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On YouTubeLos Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / April 21
Who closes games for the Dodgers now? 
Edwin Díaz won’t be closing games for the Dodgers for the foreseeable future, as he’ll be sidelined until the second half of the season. The Dodgers don’t seem all that interested in anointing another pitcher into the capital-c Closer role in the interim, which is to be expected given how they generally operate.
Edwin Diaz News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 21
Dodgers Have Clear Free Agent Answer to Replace Edwin Diaz
The last two offseasons have seen the Los Angeles Dodgers spend big on a star reliever. Ahead of the 2025 season, the defending champions signed Tanner Scott to a four-year, $72 million deal.
Roki Sasaki News / Dodger Blue / April 21
Roki Sasaki Won’t Move Back To Dodgers Bullpen With Edwin Díaz Unavailable
The Los Angeles Dodgers will be without Edwin Díaz for the foreseeable future as he is set to undergo surgery to address the loose bodies in his right elbow that forced him onto the 15-day injured list.
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?
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Fastball on SI / April 21
Shohei Ohtani 8 Games Away From Joining Ted Williams, Joe DiMaggio in Rare MLB Club
While injuries have piled up for the Los Angeles Dodgers, they are fortunate to have Shohei Ohtani carrying the load for the organization. While Ohtani isn't having an explosive season so far offensively, he's consistently getting on base at the top of the order and giving the Dodgers a chance to score runs.
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 / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 21
Dave Roberts Claps Back at Cubs' Craig Counsell After Calling Out Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers have had a target on their backs since the moment they won the World Series in 2024. The 2026 season is no exception for the now back-to-back champions.
Miguel Rojas News / True Blue LA / April 21
Miguel Rojas gets 1,000th major league hit in final season
Miguel Rojas had three of the Dodgers’ 15 hits in Monday night’s win over the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, driving in a pair of runs in the 12-3 victory.
Edwin Diaz News / Total Pro Sports / April 21
Edwin Diaz Return Timeline: Latest Update On Dodgers Star’s Elbow Surgery
The Los Angeles Dodgers thought they were dealing with one bad loss. Turns out, the real hit came after the game. Reported Monday through team updates, flamethrower Edwin Diaz is headed for elbow surgery, putting a pause on his first season in Dodger Blue.
Shohei Ohtani News / EasySportz / April 21
MLB’s 'Bizarre' Ohtani Rule Is Already Causing Problems Across The League
A growing controversy is brewing across Major League Baseball—and once again, Shohei Ohtani is at the center of it. According to recent comments from Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell, a current MLB rule that benefits Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers is being labeled as “bizarre,” and not everyone around the league is happy about it.
Mookie Betts News / Dodger Blue / April 21
Mookie Betts Started Swing Progression In Right Oblique Strain Rehab
Mookie Betts has been on the Los Angeles Dodgers’ injured list since April 5 with a right oblique strain, but he recently took a major step in his recovery.
Luke Fox News / True Blue LA / April 21
Luke Fox wins Texas League pitcher of the week
Tulsa Drillers left-hander Luke Fox is off to a nice start to his 2026 season, and on Monday was named Texas League pitcher of the week for his efforts for the week of April 14-19.
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 / Field Level Media / April 21
Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto looks for first win vs. rival Giants
Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be aiming for his first career win against the San Francisco Giants when the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers take on their rivals for the first time this season Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 21
Dave Roberts responds after Craig Counsell criticizes MLB’s Shohei Ohtani rule
Shohei Ohtani navigates a life in the spotlight on a daily basis as easily the most talented player in MLB history, but that at times brings unwanted attention and scrutiny.
Ryan Ward News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 21
Dodgers Notes: Edwin Díaz Elbow Surgery, Cubs Manager Calls Out LA, Ryan Ward Trade?
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies, 12-3, on Monday to improve to 16-6 on the year. LA split the four-game set with the Rockies and will head back to California to take on the rival San Francisco Giants on the road starting Tuesday.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Fastball on SI / April 21
3 Edwin Díaz Trade Replacements Dodgers Could Pivot To
The Los Angeles Dodgers are going to be without the services of one of baseball's best closers in recent memory for the foreseeable future. It was shared on Monday that Edwin Díaz has loose bodies in his elbow and will undergo surgery to remove them.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / April 21
Reaction to Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz having surgery
The Dodgers are without closer Edwin Díaz for at least a few months, with arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow coming on Wednesday in Los Angeles that will sideline him until the second half of the season.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 21
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts drops Shohei Ohtani truth bomb after Craig Counsell comment
The Los Angeles Dodgers remain at the center of a growing debate as superstar Shohei Ohtani’s unique role continues to draw attention across Major League Baseball.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / April 21
Dodgers GM Makes Clear Roki Sasaki Statement After Edwin Diaz Injury
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edin Diaz is expected to undergo elbow surgery on Wednesday, the team announced Monday. The star closer is expected to return in the second half of the regular season.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 20
Dodgers belt 5 homers, escape Colorado with split
Max Muncy homered twice and finished with four hits, Dalton Rushing also went deep twice, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 12-3 in Denver on Monday night.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 20
Recap: Max Muncy, Miguel Rojas & Dalton Rushing Lead Dodgers Offense In Series Split
After consecutive losses, the Los Angeles Dodgers looked to split the four-game series against the Colorado Rockies, but the day started poorly. Before the game, the Dodgers got news that Edwin Díaz needs right elbow surgery and will miss about three months of the season.
Mookie Betts News / Athlon Sports / April 20
Dodgers Announce Mookie Betts Injury Update After 13 Missed Games
The Los Angeles Dodgers have lost two straight games against the Colorado Rockies, but they still boast the best record in MLB. They sit at 15-6 and lead the National League West.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / April 20
Dodgers bullpen built to sustain loss of Edwin Diaz
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ All-Star closer, who inked a three-year, $69-million free-agent deal back in December, is dealing with “loose bodies” in his right elbow.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Fastball on SI / April 20
3 Edwin Díaz Replacements for Dodgers After Surgery
The Los Angeles Dodgers took a significant hit on Monday. Superstar closer Edwin Díaz has appeared in seven games for Los Angeles after signing a three-year, $69 million deal with the organization this past offseason.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / April 20
Edwin Diaz injury underscores familiar hole in Dodgers' bullpen
Edwin Diaz was supposed to be the answer for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the ninth inning. Instead, he will be sidelined for the foreseeable future.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 20
Dodgers Place Edwin Díaz On IL With Right Elbow Loose Bodies
The Dodgers announced that right-hander Edwin Díaz has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow loose bodies. He will undergo some kind of procedure, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / April 19
Dodgers put 1B Freddie Freeman on paternity list, call up OF Ryan Ward
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed first baseman Freddie Freeman on the paternity list Sunday and called up outfielder Ryan Ward to the major leagues for the first time after seven minor league seasons.
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