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MLB News / New Baseball Media / May 12
Dodgers Acquire Alek Thomas from D-Backs: What to Make of Trade
The Dodgers picked up speedy outfielder Alek Thomas in a trade with division rival Arizona on May 12. Thomas, who spent parts of the last five years in the D-Backs’ outfield, found a new home just days after he was DFA’d by his now-former team.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 12
Dodgers acquire struggling outfielder Alek Thomas from Diamondbacks
The Los Angeles Dodgers outfield depth will get a little stronger on Tuesday, as they acquired outfielder Alek Thomas from the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to MLB Trade Rumors' Steve Adams.
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?
Dalton Rushing News / Dodger Blue / May 12
Dalton Rushing ‘Polarizing At Times,’ But Would Do ‘Anything’ For Dodgers
Dalton Rushing has been in the spotlight for on-field incidents over the past month involving several Los Angeles Dodgers opponents and an umpire. The 25-year-old first alleged something “fishy” with the Colorado Rockies’ success against Will Klein during a series at Coors Field.
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.
MLB News / Viral Sports News / May 12
Famous Dodgers Supporter Interested in Bringing MLB to Nashville
Country music star Brad Paisley has already left his mark on a notable chapter of baseball history through his hospitality and connections. Back in late 2023, during the Winter Meetings, he welcomed a group of key Los Angeles Dodgers officials to his property outside Nashville.
Mookie Betts News / Dodger Blue / May 12
Mookie Betts Doesn’t Expect To Be ‘Hero’ For Dodgers
Mookie Betts was back in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup after missing five weeks due to a strained right oblique. His return came with the team mired in an offensive rut and just 5-5 in their last 10 games.
Dodgers Notes: Shohei Ohtani to Sit From Lineup, LA Options Infielder, Hyeseong Kim Decision Explained
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the San Francisco Giants, 9-3, on Monday evening and not only fell to 24-17 on the year, but dropped to second place in the National League West.
Shohei Ohtani News / Fastball on SI / May 12
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Somehow Still Dominating MLB Despite Brutal Slump
The Major League Baseball season is long. It's a 162-game marathon and you're not typically going to see a guy play well over the course of an entire season.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / May 12
Dodgers notes: Max Muncy, Shohei Ohtani, René Cárdenas 
A busy Monday saw the Dodgers get Mookie Betts back from the injured list after missing five weeks, Alex Freeland got sent down to Triple-A Oklahoma City, and the offense continued to scuffle in a blowout loss to the San Francisco Giants.
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.
MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 12
Giants vs. Dodgers Game 2: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 12
On Tuesday, the Giants vs. Dodgers Game 2 will continue at Dodger Stadium. After smashing the defending World Series champions in Game 1, the Giants look forward to carrying on their momentum.
Shohei Ohtani News / True Blue LA / May 12
Struggling Shohei Ohtani won’t hit on one of Wednesday or Thursday
LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani won’t hit in one of the final two games against the San Francisco Giants this week, but Dodgers manager Dave Roberts hasn’t yet decided if that will be on Wednesday when Ohtani pitches or on Thursday for what would amount to a mental reset day for the slumping superstar.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / May 12
Off day for the bullpen exposes Dodgers’ lineup struggles
As Roki Sasaki and Trevor McDonald took different paths to deliver extremely similar results—Sasaki navigating through far less traffic than McDonald—it was up to the bullpens to decide this game, and the Giants’ one proved superior on the evening, securing a 9-3 win to open up this four-game set at Dodger Stadium.
Alex Vesia News / Dodger Blue / May 12
Recap: Alex Vesia & Dodgers Offense Struggle In Loss To Giants
After the Los Angeles Dodgers lost their series against the Atlanta Braves to open the homestand, they welcomed in the San Francisco Giants for a four-game set.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 12
Why Dodgers kept Hyeseong Kim over Alex Freeland when Mookie Betts returned
When news broke that Mookie Betts was set to make his May debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers after nearly a month on the shelf, fans openly wondered which player should be heading back down to Triple-A to make room on the 40-man roster: Alex Freeland or Hyeseong Kim.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / May 11
René Cárdenas, longtime Dodgers Spanish-language announcer, dies
René Cárdenas, the Dodgers first Spanish-language play-by-play broadcaster when they moved to Los Angeles, died on Sunday at age 96. Cárdenas started with the Dodgers in 1958, and helped train Jaime Jarrín, who joined him in the booth one year later.
MLB News / True Blue LA / May 11
Dodgers on Deck: Tuesday, May 12 vs. Giants
Yoshinobu Yamamoto takes the mound on Tuesday night for the Dodgers against the Giants, looking to avenge one of his two losses this season. Yamamoto pitched seven innings on April 21 in San Francisco but took the loss after allowing three runs, all of them in the first inning.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodgers Insider / May 11
LA Reads in Action: An Inclusive Storytime at Dodgers Dreamfield №38
On a sunny Saturday morning in Los Angeles, something special unfolded — not just on a field, but in the pages of a book. At the Baldwin Hills Recreation Center, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) welcomed youth and families from across the community for a powerful and inclusive Storytime as part of the 10th annual LA Reads program.
Mookie Betts News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 11
Mookie Betts opens up before Dodgers return vs. Giants
As the Los Angeles Dodgers look to get back on track after another lost series, this time to the Atlanta Braves, Dave Roberts’ squad has landed some much-needed reinforcements in the form of Mookie Betts, who will make his highly anticipated return after injuring his oblique back in April.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / May 11
Dave Roberts Shares Reason for Teoscar Hernandez’s Removal From Dodgers Lineup
The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the middle of a tight race for first place in the National League West, tied with the San Diego Padres with a record of 24-16.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / May 11
Dodgers Option Alex Freeland To Bring Back Mookie Betts
The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned Alex Freeland to Triple-A Oklahoma City in order to activate Mookie Betts off the 10-day injured list before the start of their four-game series with the San Francisco Giants, according to Jack Harris of the California Post.
Shohei Ohtani News / Total Pro Sports / May 11
Shohei Ohtani Could Force MLB Rule Changes This Winter
The Los Angeles Dodgers have the strongest active roster in the MLB at any given point, with the wealth of superstars on their payroll. But having Shohei Ohtani in their ranks allows them to enjoy a unique advantage no other can boast.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 10
Shohei Ohtani's hitting slump continues in loss to Braves
Japanese star Shohei Ohtani's bat has been cold lately, and it continued in the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / May 11
Dodgers make massive Mookie Betts announcement before series against Giants
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is set to return to the lineup.
Wyatt Mills News / Field Level Media / May 10
Dodgers adjust pitching staff again, recall RHP Wyatt Mills
The Los Angeles Dodgers adjusted their pitching staff for the third consecutive day, recalling right-hander Wyatt Mills from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday while returning right-hander Paul Gervase to Triple-A.
Tyler Glasnow News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 8
Dodgers place Tyler Glasnow on injured list
The Dodgers placed Tyler Glasnow on the 15-day injured list with lower-back spasms.
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