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Dodgers Resting Shohei Ohtani For Series Finale Against Diamondbacks

Shohei Ohtani was in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup Wednesday night for his third consecutive pitching start but he’s not going to start in the series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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Recap: Shohei Ohtani & Kyle Tucker Lead Dodgers To Blowout Win

The Los Angeles Dodgers split the first two games of the series with the Arizona Diamondbacks despite some poor pitching performances. Things turned around in the third game as the Dodgers’ pitching combined to shut out the Diamondbacks for their seventh shutout win of the season.

Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 3

Cristopher Sanchez's scoreless streak ends as fifth-longest ever

Sanchez's ERA is down to just 1.46 for the season and has him as one of the early front-runners for the National League Cy Young Award.

Phillies' Sanchez was a ball of clay that needed molding

Diamondbacks' Corbin Burnes suffers major setback in recovery

Padres make Nick Castellanos decision after 59 games

Carlos Mendoza sends Francisco Lindor warning to Mets with season slipping away

Why Mets should part ways with infielder Mark Vientos

Guardians announcer cruelly roasts Jazz Chisholm during game

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / True Blue LA / June 3

Dodgers on Deck: Thursday, June 4 at Diamondbacks

The Dodgers conclude their four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday night at Chase Field in Phoenix. The way the current MLB schedule is formatted, teams play divisional foes 13 times each year, split into four series.

Tarik Skubal News / Fastball on SI / June 3

Dodgers Loom In MLB's Most Interesting Trade Market: Tarik Skubal

All eyes are going to be on the Los Angeles Dodgers over the next few months. Well, there are always eyes on the two-time reigning World Series champions.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodgers Insider / June 3

More Than a Championship Celebration: An Evening of Impact at Blue Heaven & Bourbon

On a warm evening under the lights, supporters, partners and community champions gathered at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium and throughout Centerfield Plaza for the second annual Blue Heaven & Bourbon: A Benefit Trophy Night, hosted by the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) in partnership with Maker’s Mark.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 3

2026 MLB All-Star Game Voting: Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts & More Dodgers On Ballot

The 2026 MLB All-Star Game ballot was unveiled to the public on Wednesday morning, and voting is now underway for the American League and National League rosters.

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The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz

The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz

The 'Men's French Open champions' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 3

Dave Roberts Wants Kyle Tucker To Compete In Batter’s Box

Kyle Tucker has been working to find his swing amid a frustrating start to his Los Angeles Dodgers career. After showing signs of a potential breakout in the team’s 9-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, Tucker has gone hitless over his last six at-bats against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Freddie Freeman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 3

Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman drops ‘obvious’ truth bomb on raking like an MVP again

The Los Angeles Dodgers got back on track on Tuesday with a narrow 6-5 road win over the Arizona Diamondbacks to tie up their series at 1-1. The Dodgers now sit at 39-22 on the season, good for first place in the NL West, as they’ve now created a sizable lead over the reeling San Diego Padres.

Bobby Miller News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 3

Dodgers Ex-Top Prospect Bobby Miller Trying to Get Career Back on Track

Just a few years ago, right-handed pitcher Bobby Miller was seen as a key piece in the future plans for the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting rotation. But injuries and inconsistent performances on the mound have all but stopped that reality.

Tommy Edman News / Dodger Blue / June 3

Dodgers Injury Updates: Tommy Edman & Edwin Díaz

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been plagued by injuries this season, but several key players could potentially be back sooner rather than later. Tommy Edman, who has missed the entire year while recovering from offseason right ankle surgery, recently began a rehab assignment and could return to the team later this month.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / June 3

Which Dodgers position players will be All-Stars?

Major League Baseball started the All-Star voting process on Wednesday, beginning the campaign for the 2026 All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

River Ryan News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 3

Dodgers GM Reveals 'Downside' of Being Top Prospect for LA

Los Angeles Dodgers top pitching prospect River Ryan has been performing extremely well at Triple-A this season. Ryan missed the entire 2025 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, and the team has been excited to see his progression since returning.

Mookie Betts News / Athlon Sports / June 3

Dodgers Trade Speculation Includes Potential Change for Mookie Betts

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on a mission to three-peat as World Series Champions. At 39-22, they hold sole possession of the National League West, six games ahead of the second-place San Diego Padres.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / June 3

Dodgers' Roberts makes worrisome Tucker admission after $240 million deal

Dave Roberts makes worrisome Kyle Tucker admission after $240 million deal

Tucker was one of the biggest fish in free agency this offseason, yet he hasn't lived up to the expectations.

Shohei Ohtani's historic year may end in disappointment

Cubs pitcher clears the air after suffering injury at his home

Blue Jays pull off trade for former top pitching prospect

A's add another young arm to rotation

Orioles have a star in the making with Samuel Basallo

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / June 3

Freddie Freeman had the most hilarious reaction to Mike Soroka’s pickoff attempt

Freddie Freeman couldn’t believe what his former teammate tried to do during Tuesday’s game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / June 3

Shohei Ohtani's historic year may end in disappointment

The Dodgers star has continued to produce at an elite level at the plate while also inching his way back into a regular role on the mound.

The 'Active 200-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

Edwin Diaz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 2

Dodgers’ Edwin Diaz gets huge progress update on elbow injury recovery

While the Los Angeles Dodgers’ bullpen has largely been able to hold things down over the past few weeks, even if Tanner Scott just cost the team a win after surrendering three runs against the Phillies, fans in Southern California have been waiting with bated breath to see – and hear – the return of Edwin Diaz.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 2

Dave Roberts pumps the breaks on early Tommy Edman Dodgers return

After entering the 2026 MLB season with one of the deepest teams in all of baseball, the Los Angeles Dodgers have been hit by the injury bug as of late, with Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, Edwin Diaz, Mookie Betts, Kike Hernandez, and Teoscar Hernandez all landing on IL since opening day for one reason or another.