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Dodgers’ ‘Air’ Mookie Betts just keeps making short stop plays vs. Giants

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been relying on Mookie Betts for outstanding defense at shortstop lately. In the Giants matchup, Betts once again seemed to float effortlessly to shortstop on tough grounders.

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Mookie Betts Playing With ‘Confidence’ And ‘Edge’

Having endured months-long struggles this season, Mookie Betts now is in the midst of his best stretch of 2025 and it’s come at an opportune time for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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The 'Most four-hit MLB games since 2000' quiz

How many of the MLB players with at least 25 four-hit games in the last 25 seasons can you name in five minutes?

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The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?

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Mookie Betts News / Just Baseball / September 11

Mookie Betts Is Finding His Form Just in Time for the Dodgers

For most of 2025, Mookie Betts has looked like a shell of himself. A preseason illness shed 15–25 crucial pounds from his frame and cost him the Japan opening series against the Chicago Cubs.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / September 11

Dodgers Notes: Ben Rortvedt, Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani

Ben Rortvedt only had about 10 minutes’ notice that he was starting in yesterday’s game after Will Smith’s late scratch, but he wasn’t bothered at all.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 11

Dodgers’ Mookie Betts matches Matt Kemp mark with grand slam vs. Rockies

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on a roll once again. After getting swept in a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates and losing two of three games versus the

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / September 11

Recap: Blake Snell Strikes Out 11, Mookie Betts Hits Grand Slam As Dodgers Sweep Rockies

The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a sweep of the Colorado Rockies with an 9-0 victory, backed by a stellar performance from Blake Snell and some timely hitting from the offense.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / September 10

Mookie Betts: Middle Of Dodgers Lineup ‘Makes Us Go’

The Los Angeles Dodgers broke out the bats in a 7-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, receiving contributions from Mookie Betts and several other players.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / September 10

Recap: Emmet Sheehan, Mookie Betts & Teoscar Hernández Lead Dodgers To Series Win Vs. Rockies

The Los Angeles Dodgers got another brilliant performance from a starting pitcher and had their offense come through with four home runs to defeat the Colorado Rockies, 7-2, and clinch a series win while setting up the chance for a sweep on Wednesday.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 9

Dodgers' Mookie Betts Admits He's a 'Role Player' for LA This Season

Mookie Betts wasn't the best shortstop in baseball in 2024. He didn't have an entire offseason to prepare for the transition, and the regular season didn't allow enough down time for him to hone his craft.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 9

Dodgers Stars Continue to Downplay Rivalry With Padres

The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers have had some intense battles in recent years, but some of the biggest stars in LA refuse to call it a rivalry.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 9

Dodgers’ Mookie Betts issues major callout despite win vs. Rockies

The Los Angeles Dodgers haven’t been playing like a playoff-caliber team as of late, especially against teams with a record below .500. But at the very least, they did take a 3-1 win at home on Monday against the hapless Colorado Rockies, the team with the worst record in MLB.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / September 8

Mookie Betts: Dodgers’ Struggles ‘Will Help Us’ In The Postseason

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the 2025 season with some of the highest expectations in franchise history, but with less than one month remaining, they have not lived up to the hype.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 3

Dodgers' Mookie Betts Wins Surprising Award

Anyone who's watched Mookie Betts field a ball at shortstop in 2025 knows he is a far better defensive player at the position than he was in 2024, when he took over the everyday job at the last minute in spring training.

MLB News / Bleacher Report / September 1

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / LAFB Network / August 30

Dodgers Finally Address Big Mookie Betts Rumors, But Changes Must Be Made

For much of this season, the Los Angeles Dodgers have faced criticism about their defense, particularly in the outfield. Teoscar Hernández ranks near the bottom of the league in Outs Above Average, and Michael Conforto has struggled to find a rhythm at the plate.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 27

MLB Insider Sends Dodgers Message Regarding Mookie Betts Position Change

There has been quite a bit of chatter surrounding Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Mookie Betts this season. From his career-worst slump that he seems to be breaking out of, to off-the-field experiences he has had to work through, another major pressure point with Betts this season has been the position he plays.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 25

Dodgers' Mookie Betts Gets Honest About NL West Race With Padres

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in a bit of an uncomfortable situation. After a poor showing against the San Diego Padres in the first two games of the series this past weekend, superstar Mookie Betts spoke on the tight division race and what it means for the team.

MLB News / WI Sports Heroics / August 15

Mookie Betts hails Brewers unstoppable run

The Milwaukee Brewers completed another series sweep, rolling past the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-5 on Wednesday night. The win stretched their winning streak to 12 games and solidified their position as MLB’s top team at 76-44.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 14

Dodgers' Mookie Betts Downplays Upcoming Series vs Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts appeared to downplay the upcoming series between the Dodgers and San Diego Padres after LA's fourth consecutive loss.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 12

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge lands at No. 1 on prestigious list

The MLB regular season is roughly 75 percent complete. Plenty has changed over the first 120 games or so, but one constant is New York Yankees superstar outfielder Aaron Judge.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / LWOSports.com / August 10

Dodgers Star Mookie Betts Looking to Rediscover His Swing

While it’s true that the defending World Series champions Los Angeles Dodgers enter the home stretch occupying first place in the NL West Division, there is still the season-long concern to address involving the underwhelming performance of veteran Mookie Betts.