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Miguel Rojas News / Athlon Sports / May 9

Dodgers' Miguel Rojas Shares Injury Update After Leaving Braves Game

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas celebrated his bobblehead night on Friday during the series opener against the Atlanta Braves. Rojas is in his final MLB season after announcing his retirement prior to Opening Day.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / May 9

Freddie Freeman On New Batting Stance: ‘Obviously That’s Helped A Lot’

Freddie Freeman has been a model of consistency throughout his 17-year career, which makes any stretch of a slump all the more pronounced for the future Hall of Famer.

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MLB News / Dodger Blue / May 9

Dodgers Claim Charlie Barnes Off Waivers, Tommy Edman Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed Charlie Barnes off waivers from the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. Tommy Edman was transferred to the 60-day injured list in order to make room for Barnes on their 40-man roster.

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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.

Blake Snell News / True Blue LA / May 9

Battle of NL’s best in Blake Snell’s season debut

As discourse in baseball touches on how the Tigers will fare in the absence of Tarik Skubal, the reigning back-to-back champs take the field with Blake

Shohei Ohtani News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 9

Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Named Heavy MVP Favorite By MLB Experts

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a collection of star players on the roster, but none of them shine brighter than two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani has transcended what it means to be a star in sports over his career so far, and the Dodgers are very happy to have him for the better part of the next decade.

Justin Wrobleski News / Dodger Blue / May 9

Justin Wrobleski ‘Doing It A Different Way’

Justin Wrobleski is in the midst of a breakout year with the Los Angeles Dodgers, which comes after he joined the starting rotation on a full-time basis less than two weeks into the regular season.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / May 9

Dodgers notes: Miguel Rojas, Ben Casparius

LOS ANGELES — Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas left Friday night’s game against the Atlanta Braves after seven innings, feeling something in his hip earlier in the game.

Tyler Glasnow News / Dodger Blue / May 9

Tyler Glasnow ‘Probably Could Have Pitched’ Through Low Back Tightness

A few hours before Friday’s game, the Los Angeles Dodgers were unsure if Tyler Glasnow would be placed on the 15-day injured list. The right-hander is dealing with lower back tightness and discomfort, but manager Dave Roberts said MRI results didn’t show anything of significant concern.

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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 9

Dodgers Star Urges Dalton Rushing to Be More Careful

When Freddie Freeman offered Kyle Tucker advice earlier this year, when they first met as Los Angeles Dodgers teammates on FaceTime, Freeman kept it simple: Don't do "anything stupid." Around baseball, a lot of people are offering the same advice to another Dodger: 25-year-old backup catcher Dalton Rushing.

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Blake Snell News / Field Level Media / May 9

Dodgers' Blake Snell set for season debut vs. Braves

There is no time like the present for Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell, who will skip his final rehab start and make his season debut Saturday night against the visiting Atlanta Braves.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / May 9

Dave Roberts eases concerns after Tyler Glasnow lands on IL with back injury

Despite Tyler Glasnow's back spasms, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says he is encouraged by the situation and that the impact is "going to be minimal."

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / May 9

Dave Roberts: Blake Snell ‘Excited’ To End Rehab Assignment Early

The Los Angeles Dodgers were faced with an impending decision regarding their starting rotation with Blake Snell closing in on the end of his rehab assignment.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / May 9

Miguel Amaya Sends Warning Dalton Rushing

Dalton Rushing initially headlines for his impressive start to the season but those gave way more recently to being part of viral incidents with Los Angeles Dodgers opponents and an umpire.

Dalton Rushing News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 9

Dodgers Notes: All-Star to IL, Major Rotation Shakeup, Dalton Rushing Warned

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves, 3-1, on Friday evening to improve to 24-14 on the year. Emmet Sheehan battled through 4.2 innings of one-run ball, and then handed it off to a bullpen that pitched 4.1 scoreless innings.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / May 9

Dodgers notes: Emil Morales, Fernando Valenzuela, stadium transit

Ian Cundall at Baseball America recently watched Dodgers prospect Emil Morales with Ontario as well as San Francisco Giants prospect Jhonny Level, then compared and contrasted the two 19-year-old California League shortstops ranked in the top 100.

Miguel Rojas News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 9

Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas debuts epic World Series-themed Jordan cleats on bobblehead night

The Los Angeles Dodgers gave fans another unforgettable moment Friday night against the Atlanta Braves. On Miguel Rojas’ bobblehead night, the Game 7 hero stepped onto the field wearing custom Jordan cleats inspired by the World Series.

MLB News / Dodgers Insider / May 9

In an early season big matchup, the Dodger bullpen comes through in critical moments

The Dodgers have played 38 games this season. Seven have been against teams who currently have a winning record — including the Atlanta Braves on Friday night.

Freddie Freeman News / Field Level Media / May 9

Freddie Freeman's homer helps Dodgers down Braves

Shohei Ohtani hit a go-ahead single in the fifth inning and Freddie Freeman socked a home run against his former team in the sixth as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 3-1 victory over the visiting Atlanta Braves on Friday.

Tyler Glasnow News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 8

Dodgers place Tyler Glasnow on injured list

The Dodgers placed Tyler Glasnow on the 15-day injured list with lower-back spasms.

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Will Smith News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Dodgers Make Will Smith Change Before Braves Game

The Los Angeles Dodgers lead the National League West through the early part of the 2026 MLB season and hold one of the best records in baseball. However, the club still opted to make notable changes to its lineup ahead of a Friday matchup against the Atlanta Braves. Catcher Will Smith moved into the No.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / May 8