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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / May 8

Hyeseong Kim Compared To Andrelton Simmons

Even after a successful rookie season last year, the Los Angeles Dodgers needed to see further improvement from Hyeseong Kim at the plate in 2026 before giving him another opportunity at the Major League level.

Mike Sirota News / True Blue LA / May 8

Dodgers minors: Mike Sirota’s hot run continues

It’s not often you see a nine-run inning, but that’s exactly the kind of damage the Loons conceded on their way to splitting a doubleheader with Lake County.

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How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / May 8

Dodgers get major Mookie Betts injury update

The Dodgers are sitting on an NL-best 23-14 record, and getting Betts back in the lineup will be crucial to their aspirations of winning the first World Series three-peat since the 2000 New York Yankees.

Chris Sale, Braves look to take down two-time champion Dodgers

Historic outing from Andy Pages carries Dodgers to rout over Astros

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani reacts to Dave Roberts' approach to his two-way status

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MLB News / Yardbarker

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / ESPN / May 8

Six teams that can take down the Dodgers -- and a ...

We make the case for the biggest threats to L.A.'s three-peat hopes.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / May 8

Dodgers notes: Justin Wrobleski, Miguel Rojas, Shohei Ohtani

While the Dodgers offense experienced both highs and lows on their most previous road trip, the pitching mostly held up their end, with four starting pitchers tossing quality starts.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 8

Braves vs. Dodgers Game 1: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 8

Braves vs. Dodgers Game 1 is one of the most anticipated games this weekend. Atlanta will seek to maintain their dominance as they enter Dodger Stadium with the best record in the league.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Fastball on SI / May 7

Dodgers About to Become Even Scarier for National League

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the two-time reigning World Series champions and are about to get a lot more dangerous. Right now, Los Angeles is 23-14 on the season, despite a handful of injuries impacting the club.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

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

MLB Exec Names Dodgers’ Edwin Díaz Signing Best of Offseason

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been very aggressive in signing star players over the last few offseasons, adding to an already stacked group. This past offseason, Los Angeles added both star closer Edwin Díaz and All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker to a team that had won back-to-back World Series titles.

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Mookie Betts News / Athlon Sports / May 7

Dodgers Announce Mookie Betts Injury Update Before Braves Game

The Los Angeles Dodgers are well on their way to becoming the first team since the 1998-2000 New York Yankees to win three straight World Series, as they

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

Dave Roberts Compares Dodgers' 25-Year-Old Pitcher to Clayton Kershaw

There hasn't been a pitcher, or potentially even player, that has meant more to the Los Angeles Dodgers this century than left-hander Clayton Kershaw. Kershaw finally called it a career after the 2025 season, playing all 18 years of his MLB life with the Dodgers.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / May 7

This Day In Dodgers History: Roy Campanella Celebrated In Front Of Record Crowd; Wes Parker Hits For Cycle

The Dodgers moving from Brooklyn to Los Angeles for the start of the 1958 was marred by tragedy as Hall of Fame catcher Roy Campanella was in a serious accident in January of that year.

Dalton Rushing News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7

Dodgers’ Dalton Rushing makes promise after April’s viral antic

Not only are they the reigning World Series champions, but the Los Angeles Dodgers also feature one of the more enigmatic young players in the game, who is quickly garnering a reputation for his ability to get under the skin of both the opposition and the umpire crew.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / May 7

Dave Roberts Impressed By Andy Pages’ Maturation

Andy Pages has come into his own as one of the league’s best in center field following his breakout 2025 campaign, and it hasn’t gone unnoticed by Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.

Kyle Tucker News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 7

Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker Named Among MLB’s Biggest Busts This Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers once again signed the best free agent on the open market over the offseason, landing star outfielder Kyle Tucker on a massive 4-year, $240 million deal.

MLB News / True Blue LA / May 7

Dodgers & Braves are good at the same time again

The Dodgers and Braves had a nice little October tradition going recently, having met in three playoff series in a four-year span. But the last four seasons they haven’t been able to recreate the matchup.

Shohei Ohtani News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7

Jeff Passan reveals what Dodgers really want from Shohei Ohtani this season

There have been discussions this season about Shohei Ohtani’s pitching and hitting balance. There have been some games where LA has started Ohtani only as a pitcher and not a hitter.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Fastball on SI / May 7

Dodgers’ Dominance Rolls On With MLB’s Top Breakout Star of 2026

One thing that is interesting to follow each year in Major League Baseball are the breakouts across the league. There are superstars who are good every year, like Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, and José Ramírez, among many others.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / May 7

Dave Roberts: ‘Everything Is On The Table’ To Manage Shohei Ohtani’s Workload

Shohei Ohtani was out of the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup for only the third time this season when he took the mound against the Houston Astros on Tuesday.

Tyler Glasnow News / Total Pro Sports / May 7

Dodgers Face Huge Blow As Tyler Glasnow Suffers Injury

Tyler Glasnow can be counted among the most dominant starting pitchers in the MLB whenever he is healthy enough to take the mound. The Los Angeles Dodgers ace missed the entire 2024 postseason with injury, but he played a starring role in their World Series success last season.

Andy Pages News / Field Level Media / May 6