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Dodgers Scratch Blake Snell From Start

The injuries continue to pile up for the Los Angeles Dodgers. On Friday, the Dodgers scratched left-handed pitcher Blake Snell from his scheduled start against the Los Angeles Angels and placed him on the 15-day IL (retroactive to May 12) with loose bodies in his left elbow.

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Dodgers LHP Blake Snell scratched from start vs. Angels

Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell was scratched from his Friday start hours before the opener of the Freeway Series against the Angels in Anaheim. The Dodgers didn't immediately provide a reason for why the 33-year-old Snell was scratched.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / May 15

Dodger Stadium History Of Games With Leadoff And Inside-The-Park Home Runs

The Los Angeles Dodgers finished off their four-game series against the San Francisco Giants with a win, and they helped make some Dodger Stadium history in the process.

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There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Blake Snell News / Dodger Blue / May 15

Blake Snell Scratched From Start In Freeway Series Opener

Blake Snell is no longer scheduled to start Friday night in the opener of the Freeway Series to kick off MLB’s second annual Rivalry Weekend, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic.

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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.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Total Pro Sports / May 15

Dodgers’ All-Star Pitcher, 2 Kentucky Derby Jockeys Among High-Profile Athletes Tied To Illegal Cockfighting Ring

At least three Puerto Rican athletes have been tied to illegal cockfighting in their country. Ever since February, the activity has been going on with celebrities attending or being celebrated during the events.

Edwin Diaz News / Dodger Blue / May 15

Edwin Díaz Participated In Illegal Cockfighting In Puerto Rico

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz has been linked to illegal cockfighting tournaments in Puerto Rico, according to Josh Peter of USA Today. Díaz was

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.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 15

Dodgers Announce Starting Pitchers For Rivalry Series vs Angels

UPDATE: Blake Snell has been scratched from his scheduled start on Friday. Will Klein is starting in his place in what will be a bullpen game. The Los Angeles Dodgers are gearing up for a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels in the first matchup between the teams this season.

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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.

Shohei Ohtani News / Athlon Sports / May 15

The Ohtani Question: What Are You Actually Getting in 2026 Fantasy Baseball?

They don’t make fantasy baseball assets as polarizing as Shohei Ohtani. But fantasy managers are questioning whether he will return on his value for 2026.

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MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 15

Dodgers' Edwin Diaz Under Fire for Connection to Illegal Cockfighting

The Los Angeles Dodgers may be facing a significant media distraction with one of their newest players involved in an animal cruelty scandal. In a developing story from USA Today, superstar closer Edwin Diaz has been linked to an illegal cockfighting ring in his home country of Puerto Rico.

Roki Sasaki News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 15

Reporter says quiet part out loud about Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki signing

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Roki Sasaki last offseason. While Sasaki’s performance has been underwhelming for the most part aside from his 2025 playoff pitching out of the bullpen, the Dodgers are not going to give up on him anytime soon.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 15

Dodgers’ Will Smith reveals Shohei Ohtani motivation for first ever leadoff home run

With the Los Angeles Dodgers looking to continue rolling in the 2026 season, the team scored a 5-2 win over the San Francisco Giants that was helped by catcher Will Smith.

Emmet Sheehan News / Dodger Blue / May 15

Emmet Sheehan Credits Dodgers Strength Coach For Change In Routine Proving Key

Emmet Sheehan turned in his best start of the season on Thursday night to help the Los Angeles Dodgers earn a series split with the San Francisco Giants.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 15

2 Recently-Traded Dodgers Prospects Already Dominating for New Teams

Somewhere between the time the Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2025 World Series, and the time they raised their second consecutive championship banner in Dodger Stadium, they traded a pair of prospects who were blocked on their organizational depth chart.

Blake Snell News / Field Level Media / May 15

Dodgers' Blake Snell strives to get on right road vs. Angels in Freeway Series

The Los Angeles Angels will return home to Anaheim to start a 10-game homestand on Friday night following a 1-5 road trip that concluded with getting swept in three games by the Cleveland Guardians.

Alex Call News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 15

What Dodgers’ Alex Call said about his clutch hit vs. Giants

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup is filled with plenty of superstars and former MVPs. But on Thursday, it was outfielder Alex Call who came up clutch. With the Dodgers and Giants knotted at two, Call hit a pinch-hit two-run RBI.

Tyler Glasnow News / Dodger Blue / May 15

Dodgers Taking Cautious Approach With Tyler Glasnow’s Recovery

The Los Angeles Dodgers at one point weren’t sure if it would be necessary to place Tyler Glasnow on the 15-day injured list, but now they aren’t certain of when he will return.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / May 15

Dodgers Not Worried Shohei Ohtani’s Timing Will Be Thrown Off By Resting

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ struggle to produce on offense has been discussed at length during their recent skid, and specifically Shohei Ohtani not being his usual self in the batter’s box.

Emmet Sheehan News / Field Level Media / May 15

Emmet Sheehan, Dodgers salvage series split vs. Giants

Emmet Sheehan threw six strong innings, Alex Call hit a go-ahead two-run double in the sixth and the Los Angeles Dodgers closed a four-game series with a 5-2 victory over the visiting San Francisco Giants on Thursday.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 15

Report: Dodgers' Edwin Diaz is being linked to illegal cockfighting

The Los Angeles Dodgers have another headache to worry about with reliever Edwin Diaz.

Former Dodgers, Red Sox standout hit with brutal news

Mariners' Cal Raleigh heads to the IL for the first time in his career

Rockies ace leaves start early due to an apparent injury

Mets get worrisome injury update on Francisco Lindor

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Shohei Ohtani News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 14

Rival Announcer Takes Major Shot at Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani

The Los Angeles Dodgers spared no expense in the offseason to acquire talent amid the organization's pursuit of a third consecutive World Series title.

Roki Sasaki News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 14

Orel Hershiser Reveals What Dodgers' Roki Sasaki Tried, Failed, to Correct

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Roki Sasaki's 2026 season has played to a now-familiar pattern. His latest start offered a perfect example. Against the San Francisco Giants on Monday, Sasaki allowed only one run through the first five innings on a Rafael Devers home run.