Los Angeles Dodgers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / April 18

Dodgers on a National League winning streak

The last time the Dodgers lost to a National League team was 192 days ago. That was Game 3 of the Division Series, a 3-2 game entering the eighth that turned into a blowout with Clayton Kershaw wearing it during a second inning of work when Tanner Scott wasn’t available.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 18

Dodgers Hit Jackpot in Trade Deadline Deal With Red Sox Last Year

The Red Sox may want to stop trading with the Dodgers. That's the biggest takeaway from the 2025 trade deadline deal that sent right-handed pitcher Dustin May to Boston for two outfielding prospects.

Vin Scully News / Dodger Blue / April 18

This Day In Dodgers History: Vin Scully Announces First Career Game; Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Debut

On April 18, 1950, Hall-of-Fame broadcaster and icon Vin Scully began his career as the announcer for the Brooklyn Dodgers. The game involved the Dodgers facing off against the Philadelphia Phillies at Shibe Park, with Don Newcombe making the start.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?

The 'Four-HR MLB games' quiz

The 'American League Rookies of the Year' quiz

The 'Most 7-strikeout World Series games' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 18

Dodgers Reportedly Promote Seasoned Power-Hitting Prospect to MLB Roster

One of the Los Angeles Dodgers' prospects who has been in the minors for the past seven years is reportedly getting his first opportunity in the big leagues.

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.

Max Muncy News / Dodger Blue / April 18

Max Muncy Trying To Find Consistency With Swing Mechanics

Max Muncy slugged two home runs in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ series-opening win against the Colorado Rockies on Friday night, giving him a second multi-homer game in the last seven games.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / April 18

Dodgers 2026 opening day payroll is $410.8 million

The Dodgers payroll will likely set another MLB record this year, as they started on opening day with a payroll for competitive balance tax purposes just shy of $411 million.

Dave Roberts News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 18

Dave Roberts could only joke about Dodgers’ snowy record set at Coors Field

It was a bitter cold game on Friday, between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies in Denver. There was snow on the ground as the two clubs met at Coors Field.

Emmet Sheehan News / Field Level Media / April 18

Dodgers' Emmet Sheehan vies to continue mastery of Rockies

The weekend didn't start well for the Colorado Rockies, but they will have three more chances against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Los Angeles recorded a 7-1 win in the opener of a four-game series in Denver on Friday night.

Freddie Freeman News / Dodger Blue / April 18

Freddie Freeman Cherishes Memories From Meeting Garret Anderson

Having grown up in Orange County as a Los Angeles Angels fan, Freddie Freeman was among those mourning the sudden death of Garret Anderson at the age of 53.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / April 18

Brock Stewart continues rehab in Ontario, River Ryan on Triple-A injured list

Brock Stewart made his second rehab appearance for the Class-A Tower Buzzers on Friday night in Ontario, three days after his first appearance. This time around, Stewart retired the first two batters before allowing a two-out single then hit a batter in an eight-pitch battle.

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.

Ryan Ward News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 18

Dodgers To Promote Ryan Ward

The Dodgers are calling first baseman/outfielder Ryan Ward up to the Major League roster, The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya reports. The corresponding 26-man move isn’t yet known, and Ward was already added to Los Angeles’ 40-man roster back in November.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Total Pro Sports / April 18

Los Angeles Dodgers Add Another Pitcher To Bolster Depth

The Los Angeles Dodgers arguably have the strongest starting rotation in the MLB. They also have exceptional depth in the starting pitching department, which allows them to better cope with injury issues than others.