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Shohei Ohtani crushes grand slam as Japan cruises past Taiwan in WBC

Shohei Ohtani belted a grand slam and added an RBI single during a 10-run second inning, fueling defending champion Japan to a 13-0 victory over Taiwan on Friday in a pool play game during the World Baseball Classic in Tokyo.

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Dodgers notes: Santiago Espinal, Alex Freeland, Blake Treinen

Three years ago, the Dodgers took a chance on outfielder Jason Heyward after a disappointing finish to his seven-year tenure with the Chicago Cubs. Although signed to a minor-league deal, Heyward eventually broke camp, had a bounce back season in 2023 and was able to prolong his career for another two years afterwards.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 6

Watch: Shohei Ohtani crushes grand slam in second WBC at bat

Shohei Ohtani wasted no time making his presence felt in Japan’s World Baseball Classic title defense, delivering an electrifying performance against Chinese Taipei at the Tokyo Dome on Friday.

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Shohei Ohtani News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 6

Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani drops eye-opening take on rest

Many professional athletes glorify the culture of grinding, that is, the never-ending quest to get better by working on your game incessantly. But as Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani can attest to, there is more to becoming better than just simply getting in the gym or even practicing your craft.

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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.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / March 5

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Shares Honest Feelings on Pitching for Dodgers and in World Baseball Classic

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently without Edwin Díaz, Hyeseong Kim, Will Smith, Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto due to the World Baseball Classic overlapping with Spring Training.

Santiago Espinal News / Dodgers Insider / March 5

Spring Training 2026: Santiago Espinal aiming for Dodger roster with red-hot spring

The National League Wild Card rematch under Thursday’s Arizona sun was fueled by a former Red, who watched from the visiting dugout as the Dodgers advanced to the divisional round back in September.

Jack Suwinski News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 5

Dodgers Outright Jack Suwinski

The Dodgers sent Jack Suwinski outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction log. The team had not previously designated Suwinski for assignment, so this drops their 40-man roster tally to 39.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / March 5

Preliminary Dodgers Roster for 2026 Spring Breakout Game

The initial Los Angeles Dodgers 40-man roster for their 2026 Spring Breakout game features some of the organization's top prospects and others who likely will make an impact for the team at the MLB level this year.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / March 5

Brandon Gomes: Dodgers Considered Promoting Ryan Ward ‘Multiple Times’

One of the first moves the Los Angeles Dodgers made during the offseason was adding Ryan Ward to their 40-man roster in order to prevent him from leaving the organization as a Minor League free agent.

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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.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 5

Roberts: “Hard To Imagine” Espinal Not Making Dodgers’ Roster

Veteran infielder Santiago Espinal is in Dodgers camp as a non-roster invitee, but it seems he’s already positioned himself as a favorite to break camp with the club.

Tommy Edman News / Dodger Blue / March 5

Tommy Edman Progressing But Won’t Play In Cactus League

Tommy Edman is recovering from a debridement procedure on his right ankle that addressed the trouble he encountered in parts of the last two seasons with the St.

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Emmet Sheehan News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / March 5

Emmet Sheehan has Plan to Remain in Position for Dodgers' Opening Day Rotation

Emmet Sheehan went into Spring Training with what appeared to be an inside track for the sixth starter's spot in the Los Angeles Dodgers' Opening Day rotation.

Roki Sasaki News / Total Pro Sports / March 5

Los Angeles Dodgers Could Prioritize $820,000 Pitcher Over Roki Sasaki

The rotation picture for the Los Angeles Dodgers is mostly clear, at least at the top. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, and two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani are locked into the Opening Day group.

Mookie Betts News / Dodger Blue / March 5

Mookie Betts Reworked Swing From Ground Up

Mookie Betts is coming off a down season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but all signs point to the four-time World Series champion having a bounce-back year.

Tommy Edman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 4

Dodgers’ silver lining from Tommy Edman’s nagging injury amid 3-peat quest

The injury bug does not discriminate. It bites every club during and tends to dash even the most optimistic expectations. While the Los Angeles Dodgers will miss super-utility man Tommy Edman to start the season, they will also receive an opportunity to test their depth while he recovers from right ankle surgery.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / March 4

Dodgers' Kiké Hernandez Announces Personal News Amid Spring Training

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to make another trip to the World Series in 2026, hoping to three‑peat as champions. This offseason, they added multiple All‑Stars in free agency, including outfielder Kyle Tucker and closer Edwin Diaz, while also bringing back two trusted veterans: infielder Miguel Rojas and utility man Kiké Hernandez.

Max Muncy News / Athlon Sports / March 4

Dodgers' Max Muncy Status Update Emerges Amid Spring Training

The Los Angeles Dodgers have routinely acquired some of the league’s best players through MLB free agency and trades with other organizations. However, one of their most important pieces over the past decade was once available to anyone, that player being third baseman Max Muncy.