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On YouTubeShohei 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.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / CBSSports.com / April 21
Snyder's Soapbox: Sore loser is a bad look on a Dodgers player
Dalton Rushing is young, but he needs to learn better than this
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.
The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?
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 / 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.
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 / 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.
MLB News / Dodgers Insider / April 21
A different-look Dodger lineup makes a splash in Colorado
The Dodgers earned a series split in Colorado thanks in large part to a different group. Dalton Rushing, Miguel Rojas and Alex Call took advantage of playing time with Freddie Freeman (paternity leave), Mookie Betts (injured list) and Kyle Tucker (day off) out of the lineup.
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 / True Blue LA / April 20
Bottom of the order flourishes in blowout Dodgers win
A dozen runs was more than enough with the way Justin Wrobleski pitched, but the Dodgers decided to err on the side of caution with one of their most complete offensive efforts of the year, running away with a 12-2 win in Colorado.
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.
Miguel Rojas News / Athlon Sports / April 20
Dodgers Announce Miguel Rojas Milestone During Rockies Game
Milestones tend to hit differently when they arrive late in a career, and that was exactly the case for Miguel Rojas on Monday night. During their game with the Colorado Rockies, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced that Rojas had officially reached 1,000 career hits, a number that reflects far more than just longevity.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Fastball on SI / April 20
Edwin Díaz Return Timeline Shakes Up Dodgers, NL West
The National League West certainly got a bit more interesting on Monday, but not in a positive way. The Los Angeles Dodgers didn't have many weaknesses entering the offseason after taking down the Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series this past fall.
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.
Ryan Ward News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 20
Dodgers' 28-Year-Old Outfield Prospect Named Top Trade Candidate Ahead of Deadline
It was only one game, and Ryan Ward probably won’t get many more before he heads back to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Nonetheless, Ward did enough in his major league debut with the Dodgers on Sunday to improve his trade stock — which could mean more to the Dodgers’ front office than what the 28 year-old did in a 9-6 loss to the Colorado Rockies.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / DodgersBeat / April 20
Dodgers Concerned as Edwin Díaz Shows Rust, Velocity Drop in Rockies Loss
DENVER, CO—As we approach late April of the 2026 Major League Baseball season, there aren’t many concerns for the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.
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