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Kyle Tucker Seeing Progress With Swing

After a slow start offensively to begin his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Kyle Tucker is starting to look more like his old self at the plate. The four-time All-Star went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer in the Dodgers’ 4-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Saturday, continuing a recent stretch of success.

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Dodgers Lineup vs Rockies: Teoscar Hernandez Out, Ryan Ward Making MLB Debut

The Los Angeles Dodgers are coming off a disappointing loss to the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. The Dodgers lost, 4-3, and didn't score a run after the second inning.

Freddie Freeman News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 19

Dodgers' Freddie Freeman Leaves Team, 28-Year-Old Rookie Promoted

The Dodgers officially announced Ryan Ward's first big league promotion — and it's potentially even bigger news for Freddie Freeman. Freeman was placed on the paternity list on Sunday, April 19, prior to the Dodgers' game against the Colorado Rockies in Denver.

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How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 19

Dodgers Recall Ryan Ward And Put Freddie Freeman On Paternity List

The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Ryan Ward from Triple-A Oklahoma City and placed Freddie Freeman on the paternity list ahead of Sunday’s game against the Colorado Rockies.

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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.

Shohei Ohtani News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Shohei Ohtani Makes Unexpected Move After Dodgers Game

The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped a 4-3 decision to the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. It was a tough loss for them as they arrived at Coors Field with a dominant 15-4 record.

Jack Suwinski News / True Blue LA / April 19

Dodgers minors: Joe Vetrano, Jack Suwinski, Jose Hernandez

Dodgers affiliates managed one win in five games on Saturday. Tulsa first baseman Joe Vetrano hit a two-run home run in the first game of a doubleheader, then added two more hits in the nightcap, scoring the walk-off winner on an error.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 19

Dodgers Reminded Edwin Díaz Of Need For ‘Honest Communication’

Edwin Díaz hasn’t pitched since blowing his first save of the season on April 10, which was followed by the right-hander altering the Los Angeles Dodgers he did not feel fully healthy physically.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / April 19

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki hopes his turnaround starts vs. Rockies

Roki Sasaki's spectacular performance as a reliever during the 2025 postseason is not translating to success as a starter this season. Sasaki (0-2, 6.23

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / April 19

Dodgers notes: Shohei Ohtani, Kyle Tucker, Emmet Sheehan

The Dodgers were dealt just their second loss on the road this season as they fell to the Colorado Rockies 4-3 on Saturday, snapping a four-game winning streak dating back to Monday.

Shohei Ohtani News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 19

Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani keeps on-base streak alive despite ugly loss to Rockies

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ bats went cold in a rare 4-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night at Coors Field, but Shohei Ohtani still managed to stand out, extending his historic on-base streak to 50 games.

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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.

Shohei Ohtani News / Total Pro Sports / April 19

Shohei Ohtani Signs Autographed Ball For 100-Year-Old Japanese Woman Who Survived Atomic Bomb

As one of the greatest baseball players of all time, Shohei Ohtani is a role model for hundreds of thousands across the globe. The four-time MVP sets a shining example with his humor, grace, and humility on and off the field.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Dodgers' Dave Roberts Announce Blake Treinen Injury Update After Hit to Head

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts eased concerns after reliever Blake Treinen was struck in the head by a batted ball during pregame batting practice on Saturday.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 18

Dave Roberts Rules Out One Possibility For Ryan Ward Roster Move

Following a win against the Colorado Rockies on Friday night, it was reported the Los Angeles Dodgers planned to recall Ryan Ward from Triple-A Oklahoma City this weekend.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / April 18

Dodgers win streak vanishes in thin air of Coors Field

The Dodgers scored early but not often, unable to cash in on many chances in a 4-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver. It’s the Dodgers’ first loss in 11 games against National League teams.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / April 18

Recap: Dodgers Go Hitless With RISP In Loss To Rockies

The Los Angeles Dodgers continued their series with the Colorado Rockies, looking to build on their four-game winning streak and recent dominance over the Rockies.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 18

Dodgers' Blake Treinen Struck in Head By Batted Ball in Scary Moment

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Blake Treinen was struck in the head by a batted ball during batting practice ahead of the team's game on Saturday against the Colorado Rockies.

Tyler Glasnow News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 18

How Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow found success despite Colorado’s freezing weather

Because Tyler Glasnow has never pitched more than 134 innings in a single campaign during his decade in The Show, it is easy to assume that conditions need to be optimal in order for him to succeed on the mound.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 18

Dodgers Promised Edwin Díaz He Will Become Hall Of Famer

The Los Angeles Dodgers addressed their biggest bullpen need by signing Edwin Díaz to a three-year, $69 million contract during the offseason. Díaz became a free agent after opting out of the final two years and $38 million of his deal with the New York Mets.

River Ryan News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 18

Dodgers Top 10 Prospect Placed on Injured List

River Ryan, the No. 6 prospect in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization according to MLB Pipeline, was placed on the 7-day injured list on Friday, per the team's transaction log on MiLB.com.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 18

Dodgers' Dave Roberts Has No Plans to Move Hottest Hitter Up in Lineup

Andy Pages is leading the National League in several key categories: hits (28), batting average (.412), slugging percentage (.691) and RBIs (21). He is the Dodgers' early leader in Wins Above Replacement, per Baseball Reference (1.3) and FanGraphs (1.4).

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / April 18

Shohei Ohtani Reacts to Mookie Betts News

The Los Angeles Dodgers boast one of the league’s most formidable duos in the MLB: Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts. Ohtani was named the 2025 National League MVP, while Betts also played a huge role in the Dodgers’ World Series run last season. Both players have again helped the Dodgers make a strong start to the 2026 season.

Emmet Sheehan News / Field Level Media / April 18