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Dave Roberts Shares Important Roki Sasaki Update

Dave Roberts Shares Important Roki Sasaki Update

The 2026 season could well become a defining one in the MLB career of Roki Sasaki. The Japanese pitcher did not live up to the promise as a starter in his first year with the Los Angeles Dodgers, despite doing quite well in a bullpen role.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 11
Dodgers Notes: Shohei Ohtani Makes History, James Tibbs III Trade Rumors, Matt Kemp Earns Honor

Dodgers Notes: Shohei Ohtani Makes History, James Tibbs III Trade Rumors, Matt Kemp Earns Honor

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Texas Rangers, 8-7, on Friday night thanks to a walk-off Max Muncy home run — his third of the evening — with two outs in the top of the ninth inning.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / April 11

Remembering Davey Lopes

Davey Lopes, the Dodgers infield fixture who spent over 50 years in baseball, died on Wednesday at age 80. Here are a few more remembrances of his life and career.

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The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Max Muncy News / Field Level Media / April 11
Max Muncy blasts 3 HRs to propel Dodgers past Rangers

Max Muncy blasts 3 HRs to propel Dodgers past Rangers

Max Muncy's two-out solo home run in the bottom of the ninth capped off his second career three-run game, and it gave the Los Angeles Dodgers an 8-7 walkoff win over the Texas Rangers Friday night in Los Angeles.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

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.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 11
Recap: Andy Pages And Max Muncy Power Dodgers To Walk-Off Win

Recap: Andy Pages And Max Muncy Power Dodgers To Walk-Off Win

Andy Pages continued to swing a hot bat but it was Max Muncy who guaranteed the Los Angeles Dodgers again proved capable of a comeback in their win over the Texas Rangers.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

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.

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Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / April 10
Shohei Ohtani Breaks Ichiro’s MLB Record For Longest On-Base Streak By Japanese Player

Shohei Ohtani Breaks Ichiro’s MLB Record For Longest On-Base Streak By Japanese Player

Shohei Ohtani extended his on-base streak Friday night in the series opener between the Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Dodgers by hitting a single in the fifth inning.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 10
Dodgers’ Dave Roberts makes Roki Sasaki’s role clear when Blake Snell returns

Dodgers’ Dave Roberts makes Roki Sasaki’s role clear when Blake Snell returns

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell has missed the first few weeks of the season due to an injury. The Dodgers are hopeful that Snell can return sooner rather than later.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 10
Dodgers’ Dave Roberts shares massive Mookie Betts injury update

Dodgers’ Dave Roberts shares massive Mookie Betts injury update

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts is currently on the injured list with an oblique injury. Betts is working hard to return as soon as possible. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts shared a Betts update ahead of Friday night’s game against the Texas Rangers, via Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic.

Blake Snell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 10
Dodgers’ Blake Snell shares huge injury update after beginning season on IL

Dodgers’ Blake Snell shares huge injury update after beginning season on IL

Blake Snell has yet to make his 2026 debut after the Los Angeles Dodgers placed him on the 15-day IL due to an injury in his left shoulder. His latest update on Friday sparks good news about his eventual return to the mound.

Matt Kemp News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 10
Former Dodgers All-Star Inducted Into Hall of Pretty Good

Former Dodgers All-Star Inducted Into Hall of Pretty Good

A former All-Star of the Los Angeles Dodgers has now been inducted into the MLB Hall of Pretty Good online. Former Dodgers star outfielder Matt Kemp was announced as the 63rd member of the Hall, receiving 97 percent of 39,900 votes.

Roki Sasaki News / Dodger Blue / April 10
Dodgers And Roki Sasaki Developed ‘Much Better’ Relationship

Dodgers And Roki Sasaki Developed ‘Much Better’ Relationship

Roki Sasaki has endured some early struggles in his return to the Los Angeles Dodgers starting rotation this season, but manager Dave Roberts continues to be encouraged by the right-hander’s progress.

Freddie Freeman News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 10
Dodgers' Freddie Freeman Expects to Miss 3 Games This Season

Dodgers' Freddie Freeman Expects to Miss 3 Games This Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers have picked up right where they left off from last season, looking like the best team in baseball. Even after a slow start from the offense, Los Angeles has been able to power up the bats over the last six games, showing why many believed this team was unstoppable.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 10
Braves' Drake Baldwin may not have enough to dethrone Shohei Ohtani

Braves' Drake Baldwin may not have enough to dethrone Shohei Ohtani

Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin is off to a scorching hot start and is on pace to have a historic season. Still, it may not be enough to help Baldwin.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Fastball on SI / April 9
Kyle Tucker Explains Dodgers Move That Reshaped MLB Free Agency

Kyle Tucker Explains Dodgers Move That Reshaped MLB Free Agency

When the 2025 World Series ended with the Los Angeles Dodgers coming out on top over the Toronto Blue Jays, the conversation around the league quickly turned to free agency and the biggest superstar heading to the market at that time was four-time All-Star Kyle Tucker.

Nick Nastrini News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 9
Dodgers Release Nick Nastrini

Dodgers Release Nick Nastrini

The Dodgers have released Nick Nastrini, according to his transaction log on MLB.com. The right-hander made one appearance for the Tulsa Drillers, L.A.’s Double-A affiliate, earlier this season.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / April 10
Dodgers' Roberts defends Ohtani's special treatment after backlash

Dodgers' Dave Roberts defends Shohei Ohtani's special treatment after backlash

Ohtani's dual dominance requires special preparation and additional time, which didn't sit well with Toronto Blue Jays star George Springer.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 8
Dodgers icon Davey Lopes dies at 80

Dodgers icon Davey Lopes dies at 80

Davey Lopes, a four-time MLB All-Star and Los Angeles Dodgers icon, has died at the age of 80. Lopes died following complications from Parkinson’s disease, according to TMZ Sports.

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