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Dodgers, Cubs close series with potential pitching duel

A resurgent Los Angeles Dodgers' offense will take on the visiting Chicago Cubs in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon. The Dodgers snapped the Cubs' 10-game winning streak with a 12-4 win on Saturday night.

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Dodgers notes: Roki Sasaki, Rick Monday, Shohei Ohtani

Bringing a team on the verge of 11 consecutive victories to a screeching halt was the seemingly impossible task for a struggling Roki Sasaki on Saturday.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodgers Insider / April 25

The struggle bus leaves town as the Dodgers look more like themselves

Within the Dodgers’ recent struggles has been an inability to do anything on offense past the midway point of a game and bullpen hiccups. The Dodgers didn’t score beyond the fourth inning in each of the last four games and the bullpen twice gave up late runs.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 25

Down early, Dodgers prove too strong, end Cubs' 10-game win streak

Max Muncy hit a two-run home run and Andy Pages had three RBIs in the host Los Angeles Dodgers' 12-4 win over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. The Dodgers, who totaled 14 hits, snapped the Cubs' 10-game winning streak and took control of the game with a six-run fourth inning.

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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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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 25

Recap: Dodgers Blow Out Cubs For 10th Comeback Win

The Los Angeles Dodgers lineup featured a new look because of Max Muncy and Will Smith not being 100%, but their offense still managed to put together a 10th comeback win of the season.

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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 / True Blue LA / April 25

Dodgers offense enough to heal all wounds, beat Cubs

LOS ANGELES — After five losses in seven games and blowing a four-run lead in the series opener, the Dodgers needed some good news, and got in on Saturday thanks to an offense producing enough to overcome any deficiencies in a 12-4 win over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday evening at Dodger Stadium.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / ESPN / April 25

Dodgers honor Monday's dramatic 1976 flag rescue

The Los Angeles Dodgers marked the 50th anniversary of Rick Monday rescuing the American flag from being burned in a 1976 game against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday afternoon with a pregame ceremony attended by Monday and his wife, Barbaralee.

Max Muncy News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 25

Dodgers' Max Muncy Exits Saturday's Game vs Cubs in 4th Inning

Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star third baseman Max Muncy has exited Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs in the fourth inning after drawing a walk to load the bases.

Justin Wrobleski News / True Blue LA / April 25

Dodgers on Deck: Sunday, April 26 vs. Cubs

The Dodgers finish off their weekend series against the Cubs on Sunday afternoon at Dodger Stadium, and give the ball to Justin Wrobleski, who is currently on a heater.

Will Smith News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 25

Dodgers’ Will Smith dealing with back concern, but it’s not all bad news

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the two-time defending World Series champions and they have been showing they are going to have an excellent chance of defending that title in 2026.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 25

Dodgers Change Lineup Due To Will Smith’s Back Tightness & Max Muncy’s Illness

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup looks a little different on Saturday for their second game against the Chicago Cubs, and it’s not because of the slump the offense has been in recently.

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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.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 25

Dave Roberts: Shohei Ohtani ‘A Little Anxious’ At The Plate

Shohei Ohtani’s historic on-base streak came to an end at 53 games amid a recent skid at the plate. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way star has been on a roll as a pitcher, but is hitting .172/.250/.241 with 11 strikeouts in his last seven games.

Emmet Sheehan News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 25

Dodgers pitcher Emmet Sheehan revels secret behind big outing vs. Cubs

The Los Angeles Dodgers received a standout performance from starting pitcher Emmet Sheehan in the opening game of a three-game series vs. the red-hot Chicago Cubs, as the right-hander delivered one of his most effective outings of the season.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 25

Dodgers Updates: Mookie Betts, Blake Snell & Brock Stewart

The Los Angeles Dodgers are awaiting the return of two impact pitchers in the form of Blake Snell and Brock Stewart, while Mookie Betts is closing in on a rehab assignment of his own.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Total Pro Sports / April 25

'Come Out Of It And Hit' – Dave Roberts Drops Blunt Take On Kyle Tucker’s Offense

Kyle Tucker was the premier free agent of the past offseason but remained unsigned for most of the winter. Eventually, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed him to a four-year $240 million deal, making him the highest-paid player in the MLB.

Andy Pages News / Just Baseball / April 25

Andy Pages Just Might Be the Dodgers’ Next Homegrown Star

With the 2026 MLB season now in full swing, the Los Angeles Dodgers have gotten right back to business. The Dodgers are currently 17-8, tied for first place in the NL West with the San Diego Padres.

Shohei Ohtani News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 24

Rival Exec Calls Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Advantage 'Most Lopsided' in Pro Sports

Should a player talented enough to pitch and hit regularly in Major League Baseball be given special dispensation from the league to do both as often as Shohei Ohtani does for the Los Angeles Dodgers?

Blake Snell News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Dodgers' Blake Snell Announces Giveaway Before Cubs Game

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell has yet to pitch this season due to left shoulder fatigue. The 33-year-old has been managing the issue since last October, when he helped the Dodgers secure their second straight World Series title.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 23

Dodgers’ Dalton Rushing sparks more backlash with a controversial slide

Dalton Rushing is speedrunning his villain arc. The Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Rushing sparked more criticism during Thursday’s game against the rival San Francisco Giants.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 23

Dave Roberts reveals Dodgers lineup plan amid Kyle Tucker slump

Kyle Tucker, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ prized free agent signing, has not gotten off to a strong start to begin the 2026 MLB season. As of April 23, Tucker is batting just .233 with three home runs and 13 RBIs, and much more is to be expected after the Dodgers gave him a whopping four-year, $240 million deal.