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Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / April 10

Dodgers face yet another American League team

The Dodgers are undefeated against the National League this season, and that will remain true through at least Sunday. A big part of that is their early schedule being heavily front-loaded with American League teams.

Dave Roberts News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 10

Dodgers' Dave Roberts Says Young Player Has 'A Lot To Learn'

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gave an honest assessment of Dalton Rushing, who's in his second season in the big leagues. Is Rushing close to being an everyday catcher for a team that's won back-to-back World Series titles?

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 10

Dave Roberts weighing all factors with possibly moving Andy Pages in Dodgers lineup

Andy Pages is the hottest hitter in the Majors a couple of weeks into the season, leading the league in batting average and ranking fourth in on-base plus slugging percentage.

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Kendall George News / True Blue LA / April 10

Dodgers minors: Kendall George leads Tulsa in 12-run effort

For the second game in a row, the Tulsa Drillers got to double digits in runs scored, this time needing every bit of it to take the 12-9 win over the Springfield Cardinals with some late game drama—one of three wins on Thursday from the Dodgers’ top four minor league teams.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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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MLB News / Yardbarker / April 10

Braves' Drake Baldwin may not have enough to dethrone Shohei Ohtani

Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin is off to a scorching hot start and is on pace to have a historic season. Still, it may not be enough to help Baldwin.

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Roki Sasaki News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 10

Dodgers Notes: LA Officially Releases 2 Players, Predicted to Land Japanese Star, Roki Sasaki Called Out

The Los Angeles Dodgers released two players during the first week of April, per the team's transaction log. Of the two right-handed hurlers, one was released on the Double-A level while the other from the Dominican Summer League Dodgers.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / April 10

Dodgers notes: Alex Vesia, Andy Pages, stadium name change

Last season the Dodgers were able to complete their quest of two straight titles without the help of their best left-handed relief option in the World Series.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 10

Division leaders Dodgers, Rangers open 3-game series in L.A.

The Los Angeles Dodgers, who hold the major leagues' best winning percentage, are back home to open a three-game series against the Texas Rangers on Friday.

Shohei Ohtani News / Fastball on SI / April 9

Next Shohei Ohtani? MLB Fans Buzzing About New 2-Way Prospect

There very well may never be another player like Shohei Ohtani in Major League Baseball. He is unique and if he can stay healthy this season, he has a legit shot at winning another Most Valuable Player Award as well as the first Cy Young Award in his career.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 9

This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Makes Opening Day Start; Leo Durocher Suspended

On April 9, 1981, the Los Angeles Dodgers, led by manager Tommy Lasorda, began their season with high expectations. The Dodgers wound up meeting those, going on to defeat the New York Yankees in six games to win the 1981 World Series.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 9

Dodgers' Dave Roberts Paid Hyeseong Kim $100 After Losing Bet

The Los Angeles Dodgers were on the brink of losing the 2025 World Series following their crushing back-to-back losses to the Toronto Blue Jays in Games 4 and 5 at Dodger Stadium.

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MLB News / Dodger Blue / April 9

Kyle Tucker Praises Blue Jays Organization Despite Free Agency Decision

The Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays were considered to be the three finalists in the Kyle Tucker free agency sweepstakes this past offseason.

Roki Sasaki News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 9

Dodgers Catcher Calls Out Roki Sasaki's Signature Pitch for Being 'Inconsistent'

Los Angeles Dodgers backup catcher Dalton Rushing was honest about Roki Sasaki's signature pitch, his forkball, during his most recent outing. “It’s just inconsistent,” Rushing said to Dylan Hernandez of the California Post.

Shohei Ohtani News / CBSSports.com / April 9

Does Shohei Ohtani have an unfair advantage during his warm-up pitches? Blue Jays seem to think so -- again

The Blue Jays raised a similar complaint during Game 7 of the World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers News / NBC Sports / April 9

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 9

Dodgers’ 2 biggest flops to begin 2026 MLB season

The Los Angeles Dodgers are playing a quality brand of baseball as expected. LA is currently 9-3 and they lead the National League West. It is safe to say that the Dodgers have started the season like many people around the MLB world expected them to.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 9

Dodgers Predicted to Land Star Japanese Slugger in Future Free Agent Move

Over the last few years, the Los Angeles Dodgers have fully transitioned into the villains of baseball. With the deep pockets that the Dodgers' front office has, Los Angeles has been able to put together a team full of superstar talent, and it should only keep growing from here.

Alex Vesia News / Dodger Blue / April 9

Alex Vesia Appreciated Support During ‘Hard’ Series In Toronto

While much of the focus with the Los Angeles Dodgers facing the Toronto Blue Jays this week centered around it being a World Series rematch, the three games also were an emotional reminder for Alex Vesia.

Kyle Tucker News / Fastball on SI / April 9

Kyle Tucker Explains Dodgers Move That Reshaped MLB Free Agency

When the 2025 World Series ended with the Los Angeles Dodgers coming out on top over the Toronto Blue Jays, the conversation around the league quickly turned to free agency and the biggest superstar heading to the market at that time was four-time All-Star Kyle Tucker.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 9

Dodgers release pitcher early in 2026 season

Undoubtedly, the Los Angeles Dodgers have a loaded pitching staff. Shohei Ohtani, Tyler Glasnow, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Blake Snell, to name a few. Unfortunately, right-hander Nick Nastrini isn’t going to be a part of it.

Nick Nastrini News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 9

Dodgers Release Nick Nastrini

The Dodgers have released Nick Nastrini, according to his transaction log on MLB.com. The right-hander made one appearance for the Tulsa Drillers, L.A.’s Double-A affiliate, earlier this season.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / April 10