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Brock Stewart Focused On Getting Left Foot Stronger Prior To Dodgers Return

The Los Angeles Dodgers welcomed back Brock Stewart ahead of their series opener against the Minnesota Twins on Monday after he missed the previous six weeks while dealing with a bone spur in his left foot.

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Dodgers no-hit relievers

The Dodgers got about as good of a pitching game as they could have hoped for in the series opener against the Minnesota Twins. Eric Lauer followed an opener on Monday, in part to avoid having him face Byron Buxton three times.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / June 23

Eric Lauer Joins Clayton Kershaw In Dominance Of Twins

The Los Angeles Dodgers began their road trip with a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night behind Eric Lauer’s excellent outing. The left-hander was originally scheduled to start, but instead filled a bulk role after Will Klein took the mound as the opener.

Dalton Rushing News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 23

Dodgers' Dalton Rushing Still Trying to Get Better at Controlling Emotions

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing has been at the center of multiple incidents this season that led to opposing teams calling him out. Rushing plays the game of baseball with extreme emotion, and sometimes, it can get the better of him.

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How many of the starting pitchers in the MLB Live-Ball Era (since 1920) to strike out at least 180 batters in their first 30 starts can you name in six minutes?

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Mookie Betts News / Athlon Sports / June 23

Mookie Betts Is Not Broken. His BABIP Is.

A .218 batting average through mid-June. A five-week oblique IL stint that compressed a bad BABIP run into an even uglier cumulative line. Fantasy managers either dumping him at a loss or sitting on him and quietly hoping.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Christian Zazueta News / True Blue LA / June 23

Christian Zazueta wins Midwest League pitcher of the week

Right-hander Christian Zazueta bid a fabulous adieu to High-A Great Lakes by winning Midwest League pitcher of the week. Awarded on Monday, Zazueta pitched five perfect innings last Thursday for the Loons with seven strikeouts against the Lake County Captains.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 23

Dave Roberts Praises ‘Winning Player’ Ryan Ward

Ryan Ward finally received a long-awaited opportunity to make his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers this season and now he’s taken on a larger role.

Anthony Banda News / Dodger Blue / June 23

Dodgers Present Anthony Banda With 2025 World Series Ring

The Los Angeles Dodgers took a trip Northeast to face the Minnesota Twins starting on Monday, where they found an old friend, Anthony Banda. The Dodgers have been busy this season handing out rings to members of their 2025 club.

Jack Dreyer News / SwimSwam / June 23

Swimmer Planning To Tow 250 Cannonballs For Veterans During 22-Mile Trek In Lake Michigan

By Keith Dunlap on SwimSwam Jim “The Shark” Dreyer wants to honor both America’s 250th birthday and combat veterans with an ambitious swim in August. Dreyer has plans to swim 22 miles in Lake Michigan while towing 250 cannonballs.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 23

Dodgers nursing injuries ahead of rematch vs. Twins

The Los Angeles Dodgers are loaded with stars, but manager Dave Roberts might be most impressed by the team's less-heralded players who step in when needed.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 23

Dodgers Updates: Kyle Tucker Optimistic, Backup Plan For Dalton Rushing

The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team to 50 wins this season, but it came at the expense of Kyle Tucker and Dalton Rushing both leaving early. Tucker was removed in the second inning, and Rushing came out when the bottom of the third began.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Freddie Freeman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 23

Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman sends powerful message to team after close win over Twins

A day after losing in demoralizing fashion, the Los Angeles Dodgers seemed to be a little out of it against the Minnesota Twins. The pitching staff was doing their well, but the offense seemed to struggle to put points on the board.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 22

Dodgers’ Dave Roberts’ delivers immediate Kyle Tucker, Dalton Rushing injury updates

After getting some good news with the return of Brock Stewart from IL, the injury bug struck the Los Angeles Dodgers in a major way on Monday in Minnesota, with Kyle Tucker and Dalton Rushing exiting the Twins showdown.

Eric Lauer News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 22

Eric Lauer makes Dodgers history not seen since 1982

The Los Angeles Dodgers opened their three-game series vs. the Minnesota Twins on Monday with an outstanding performance from Eric Lauer, who gave the Dodgers pitching staff what it needed at Target Field.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / June 22

Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman HRs enough for Dodgers to beat Twins

Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman each hit a solo home run, and that proved to be enough as the Los Angeles Dodgers held on for a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night in Minneapolis.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 22

Recap: Shohei Ohtani & Freddie Freeman Homer, Eric Lauer Shuts Down Twins For Dodgers’ 50th Win

After a somewhat disappointing homestand with a series loss, the Los Angeles Dodgers were back on the road for another interleague matchup against the Minnesota Twins.

Dalton Rushing News / Dodger Blue / June 22

Dalton Rushing Leaves Monday’s Game To Evaluate For Concussion

The Los Angeles Dodgers are enduring a rough start to their road trip as Kyle Tucker was removed in the second inning because of lower back spasms, and Dalton Rushing exited in the third.

Andy Pages News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 22

Dodgers' Andy Pages Addresses Potentially Making First All-Star Team

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages is in the midst of a breakout season. The 25-year-old is hitting .268 with 15 home runs and 57 runs batted in, while putting up an OPS of .805.

Teoscar Hernandez News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 22

Dodgers Have Target Return Date for Teoscar Hernandez — And They Need Him

The Los Angeles Dodgers could soon be getting a major addition back to the lineup, with veteran outfielder Teoscar Hernandez getting more clarity on when he will return from injury.

Brock Stewart News / Field Level Media / June 22

Dodgers activate RHP Brock Stewart (foot) from injured list

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated right-hander Brock Stewart from the injured list Monday and optioned right-hander Chayce McDermott in advance of a road series opener against the Minnesota Twins.

Kyle Tucker News / Yardbarker / June 22

Did the Los Angeles Dodgers overpay for Kyle Tucker?

While he is playing in a new environment and is in his first season with the Dodgers, he is performing well below his usual offensive standards.

Eric Lauer, Dodgers' pitchers prepared for hot-hitting Twins

Dodgers suffer rare 2-game skid as Orioles roll

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Mookie Betts News / Athlon Sports / June 22

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Mookie Betts Makes Announcement Before Twins Game

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts made an off-field announcement on Monday, ahead of the team's series opener against the Minnesota Twins. Betts, a four-time World Series champion and the active leader in titles, is in his seventh season with the Dodgers.

Teoscar Hernandez News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 21