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Mookie Betts Injury Shakes Up NL West Landscape

The Los Angeles Dodgers got some brutal news on Sunday afternoon. Superstar outfielder-turned-shortstop Mookie Betts exited the Dodgers' win over the Washington Nationals on Saturday and The Athletic's Katie Woo reported on X that an MRI revealed a right oblique strain for Betts.

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Dodgers on Deck: Monday, April 6 at Blue Jays

A mere 156 days after hoisting a championship trophy on the field at Rogers Centre, the Dodgers will be back in Toronto on Monday to battle the Blue Jays in the opener of a three-game series.

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How many of the active pitchers to win at least 80 games can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / True Blue LA / April 5

Dodgers-Nationals finale delayed by rain

The Dodgers have their first rain delay of the season, with the start of their series finale against the Washington Nationals delayed by rain at Nationals Park in Washington D.C.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Mookie Betts News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 5

Dodgers Place Mookie Betts On Injured List With Oblique Strain

The Dodgers announced this morning that they’ve placed veteran star Mookie Betts on the 10-day injured list. Jack Harris of the California Post relays that, according to manager Dave Roberts, Betts has suffered an oblique strain.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 5

Dodgers Place Mookie Betts On 10-Day Injured List; Hyeseong Kim Recalled

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Mookie Betts on the 10-day injured list with right oblique strain and recalled Hyeseong Kim from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Roki Sasaki News / Dodger Blue / April 5

Dodgers Not Yet Sure What Roki Sasaki’s New Pitch Is

With the Los Angeles Dodgers planning to put Roki Sasaki back in their starting rotation this season, it was accompanied by a goal of having the right-hander develop a third pitch.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / April 5

Dave Roberts Announces Reason for Kyle Tucker’s Removal From Dodgers Lineup

Unsurprisingly, the Los Angeles Dodgers' 2026 season is off to a great start. The back-to-back World Series champions are 6-2 through their first eight games, their lineup largely unchanged from last season save for one significant addition: right fielder Kyle Tucker.

Jackie Robinson News / Dodger Blue / April 5

Orel Hershiser To Be Part Of ESPN’s Jackie Robinson Day Dodgers Game Broadcast

ESPN announced longtime baseball announcer Joe Buck will handle play-by-play duties when the Los Angeles Dodgers host the New York Mets on Jackie Robinson Day, which is being exclusively carried by the network.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Kyle Tucker News / Dodger Blue / April 5

Dino Ebel Details Kyle Tucker Fitting In With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers bolstered what was already considered one of the best lineups in baseball when they signed Kyle Tucker to a four-year, $240 million contract.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / April 5

Dodgers notes: Andy Pages, Freddie Freeman, Tyler Glasnow

All the Dodgers needed to do to fix their early offensive woes was take a trip out to America’s capitol. After scoring a combined seven runs in three games against the Cleveland Guardians, the Dodgers offense has woken up from its slumber in a thunderous manner.

Andy Pages News / Field Level Media / April 5