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Dodgers sneak past Padres in 9th, move atop NL West

Andy Pages' sacrifice fly in the top of the ninth inning Tuesday night lifted the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-4 win over the San Diego Padres. Max Muncy started the winning rally by drawing a one-out walk from Mason Miller (1-1).

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Dodgers break past Miller in nail-biting ninth-inning comeback victory

The Dodgers were patient against Padres closer Mason Miller on Monday. They watched as his lack of command turned into his signature form. But a day later, they broke through against one of the most elite relievers in baseball.

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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?

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Freddie Freeman News / Dodger Blue / May 20

Recap: Freddie Freeman Hits 2 Home Runs In Dodgers Win

After dropping the series opener, the Los Angeles Dodgers came into the second game needing a win to avoid losing their first series against the San Diego Padres.

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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.

Eric Lauer News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19

Eric Lauer breaks silence after trade to Dodgers

With Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell on IL, the Los Angeles Dodgers opted to boost their depth with the addition of Eric Lauer, who they acquired in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays after being designated for assignment on May 11.

Freddie Freeman News / Athlon Sports / May 19

Dodgers Facing Decision After Freddie Freeman News

The Los Angeles Dodgers continue battling injuries and lineup concerns despite remaining in a tight race with the San Diego Padres for first place in the National League West.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19

What’s wrong with Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani? Mookie Betts states the obvious

Though the MLB season isn’t even two months old, the biggest question surrounding the Los Angeles Dodgers revolves around arguably their very best player: Shohei Ohtani.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / May 19

Eric Lauer Added To Dodgers Roster, Wyatt Mills Optioned

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated Eric Lauer and optioned Wyatt Mills to Triple-A Oklahoma City ahead of their second game against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday.

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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.

Blake Snell News / Athlon Sports / May 19

Dodgers Receive Blake Snell News Before Padres Game

Blake Snell’s second season as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers has not gone according to plan. The 33-year-old veteran arrived at spring training dealing with left shoulder inflammation that forced him to begin the year on the 15-day injured list.

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Dave Roberts News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 19

Dave Roberts Calls Breakout Dodgers Star is 'Top 3 or 4' in MLB at Position

On a roster littered with MVPs and All-Stars, one surprise Los Angeles Dodger is putting together the best season of anyone. Andy Pages is batting .299 with 10 home runs, 41 runs batted in and an OPS of .865 this season.

Shohei Ohtani News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 19

Dodgers Lineup vs Padres: Shohei Ohtani Leading Off Ahead of Wednesday's Start

The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped Monday's series opener against the San Diego Padres in historic 1-0 fashion. On Tuesday, the Dodgers will look to even the series — and avoid falling even further behind the Padres in the National League West.

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

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Disagrees With Dave Roberts Over Off Days

One of the bigger storylines around the Los Angeles Dodgers this season has been the team trying to manage the workload of two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / May 19

Dodgers' Two-Time World Series Champion Named 'Untouchable' Trade Piece

The Los Angeles Dodgers are striving to win their third straight World Series. They've gotten off to a hot start in the 2026 MLB season. They are 29-19 and in second place in the National League West, just half a game behind the San Diego Padres.

Brusdar Graterol News / Dodger Blue / May 19

Brusdar Graterol ‘Potentially’ Undergoing Back Surgery

Brusdar Graterol suffered another roadblock in his quest to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and it seems like it may be one that sidelines him for a while.

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

Tarik Skubal Sends Message to Dodgers' Blake Snell Regarding Elbow Surgery

The Los Angeles Dodgers will be without Blake Snell for at least the next few months as he undergoes elbow surgery. Snell's surgery, scheduled for Tuesday, is to remove bodies in his elbow via the NanoNeedle procedure.

Andy Pages News / Dodger Blue / May 19

Andy Pages ‘Put In The Work’ To Become Elite Center Fielder

Along with his success at the plate, Andy Pages has received plenty of praise for his defensive work in center field this year. After making several impressive catches over the weekend, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts discussed the progress Pages has made with his glove and arm.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19

Dodgers’ Brandon Gomes gets 100% real on pitching depth after Eric Lauer trade

Recently, the Los Angeles Dodgers made headlines by acquiring pitcher Eric Lauer from the Toronto Blue Jays, the team they beat in last year’s World Series in seven games.

Tyler Glasnow News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 19

Dodgers' Tyler Glasnow Suffers Setback, Shut Down in Concerning Update

The injury bug has suddenly infiltrated the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting rotation, with both Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell going down over the last couple of weeks.

Alex Freeland News / Dodger Blue / May 19

Alex Freeland Named Pacific Coast League Player Of The Week For May 11-17

Alex Freeland was named Pacific Coast League (PCL) Player of the Week for the period of May 11-17 after a strong showing with the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Triple-A Oklahoma City affiliate.

Justin Wrobleski News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19

Dodgers’ Justin Wrobleski explains decision that changed everything for him

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski entered the 2026 season with both starting and relief experience. He has become a full-time starter so far in 2026, as seven of his eight outings have been starts.

Roki Sasaki News / Just Baseball / May 19

Roki Sasaki Is One of MLB’s Top Unsolved Mysteries

Roki Sasaki just had his finest outing of the 2026 season on Sunday, but it came against the MLB-worst Los Angeles Angels. While it is entirely fair to remain optimistic about Sasaki’s elite raw talent and sky-high ceiling, pointing to this single game as a surefire sign that he has permanently turned a corner would be a misstep.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 18

Blake Snell set to undergo surgery after his season debut

The Los Angeles Dodgers are losing Blake Snell to injury shortly after his first appearance on the mound this season. Snell struggled in his first start of the 2026 campaign in a 7-2 loss against the Atlanta Braves on May 9, giving up four earned runs on six hits and a pair of walks across just three innings of work.