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Max Muncy Fully Believes Dodgers ‘Are Going To Come Out’ Of Slump

The Los Angeles Dodgers have not been playing at their best over the past two weeks, with a 5-9 record in their past 14 games. The lack of a consistent offense has relegated the team to being devoid of meaningful offensive production across the board.

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Dodgers aren’t cashing in scoring chances, and aren’t creating them either

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers swept the New York Mets four weeks ago, their second sweep in four series at Dodger Stadium at that point, running their record to 14-4.

Santiago Espinal News / Dodger Blue / May 13

Dodgers Restructured Santiago Espinal’s Contract

Santiago Espinal performed well during Spring Training and earned a spot on the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Opening Day roster, but he has largely struggled through the first month-and-a-half of the regular season.

Chris Newell News / True Blue LA / May 13

Dodgers minors: Chris Newell can’t avoid Drillers’ loss

Three one-run losses and a blowout win for the Ontario Tower Buzzers—that’s how the day went in the Dodgers’ minor league system. While the first-place Drillers might not have gotten the result they wanted in a loss against the Cardinals, it most certainly didn’t come due to a lack of trying from Chris Newell.

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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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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 / Total Pro Sports / May 13

Giants vs. Dodgers Game 3: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 13

Giants vs Dodgers: The Los Angeles Dodgers failed to defeat their generational rival after dropping their second game last night. It was hard for fans to witness the defending World Series champions struggle against one of the worst teams in the league.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / May 13

Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani to focus on pitching vs. Giants

While the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking forward to another Shohei Ohtani turn on the mound, the two-way star's hitting inconsistencies are altering strategy.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / May 13

Dodgers notes: Shohei Ohtani, Roki Sasaki, Charlie Culberson

The Dodgers are now losers of four straight (again) after falling to the San Francisco Giants 6-2 on Tuesday, but Shohei Ohtani was able to bust out of his slump and was the only redeeming factor for the Dodgers.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / HITC / May 13

Shohei Ohtani breaks his home-run drought while Ice Cube was on commentary

Shohei Ohtani finally ended his home-run drought while Ice Cube was on commentary, but the Los Angeles Dodgers still fell flat in a 6-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / May 13

Shohei Ohtani Ends Home Run Drought, But Dodgers Sticking To Rest Plan

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on a season-high-tying four-game losing streak but will finish their series against the San Francisco Giants without Shohei Ohtani in the lineup.

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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.

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MLB News / True Blue LA / May 13

Dodgers suffer another bad loss to Giants

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers are piling up bad losses, and this time the slumping offense had company. Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed three home runs for the first time in Major League Baseball in a 6-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / May 13

Recap: Yoshinobu Yamamoto Allows 3 Home Runs In Dodgers’ Loss To Giants

The San Francisco Giants spoiled Ice Cube bobblehead night at Dodger Stadium by extending the Los Angeles Dodgers’ losing streak to a season-high-tying four games.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 13

Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani ends home run drought as Ice Cubs watches in awe

The Los Angeles Dodgers delivered one of the most memorable moments of the MLB season Tuesday night as Shohei Ohtani snapped his home run drought during a viral broadcast appearance featuring legendary rapper Ice Cube.

Shohei Ohtani News / ESPN / May 12

Dodgers hope days off help slumping Ohtani 'reset'...

Shohei Ohtani is in the midst of one of his worst hitting slumps, and the Dodgers are hoping some extra time off shakes him out of it.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 12

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts explains big Shohei Ohtani decision amid Giants series

While the Los Angeles Dodgers are just 0.5 games behind the San Diego Padres in the NL West, it’s been a bit of a struggle for the back-to-back World Series champions to begin the 2026 campaign.

MLB News / True Blue LA / May 12

Dodgers on Deck: Wednesday, May 13 vs. Giants

LOS ANGELES —Game three of the four-game series between the Dodgers and San Francisco Giants comes Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, with a left-handed starting pitcher on the mound for the first (and only scheduled) time in this set.

Roki Sasaki News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 12

Andrew Friedman Sends Message to Dodgers Fans on Roki Sasaki Development Plan

The Los Angeles Dodgers are being patient with Roki Sasaki. Sasaki is carrying a 5.88 ERA with 31 strikeouts across 33.2 innings (seven starts) this season.

Will Smith News / Athlon Sports / May 12

Dodgers’ Will Smith Announces Personal News Amid MLB Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers have struggled recently and are on a three-game losing streak. At 24-17, they remain in a solid position and will look to rebound in their upcoming series against the San Francisco Giants.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 12

Dodgers Could Bench All-Star Outfielder More Often Amid Struggles

The Los Angeles Dodgers' offense has been in a brutal slump early in the 2026 season. Despite the team bringing in All-Star Kyle Tucker into the mix, the offense hasn't been able to stay consistent from game to game, and it has led to some early season struggles.

Alek Thomas News / Yardbarker / May 12

Can Alek Thomas become the Dodgers' latest reclamation project?

The Los Angeles Dodgers hold a high reputation when it comes to developing players. Could Thomas be the next in line?

Shohei Ohtani's hitting slump continues in loss to Braves

On deck: Cubs-Braves, Mookie Betts return, fall of Astros, Blue Jays

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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.

Mookie Betts News / Viral Sports News / May 11

Dodgers’ Roster Decision Emerges Before Mookie Betts’ Return

The Los Angeles Dodgers, who burst out of the gates with impressive form at the start of the 2026 Major League Baseball campaign, have encountered a noticeable slump in recent weeks.

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.

Dodgers make massive Mookie Betts announcement before series against Giants

Dave Roberts eases concerns after Tyler Glasnow lands on IL with back injury

Padres' Manny Machado breaks out of slump with monumental home run

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 10

Dodgers To Activate Mookie Betts On Monday

Mookie Betts has been out for over a month with a right oblique strain, but he is now on the cusp of returning to the Dodgers. After two rehab games, Betts is returning to Los Angeles today and is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list tomorrow, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic.

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.