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Los Angeles Dodgers Catcher Will Smith Blasts Historic Pinch-Hit, Walk-Off Home Run

Instead of taking the day off, Will Smith played the hero Wednesday. The Los Angeles Dodgers, fresh off blowing a 3-1 lead to the San Diego Padres in the top of the ninth, brought the All-Star catcher off the bench with one down and no one on in the bottom of the frame.

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MiLB: Dodgers Have a Hit Machine in Top Prospect Eduardo Quintero

The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of the top teams in the MLB and they have proven to have one of the best farm systems in the game. The truth of that statement is right in MLB Top 100 Prospect list, as LA has five players within the top 58 players.

Shohei Ohtani News / True Blue LA / June 19

Dodgers Notes: Mark Walter, Shohei Ohtani

What can the Lakers expect now that they have new ownership? Welcome to Blue Heaven on Earth, Lakers. Dodgers majority owner Mark Walter is buying into basketball now, and if his work with the Dodgers is any indication, the Lakers are about to enjoy a golden age.

NBA News / FirstSportz / June 19

Lakers New Owner’s Stunning Net Worth: Know All About Mark Walter

American businessman Mark Richard Walter is now the majority shareholder of the Los Angeles Lakers. He initially purchased approximately 26% of the Lakers from Phillip Anschutz back in 2021.

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ESPN Insider Reveals Jeanie Buss, Luka Doncic and LeBron James’ Reactions to Lakers’ $10 Billion sale to Mark Walter

Mark Walter has had an extremely successful tenure as the LA Dodgers’ majority owner. His decision to buy the Lakers for the world record valuation of $10 billion has sent seismic waves across the sports world.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / June 19

Dodgers Schedule Shohei Ohtani For 2nd Start As Pitcher

Shohei Ohtani is making his second start as a pitcher on Sunday when the Los Angeles Dodgers conclude their homestand against the Washington Nationals.

Will Smith News / Field Level Media / June 19

Dodgers top Padres on Will Smith's pinch walk-off homer

Will Smith hit a game-ending pinch-hit home run in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to five games with a 4-3 victory over the visiting San Diego Padres on Wednesday.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 19

Latest On Dodgers’ Outfield Alignment

The Dodgers started Hyeseong Kim in center field tonight against San Diego right-hander Stephen Kolek. Kim was flanked in the corners by Andy Pages and Teoscar Hernández, leaving Michael Conforto out of the lineup.

Will Smith News / Dodger Blue / June 19

Recap: Will Smith Hits Walk-Off Home Run as Dodgers Clinch Series Win Against Padres

Emmet Sheehan had a successful return to the mound as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres, 4-3, on a walk-off, pinch-hit home run by Will Smith to clinch a series win and give them the chance at a four-game sweep on Thursday.

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Dodgers’ Dave Roberts makes Michael Conforto admission amid Hyeseong Kim’s rise

The Los Angeles Dodgers are having another excellent season, to nobody’s surprise. As the calendar nears July, Dave Roberts and company sit atop the NL West with a stellar 45-29 record and are separating themselves in a very talented and competitive division.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 18

Dodgers’ Dave Roberts drops major update on Alexis Diaz

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitching staff has been on a roller coaster all season. Dave Roberts has had to come up with new strategies as the team navigated injuries.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 18

3 Los Angeles Dodgers who must make 2025 All-Star Team

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the defending World Series champions and one of the best teams in baseball. With Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman already likely making the 2025 All-Star team, other players don’t get as much attention.

Michael Conforto News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 18

Dodgers' Andrew Friedman Talks Potentially Trading for Michael Conforto Replacement

Brandon Gomes was half right. In a May interview with Jim Bowden on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM, the Dodgers' general manager was asked about trading for potential replacements at two positions: left field and third base, where Michael Conforto and Max Muncy were struggling to hit their weight.

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Lakers sale creates a powerhouse in Los Angeles sports

After 46 years of ownership, the Buss family agreed to sell a controlling interest in the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter, CEO of Guggenheim Partners. It's the end of an era for the Lakers, and the continuation of a pro sports dynasty in Southern California.

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Clayton Kershaw News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw Provides Injury Update After Latest Outing

Perhaps Clayton Kershaw still has something left in the tank. The left-handed starter is among the best to ever toe the rubber in Major League Baseball history, and is a guaranteed Hall of Famer one day.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 18

Emmet Sheehan Activated From 60-Day IL, Matt Sauer Optioned

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated Emmet Sheehan from the 60-day injured list and optioned Matt Sauer to Triple-A Oklahoma City. With Sheehan being reinstated, the Dodgers now have a full 40-man roster.

Shohei Ohtani News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 18

What Is The Shohei Ohtani Rule? Explaining MLB’s Rule Change For Dodgers Star

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani returned to the mound on Monday against the San Diego Padres, marking his first pitching start since 2023. Ohtani injured his UCL in August 2023, requiring Tommy John surgery and making him unable to pitch for the 2024 season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 18

Tempers rising as rivals Padres, Dodgers meet again

For the fourth time this season, the Los Angeles Dodgers will welcome a pitcher back from Tommy John surgery when right-hander Emmet Sheehan faces the visiting San Diego Padres on Wednesday night.

Tyler Glasnow News / Dodger Blue / June 18

Tyler Glasnow Making Progress Toward Rehab Assignment

Shohei Ohtani is still in the early stages of building up, but he’s joined the Los Angeles Dodgers rotation, and so too has Emmet Sheehan. Meanwhile, the likes of Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell continue to make progress in their respective rehabs.

Will Smith News / Fastball on SI / June 18

Los Angeles Dodgers' Will Smith Makes History, Caps Off Marathon At-Bat With Home Run

Locked in a 3-3 tie with their rival San Diego Padres, the Los Angeles Dodgers' star catcher came through with a historic performance at the plate. Will Smith stepped into the batter's box with no outs and one man on in the bottom of the sixth inning Tuesday night and fouled off the first pitch he saw.