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Freddie Freeman Trying To Fix ‘Hit And Miss’ Swing

The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped their rubber match with the Miami Marlins on Wednesday afternoon despite having a golden opportunity to end their homestand on a winning note.

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Who was your Dodgers pitcher of the month?

The Dodgers are done with (March and) April, and have allowed the fewest runs in MLB at 3.26 per game. The rotation leads the majors with 5.85 innings per start on average with a sparkling 2.83 ERA.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 30

This Day In Dodgers History: Franchise Milestone; Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier & Clayton Kershaw Records

This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history is memorable for the franchise as a whole, in addition to Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier and Clayton Kershaw, as April 30 marked a bit of a milestone for all three in separate seasons.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 30

Dave Roberts: Kyle Tucker Still Finding His Footing In Dodgers Clubhouse

When Kyle Tucker signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, one of the factors he admitted that “somewhat” influenced his decision was a preference to not be the center of attention.

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Zyhir Hope News / True Blue LA / April 30

Dodgers minors: Zyhir Hope homers in Tulsa win

Experiencing both ends of a 4-3 result in a day with only three games, as the matchup between Great Lakes and Peoria got rained out, the Dodgers’ minor league affiliates lost two out of three.

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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.

Mookie Betts News / Dodger Blue / April 30

Mookie Betts ‘Turned A Corner’ In Recovery From Oblique Strain

Mookie Betts recently suffered a setback in his recovery from a right oblique strain but the overall sentiment from the Los Angeles Dodgers is the process is going well.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 30

Dodgers Notes: Mookie Betts Setback, Dave Roberts Calls Out Offense, Shohei Ohtani Makes History

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the Miami Marlins, 3-2, on Wednesday afternoon and fell to 20-11 on the year. Miami took an early 1-0, lead in the top of the second inning, but LA responded by way of Alex Call reaching on an infield single (that should have been a fly out, but got lost in the sun) to bring Max Muncy home.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / April 30

Dodgers notes – wherefore art thou offense?

After playing 13 straight games, the Dodgers off day couldn’t come at a better time. The offense specifically needs time to regroup. After scoring a total

Dave Roberts News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29

Dave Roberts diagnoses Dodgers’ recent offensive struggles

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in a bad spot recently, owning a 5-5 record over their last 10 games. For most teams, it wouldn’t be a massive deal, considering they are still nine games over .500 and in first place in the NL West.

Tyler Glasnow News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29

Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow explains extremely inconsistent start vs. Marlins

The Los Angeles Dodgers were defeated 3-2 by the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. The Dodgers’ lineup has struggled in recent action. Kyle Tucker’s walk-off base hit on Monday gave LA a 5-4 win, but the ball club ended up dropping the three-game series against the Marlins 2-1.

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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.

MLB News / Dodgers Insider / April 29

Dodgers drop a rare series to the Marlins

The bigger the names at the top of the Dodger lineup, the bigger the frustration when the home runs disappear and the situational hitting sputters. The Dodgers and Miami Marlins each walked away from their three-game series finale on Wednesday at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium knowing each side could’ve swept.

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Freddie Freeman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29

Freddie Freeman addresses Dodgers’ struggles after Marlins series loss

After starting out the 2026 MLB season on fire, the Los Angeles Dodgers have hit a bit of a skid as of late, losing seven of their last 12 games, including two lost series to the San Francisco Giants and now the Miami Marlins, following a 3-2 defeat in a noon game on Wednesday.

MLB News / True Blue LA / April 29

Dodgers bats fall flat, drop finale to Marlins 3-2

LOS ANGELES— The Dodgers had a chance to walk off the Miami Marlins and take the series on Wednesday, but failed to do so again as the Dodgers lost 3-2.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 29

Dave Roberts Didn't Consult Shohei Ohtani Before Omitting Him From Dodgers Lineup

For the second time this season, the Los Angeles Dodgers decided to omit Shohei Ohtani from the lineup on the day he was pitching. The Dodgers have now done this twice in Ohtani's last three outings, a move that the team hopes will help him stay fresh throughout the year.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / April 29

Recap: Dodgers Drop Series Against Marlins With Another Poor Offensive Showing

The Los Angeles Dodgers wrapped up a stretch of 13 games in 13 days with a rubber match against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers took the first game with a walk-off win before scoring just one run in a loss during the second game.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 29

This Day In Dodgers History: Éric Gagné Suspended For Violating MLB Terms

On April 29, 2005, Los Angeles Dodgers closer Éric Gagné was suspended two games and fined an undisclosed amount for violating terms that had previously been given to him by MLB.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 29

Shohei Ohtani Made MLB History Despite First Pitching Loss Of Season

Shohei Ohtani felt he wasn’t at his best Tuesday night, but the ultimate result was largely in line with other pitching starts so far this season. Ohtani allowed just two runs (one earned) and finished with nine strikeouts over six innings.

Mookie Betts News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Dodgers' Mookie Betts Announces Injury Update Before Marlins Game

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts has not played since April 4, when he suffered a right oblique strain while running the bases against the Washington Nationals.

Shohei Ohtani News / Fastball on SI / April 29

Dodgers Have MLB's No. 1 Pitcher Right Now in Shohei Ohtani

We're witnessing greatness from Shohei Ohtani right now. While he suffered his first loss of the season on the mound on Tuesday for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Ohtani allowed just one earned run and now has a 0.60 ERA on the season.

Tyler Glasnow News / Just Baseball / April 29

Tyler Glasnow Is Flashing His Best Stuff Now That He’s Healthy

It is getting genuinely difficult to give every high-performing member of the Los Angeles Dodgers their due. We’ve reached a point where “Dodger Fatigue” is a real condition for baseball fans.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Greatest Dodgers Outfielders of All Time

One of the most iconic franchises in North American sports actually doesn’t quite have the magnitude of all-time outfielders you might think. That’s no knock on the five names we have selected as the Dodgers’ five greatest outfielders in history, nor a knock on those who didn’t make it.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 28

Dave Roberts' value to Dodgers magnified by high-profile firings

As the Mets and Phillies are showing, talent alone cannot lead to success. It takes the right manager to guide the players and navigate the locker room.

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