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Diamondbacks try to slow Dodgers' 2-way star Shohei Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to start on the mound and hit leadoff again Wednesday. It is appointment viewing. Ohtani is seeking an unprecedented three-peat when the Los Angeles Dodgers meet the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second contest of a four-game set in Phoenix after the Dodgers evened the series with a 6-5 win on Tuesday.

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Brandon Gomes: Dodgers’ Roster Depth ‘In A Decent Spot’

The Los Angeles Dodgers have again been ravaged by injuries this season, forcing them to tap into their depth more times than not. The team is particularly thin at left field and second base, with Teoscar Hernández, Enrique Hernández and Tommy Edman all currently on the injured list.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / June 3

Freddie Freeman had the most hilarious reaction to Mike Soroka’s pickoff attempt

Freddie Freeman couldn’t believe what his former teammate tried to do during Tuesday’s game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / June 3

Dodgers notes: Shohei Ohtani, Bobby Miller, Gavin Stone

The last baseball player to win an MVP award for three consecutive seasons in the same league was Barry Bonds when he won four from 2001-04. With the way that Shohei Ohtani has been playing over the first two months of the season, his chances of winning a third consecutive NL MVP are very much alive.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Freddie Freeman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 3

Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman hilariously takes issue with ex-teammate’s pick-off attempt

Freddie Freeman has recorded only 106 stolen bases in 2,236 regular season games. He has 10 total since suffering a nasty ankle sprain in September of 2024.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / June 3

Shohei Ohtani plays key role in Dodgers' win over D-backs

Shohei Ohtani doubled, tripled, drove in two and scored twice, Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers held on to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 in Phoenix on Tuesday.

MLB News / True Blue LA / June 3

Dodgers find their offense, then hold on to beat Diamondbacks

The Dodgers peppered their offense throughout Tuesday’s game, then rode the high wire as the bullpen recorded the final 13 outs of a 6-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 3

Recap: Dodgers Offense Provides Win Vs. D-Backs Despite Pitching Struggles

On Monday, the Los Angeles Dodgers dropped the series opener with a blown lead against the Arizona Diamondbacks, and they almost did it again on Tuesday despite a far better offensive performance.

Edwin Diaz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 2

Dodgers’ Edwin Diaz gets huge progress update on elbow injury recovery

While the Los Angeles Dodgers’ bullpen has largely been able to hold things down over the past few weeks, even if Tanner Scott just cost the team a win after surrendering three runs against the Phillies, fans in Southern California have been waiting with bated breath to see – and hear – the return of Edwin Diaz.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 2

Dave Roberts pumps the breaks on early Tommy Edman Dodgers return

After entering the 2026 MLB season with one of the deepest teams in all of baseball, the Los Angeles Dodgers have been hit by the injury bug as of late, with Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, Edwin Diaz, Mookie Betts, Kike Hernandez, and Teoscar Hernandez all landing on IL since opening day for one reason or another.

Shohei Ohtani News / True Blue LA / June 2

Dodgers on Deck: Wednesday, June 3 at Diamondbacks

Shohei Ohtani makes his 10th pitching start of the season for the Dodgers on Wednesday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix.

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The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz

The 'Men's French Open champions' quiz

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

Dave Roberts News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 2

Dodgers Have 'Overlooked' Player Who Should Be All-Star, Says Dave Roberts

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a roster full of talent, with multiple superstar players leading the way. The team also has multiple guys who excel in their roles, and this has allowed them to find a ton of success on the field.

Roki Sasaki News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 2

Dodgers Manager Reveals Reason for Roki Sasaki's Sudden Velocity Increase

Looking solely at the numbers, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki hasn't had a very good season in 2026. The right-hander is sporting a 4.59 ERA with 50 strikeouts across 51 innings pitched (10 starts) in his sophomore season.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodgers Insider / June 2

Kyle Hurt seized his opportunities and has become a big piece of the Dodger bullpen

One. It’s a number that has defined Kyle Hurt’s season thus far. One-inning outings. One save. One win. And a 1.00 ERA, which ranks №1 in the Dodger bullpen.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 2

Dodgers Lineup vs Diamondbacks: Will Smith Out, Ryan Ward Starting

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to get back into the win column on Tuesday night in their second of four games against the Arizona Diamondbacks this week.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 2

Four Dodgers Prospects Earn Player Of The Week Honors For May 25-31

The Los Angeles Dodgers have one of the deepest farm systems in baseball, and that was on full display with four prospects earning weekly honors for May 25-31.

Tarik Skubal News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 2

Dodgers' Potential Trade Package for Tarik Skubal Revealed

Detroit Tigers left-handed pitcher Tarik Skubal is expected to be the big prize for all pitching-needy teams at the trade deadline this year, including the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 2

This Day In Dodgers History: Hideo Nomo Earns First Major League Win

On June 2, 1995, Hideo Nomo earned the first Major League victory of his career, giving up one run on two hits while pitching into the ninth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium by a score of 2-1.

Will Smith News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 2

Will Smith drops honest reflection on 18-inning World Series game

The 2025 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays will go down as one of the most memorable in history. Part of that is due to the 18-inning Game 3, which the Dodgers went on to win 6-5 thanks to Freddie Freeman’s walk-off homer.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / June 2

Shohei Ohtani Impressed With Dodgers Bullpen

Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen nearly combined to make MLB history against the Colorado Rockies on May 27. The two-way star threw six no-hit innings before he was removed from his start with the Dodgers holding a 3-1 lead.

Tyler Glasnow News / Athlon Sports / June 2

Dodgers Injury Crisis Deepens: Fantasy Impact of Hernández, Glasnow, and Díaz Absences

The Dodgers are 38-22 and, as expected, leading the NL West, which is the part of this story that makes the rest of it so strange. By any reasonable measure this team is fine.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 1

Brusdar Graterol Undergoes Back Surgery

Dodgers right-hander Brusdar Graterol underwent back surgery yesterday and could miss the remainder of the season as a result, reports Jack Harris of the California Post.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / May 31

Andy Pages is the Dodgers' hidden MVP candidate

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani is the favorite to win the National League MVP award for a third consecutive season. However, the Dodgers have another player who could find himself in the middle of the MVP conversation.

Dave Roberts provides worrisome update on Tyler Glasnow

Dodgers activate LHP Jack Dreyer from injured list

Dodgers to re-sign Santiago Espinal

The 'World Series Champions' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / May 31