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Shohei Ohtani Could Force MLB Rule Changes This Winter

The Los Angeles Dodgers have the strongest active roster in the MLB at any given point, with the wealth of superstars on their payroll. But having Shohei Ohtani in their ranks allows them to enjoy a unique advantage no other can boast.

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Dodgers Week 7: Hitting malaise & cracks in pitching armor

The good news is that, unlike last week the Dodgers did hit a home run this week, eight of them in fact. But outside of two solid hitting games in Houston, the offense was mostly shut down in the other four games, leading to a split of six games against the Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 11

Giants vs. Dodgers Game 1: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 11

Giants vs. Dodgers Game 1 opens one of baseball’s biggest rivalries with a little extra tension this time around. Los Angeles is back home at Dodger Stadium,

Ben Casparius News / Dodger Blue / May 11

Dodgers Expect Ben Casparius To Be On A Longer Timetable To Return

Ben Casparius started his Los Angeles Dodgers career in 2024 as a hidden gem and then was more of an unsung hero last year. However, Casparius hasn’t yet been able to make much of an impact this season because he was sidelined early on due to right shoulder inflammation.

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

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Brooks Auger News / True Blue LA / May 11

Jose Meza, Brooks Auger shine in Great Lakes win

Dodgers affiliates fought multiple opponents on Sunday — opposing offenses, and rain. Great Lakes right fielder Jose Meza was in the middle of all three scoring innings for the Loons in Sunday’s win.

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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.

Mookie Betts News / Dodger Blue / May 11

Dodgers Have ‘A Tough Decision To Make’ With Mookie Betts Returning

Mookie Betts is set to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday after he missed just over one month with a right oblique strain. With that, the Dodgers will need to make room on their active roster, and the decision on who to send down is likely to come down to Hyeseong Kim or Alex Freeland.

Dave Roberts News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 11

Dave Roberts addresses Dodgers issue that hurt them vs. Braves

While the Los Angeles Dodgers are second overall in the National League West with a 24-16 record, they’ve won only four of their last six games, including Sunday’s 7-2 loss at the hands of the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 11

Dodgers hope offense shakes out of funk vs. rival Giants

Needing a jolt amid an unimpressive offensive stretch, the Los Angeles Dodgers welcome the rival San Francisco Giants for the first of a four-game set Monday night.

Mookie Betts News / True Blue LA / May 11

Mookie Betts is back. What Dodgers lineup changes would you make?

Mookie Betts is coming back from the injured list on Monday, after missing over five weeks with a strained oblique. He returns to a Dodgers lineup that is struggling, averaging just 3.89 runs per game over the last 18 games (eighth-worst in MLB) with a lowly 89 wRC+.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / May 11

Dodgers Connected to Potential Blockbuster Trade With Mets

The Los Angeles Dodgers have opened the 2026 campaign with impressive form, currently holding a 24-15 record that places them atop the National League West division.

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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.

Max Muncy News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 10

Dodgers’ Max Muncy makes blunt admission after series loss to Braves

The Los Angeles Dodgers witnessed some roster makeovers during the Atlanta Braves series. Including Mookie Betts heading down to Triple-A in Oklahoma City.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 10

Shohei Ohtani's hitting slump continues in loss to Braves

Japanese star Shohei Ohtani's bat has been cold lately, and it continued in the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.

Dodgers make massive Mookie Betts announcement before series against Giants

Dave Roberts eases concerns after Tyler Glasnow lands on IL with back injury

Padres' Manny Machado breaks out of slump with monumental home run

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MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 10

Dodgers-Twins Trade From Last Year Looks Like Rare Lose-Lose Deal

When the Los Angeles Dodgers traded away outfielder James Outman last year, the move was met with a little skepticism from the fans. Outman had been a central piece on the Dodgers roster, but due to all the talent that Los Angeles had, he wasn't given consistent playing time.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 10

Braves solve Dodgers' Justin Wrobleski, improve MLB-best record

Bryce Elder threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings to drop his ERA to a major league-best 1.81 and Mauricio Dubon laced a three-run double to help the visiting Atlanta Braves post a series-clinching 7-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday afternoon.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / May 10

Recap: Dodgers’ Offense Struggles Vs. Braves In Series Loss

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves played a Mother’s Day rubber match after splitting the first two games of the series. The game felt like a repeat of Saturday as the Dodgers struggled on offense with just one hit through the seven innings following some early struggles from their starting pitcher.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 10

Dodgers' Hyeseong Kim Compared to 4-Time Gold Glove Winner

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been without star infielder Mookie Betts for over a month while he recovers from an oblique injury. Without Betts, the team has been able to stay afloat, but they will need him back to go after a three-peat this season.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / May 11

Dodgers make massive Mookie Betts announcement before series against Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is set to return to the lineup.

Shohei Ohtani's hitting slump continues in loss to Braves

Dave Roberts eases concerns after Tyler Glasnow lands on IL

Dodgers adjust pitching staff again

Improved Pirates still have major flaws that will hold them back

One big concern made MLB teams pass on Munetaka Murakami

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 10

Dodgers To Activate Mookie Betts On Monday

Mookie Betts has been out for over a month with a right oblique strain, but he is now on the cusp of returning to the Dodgers. After two rehab games, Betts is returning to Los Angeles today and is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list tomorrow, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 10

How Mookie Betts’ return creates ‘good problem’ for Dave Roberts and Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting great news on Sunday. Dodgers star Mookie Betts is set to return to the team on Monday, per ESPN. Betts has been dealing with an oblique strain, which has led him to a recent rehab assignment.

Wyatt Mills News / Field Level Media / May 10

Dodgers adjust pitching staff again, recall RHP Wyatt Mills

The Los Angeles Dodgers adjusted their pitching staff for the third consecutive day, recalling right-hander Wyatt Mills from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday while returning right-hander Paul Gervase to Triple-A.

Edwin Diaz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 10

Dodgers’ flurry of roster moves include moving Edwin Diaz to 60-day IL

The Los Angeles Dodgers are still trying to fine-tune a roster that hasn’t hit its stride yet, despite leading the National League West. Their season took its first hit early in the year when Edwin Diaz suffered an elbow injury, and the Dodgers moved him to the 60-day injured list on Sunday.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 10

Dodgers Predicted to Trade Outfielder in Surprise Move

The Los Angeles Dodgers roster has a plethora of riches across the board, and oftentimes, quality players aren't given enough playing time. This has caused the organization to trade talented guys over the years (Michael Busch is one example), but it's all part of the strong infrastructure that Los Angeles has built over time.

Blake Snell News / Dodger Blue / May 10