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Dodgers’ Mookie Betts Fires Back at Shohei Ohtani Criticism

Shohei Ohtani takes the mound tonight for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who square off against the San Diego Padres with first place in the National League West on the line.

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Dodgers Injury Updates: Gavin Stone, Tommy Edman, Brock Stewart & More

The Los Angeles Dodgers once again find themselves dealing with a rash of pitching injuries this year, and they also continue to await the returns of Tommy Edman and Enrique Hernández.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / May 20

Dodgers offense faces the best version of Randy Vásquez

Maybe it’s the anticipation of having waited until nearly June to face them for the first time, but this series against the San Diego Padres has more than lived up to incredibly high expectations.

Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker / May 20

Shohei Ohtani's recent hot streak shows offensive concerns were overblown

Set to pitch and hit in the same game for the first time in over a month on Wednesday night, Ohtani now has an opportunity to quiet his doubters even more.

Blake Snell set to undergo surgery after his season debut

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Freddie Freeman News / Dodger Blue / May 20

Freddie Freeman’s Dad Helped Him Break Out Of Slump

Freddie Freeman broke out of his slump in a big way Tuesday night to help the Los Angeles Dodgers even their series with the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.

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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 / Dodger Blue / May 20

Eric Lauer Recalls Head-To-Head World Series Battle With Game 3 Hero Will Klein

The Los Angeles Dodgers went from having too much pitching to not enough in a flash, amid the recent losses of Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell to injury.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 20

Dodgers vs. Padres Game 3: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 20

Dodgers vs. Padres: The rivalry keeps heating up at Petco Park as the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres gear up for Game 3 on Wednesday night. With Shohei Ohtani taking the mound against breakout Padres arm Randy Vásquez, this one’s got all the ingredients for another tense NL West showdown.

Shohei Ohtani News / Just Baseball / May 20

Will Shohei Ohtani Ever Be the Best at Both at the Same Time?

Right now, if one asks the question of who the best player in baseball is, that question is rhetorical, as Shohei Ohtani is one of a kind. Baseball’s unicorn

MLB News / Dodger Blue / May 20

Andy Pages’ Battle Against Mason Miller ‘One Of The Greatest At-Bats’

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres entered the ninth inning in a 4-4 tie, and the Dodgers faced what seemed to be a near-impossible battle with Mason Miller entering the game.

Shohei Ohtani News / Field Level Media / May 20

Dodgers send out Shohei Ohtani in rubber game vs. Padres in NL West clash

Most of the time, the San Diego Padres win bullpen battles. Not Tuesday night, not against the Los Angeles Dodgers, who came up with five scoreless innings out of their pen to close a come-from-behind, 5-4 win that evened a hotly contested series between the top teams in the National League West.

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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.

Cole Irvin News / True Blue LA / May 20

Dodgers minors: Cole Irvin’s best performance of the year

Alex Freeland and Cole Irvin headlined a win for the Comets, as only the Loons ended up on the losing side of a full slate of games in the Dodgers minor league system on Tuesday.

Blake Snell News / Dodger Blue / May 20

Blake Snell’s Surgery ‘As Expected,’ But Timeline For Return Still Unclear

Blake Snell’s time back in the Los Angeles Dodgers rotation lasted one start, as he was placed back on the injured list retroactive to May 12. Snell underwent a successful surgery on Tuesday, but there is not enough information at the moment for the team to give a concrete timeline for his return.

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Dodgers Notes: Shohei Ohtani Disagrees With Manager, Tyler Glasnow Shut Down, LA Makes Roster Move

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres, 5-4, on Tuesday evening and improved to 30-19 on the year. The back-to-back defending champions reclaimed their spot atop the National League West, and did so against a pitcher that has been virtually untouchable this season.

Max Muncy News / Just Baseball / May 20

Max Muncy’s Bat Is Somehow Getting Even More Powerful

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been a dominant force in the NL West for a number of years now. Despite the considerable resources at their disposal, the

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / May 20

Dodgers notes: Miguel Rojas, Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani

At the beginning of the season, Dodgers fans were prepared for Miguel Rojas’s swan song as a big league player. That was the case until he stated that he would have one more go-around if the Dodgers won a third consecutive championship.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / HITC / May 20

Mookie Betts offers solid response to ‘what’s wrong’ with Shohei Ohtani

Mookie Betts pushed back on the idea that something is wrong with Shohei Ohtani just because his bat has cooled off. Ohtani’s offensive standards are so absurd that even a short slump can make the conversation around him feel exaggerated.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 20

Dodgers sneak past Padres in 9th, move atop NL West

Andy Pages' sacrifice fly in the top of the ninth inning Tuesday night lifted the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-4 win over the San Diego Padres. Max Muncy started the winning rally by drawing a one-out walk from Mason Miller (1-1).

Freddie Freeman News / Dodger Blue / May 20

Recap: Freddie Freeman Hits 2 Home Runs In Dodgers Win

After dropping the series opener, the Los Angeles Dodgers came into the second game needing a win to avoid losing their first series against the San Diego Padres.

Eric Lauer News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19

Eric Lauer breaks silence after trade to Dodgers

With Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell on IL, the Los Angeles Dodgers opted to boost their depth with the addition of Eric Lauer, who they acquired in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays after being designated for assignment on May 11.

Freddie Freeman News / Athlon Sports / May 19

Dodgers Facing Decision After Freddie Freeman News

The Los Angeles Dodgers continue battling injuries and lineup concerns despite remaining in a tight race with the San Diego Padres for first place in the National League West.

Blake Snell News / Athlon Sports / May 19

Dodgers Receive Blake Snell News Before Padres Game

Blake Snell’s second season as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers has not gone according to plan. The 33-year-old veteran arrived at spring training dealing with left shoulder inflammation that forced him to begin the year on the 15-day injured list.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / May 19

Dodgers' Two-Time World Series Champion Named 'Untouchable' Trade Piece

The Los Angeles Dodgers are striving to win their third straight World Series. They've gotten off to a hot start in the 2026 MLB season. They are 29-19 and in second place in the National League West, just half a game behind the San Diego Padres.

Roki Sasaki News / Just Baseball / May 19

Roki Sasaki Is One of MLB’s Top Unsolved Mysteries

Roki Sasaki just had his finest outing of the 2026 season on Sunday, but it came against the MLB-worst Los Angeles Angels. While it is entirely fair to remain optimistic about Sasaki’s elite raw talent and sky-high ceiling, pointing to this single game as a surefire sign that he has permanently turned a corner would be a misstep.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 18

Blake Snell set to undergo surgery after his season debut

The Los Angeles Dodgers are losing Blake Snell to injury shortly after his first appearance on the mound this season. Snell struggled in his first start of the 2026 campaign in a 7-2 loss against the Atlanta Braves on May 9, giving up four earned runs on six hits and a pair of walks across just three innings of work.