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Injuries haven't slowed Dodgers ahead of Phillies' visit

Soaring once more despite a rash of injuries, the Los Angeles Dodgers will play host to a playoff rematch starting Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Dodgers minors: The James Tibbs III show in Triple-A

The Comets and Drillers won comfortably as Tulsa managed to get at least one of the games in, pushing the doubleheader to this Friday. The standout player in the Dodgers’ minor league system early in the season, James Tibbs III, returned to the spotlight with one of his most impressive performances since being acquired in a trade with the Red Sox.

Freddie Freeman News / CBSSports.com / May 29

Free MLB home run picks May 29: Dodgers' Freddie Freeman among expert's best bets for Friday

SportsLine's Matt Severance shares his best MLB home run props picks for games on Friday, May 29

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / May 29

Dodgers notes: Teoscar Hernández, Evan Phillips, Tommy Edman

On Tuesday, Kiké Hernández was forced to exit early and was placed on the injured list just two days after making his season debut. On Wednesday, another Hernández got bit by the injury bug.

Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

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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.

Emmet Sheehan News / Dodgers Insider / May 28

Dodger Insider magazine: Off topic with Emmet Sheehan

Emmet Sheehan was one of the best pitchers in baseball last season at getting batters to chase pitches out of the strike zone. In other words, he was great at making hitters fish.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / May 28

This Day In Dodgers History: Paul Lo Duca Ties NL Record; Dodger Stadium Fire On Top Deck

On May 28, 2001, Paul Lo Duca had a day to remember for the Los Angeles Dodgers as he went 6-for-6 in their 11-10 victory against the Colorado Rockies in 11 innings at Dodger Stadium.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / NBC Sports / May 28

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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.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / May 28

Shohei Ohtani Makes MLB History As Hitter & Pitcher Against Rockies

After avoiding a serious injury on Tuesday when he was hit by a pitch, Shohei Ohtani fulfilled two-way duties in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 4-1 win over the Colorado Rockies.

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The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz

The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz

The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / May 28

Dodgers Calling Up Ryan Ward To Replace Teoscar Hernández

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to call up Ryan Ward from Triple-A Oklahoma City with Teoscar Hernández set to land on the injured list, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / May 28

Reports: Dodgers to put Teoscar Hernandez on IL, recall Ryan Ward

The Los Angeles Dodgers will place outfielder Teoscar Hernandez on the injured list with a left hamstring strain and recall infielder/outfielder Ryan Ward from Triple-A Oklahoma City, multiple outlets reported Thursday.

Teoscar Hernandez News / Athlon Sports / May 28

Dodgers Facing Decision After Unfortunate Teoscar Hernandez News

Another Los Angeles Dodgers player has landed on the injured list: outfielder Teoscar Hernandez, with a left hamstring strain. It's the second player in the last two days to be placed on the IL as Hernandez joins utility man Kiké Hernandez, who was placed on the IL with a left oblique strain on May 27.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 28

Dodgers may have a big trade package for Tarik Skubal

The Tigers didn't sign Skubal to an extension, and after months of back and forth, it sounds highly unlikely that they'll get a deal done this season.

Tigers manager drops huge Tarik Skubal injury update

Shohei Ohtani's dominant start shakes up early NL Cy Young race

The 'AL & NL strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / May 28

MLB Already Citing Dodgers’ Spending In CBA Talks With Union

Two weeks removed from an opening meeting between MLB and the Players Association (MLBPA), the union submitted their first formal proposal to league in collective bargaining negotiations.

Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker / May 28

Shohei Ohtani's dominant start shakes up early NL Cy Young race

Award voters should have no shortage of options when they cast their ballots for National League Cy Young later this season.

Fans surprised by how upset Shohei Ohtani was during his no-hit bid

The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

Kendall George News / Dodger Blue / May 28

Dodgers’ Affiliate Tulsa Drillers Suspending Bat Dog Program After Kendall George Injury

The Tulsa Drillers, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, are suspending their bat dog program after top prospect Kendall George suffered an injury while jumping out of the way of a dog while heading back to the dugout, according to Jack Harris of the California Post.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Just Baseball / May 28

Tanner Scott Has Rebounded at the Perfect Time for the Dodgers

On September 6, 2025, closer Tanner Scott walked off the field at Camden Yards, defeated. The blown save marked his ninth of the season and came at a brutal moment for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Mookie Betts News / Total Pro Sports / May 28

Mookie Betts Makes Change After Receiving Hate From Dodgers Fans

The 2026 MLB campaign is not going as expected for Los Angeles Dodgers veteran Mookie Betts. The Four-Time World Series champion took to the show start.

Hyeseong Kim News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 28

Dodgers’ Hyeseong Kim makes insane no-look grab in first time as left fielder

Hyeseong Kim has made a habit of surprising people, and he did it again in the most spectacular fashion. Playing left field in the Major Leagues for the very first time, the Los Angeles Dodgers utility man hauled in a no-look grab that had fans doing a double take.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / The Forkball / May 28

Dodgers Lose Key Depth Pieces as Injury Problems Continue

The injury bug continues to hit the defending champs hard. The Los Angeles Dodgers placed utility veteran Enrique Hernández on the injured list after he suffered what manager Dave Roberts described as a “significant tear” in his oblique.

Teoscar Hernandez News / Larry Brown Sports / May 28

Dodgers get rough injury news on Teoscar Hernandez

The Los Angeles Dodgers will have to soldier on without Teoscar Hernandez for at least the foreseeable future. Hernandez hurt his hamstring while trying to leg out a single on Wednesday during the second inning of their game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif.

Shohei Ohtani News / Larry Brown Sports / May 28

Fans surprised by how upset Shohei Ohtani was during his no-hit bid

Shohei Ohtani on Wednesday once again proved how high a standard he has for himself. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way star was furious at his own pitching performance against the Colorado Rockies despite having a final line most major leaguers would pray for.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / May 27

Dodgers place IF Enrique Hernandez (oblique) on IL, recall Alex Freeland

The Los Angeles Dodgers returned infielder Enrique Hernandez to the injured list on Wednesday due to a left oblique strain. With Hernandez back on the shelf after a mere two-game return, infielder Alex Freeland has been recalled in a corresponding move.