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Dave Roberts diagnoses Dodgers’ recent offensive struggles

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in a bad spot recently, owning a 5-5 record over their last 10 games. For most teams, it wouldn’t be a massive deal, considering they are still nine games over .500 and in first place in the NL West.

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Dodgers notes – wherefore art thou offense?

After playing 13 straight games, the Dodgers off day couldn’t come at a better time. The offense specifically needs time to regroup. After scoring a total

Tyler Glasnow News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29

Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow explains extremely inconsistent start vs. Marlins

The Los Angeles Dodgers were defeated 3-2 by the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. The Dodgers’ lineup has struggled in recent action. Kyle Tucker’s walk-off base hit on Monday gave LA a 5-4 win, but the ball club ended up dropping the three-game series against the Marlins 2-1.

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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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MLB News / Dodgers Insider / April 29

Dodgers drop a rare series to the Marlins

The bigger the names at the top of the Dodger lineup, the bigger the frustration when the home runs disappear and the situational hitting sputters. The Dodgers and Miami Marlins each walked away from their three-game series finale on Wednesday at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium knowing each side could’ve swept.

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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.

Freddie Freeman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29

Freddie Freeman addresses Dodgers’ struggles after Marlins series loss

After starting out the 2026 MLB season on fire, the Los Angeles Dodgers have hit a bit of a skid as of late, losing seven of their last 12 games, including two lost series to the San Francisco Giants and now the Miami Marlins, following a 3-2 defeat in a noon game on Wednesday.

MLB News / True Blue LA / April 29

Dodgers bats fall flat, drop finale to Marlins 3-2

LOS ANGELES— The Dodgers had a chance to walk off the Miami Marlins and take the series on Wednesday, but failed to do so again as the Dodgers lost 3-2.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 29

Dave Roberts Didn't Consult Shohei Ohtani Before Omitting Him From Dodgers Lineup

For the second time this season, the Los Angeles Dodgers decided to omit Shohei Ohtani from the lineup on the day he was pitching. The Dodgers have now done this twice in Ohtani's last three outings, a move that the team hopes will help him stay fresh throughout the year.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / April 29

Recap: Dodgers Drop Series Against Marlins With Another Poor Offensive Showing

The Los Angeles Dodgers wrapped up a stretch of 13 games in 13 days with a rubber match against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers took the first game with a walk-off win before scoring just one run in a loss during the second game.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 29

This Day In Dodgers History: Éric Gagné Suspended For Violating MLB Terms

On April 29, 2005, Los Angeles Dodgers closer Éric Gagné was suspended two games and fined an undisclosed amount for violating terms that had previously been given to him by MLB.

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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.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 29

Shohei Ohtani Made MLB History Despite First Pitching Loss Of Season

Shohei Ohtani felt he wasn’t at his best Tuesday night, but the ultimate result was largely in line with other pitching starts so far this season. Ohtani allowed just two runs (one earned) and finished with nine strikeouts over six innings.

MLB News / True Blue LA / April 29

Dodgers on Deck: Friday, May 1 at Cardinals

After their first off day in two weeks, the Dodgers open a six-game road trip on Friday night against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. This will be Emmet Sheehan’s first career start in St.

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Mookie Betts News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Dodgers' Mookie Betts Announces Injury Update Before Marlins Game

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts has not played since April 4, when he suffered a right oblique strain while running the bases against the Washington Nationals.

Blake Snell News / Dodger Blue / April 29

Blake Snell ‘Excited’ After Second Rehab Start With Ontario Tower Buzzers

Blake Snell continued his rehab assignment on Tuesday night by making a second start for Single-A Ontario, this time taking the mound in a home game for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Minor League affiliate.

Edwin Diaz News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 29

Dodgers' Edwin Diaz Breaks Silence on Elbow Surgery, Reveals Return Timeline

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz hasn't had a smooth transition to his new team in 2026. The right-hander dealt with a drastic drop in his velocity to open the season, which resulted in a 10.50 ERA across six innings pitched.

Dave Roberts News / Dodger Blue / April 29

Dave Roberts: Dodgers Need To Improve Situational Hitting

The Los Angeles Dodgers had a poor offensive showing on Tuesday night, scoring just one run against the Miami Marlins, resulting in a 2-1 loss. The Dodgers had multiple chances to score, which would have either tied the game or given them the lead, but they failed to capitalize.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Shares Admission on Dave Roberts' DH Decision

The Los Angeles Dodgers have decided that Shohei Ohtani will not hit on some days when he pitches this season. There will still be times when he does both on the same day, but there will be outings where Ohtani is only a pitcher and not the designated hitter.

Hyeseong Kim News / Dodger Blue / April 29

Dodgers Remain Set On Preferred Role For Hyeseong Kim

Hyeseong Kim has made the most of his Major League opportunities this season after starting the year with the Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets. Kim received

Tyler Glasnow News / Just Baseball / April 29

Tyler Glasnow Is Flashing His Best Stuff Now That He’s Healthy

It is getting genuinely difficult to give every high-performing member of the Los Angeles Dodgers their due. We’ve reached a point where “Dodger Fatigue” is a real condition for baseball fans.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Greatest Dodgers Outfielders of All Time

One of the most iconic franchises in North American sports actually doesn’t quite have the magnitude of all-time outfielders you might think. That’s no knock on the five names we have selected as the Dodgers’ five greatest outfielders in history, nor a knock on those who didn’t make it.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 28

Dave Roberts' value to Dodgers magnified by high-profile firings

As the Mets and Phillies are showing, talent alone cannot lead to success. It takes the right manager to guide the players and navigate the locker room.

Phillies make expected Rob Thomson decision

Phillies' Bryce Harper reacts to Rob Thomson firing

There's an obvious candidate to replace Rob Thomson with Phillies

Alex Cora already turned down an MLB manager job

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