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Diamondbacks take aim at Roki Sasaki, Dodgers in rematch

Let the rivalry resume. The Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers got their first look at each other Thursday, when Arizona benefited from Gabriel Moreno's fourth-inning grand slam and 6 1/3 scoreless innings from Brandon Pfaadt for a 5-3 win in the opener of a four-game set in Phoenix.

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Ohtani refused to ask for 15-year deal in free agency

When Shohei Ohtani signed his 10-year, $700 million deal with the Dodgers in Dec. 2023, it was at the time the largest contract every handed out in North American sports history.

MLB News / Dodgers Insider / May 9

Comeback falls short for Dodgers in Arizona series opener

The final leg of the Dodgers’ longest road trip this season started with them nearly threading together a comeback win from a 5–0 deficit, a score that might resonate in your 2024 World Series Game 5 memories.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 9

Gabriel Moreno, D-backs slam Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Dodgers

Gabriel Moreno had three hits, including a grand slam, Brandon Pfaadt won his National League-leading sixth game, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 on Thursday in Phoenix.

Texas Rangers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'American and National League strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the league leaders in K's for both the American and National Leagues since the 2000 MLB season can you name in five minutes?

Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / Dodger Blue / May 9

Recap: Yoshinobu Yamamoto Gives Up Grand Slam In Dodgers’ Loss To Diamondbacks

The Los Angeles Dodgers started the final leg of their road trip with a 5-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks in their first head-to-head meeting of the year.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / May 8

Agent makes bold claim on the years on Ohtani's Dodgers deal

Agent makes bold claim on the years on Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers deal

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani got paid and then he won a World Series. Had he been able to look into the future to guarantee those two outcomes when he became a free agent in November 2023, he would have been extremely happy with his results.

Winners and losers through MLB's first six weeks

Dodgers pitcher dealing with another concerning injury, lands on IL

The most overpaid & underpaid players at every MLB position

The '45 home runs, 100 RBI MLB seasons since 2003' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 8

Dave Roberts Provides Optimistic Timeline on Latest Dodgers Injured Pitcher

The injury timeline for Dodgers pitcher Evan Phillips is the opposite of bleak. Phillips, who was placed on the injured list with right forearm discomfort Wednesday, could have pitched in the series finale against the Miami Marlins, manager Dave Roberts told reporters after the Dodgers' 10-1 win at loanDepot Park.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Last Word On Sports / May 8

Dodgers Closer Michael Kopech En Route to Bolster a Beleaguered Bullpen

The Los Angeles Dodgers could use some good news on the injury front right now. It appears that some may be on the horizon, as right-hander reliever Michael Kopech will make his first rehab appearance tonight at Triple-A Oklahoma City tonight, according to David Vassegh of SportsNet.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 8

Dodgers Promote Two Pitchers, Including Minor League Strikeout Leader

The Dodgers are promoting two pitching prospects, including the minor league strikeout leader. Right-hander Sean Linan, who leads the minor leagues with 50 strikeouts for Class-A Rancho Cucamonga, is headed to advanced Class-A Great Lakes.

Michael Kopech News / Dodger Blue / May 8

Michael Kopech Starting Rehab Assignment

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been without Michael Kopech for all of the 2025 season thus far after he became a key piece of their bullpen late last year.

Roki Sasaki News / Dodger Blue / May 8

Roki Sasaki Not ‘Satisfied’ With Fastball

Roki Sasaki earned his first win with the Los Angeles Dodgers last Saturday despite inclement weather delaying first pitch at Truist Park by more than three hours.

Max Muncy News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Dodgers' Max Muncy Makes Fan Announcement Amid Pressure

Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and some other cities let players have it when they aren't playing at the level they're expected to. That could be said for Los Angeles Dodgers veteran Max Muncy, who is having one of his worst years as a professional.

Mookie Betts News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 8

The ‘below average’ concern Dodgers’ Mookie Betts is obsessed with fixing

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been humming right along so far on the 2025 MLB season, currently sitting at 25-12 after a recent series win vs the Miami Marlins.

Tommy Edman News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Dodgers Get Concerning Update on Tommy Edman's Health Status

In a perfect world, the Los Angeles Dodgers will start to get healthy before the postseason. For a Dodgers team that's expected to win a World Series, no matter the injuries they deal with, the team is in a strange position due to the injuries.

Clayton Kershaw News / Dodger Blue / May 8

Clayton Kershaw Making Final Rehab Start Before Return To Dodgers Rotation

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in need of starting pitching with Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow working through their respective injuries, and reinforcement could possibly be on the way as Clayton Kershaw nears the end of his rehab assignment.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Dodgers' Dave Roberts Sends Long Message on Hyeseong Kim

Hyeseong Kim has arrived. After signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers on a three-year, $12.5 million deal this offseason, the Korean star was stashed away in Triple-A Oklahoma City to start 2025.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7

Dodgers’ Dave Roberts gives ‘impressed’ review of Hyeseong Kim

The Los Angeles Dodgers handed Hyeseong Kim the chance to show his baseball prowess in an MLB setting. Especially in replacing star second baseman Tommy Edman due to an ankle injury.

Evan Phillips News / Field Level Media / May 7

Dodgers place RHP Evan Phillips (forearm) on IL

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed right-hander Evan Phillips on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with forearm discomfort. The club recalled RHP Matt Sauer to replace Phillips on the 26-man roster.

Ben Casparius News / Just Baseball / May 7

Ben Casparius Provides Crucial Length Out of the Dodgers’ Bullpen

In years past, many successful teams in MLB have relied on workhorse starting pitchers to carry them throughout a season. While these pitchers were not expected to dominate in every start, they were able to provide an incredibly valuable resource: innings pitched.

Andy Pages News / Yardbarker / May 6

Watch: Dodgers OF Andy Pages robs HR with awesome catch

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages made one of the best plays of the season on Tuesday night, and it somehow did not look all that difficult for him.

Dodgers to place top-hitting OF on injured list

Watch: Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani blasts HR where he created '50-50' club

Closest MLB-ready prospect for each NL team

Who is the most underrated player on each MLB team?

The 'Retired Los Angeles Dodgers numbers' quiz