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Dodgers Lineup vs Blue Jays: Hyeseong Kim Out, Miguel Rojas Starting

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to win the series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday after dominating Monday's opener, 14-2. The Dodgers are now 8-2 early in the season, while the Blue Jays appear to have a World Series hangover, sitting at 4-6 and having lost five in a row to open April.

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Dodgers Looking To Stop Kevin Gausman’s Historic Start To 2026 Season

The ballyhooed World Series rematch began with a dud as the Los Angeles Dodgers cruised to 14-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night. Now the Dodgers look to secure a series win at Rogers Centre and in order to do so will need to accomplish what no team has so far this season: solve Kevin Gasuman.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 7

Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto Sends Clear Message to Blue Jays Fans Ahead of Rematch

To the players, coaches and fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers, starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is a legend. His performance in the 2025 World Series was something for the history books, helping Los Angeles capture a second consecutive title.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 7

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Calls for Dodgers to Make Move

Florida governor Ron DeSantis has a request for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers have one of the hottest prospects in baseball currently raking in Triple-A in James Tibbs III.

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How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Tommy Lasorda News / Dodger Blue / April 7

This Day In Dodgers History: Bill Singer Records First-Ever MLB Save; Frank Sinatra Upholds Promise To Tommy Lasorda

April 7 is a memorable date in Los Angeles Dodgers history for multiple reasons, including in 1969 when Bill Singer recorded the first ever save in Major League Baseball.

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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

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

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Dalton Rushing News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 7

Dodgers’ Dalton Rushing makes ‘sad’ joke after career game in obliteration of Blue Jays

The Los Angeles Dodgers wasted no time flipping the script as Dalton Rushing powered past the Toronto Blue Jays in a dominant World Series rematch, highlighted by a thunderous two-home-run display that sealed the game at Rogers Centre.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 7

Dodgers' Dave Roberts Doesn't Know How Much Shohei Ohtani Will Pitch This Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers got the full range of star two-way player Shohei Ohtani last season with his return to the mound. After undergoing his second Tommy John surgery, Ohtani debuted on the mound for Los Angeles last season, and he was excellent in the process.

Mookie Betts News / Dodger Blue / April 7

Mookie Betts Already ‘In A Good Spot’ With Recovery From Oblique Strain

The Los Angeles Dodgers are three days removed from Mookie Betts suffering a right oblique strain and although that type of injury is plenty of reason for concern, optimism is abound.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 7

Dodgers Notes: Blue Jays Downplay World Series Rematch, Mookie Betts Update, Hyeseong Kim Expectations

The Los Angeles Dodgers walloped the Toronto Blue Jays, 14-2, on Monday evening in a World Series rematch that the defending champs took over early. Teoscar

Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / Field Level Media / April 7

Jays get rematch against Dodgers' World Series hero Yoshinobu Yamamoto

There will be a rematch within a rematch Tuesday night when the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers go for another series victory against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Fastball on SI / April 7

Dodgers’ Historic Start on the Road Is Almost Unbelievable

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been so good on the road to kick off the 2026 Major League Baseball season that they are now on a historic MLB list dating back to 1884.

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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.

Miguel Rojas News / Total Pro Sports / April 7

Los Angeles Dodgers Insult Toronto Blue Jays With Miguel Rojas Move

MLB fans expected a World Series rematch between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays. However, it was more of a one-sided game as Rogers Center watched their team get beaten.

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 7

Dodgers reach elite historic territory after dismantling Blue Jays

The Los Angeles Dodgers continued their explosive start to their first road trip of the 2026 season with a blistering 14-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night at Rogers Centre, reaching rare historical territory in the process.

MLB News / Total Apex Sports / April 7

Los Angeles Dodgers Embarrass Toronto Blue Jays In World Series Rematch

There is a specific kind of lingering trauma that comes with losing a World Series Game 7 on your home turf. For fans up in Toronto, that wound is still incredibly fresh.

Miguel Rojas News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 6

Dodgers troll Blue Jays with Miguel Rojas 9th inning blowout pitching duties

The Los Angeles Dodgers delivered a dominant performance Monday night, but it was Miguel Rojas’ unexpected appearance on the mound that captured widespread attention during their rout of the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 6

Dodgers (5 HRs) crush Blue Jays in World Series rematch

Dalton Rushing had two home runs among his four hits Monday night and the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 14-2. Former Blue Jay Teoscar Hernandez had a two-run homer and four RBIs while Freddie Freeman added a two-run homer and three RBIs in a rematch of the 2025 World Series.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 6

Multiple Dodgers Admit They Expected to Lose World Series Game 7 to Blue Jays

The Los Angeles Dodgers emerged victorious over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 3 of the 2026 World Series in an18-inning thriller to take a 2-1 series lead.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 6

Shohei Ohtani extends recent HR tear as Dodgers dominate World Series rematch

To no surprise, Shohei Ohtani is flexing his muscles early in the 2026 season. He even did it again on Monday night, continuing his recent offensive tear as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat up on the Toronto Blue Jays 14-2 in a World Series rematch.

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Kyle Tucker News / Larry Brown Sports / April 7

Kyle Tucker gets a very harsh reception from Blue Jays fans during game

Some of the loudest boos during Monday night’s Los Angeles Dodgers-Toronto Blue Jays game were reserved for a guy who wasn’t even around the last time that the two teams met.

Will Smith News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 6

Why Will Smith got scratched for Monday’s Dodgers-Blue Jays game

As the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare to suit up for their highly anticipated World Series rematch against the Blue Jays in Toronto, fans were greeted with a rather unusual sight at the catcher spot: Dalton Rushing getting the nod to start over Will Smith in the eight hole.