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Dodgers’ 2026 Season Spiraling Due To Injuries, Underperforming Stars

The 2026 season was supposed to be another dominant year for the Los Angeles Dodgers. With one of baseball’s most expensive rosters, elite star power across the lineup, and championship expectations once again attached to the franchise, the Dodgers entered the year viewed as clear World Series contenders.

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Dodgers notes: Prospect ranking changes, James Loney in radio booth

Kiley McDaniel at ESPN updated his top 50 prospects this week, with four Dodgers in the top 50. Outfielder Josue De Paula is now 18th, up from 21st in January.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 23

Dodgers vs. Brewers Game 2: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 23

Dodgers vs. Brewers: The Los Angeles Dodgers resume their three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers with Game 2 on Saturday evening. The Brewers outclassed the Dodgers in a 5-1 win at American Family Field on Friday to lead the series.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Chris Taylor News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Two-time Dodgers World Series Champion Retires From MLB After 12 Seasons

Not every championship player enters Major League Baseball with superstar expectations. Some careers are built quietly over time through resilience, reinvention and the ability to deliver when the pressure becomes overwhelming.

Max Muncy News / Dodger Blue / May 22

Dodgers Hopeful After Initial X-Ray On Max Muncy’s Right Wrist Comes Back Negative After Hit By Pitch

A rematch of last year’s National League Championship Series went in favor of the Milwaukee Brewers, but of greater concern for the Los Angeles Dodgers is Max Muncy’s health.

Justin Wrobleski News / Dodger Blue / May 22

Recap: Dodgers Unable To Overcome Justin Wrobleski’s Early Struggles In Loss To Brewers

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers entered their weekend series on respective surges, but much like the 2025 National League Championship Series, Friday’s game was a one-sided affair.

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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.

Chris Taylor News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 22

Former Dodgers All-Star Suddenly Retires From MLB

A Los Angeles Dodgers legend has officially called it a career. Chris Taylor, who spent 10 seasons with the Dodgers and won three World Series championships in LA, has suddenly retired, according to the MiLB.com transaction log.

MLB News / True Blue LA / May 22

Dodgers on Deck: Saturday, May 23 at Brewers

The Dodgers and Brewers are back at it on Saturday for the middle game of this weekend series in Milwaukee. Roki Sasaki starts for the Dodgers on the mound, with left-hander Robert Gasser pitching for the Brewers.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodgers Insider / May 22

It’s a Dodgers night at the SBJ Sports Business Awards

When accepting the prestigious Team of the Year Award this week at the 2026 Sports Business Journal’s Sports Business Awards on behalf of the Dodgers, Dodger President and CEO Stan Kasten mentioned the four bases that come together to create success for this organization.

Shohei Ohtani News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 22

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Makes Intentions Clear About Hitting on Pitching Days

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani has been battling something entirely new this season: a limit on his ability to hit and pitch at the same time.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Miguel Rojas Reacts to Unfortunate Brusdar Graterol News

The Los Angeles Dodgers have continued their strong play this season as the defending World Series champions pursue another title. Los Angeles enters the week with a 31-19 record and a two-game winning streak after a dominant 4-0 victory over the San Diego Padres in a complete team effort.

Will Smith News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 22

Dodgers Lineup vs Brewers: Will Smith Out for Series Opener

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in Milwaukee for a three-game series with the red-hot Brewers this weekend. The Brewers just swept the Chicago Cubs, and have won 11 of their last 13 games heading into this weekend.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 22

Former Dodgers Outfielder Says LA Sent Clear Message to Padres This Week

The Los Angeles Dodgers were able to reclaim first place in the National League West after taking two of three games from the rival San Diego Padres on the road this week.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / May 22

Dodgers Named Sports Business Journal’s Team Of The Year

The Los Angeles Dodgers were honored as the Team of the Year, as chosen by the Sports Business Journal (SBJ). This is the second time the Dodgers have won the honor, with the first coming in 2021 following their 2020 World Series victory.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Dodgers Facing Emmet Sheehan Decision After Tarik Skubal Trade Report

At 20-31 through 51 games of the season, the Tigers find themselves at the bottom of the National League Central, nine and a half games behind the division-leading Cleveland Guardians.

Tanner Scott News / Dodger Blue / May 22

Tanner Scott Has ‘Really Helped’ Dodgers Bullpen Without Edwin Díaz

The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen faced an early obstacle after a promising start to the season when Edwin Díaz was placed on the injured list just seven appearances into his tenure with the team.

Kyle Tucker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 22

1 concerning Kyle Tucker 2026 trend that will catch Dodgers fans’ attention

Kyle Tucker has not started the 2026 season like he surely planned after signing a massive deal this past offseason with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Tucker struggled early in the season and while he has taken a step forward, the outfielder is still not performing up to his lofty expectations.

Dave Roberts News / Dodger Blue / May 22

Dave Roberts: Dodgers Will ‘Get Through’ Pitching Injuries

While the Los Angeles Dodgers recently welcomed back Mookie Betts from a right oblique strain, they have lost several pitchers to injury this month. Tyler Glasnow (back spasms), Brock Stewart (bone spur in left foot) and Blake Snell (loose bodies in left elbow) have all landed on the 15-day injured list in recent weeks.

Shohei Ohtani News / Athlon Sports / May 22

MLB The Show 26: How To Unlock Free Shohei Ohtani Fast

The latest content drop in MLB The Show 26 is shaping up to be a major win for Diamond Dynasty players. After fans spent weeks chasing expensive Shohei Ohtani cards on the marketplace, San Diego Studio is now giving players a completely free path to unlock a new 94 overall Shohei Ohtani Topps Now card through the new Rivalry Weekend Recap Program.

Roki Sasaki News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 21

Dodgers Catcher Sends Roki Sasaki Warning to MLB After Best Start of Career

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki put together the best start of his young MLB career in his last outing against the Los Angeles Angels. Sasaki went a career-high seven innings, allowing one run and four hits while striking out eight batters, also the most of his MLB career.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Total Pro Sports / May 21

Tommy Edman Injury: Dave Roberts Shares Crucial Update On Dodgers Infielder

The Dodgers and Padres are fighting for control of the NL West, but Los Angeles may be getting another huge boost beyond the scoreboard soon. Tommy Edman’s recovery is finally trending in the right direction, and the timing is sweet, given the roster is trying to stay healthy during a tight division race.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 21

Report: Angels 'seriously' discussed major Shohei Ohtani trade in 2023

Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is arguably the greatest baseball player of all time.

Angels' Mike Trout speaks out amid growing trade speculation

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Trevor Bauer News / Total Apex Sports / May 21

Trevor Bauer Involved In Terrifying Car Accident

There are baseball stories, and then there are “wait…what?” baseball stories. Trevor Bauer has made a career out of living somewhere between those two lanes, and Wednesday’s frightening car crash in Arizona felt ripped straight from a sports documentary nobody would believe if it weren’t real.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / May 20

Shohei Ohtani's recent hot streak shows offensive concerns were overblown

Set to pitch and hit in the same game for the first time in over a month on Wednesday night, Ohtani now has an opportunity to quiet his doubters even more.

Will Ohtani ever be the best at both at the same time?

Pete Crow-Armstrong gives up a ridiculous Little League home run

Grant Taylor's success proves he could be White Sox's closer

Mets duo explain what went wrong on inside-the-park grand slam

Ketel Marte had the coldest celebration of the season after his walk-off homer

Max Muncy News / Just Baseball / May 20

Max Muncy’s Bat Is Somehow Getting Even More Powerful

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been a dominant force in the NL West for a number of years now. Despite the considerable resources at their disposal, the