers if Shohei Ohtani deserves a spot on ‘baseball’s Mount Rushmore’

Joey Votto believes Shohei Ohtani is no longer just chasing awards. He is chasing the very top tier of baseball history. The Canadian baseball legend was asked about Ohtani’s place among the game’s all-time greats, and his answer showed how high the Dodgers superstar has climbed.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 16

Dodgers striving for repeat victory over Angels

The Los Angeles Dodgers did something they hadn't done since before winning the first of back-to-back World Series in their Freeway Series opener with the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., on Friday night.

Brusdar Graterol News / Dodger Blue / May 16

Brusdar Graterol Stops Rehab Assignment Due To Potential Injury

A new wave of pitching injuries have impacted the Los Angeles Dodgers roster this month and now Brusdar Graterol in his quest to return from right shoulder surgery.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Total Pro Sports / May 16

Dodgers Bullpen In Jeopardy After Another Pitcher Gets Shutdown

Strength and depth in the relief pitching department have definitely been one of the major weapons for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their success over the past half-decade.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 15

Could Dodgers’ River Ryan replace Blake Snell in starting rotation?

The Los Angeles Dodgers have weathered significant injuries and inconsistent stretches in the past, but they are invariably a fixture in October baseball.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / May 15

Dodgers lose oft-injured pitcher after one outing

The Dodgers have plenty of questions in their rotation.

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Mookie Betts News / Stadium Rant / May 15

Dodgers Get Mookie Betts Back – Is He Still An Elite Player?

Eight-time All-Star Mookie Betts is back in the lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers. But this return feels different. After missing 32 games with an oblique strain, Betts is rejoining a Dodgers team that has suddenly cooled off—losing nine of its last 13 and slipping out of first place in the NL West.