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Kyle Tucker Out Of Lineup Until At Least Start Of Padres Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers played Tuesday’s game without Kyle Tucker and he’s also not expected to be in the lineup for the series finale against the Minnesota Twins due to lower back spasms.

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Dodgers notes: Kyle Tucker, Dalton Rushing, Freddie Freeman

The Dodgers snapped their two-game losing streak on Monday against the Minnesota Twins, but both Kyle Tucker and Dalton Rushing exited early and were out of the lineup on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / June 23

Freddie Freeman, Andy Pages help Dodgers pile up 17 hits, rout Twins

Freddie Freeman went 3-for-5 with two doubles and two RBIs as the Los Angeles Dodgers cruised to a 12-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.

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The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

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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MLB News / True Blue LA / June 23

Dodgers right on Target in latest win over Twins

The Dodgers scored early and often to beat the Minnesota Twins 12-3, picking up a second victory in as many days at Target Field in Minneapolis. After the start of the game was delayed 28 minutes, the first two Dodgers hitters were walking in the rain against rookie reliever Kendry Rojas.

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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.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 23

Recap: Chuckie Robinson & Justin Wrobleski Lead Dodgers To Win Vs. Twins

After a 2-1 victory on Monday, the Los Angeles Dodgers had a chance to take the series from the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday. The game was delayed by 25 minutes due to rain earlier in the day, so the Dodgers had to wait to take the field, but once they did, they scored quickly.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / CBSSports.com / June 23

MLB clears Dodgers doctor Neal ElAttrache after PED link to Conor McGregor

Major League Baseball investigated the Dodgers team doctor, and the league does 'not have any concerns'

Teoscar Hernandez News / Athlon Sports / June 23

Dodgers Receive Positive Teoscar Hernandez Injury Update Before Twins Game

Teoscar Hernandez has begun his road back to the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup. The outfielder started a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday night, batting third and playing left field against Reno, according to Oklahoma City broadcaster Alex Freeman.

Kyle Tucker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 23

Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker shuts down IL concern after suffering back injury

Los Angeles Dodgers star Kyle Tucker recently suffered a back injury concern, as he is dealing with back spasms. The Dodgers are hopeful the injury is not serious, but it remains to be seen whether or not Tucker will end up landing on the injured list.

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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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 23

Blue Jays castoff gets impressive praise for turnaround with Dodgers

When the Los Angeles Dodgers added Eric Lauer to their bullpen after he was DFA’d by the Toronto Blue Jays, few fans expected he’d be dishing out six scoreless innings against the Minnesota Twins a few weeks later.

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

Dodgers Lineup vs Twins: Kyle Tucker and Dalton Rushing Out With Injury

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to win their series against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night at Target Field. The Dodgers took Monday's series opener, 2-1, behind solo home runs from Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman and six hitless innings from Eric Lauer.

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Mookie Betts News / Dodger Blue / June 23

Mookie Betts Playing With ‘Confidence’

Mookie Betts has been finding more success at the plate as of late after enduring a rough start to his 2026 season. Since June 9, Betts is hitting .283/.333/.453 with three doubles, two home runs and two RBI in 57 plate appearances across 13 games.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / June 23

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.

Brock Stewart News / Dodger Blue / June 23

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Los Angeles Dodgers 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

Teoscar Hernandez On Track For June Return

Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez is starting a rehab assignment on Tuesday at Triple-A. Manager Dave Roberts told reporters, including Katie Woo of The Athletic, that Hernandez could be activated for a series against the A’s beginning on June 29.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 22

Dodger Stadium faced a major problem before Sunday’s game

The Los Angeles Dodgers had a bit of a problem a few hours before the scheduled start of their game at Dodger Stadium on Sunday. Dodger Stadium was shrouded in smoke Sunday morning due to a warehouse fire in Boyle Heights.