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Justin Wrobleski Learned To ‘Keep It Simple’ From Clayton Kershaw

Justin Wrobleski’s start against the New York Mets wasn’t overly flashy in terms of strikeouts, but it didn’t make it any less dominant. The left-hander completed eight shutout innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers, powered mainly by his fastball and slider.

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Christian Zazueta strikes out 9, Zyhir Hope homers in 4-hit game

Ontario provided enough offense for the entire Dodgers minor league system on Sunday, but there were also plenty of other highlights. Christian Zazueta in his first two starts this season dominated the first three innings before faltering a bit in the fourth.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Fastball on SI / April 20

Dodgers Match Best Start Ever by Defending Champ Despite Injuries

One thing that certainly shouldn't shock any Major League Baseball fan around the league is the fact that the Los Angeles Dodgers have been able to find success throughout the 2026 campaign so far, despite a multitude of injuries that have popped up.

Freddie Freeman News / Dodger Blue / April 20

Freddie Freeman Not Expected To Rejoin Dodgers Until Giants Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers put Freddie Freeman on the paternity list before Sunday’s game and recalled Ryan Ward from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Ward made his MLB debut against the Colorado Rockies, starting at first base and batting seventh.

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The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

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 / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 20

Dodgers Notes: Edwin Diaz Concern, Roki Sasaki Struggles, Catcher Calls Out Rockies

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the Colorado Rockies, 9-6, on Sunday afternoon and fell to 15-6 on the year. Alex Freeland started off the scoring early for LA with an RBI single in the top of the third followed by a Shohei Ohtani RBI double two pitches later.

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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.

Roki Sasaki News / True Blue LA / April 20

More concerns about Roki Sasaki & Edwin Díaz

Some news and notes on a Monday morning after the Dodgers’ first losing streak of the season. Roki Sasaki struggled through another start on Sunday at Coors Field, allowing three runs in 4 2/3 innings, and in his four starts has a 6.11 ERA and 15.9-percent walk rate in 17 2/3 innings.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 20

Dodgers out to halt first skid of '26, split set vs. Rockies

Shohei Ohtani needed a ninth-inning single on Saturday night to extend his on-base streak to 50, but he made it 51 early in Sunday's game, moving past Willie Keeler for third all-time in Dodgers franchise history.

Roki Sasaki News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 19

Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki makes honest admission after shaky start vs. Rockies

The Los Angeles Dodgers envisioned Roki Sasaki taking new strides in season two. But this season already witnessed struggles versus the Texas Rangers nearly a week ago.

Edwin Diaz News / Larry Brown Sports / April 19

Edwin Diaz showing 1 concerning sign as his struggles with Dodgers continue

Edwin Diaz is giving Los Angeles Dodgers fans some 2025 Tanner Scott flashbacks right now. The Dodgers reliever Diaz struggled again on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colo.

Ryan Ward News / Dodgers Insider / April 19

The Rockies snatch the big moment from Ryan Ward in his MLB debut

The best day of Ryan Ward’s professional baseball career ended with him being in a critical spot for the Dodgers on Sunday. Ward, already with two hits in his Major League debut, went up to the plate with two outs, runners in scoring position and the Dodgers trailing by three runs.

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

Dodgers' Dave Roberts Admits He's Concerned With Edwin Diaz Amid Struggles

Edwin Díaz entered a game on Sunday for the first time since April 10. He still hasn't recorded an out since April 10. Díaz faced four Colorado Rockies in the bottom of the eighth inning with the Los Angeles Dodgers trailing 6-4.

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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.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / April 19

Dodgers’ Dalton Rushing could be forcing a roster dilemma

It is still very early in the year, but Rushing is flashing serious potential.

Rockies use long ball to hand Dodgers first consecutive losses of '26

Dodgers put 1B Freddie Freeman on paternity list, call up OF Ryan Ward

The 'Multiple 130-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 19

Recap: Dodgers Bullpen Struggles In 2nd Straight Loss To Rockies

The Los Angeles Dodgers looked to bounce back from a loss on Saturday, but were unable to do so after dropping their second-straight game to the Colorado Rockies on Sunday.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 19

This Day In Dodgers History: First National League Game, Roy Campanella Milestone & Orel Hershiser Ties Record

April 19 is a memorable date in Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers history, and it involves the franchise’s time playing under the Bridegrooms name, Roy Campanella reaching a milestone and Orel Hershiser tying a dubious MLB record late into his career.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / April 19

Shohei Ohtani Signs Autograph For 100-Year-Old Nagasaki Survivor

Shohei Ohtani is one of the most popular athletes in all of sports and always draws a large crowd of autograph-seekers before games. Prior to the Los Angeles

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 19

Dave Roberts shoots down Dalton Rushing’s ‘fishy’ Rockies speculation

The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped a close game on Saturday to the Colorado Rockies, at Coors Field. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts felt his offense didn’t capitalize on Colorado’s mistakes.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 19

Dodgers Catcher Calls Out Rockies for 'Fishy' Play in Win Over LA

Los Angeles Dodgers backup catcher Dalton Rushing called out the Colorado Rockies for what he felt was "fishy" play during Saturday's game. The Rockies beat the Dodgers, 4-3, and came from behind with a two-run sixth inning against Dodgers reliever Will Klein.