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Dodgers Monitoring Potential Shohei Ohtani Injury

Shohei Ohtani took batting practice on the field Wednesday afternoon, which is a rarity but indicative of the slow start to the season he’s having. “I was a little surprised,” manager Dave Roberts said after the Los Angeles Dodgers lost 4-1 to the Cleveland Guardians in the rubber match.

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Dodgers Announce Alternate Blue Road Jersey As Part Of Uniform Rotation

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced they will be wearing a blue jersey as part of their regular uniform rotation on the road for the first time in history.

MLB News / Dodgers Insider / April 2

Snapshots: Opening Day brings bright lights and Dodger victories

Opening Week delivered all the glitz, glam and on-field prowess fit for the back-to-back World Series champions. From the celebratory back-to-back” imagery to an effervescent blue low rider and a series sweep on the field, the opening homestand reminded fans and opponents of the unyielding success and tenacity of the Dodgers.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 2

Dodgers' Alex Freeland Sends Love to Hyeseong Kim After Winning Roster Battle

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Alex Freeland was fighting for one of the team's final roster spots this spring — and he won. Freeland has proven the Dodgers correct in their judgment as he's hitting .250 with one home run across eight at-bats thus far.

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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

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Dave Roberts News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 2

Dodgers' Dave Roberts Highlights Biggest Concern With Offense Early in Season

Coming into the 2026 MLB season, the Los Angeles Dodgers were seen as far and away the best team in baseball — and rightfully so. Even through the first few games, Los Angeles has looked good, but the team has won games without the offense doing much.

Roki Sasaki News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 2

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki Makes Shocking Admission After 2026 Debut

Entering the 2026 season, Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki couldn't explain his struggles from spring training. Sasaki was one of the bigger storylines from the spring for Los Angeles, and not in a good way.

Kyle Tucker News / True Blue LA / April 2

Dodgers have lowest draft bonus pool in MLB

Major League Baseball on Wednesday unveiled its recommended slot values for the 2026 MLB Draft, which determines the bonus pools that each team has to spend this July.

Trevor Bauer News / Larry Brown Sports / April 2

Trevor Bauer making return to baseball in the United States

Trevor Bauer is returning to a baseball diamond in the United States.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodgers Insider / April 2

On the Farm: The Dodgers’ are in a special era with outfield prospects

The Dodgers have one of the best outfield trios in the Major Leagues. It just so happens they also have arguably the top outfield group in the Minor Leagues.

Will Smith News / Dodger Blue / April 2

Will Smith Has Mixed Feelings With Successful ABS Challenges

The Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system has arrived in the regular season this year for the first time, bringing significant change and an added element of strategy to games.

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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.

Trevor Bauer News / Field Level Media / April 2

Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer signs with Long Island Ducks

Cy Young Award winner Trevor Bauer is returning to baseball in the United States, signing a contract with the Long Island Ducks. The Ducks, a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, announced the addition of Bauer on Thursday.

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Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / April 2

Shohei Ohtani Making Next Pitching Start Against Toronto Blue Jays

The Los Angeles Dodgers didn’t officially begin the season with a six-man rotation, but have the means to easily make the transition at any point. Despite

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 2

Dodgers Prospect Acquired in Red Sox Trade Already Turning Heads in Triple-A

Los Angeles Dodgers top prospect James Tibbs III is already turning heads in Triple-A this season. Tibbs was acquired by the Dodgers at last summer's trade deadline.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / April 2

Dodgers’ aggressively conservative approach to pitching

The Los Angeles Dodgers finished the 2025 season with more days on the injured list than any other team—it hardly came as a surprise, considering the track record of this organization and many of its pitchers.

Emmet Sheehan News / Dodger Blue / April 2

Emmet Sheehan Feels ‘Pretty Close’ To Getting On Track With Mechanics

Emmet Sheehan earned the final spot in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Opening Day starting rotation despite struggling for the better part of the Spring Training.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 2

Dodgers Will Add New Starting Pitcher Into Rotation This Week

The Los Angeles Dodgers are switching to a six-man rotation heading into their upcoming road trip against the Washington Nationals and Toronto Blue Jays The Dodgers opened the season with a five-man unit, featuring Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, Emmet Sheehan, Roki Sasaki and Shohei Ohtani.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 2

Blake Snell Approaching Next Step In Rehab Process

The Los Angeles Dodgers have received great contributions from their starting rotation to open the 2026 season, despite missing postseason standout and $182 million man Blake Snell.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Fastball on SI / April 2

Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Roki Sasaki Trio Just Made MLB History

While some may not like the Los Angeles Dodgers' spending habits, there's no denying the fact that the clubs has been amazing for Major League Baseball as a whole.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 2

Dodgers make impressive Japanese history after Yoshinobu Yamamoto start

The Los Angeles Dodgers started their third consecutive game with a Japanese-born pitcher on Wednesday night, making Major League Baseball history. The streak began Monday with Roki Sasaki, continued Tuesday with Shohei Ohtani, and reached its apex tonight with Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the mound against the Cleveland Guardians in a 4-1 loss.

Freddie Freeman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 2

Why Dodgers star Freddie Freeman isn’t worried about LA’s slow start

Despite a 4–2 record to begin the season, the Los Angeles Dodgers are navigating a slower-than-expected start, but Freddie Freeman remains unconcerned.

Hyeseong Kim News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 1

Dodgers’ Hyeseong Kim gets major shoutout after dominant start in OKC

While the Los Angeles Dodgers have unsurprisingly been the belle of the NL West’s ball to begin the 2026 MLB season, their offense has yet to return to World Series form, with the team falling behind in all but one of their games so far despite only having one loss on the season at time of publication.

Gavin Stone News / Last Word On Sports / April 1