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Dodgers' Dave Roberts Makes Bold Shohei Ohtani Claim Amid Pitching Dominance

It is difficult to critique Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani's offense when his pitching prowess has been nothing short of historic through his first seven starts of 2026.

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Dodgers on Deck: Sunday, May 17 at Angels

The Dodgers finish off their weekend series against the Angels on Sunday afternoon at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, with Roki Sasaki on the mound for the series finale.

Blake Snell News / ESPN / May 16

Snell set for surgery; L.A. hopeful for '26 return...

Blake Snell is scheduled to undergo surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow Tuesday, and the Dodgers expect him to return this season.

MLB News / True Blue LA / May 16

Dodgers vs. Angels game II chat

After four losses in a row, the Dodgers try for their fourth win in a row on Saturday night in Orange County. The day-off carousel lands on Kyle Tucker for this one, with Alex Call starting in right field.

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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?

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

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

Dodgers Lineup vs Angels: Kyle Tucker Out, Alex Call Starting

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to win their weekend series against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday in Anaheim. The Dodgers took Friday's series opener in dominant 6-0 fashion behind three home runs and an impromptu bullpen game after Blake Snell went on the injured list with loose bodies in his elbow.

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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.

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.

Dave Roberts News / Dodger Blue / May 16

Teoscar Hernández ‘Responded Really Well’ To Challenge

The majority of the 2026 season has been a struggle for Teoscar Hernández, and it comes after a down 2025 season, which raised concerns about his viability as an everyday player moving forward.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / May 16

Dodgers try to keep offensive upswing against José Soriano

It’s hard to read too much into all of two games, but the Dodgers have scored 11 runs over their last two games, more than any three-game stretch of the previous six games.

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

Dodgers' Blake Snell Likely to Undergo Elbow Surgery, Will Miss Significant Time

Just hours before Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed pitcher Blake Snell was supposed to make his second start of the season, he was scratched from Friday night's game.

Teoscar Hernandez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 16

What Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernandez said after huge game vs. Angels

The Los Angeles Dodgers had to make a sudden change just hours before the opener of the Freeway Series on Friday. Blake Snell, who was supposed to make his second start of the year after dealing with shoulder fatigue, was scratched from the lineup and placed on the injured list due to loose bodies in his elbow.

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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.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / May 16

Checking in with Dodgers relievers Will Klein, Wyatt Mills

With the Dodgers on a three-city road trip to Anaheim, San Diego, and Milwaukee, here are a few leftover tidbits from the last homestand at Dodger Stadium.

River Ryan News / Dodger Blue / May 16

River Ryan Has Encouraging Start On Path Toward Possibly Joining Dodgers Rotation

The Los Angeles Dodgers suddenly are running slightly thin on starting pitching depth with Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell both on the injured list, which makes it notable that River Ryan returned on Friday night.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / HITC / May 16

Canadian baseball legend answers if Shohei Ohtani deserves a spot on ‘baseball’s Mount Rushmore’

Joey Votto believes Shohei Ohtani is no longer just chasing awards. He is chasing the very top tier of baseball history. The Canadian baseball legend was asked about Ohtani’s place among the game’s all-time greats, and his answer showed how high the Dodgers superstar has climbed.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 16

Dodgers vs. Angels Game 2: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 16

Dodgers vs. Angels Game 2 feels way more heated than a random May matchup. The Dodgers rolled through Game 1 with a shutout win, while the Angels are sitting there trying to stop this series from turning into another frustrating weekend spiral.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 16

Dodgers striving for repeat victory over Angels

The Los Angeles Dodgers did something they hadn't done since before winning the first of back-to-back World Series in their Freeway Series opener with the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., on Friday night.

Brusdar Graterol News / Dodger Blue / May 16

Brusdar Graterol Stops Rehab Assignment Due To Potential Injury

A new wave of pitching injuries have impacted the Los Angeles Dodgers roster this month and now Brusdar Graterol in his quest to return from right shoulder surgery.

MLB News / True Blue LA / May 16

Edwin Diaz implicated in cockfighting in Puerto Rico

On May 14, Josh Peter of USA Today broke the story that Edwin Diaz was allegedly involved in cockfighting in his native Puerto Rico. Mr. Peter’s report named Diaz, along with his brother, former Dodgers reliever Alexis Diaz, and top horse racing jockeys Jose Ortiz and Irad Ortiz, Jr., as participants in cockfighting in Puerto Rico.

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 16

Dodgers halt 7-game skid against Angels with 2-hit shutout

Andy Pages and Max Muncy hit back-to-back home runs to highlight a four-run fourth inning and eight pitchers combined for a two-hitter as the Los Angeles Dodgers blanked the host Los Angeles Angels, 6-0, in the opener of the Freeway Series on Friday night in Anaheim, Calif.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / May 15

Dodgers lose oft-injured pitcher after one outing

The Dodgers have plenty of questions in their rotation.

Report: Dodgers' Edwin Diaz is being linked to illegal cockfighting

'In a zone': Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani early Cy Young favorite, but his bat lags

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The '10-strikeout, 0-walk, 0-run MLB playoff pitchers' quiz

Mookie Betts News / Stadium Rant / May 15

Dodgers Get Mookie Betts Back – Is He Still An Elite Player?

Eight-time All-Star Mookie Betts is back in the lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers. But this return feels different. After missing 32 games with an oblique strain, Betts is rejoining a Dodgers team that has suddenly cooled off—losing nine of its last 13 and slipping out of first place in the NL West.