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Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / May 1

Dodgers in April: Starting pitching, Andy Pages, Max Muncy

A look back at the first baseball month of the season, with all of April plus five days of March. 20-11 record 167 runs scored (5.39 per game, 4th in MLB)

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / May 1

Dodgers Unveil Shaq Bobblehead Design

When the 2026 Los Angeles Dodgers bobbleheads schedule was released, it featured a slew of dates for some of the team’s star players in addition to others outside the organization.

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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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Emmet Sheehan News / Dodger Blue / May 1

Emmet Sheehan Making Progress With Mechanics

Emmet Sheehan had a mini-breakout season in 2025 for the Los Angeles Dodgers after recovering from Tommy John surgery. That set expectations pretty high for what he could do in 2026, but he allowed eight runs in nine innings of work through his first two starts.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Mike Sirota News / True Blue LA / May 1

Dodgers minors: Mike Sirota’s homers lead the way for the Loons

As the Ontario Tower Buzzers dropped below .500 with a one-run loss, the Great Lakes are now winners of two-thirds of their games after securing the victory on both ends of a doubleheader against Peoria.

Miguel Rojas News / Dodger Blue / May 1

Miguel Rojas Will Reconsider Retirement If Dodgers Complete Three-Peat

Miguel Rojas previously stated his intention to retire following the 2026 season, but is now reconsidering his decision. He is under a one-year contract, which he signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the offseason.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 1

Dodgers Notes: Tough Decision Looming, Dave Roberts Disagrees With Outfielder, Andy Pages Extension?

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a difficult decision coming up as two-time Cy Young award winner Blake Snell is nearing his return to the team. The starting rotation has been electric to start off 2026, and choosing which pitcher to drop in place of Snell isn't going to be easy for manager Dave Roberts.

Dalton Rushing News / True Blue LA / May 1

Dalton Rushing the Dodgers “bad guy” amid on-field controversies

Dalton Rushing has been the most surprising hitter for the Dodgers this season. He is also garnering a reputation as the “bad guy” for the most villainous team in baseball.

Roki Sasaki News / Total Pro Sports / May 1

Roki Sasaki Gets Tagged With Unexpected Title Among MLB Starters

The Los Angeles Dodgers were hyped when they signed Roki Sasaki. The pitcher was one of the most anticipated international pitchers to join the MLB last season.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 30

Dodgers Made 4 Trades in April — How Are They Working Out?

The Los Angeles Dodgers may have the best roster in Major League Baseball, but that doesn't mean they aren't always looking to improve. In April, the Dodgers made four trades, acquiring players who were previously designated for assignment or overlooked in an effort to help them revitalize their career in LA.

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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.

Max Muncy News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30

How Max Muncy has become the Dodgers’ most dangerous hitter in 2026

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup features no shortage of talent. While the lineup has struggled in recent action, stars such as Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman are more than capable of helping the offense get back on track.

Blake Snell News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 30

Dodgers Face Tough Decision as Blake Snell Nears 2026 Debut

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a wealth of riches in the starting pitching department, giving the team a pathway to navigate through injuries. But whenever a team has multiple options, sometimes there are a few players who end up missing the cut, even if they haven't done anything wrong.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 30

Dodgers April Awards: MVP, Cy Young, Biggest Disappointment and More

The Los Angeles Dodgers are 20-11 and enter May in first place in the National League West. All is good, right? Well, while baseball's back-to-back champions remain the favorite to three-peat, they haven't exactly been the dominant powerhouse they were expected to be.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 1

Five MLB players who may need a change of scenery

Sometimes, for whatever reason, a player does not work out on a particular team or in a particular city. Here are five players who may benefit from moving on.

True-or-false for first month of 2026 MLB season: Yankees' AL dominance, Ohtani's NL Cy Young candidacy and more

It’s Getting Late Early For The Mets

Mets' Juan Soto has big wish about massive inning in win over Nationals

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / April 30

Excellent starting pitching & 2-way rule staved off Dodgers roster moves so far

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers completed their stretch of 13 games in 13 days and were just 6-7. But they bucked a trend in recent years of constantly churning through pitchers on the roster to get through long stretches.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodgers Insider / April 30

Snapshots: Dodgers battle through third homestand

The Dodgers drew a mixed bag on their third homestand, claiming a series win over the Chicago Cubs before dropping a series against the Miami Marlins. The 2–1 and 1–2 series records put the Dodgers at 20–11, good enough for a top spot in the NL West.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 30

Dodgers Announce Starting Pitchers for Cardinals Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers are starting a three-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals from Busch Stadium this weekend, which is the first matchup between the longtime rivals this year.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 30

Dodgers Offense ‘Hasn’t Been Synced Up’

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ offense has hit a lull as of late, scoring less than five runs in six of their last nine games. Offensive peaks and valleys are to be expected over the course of a long season, but manager Dave Roberts said his offense hasn’t been in sync.

Dave Roberts News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 30

Dodgers Outfielder, Dave Roberts Disagree Over Key Decision in Loss to Marlins

The Los Angeles Dodgers ran out of ABS challenges in their 3-2 loss to the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. They played the final three innings without the ability to challenge ball and strike calls after Alex Call challenged and lost a 2-and-2 strike thrown by Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara in the sixth inning.