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Justin Turner Reacts to Death of Dodgers All-Star, World Series Champion

Former Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner joined the chorus of baseball players, coaches and others remembering Davey Lopes, who died April 8. “Davey Lopes.

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Los Angeles Dodgers Star Shohei Ohtani Continues Tremendous Season On the Mound

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has continued to take the league by storm on the mound in 2026. He held down a potent Toronto Blue Jays lineup this afternoon up in Canada.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 8

Dodgers' Dave Roberts Unhappy With George Springer After Questioning Shohei Ohtani Treatment

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was visibly frustrated with Toronto Blue Jays star George Springer after he approached home plate umpire Dan Bellino to question the amount of warmup time two-way star Shohei Ohtani received during Wednesday's game.

MLB News / True Blue LA / April 8

Dodgers end road trip on a whimper, fall to Blue Jays 4-3

The Dodgers were on the verge of ending their first road trip undefeated, but the Blue Jays rallied against the bullpen for three unanswered runs to avoid being swept as the Dodgers fell 4-3.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 8

Recap: Bullpen Struggles In Loss That Snaps Dodgers’ 5-Game Winning Streak

The Los Angeles Dodgers again were tasked with needing to come from behind, and while they managed to take a lead, they ultimately suffered a 4-3 loss and fell short of sweeping the Toronto Blue Jays.

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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.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Total Pro Sports / April 8

Former Dodgers World Series Champion & All-Star Dies Suddenly

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been hit with multiple pieces of bad news in the past couple of months. After winning the 2025 World Series, the National League powerhouse learned about the tragic passing of several players.

MLB News / True Blue LA / April 8

Dodgers on Deck: Friday, April 10 vs. Rangers

The last three World Series winners will be represented in the series opener between the Dodgers and Texas Rangers on Friday night at Dodger Stadium. The Rangers after winning the 2023 Fall Classic went 78-84 in 2024 and 81-81 in 2025.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / ESPN / April 8

Dodgers speedster Davey Lopes dies at age 80

Davey Lopes, a speedy four-time All-Star who won the World Series with the Dodgers in 1981, died Wednesday at the age of 80 after a battle with Parkinson's disease.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Ball Exclusives / April 8

L.A. Dodgers legend and longtime coach Davey Lopes dies at age 80

Legendary Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman and longtime coach Davey Lopes has died at the age of 80, the team announced on Wednesday. Lopes was a four-time All-Star from 1978-1981 and was a member of the 1981 Dodgers team that won the World Series.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 8

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Honoring Miguel Rojas in Touching Way After Death of Father

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani, who's both pitching and hitting in Wednesday's series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays, is honoring Miguel Rojas with a touching tribute.

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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.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / April 8

Davey Lopes, longtime Dodgers second baseman and coach, dies at age 80

Davey Lopes, the best second baseman in Los Angeles Dodgers history, died on Wednesday at age 80, the team announced. Lopes was the oldest member of the

MLB News / Dodger Blue / April 8

This Day In Dodgers History: Vin Scully Calls Hank Aaron’s 715th Home Run, Chan Ho Park Becomes First Korean MLB Player & Adrián González Sets Mark

April 8 is a memorable date in Los Angeles Dodgers history for multiple reasons, including in 1994 when Chan Ho Park became the first Korean to play in the Major Leagues, making his debut at Dodger Stadium.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 8

Dodgers icon Davey Lopes dies at 80

Davey Lopes, a four-time MLB All-Star and Los Angeles Dodgers icon, has died at the age of 80. Lopes died following complications from Parkinson’s disease, according to TMZ Sports.

MLB News / True Blue LA / April 8

Dodgers vs. Blue Jays game III chat

The Dodgers look to end their road trip undefeated as they wrap things up against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Shohei Ohtani makes his first start in Toronto Game 7 of last year’s World Series, and he’ll face right-hander Dylan Cease.

Shohei Ohtani News / Athlon Sports / April 8

Blue Jays Player Issues Apology to Dodgers Star Shohei Ohtani

Toronto Blue Jays rookie catcher Brandon Valenzuela apologized to Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani after an incident during a matchup between the Dodgers and the Blue Jays.

Alex Vesia News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 8

Dodgers' Alex Vesia Honoring Late Daughter With Touching Tribute

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia is honoring his late daughter with a touching tribute this season. Sterling Sol, Vesia’s daughter, passed away while the Dodgers were competing in the 2025 World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Dave Roberts News / Dodger Blue / April 8

Dave Roberts Congratulates UCLA Women’s Basketball Team After Winning National Championship

As the Los Angeles Dodgers were wrapping up a three-game series against the Washington Nationals, the UCLA women’s basketball team was playing for their first national title in program history.

Miguel Rojas News / Dodger Blue / April 8

Miguel Rojas Back In Dodgers Lineup Despite Mourning Death Of Father

Miguel Rojas was a late scratch from the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup on Tuesday due to what the team deemed a “family matter.” The veteran shortstop has since revealed his father passed away earlier in the afternoon.

Tanner Scott News / Dodger Blue / April 8

Tanner Scott starts brimless hat trend for Dodgers bullpen, but not all convinced

Hours before the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to five games by defeating the Toronto Blue Jays, Edwin Díaz emerged from the clubhouse wearing a brimless team cap.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 8

Dodgers' dominance adding to Blue Jays' woes

Los Angeles will try for a three-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon, and a win would complete an undefeated road trip for the Dodgers.

Edwin Diaz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 8

Everyone has an opinion on Dodgers RP Edwin Diaz’s brimless hat

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz is by no means a beacon of the fashion industry, but he turned heads on Tuesday with his baseball cap. A photo of Diaz in the bullpen during the second leg of a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto has gone viral because of his brimless baseball cap.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / Field Level Media / April 7

Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto deals in return to Toronto vs. Blue Jays

Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched an effective six-plus innings Tuesday night and the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1. Yamamoto (2-1) allowed one run, five hits and one walk with six strikeouts in his first appearance back in the stadium where he was named World Series MVP last year after closing out Game 7.