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Blake Treinen ‘Fine’ After Being Hit In Head By Ball During Batting Practice

The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a scare on Saturday when Blake Treinen was struck in the head by a ball while the Colorado Rockies took swings during batting practice at Coors Field.

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Hyeseong Kim Opens Up About Being Left Off Dodgers' Opening Day Roster

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Hyeseong Kim was on a mission this spring. He pledged to fans that his No. 1 goal was making the Dodgers' Opening Day roster, which is no easy feat with MVPs and All-Stars occupying much of the team.

MLB News / True Blue LA / April 19

Dodgers on Deck: Monday, April 20 at Rockies

The Dodgers finish off their long weekend series against the Colorado Rockies with one more game on Monday night at Coors Field, the only wraparound series of the season for Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / April 19

Dodgers put 1B Freddie Freeman on paternity list, call up OF Ryan Ward

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed first baseman Freddie Freeman on the paternity list Sunday and called up outfielder Ryan Ward to the major leagues for the first time after seven minor league seasons.

Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?

The 'Four-HR MLB games' quiz

The 'American League Rookies of the Year' quiz

The 'Most 7-strikeout World Series games' quiz

Shohei Ohtani News / The Spun / April 19

MLB Is Being Urged To Change 'Unfair' Shohei Ohtani Rule

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the best team in baseball again. The two-time defending World Series champions are off to an electric start this year. The Dodgers are 15-5 on the season.

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.

Kyle Tucker News / Dodger Blue / April 19

Kyle Tucker Seeing Progress With Swing

After a slow start offensively to begin his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Kyle Tucker is starting to look more like his old self at the plate. The four-time All-Star went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer in the Dodgers’ 4-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Saturday, continuing a recent stretch of success.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 19

Dodgers Lineup vs Rockies: Teoscar Hernandez Out, Ryan Ward Making MLB Debut

The Los Angeles Dodgers are coming off a disappointing loss to the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. The Dodgers lost, 4-3, and didn't score a run after the second inning.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 19

Dodgers Recall Ryan Ward And Put Freddie Freeman On Paternity List

The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Ryan Ward from Triple-A Oklahoma City and placed Freddie Freeman on the paternity list ahead of Sunday’s game against the Colorado Rockies.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Jack Suwinski News / True Blue LA / April 19

Dodgers minors: Joe Vetrano, Jack Suwinski, Jose Hernandez

Dodgers affiliates managed one win in five games on Saturday. Tulsa first baseman Joe Vetrano hit a two-run home run in the first game of a doubleheader, then added two more hits in the nightcap, scoring the walk-off winner on an error.

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The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz

The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz

The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

Dave Roberts News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 19

Dodgers’ Dave Roberts opens up about ‘grind’ loss to Rockies

The Los Angeles Dodgers took a tough loss on Saturday to the Colorado Rockies, at Coors Field. Los Angeles dropped the game, 4-3. Following the contest, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addressed what went wrong.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 19

Dodgers Reminded Edwin Díaz Of Need For ‘Honest Communication’

Edwin Díaz hasn’t pitched since blowing his first save of the season on April 10, which was followed by the right-hander altering the Los Angeles Dodgers he did not feel fully healthy physically.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / April 19

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki hopes his turnaround starts vs. Rockies

Roki Sasaki's spectacular performance as a reliever during the 2025 postseason is not translating to success as a starter this season. Sasaki (0-2, 6.23

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / April 19

Dodgers notes: Shohei Ohtani, Kyle Tucker, Emmet Sheehan

The Dodgers were dealt just their second loss on the road this season as they fell to the Colorado Rockies 4-3 on Saturday, snapping a four-game winning streak dating back to Monday.

Shohei Ohtani News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 19

Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani keeps on-base streak alive despite ugly loss to Rockies

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ bats went cold in a rare 4-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night at Coors Field, but Shohei Ohtani still managed to stand out, extending his historic on-base streak to 50 games.

Shohei Ohtani News / Total Pro Sports / April 19

Shohei Ohtani Signs Autographed Ball For 100-Year-Old Japanese Woman Who Survived Atomic Bomb

As one of the greatest baseball players of all time, Shohei Ohtani is a role model for hundreds of thousands across the globe. The four-time MVP sets a shining example with his humor, grace, and humility on and off the field.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Dodgers' Dave Roberts Announce Blake Treinen Injury Update After Hit to Head

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts eased concerns after reliever Blake Treinen was struck in the head by a batted ball during pregame batting practice on Saturday.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 18

Dave Roberts Rules Out One Possibility For Ryan Ward Roster Move

Following a win against the Colorado Rockies on Friday night, it was reported the Los Angeles Dodgers planned to recall Ryan Ward from Triple-A Oklahoma City this weekend.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / April 18

Dodgers win streak vanishes in thin air of Coors Field

The Dodgers scored early but not often, unable to cash in on many chances in a 4-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver. It’s the Dodgers’ first loss in 11 games against National League teams.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / April 18

Recap: Dodgers Go Hitless With RISP In Loss To Rockies

The Los Angeles Dodgers continued their series with the Colorado Rockies, looking to build on their four-game winning streak and recent dominance over the Rockies.

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

Dodgers' Blake Treinen Struck in Head By Batted Ball in Scary Moment

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Blake Treinen was struck in the head by a batted ball during batting practice ahead of the team's game on Saturday against the Colorado Rockies.

Tyler Glasnow News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 18

How Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow found success despite Colorado’s freezing weather

Because Tyler Glasnow has never pitched more than 134 innings in a single campaign during his decade in The Show, it is easy to assume that conditions need to be optimal in order for him to succeed on the mound.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / April 18

Shohei Ohtani Reacts to Mookie Betts News

The Los Angeles Dodgers boast one of the league’s most formidable duos in the MLB: Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts. Ohtani was named the 2025 National League MVP, while Betts also played a huge role in the Dodgers’ World Series run last season. Both players have again helped the Dodgers make a strong start to the 2026 season.