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The Dodgers fell 1-0 to San Diego, but Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s outing was the part Los Angeles will remember

The Dodgers lost 1-0 to San Diego on May 18, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto going seven innings and striking out eight. Los Angeles needs length it can trust from its starters right now, and Yamamoto delivered it against the Padres.

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Dodgers promote Emil Morales to High-A Great Lakes

The Great Lakes Loons made official on Tuesday what was first reported on Sunday, that infielder Emil Morales was promoted to High-A. He’s batting cleanup and playing shortstop in his Loons debut on Tuesday.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / May 19

Dodgers Planning To Have Shohei Ohtani Hit During Pitching Start Against Padres

The Los Angeles Dodgers are planning to break from what became a recent trend by having Shohei Ohtani in their lineup for his pitching start against the San Diego Padres in the series finale at Petco Park.

Alex Freeland News / True Blue LA / May 19

Dodgers’ Alex Freeland, Isaac Ayon win minor league weekly honors

Last Monday, Alex Freeland was the odd man out in the Dodgers infield when Mookie Betts was activated off the injured list. Freeland was optioned to Triple-A, but made the most of things with Oklahoma City, winning Pacific Coast League player of the week in his first week back in the minors.

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Blake Snell News / Dodger Blue / May 19

Blake Snell Might Return Quicker By Having NanoNeedle Surgery On Left Elbow

The Los Angeles Dodgers are navigating yet another season of multiple pitching injuries, with Edwin Díaz, Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow among those most prominently impacted.

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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.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / May 19

Dodgers notes: Blake Snell surgery timetable, Eric Lauer’s role

Blake Snell will undergo arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow on Tuesday in Los Angeles. Whether his return is expected to be about three months, like closer Edwin Díaz, or perhaps a shorter timetable depends on what Dr.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / Stadium Rant / May 19

Yoshinobu Yamamoto: 3 Signs The Dodgers Finally Found Their Missing Ace

When the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Yoshinobu Yamamoto, expectations immediately became overwhelming. Anything short of dominance was always going to feel disappointing considering the size of the contract.

Blake Snell News / Total Pro Sports / May 19

Dodgers Take Another Step Back With Blake Snell After Padres Loss

The Los Angeles Dodgers are dealing with a series of issues with Blake Snell. The All-Star pitcher was expected to play a vital role for the team in 2026.

MLB News / True Blue LA / May 19

King beats Yamamoto in an old-fashioned pitchers’ duel

Who would have thought that when Miguel Andujar scored a run in the first on a solo homer, he’d be scoring the only one in this game as the Padres won it 1-0?

Michael King News / Dodger Blue / May 18

Recap: Dodgers Shutout By Michael King & Padres Bullpen

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered their series against the San Diego Padres on a five-game winning streak and a slight lead in the National League West division race.

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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.

Tyler Glasnow News / Athlon Sports / May 18

Dodgers Provide Concerning Tyler Glasnow Injury Update

The Los Angeles Dodgers provided an update on right-handed pitcher Tyler Glasnow, who is currently on the 15-day injured list with back spasms. The All-Star's back discomfort returned, which is part of the reason why Glasnow hasn't begun throwing off a mound yet.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / May 18

Dodgers to Keep Six-Man Rotation With New Pitching Addition

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell and All-Star Tyler Glasnow to injury in the same week. Thus, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman went to work and acquired left-hander Eric Lauer from the Toronto Blue Jays to give the team starting pitching depth.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 18

Blake Snell set to undergo surgery after his season debut

The Los Angeles Dodgers are losing Blake Snell to injury shortly after his first appearance on the mound this season. Snell struggled in his first start of the 2026 campaign in a 7-2 loss against the Atlanta Braves on May 9, giving up four earned runs on six hits and a pair of walks across just three innings of work.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 18

Dodgers signs ex-Phillies pitcher after opting out of contract

The Los Angeles Dodgers added an extra pitcher just one day after luring Eric Lauer in via trade. This new arm arrives via the Philadelphia Phillies, though.

Ben Casparius News / Dodger Blue / May 18

Dodgers Transfer Ben Casparius To 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers transferred Ben Casparius to the 60-day injured list. It was the corresponding move to make room on the 40-man roster for the club signing Jonathan Hernández.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / May 18

Dodgers sign Jonathan Hernández for bullpen depth

The Dodgers pitching turnover the last two weeks has been quite heavy, continuing Monday with the signing of right-hander Jonathan Hernández to a major league deal ahead of their series against the San Diego Padres.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / May 18

Dodgers Signing Jonathan Hernández: Report

The Los Angeles Dodgers are dealing with multiple injuries in their pitching staff and it’s resulted in the team making recent additions. On Sunday, the Dodgers acquired Eric Lauer via trade with the Toronto Blue Jays after he had been designated for assignment.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 18

Dodgers Sign Veteran Pitcher Ahead of Padres Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed veteran right-handed pitcher Jonathan Hernández, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Hernández, 29, opted out of his deal with the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18

Dodgers Sign Jonathan Hernández

The Dodgers announced the signing of reliever Jonathan Hernández to a major league deal. Chayce McDermott was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move.

Roki Sasaki News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 18

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki Still Nowhere Near Where He Wants to Be

Before his start for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, Roki Sasaki said the quiet part out loud. The Japanese fireballer hadn't looked sharp all season as he produced a 5.88 ERA with 31 strikeouts across 33.2 innings pitched (seven starts) heading into Sunday's game.

Shohei Ohtani News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 18

Shohei Ohtani’s honest admission suggests he may be back offensively

While Shohei Ohtani has looked like a Cy Young Award candidate on the mound, his offensive production at the plate has been nothing to gloat about. However, the Los Angeles Dodgers star shared a statement on Monday that insinuates a bounce back as a hitter could be on the horizon.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / HITC / May 18

Los Angeles Dodgers acquired a pitcher with a 6.69 ERA, and the reason should worry the rest of the NL

The Dodgers acquired Eric Lauer from Toronto on May 17th, and the move makes more sense as a warning than a headline. Los Angeles did not go get Lauer because he fixes the rotation.

Blake Snell News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 18

Dodgers Unlikely to Call Up Hard-Throwing Top Prospect to Replace Blake Snell

The hits keep on coming to the starting rotation of the Los Angeles Dodgers, with ace Blake Snell now out for multiple months. Snell will be undergoing elbow surgery on Tuesday to repair loose bodies, and his timetable for return is unknown at this time.