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Dodgers Facing Starting Rotation Battle at Spring Training

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Milwaukee Brewers by a final score of 4-3 in their spring training game on Monday. While there were a number of positives to take away from the contest, it is worth noting that starting pitcher Emmet Sheehan -- who is competing for a spot in the rotation -- did not have his best stuff.

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Emmet Sheehan, River Ryan fare well in win against Brewers

The Dodgers snapped their two-game losing skid on Monday, as they rallied for a pair of eighth inning runs to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday 4-3.

Hyeseong Kim News / Dodger Blue / March 9

Hyeseong Kim Suffers Hand Injury In World Baseball Classic

Hyeseong Kim is not currently with the Los Angeles Dodgers as he competes with Team Korea in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Kim had started each of Korea’s first three matchups at second base, but he was out of the lineup when they faced Team Australia on Monday.

Miguel Rojas News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / March 9

Miguel Rojas Reveals Early Plans to Make Up for Lost Opportunity

Miguel Rojas had visions of representing Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic before his final season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but was prevented from doing so because of insurance issues tied to turning 37 years old last month.

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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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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

MLB News / True Blue LA / March 9

Dodgers on Deck: Tuesday, March 10 vs. Diamondbacks

The Dodgers on Tuesday host the Arizona Diamondbacks at Camelback Ranch, their 18th consecutive day of playing at least one game, before Wednesday’s first scheduled off day of the spring.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / March 9

Dodgers at Brewers spring training game roster

The Dodgers take on the Milwaukee Brewers in Phoenix on Monday afternoon. Alex Freeland 2B Teoscar Hernández LF Max Muncy 3B Nick Senzel DH Dalton Rushing C Zach Ehrhard RF James Tibbs III 1B Noah Miller SS Michael Siani CF Emmet Sheehan is on the mound, making his first start this spring.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / March 9

Which Dodgers relievers are on your radar?

In the previous seven days, the Dodgers have sent a total of 23 players to minor league camp, including a dozen after Sunday’s game. All but two players from the two rounds of cuts have been non-roster invitees to camp, none of them unexpected.

Ryan Ward News / Dodger Blue / March 9

Ryan Ward Frustrated By Lack Of Opportunity

An eighth-round selection by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2019 MLB Draft, Ryan Ward was placed on the 40-man roster this offseason after an excellent 2025 season with Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Andy Pages News / Dodger Blue / March 9

Andy Pages More Confident After Being Benched In 2025 World Series

Andy Pages had a breakout 2025 season for the Los Angeles Dodgers in which he established himself as one of the most productive center fielders in baseball.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Alex Call News / True Blue LA / March 9

For Dodgers, ABS has been a challenge so far

We’re about two and a half weeks into the Dodgers’ Cactus League schedule, with another roughly two and a half weeks of exhibition games to go. It’s the first year that an automated ball-strike challenge system will be used in real, actual major league games, and thus far the Dodgers have been quite unsuccessful in using their challenges.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / March 9

Dodgers notes: Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Roki Sasaki, Andrew Toles

Japan winning Pool C puts them in the final eight of the World Baseball Classic, and locks them into a quarterfinal matchup on Saturday night in Miami against the Pool D runner-up, likely either the Venezuela or the Dominican Republic.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / March 9

Dodgers Send 12 Players To Minor League Camp

The Los Angeles Dodgers made their second round of Spring Training roster cuts on Sunday, sending 12 players back to Minor League camp. The Dodgers optioned both Ryan Ward and Ronan Kopp to Triple-A.

Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker / March 9

Could Shohei Ohtani change how pitchers are judged for the Cy Young?

When Shohei Ohtani enters an awards conversation, the discussion usually goes straight to one place. Most Valuable Player. But what about the Cy Young?

Ohtani is doing something even Babe Ruth never had to do

Dave Roberts ‘not surprised’ by Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s WBC performance

Ken Griffey Jr. turned heads with photo he took as WBC photographer

Braves' Joey Wentz to miss 2026 season due to torn ACL

Josue De Paula News / True Blue LA / March 8

Josue De Paula among 12 Dodgers sent to minor league camp

The Dodgers on Sunday afternoon made their second round of roster cuts in spring training, sending a dozen players to minor league camp, including top prospect Josue De Paula.

Shohei Ohtani News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / March 8

Shohei Ohtani Praised by San Francisco Giants CEO

When Shohei Ohtani became a free agent for the first time in his MLB career it was a process shrouded in secrecy. It of course ended with Ohtani signing a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers in what was a record deal at the time.

Shohei Ohtani News / Athlon Sports / March 8

1/1 Shohei Ohtani Autograph Pulled at Local Shop: Collectors Go Wild

Collectors across the hobby celebrate a stunning retail find as a lucky enthusiast uncovers a Shohei Ohtani 1/1 autograph pull from 2026 Topps Series 1 at Teammates Sports Cards in Modesto, California.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 8

Shohei Ohtani is doing something even Babe Ruth never had to do

The game Ruth played and the one Ohtani walks into every night are barely recognizable as the same sport.

Ohtani crushes grand slam in second WBC at-bat

Ohtani stars in WBC, but should Dodgers worry about World Series MVP?

Mike Trout's position change raises big question for Angels

Eloy Jimenez deserves a spot on the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster

Tarik Skubal says Tigers never made a long-term offer

Freddy Peralta has a major ask in free agency

Edwin Diaz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 7

Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz brings Timmy Trumpet entrance to Team Puerto Rico

The Los Angeles Dodgers witnessed a glimpse of postseason-level intensity Friday night when closer Edwin Diaz delivered one of the early signature moments of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Clayton Kershaw News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 6

Watch Pat McAfee hit an ‘infield single’ vs. Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw

The gap in skill between the common man and a professional baseball player is unthinkable. Even those in the minor leagues can crush a pitch from a commoner, while no layman can hit a fastball that’s in the high-80s or low-90s in velocity.

Roki Sasaki News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 6

Dodgers reporter shuts down Roki Sasaki concern after spring training struggles

Roki Sasaki was fantastic as a reliever during last year’s World Series run, but the Los Angeles Dodgers signed him to be a starting pitcher. They still have big plans for the Japanese right-hander in their rotation, especially given the frequent injury issues that plague Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Total Pro Sports / March 6

MLB Insider’s Latest Dodgers Statement Will Send Fans Into A Frenzy

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured back-to-back World Series titles after committing over $1.5 billion in the free agent market over the past two offseasons.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / March 6

Shohei Ohtani stars in WBC, but should Dodgers worry about him?

Japan's Shohei Ohtani stars in WBC, but should Dodgers worry about World Series MVP?

Japan's Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers didn’t disappoint Friday in the World Baseball Classic in Tokyo.

Watch: Ohtani crushes grand slam in second WBC at-bat

Team USA's drubbing of Rockies only raises WBC expectations

Curtis Mead's homer sends Australia to WBC win over Czech Republic

WBC roundup: Cuba goes yard twice to beat Panama

How did Seiya Suzuki do vs. Chinese Taipei in WBC pool play?

Jack Suwinski News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 5

Dodgers Outright Jack Suwinski

The Dodgers sent Jack Suwinski outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction log. The team had not previously designated Suwinski for assignment, so this drops their 40-man roster tally to 39.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 5

Roberts: “Hard To Imagine” Espinal Not Making Dodgers’ Roster

Veteran infielder Santiago Espinal is in Dodgers camp as a non-roster invitee, but it seems he’s already positioned himself as a favorite to break camp with the club.