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This Day In Dodgers History: Chan Ho Park, Hong-Chih Kuo & Takashi Saito Combine For MLB First

On May 17, 2008, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels played the middle game of their annual Freeway Series, and it saw Chan Ho Park, Hong-Chih Kuo and Takashi Saito combine to make MLB history in a 6-3 win.

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Dodgers on Deck: Monday, May 18 at Padres

It took more than a quarter into the season, but the Dodgers on Monday finally will play the San Diego Padres for the first of four series this season, this one a three-game affair between the top two teams in the National League West at Petco Park in San Diego.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / May 17

Dodgers Acquire Eric Lauer In Trade With Blue Jays; Brusdar Graterol Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Eric Lauer from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations on Sunday. Brusdar Graterol was transferred to the 60-day injured list in order to make room for Lauer on the Dodgers’ 40-man roster.

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The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 17

Blue Jays Announce Trade With Dodgers on Sunday

The Los Angeles Dodgers remain one of baseball’s top teams despite continuing to battle significant injuries to their pitching staff. Entering Sunday’s

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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.

Jack Dreyer News / Field Level Media / May 17

Dodgers place LHP Jack Dreyer on IL with shoulder discomfort

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed left-hander Jack Dreyer on the 15-day injured list Sunday with left shoulder discomfort, while right-handers Paul Gervase and Chayce McDermott were recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / May 17

Jack Dreyer Placed On Injured List, Charlie Barnes Optioned; Chayce McDermott & Paul Gervase Recalled

The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Chayce McDermott and Paul Gervase from Triple-A Oklahoma City, optioned Charlie Barnes and placed Jack Dreyer on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder discomfort prior to Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels.

Jack Dreyer News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 17

Dodgers Place Jack Dreyer On 15-Day Injured List

The Dodgers announced that left-hander Jack Dreyer has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to discomfort in his throwing shoulder. Southpaw Charlie

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Brusdar Graterol News / Dodger Blue / May 17

Brusdar Graterol Not Giving Up In Quest To Return

Brusdar Graterol was pulled from his rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday due to a potential back injury, marking the latest hurdle as he tries to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz

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Mookie Betts News / Dodger Blue / May 17

Mookie Betts Encouraged By Progress With Swing

Mookie Betts has struggled at the plate since returning from the 10-day injured list, but looked more like himself in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 15-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 17

Dodgers vs. Angels Game 3: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 17

Dodgers vs. Angels: The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Los Angeles Angels in the final encounter of the Freeway Series on Sunday afternoon. The Dodgers will aim for a sweep over the Angels after their 15-2 blowout victory on Saturday night.

Kirby Yates News / Dodger Blue / May 17

Kirby Yates Receives 2025 Dodgers World Series Ring During Freeway Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers facing the Los Angeles Angels in the Freeway Series this weekend meant their first look at Kirby Yates since he left the team in free agency.

Blake Snell News / Total Pro Sports / May 17

Dodgers’ Pitching Woes Grow Deeper As Blake Snell Rejoins IL For Elbow Surgery

Blake Snell was the marquee free agent addition to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ roster ahead of the 2025 season. But the two-time Cy Young winner spent the majority of the regular season on the sidelines due to injury.

Roki Sasaki News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 17

Dodgers' Andrew Friedman Sends Clear Message on Roki Sasaki's Future

The Los Angeles Dodgers have seen some struggles from the back end of their rotation this season, with inconsistency from Emmet Sheehan and Roki Sasaki.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / May 17

Why Shohei Ohtani Didn’t Have Inside-The-Park Home Run

In the eighth inning of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ blowout win against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday, Shohei Ohtani roped a ball down the right field line and ended up scoring on the play.

MLB News / Stadium Rant / May 17

Dodgers Vs Padres Already Feels Like An Intense October Series (May18-20)

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres are about to play one of the biggest series of the MLB regular season so far, and somehow it’s still only May.

Miguel Rojas News / Dodger Blue / May 17

Miguel Rojas Potentially Hints At Final Decision For Retirement

When Miguel Rojas re-signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers on a one-year contract, it was accompanied by announcing the 2026 season would be the last of his career.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 17

Dodgers score season-high 15 runs, pound Angels

Shohei Ohtani drove in five runs with a late triple and double, Justin Wrobleski combined with three relievers on an eight-hitter and the Los Angeles Dodgers took advantage of Jose Soriano's wildness to wallop the Los Angeles Angels 15-2 on Saturday night in the second game of their rivalry series in Anaheim, Calif.

Blake Snell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 16

Why the Dodgers don’t need to panic after Blake Snell surgery news

When news broke that the Los Angeles Dodgers were scratching Blake Snell mere hours before his expected start against the Los Angeles Angels, fans began to fear the worst.

Shohei Ohtani News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 16

Is Two-Way Play Too Taxing for Shohei Ohtani? Dodgers Star Answers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have the best player in baseball on their roster in Shohei Ohtani. The two-way star has shown his dominance both at the plate and on the mound in his career, but the 2026 season marked the first time Ohtani has done both on in a Dodgers uniform.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 16

Dodgers' Dave Roberts Says Kyle Tucker 'Still Not Right'

Over the offseason, the biggest free agent signing around the league came from the Los Angeles Dodgers when they landed star outfielder Kyle Tucker. Tucker signed a four-year, $240 million contract with Los Angeles that featured a $64 million signing bonus.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Total Pro Sports / May 16

Dodgers Bullpen In Jeopardy After Another Pitcher Gets Shutdown

Strength and depth in the relief pitching department have definitely been one of the major weapons for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their success over the past half-decade.