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Mets Vs. Dodgers Sets Record For Most Expensive Series In MLB History

The Los Angeles Dodgers hosting the New York Mets for three games this week has brought some of the biggest names — and salaries — together at Dodger Stadium.

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Dodgers spent an MLB record $515M in 2025

The Dodgers shattered Major League Baseball's spending record in 2025 with a combined $515 million in payroll and luxury tax last season.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / ESPN / April 16

Are the Dodgers this good? Are the Mets this bad? What we learned from MLB's $1 billion series

It's early. Still, the richest showdown in baseball history said a lot about both teams.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / April 16

Dodgers minors: Jaron Elkins first two-homer game of the year

A day after conceding 18 runs against Fresno, the Ontario Tower Buzzers nearly one-upped them in a blowout win at home, scoring a whopping 10 runs in a single half-inning, their most up-to-date this season, moving to a 6-4 record.

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The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players with the most multiple-home run by MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The '200-win, 3K-strikeout pitchers' quiz

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / April 16

Dodgers News – celebrating Jackie Robinson, the Vesia’s emotional night

Since 2005, every April 15th has been designated as Jackie Robinson Day across all of MLB. It of course has special meaning to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team for which he debuted in 1947.

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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.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 16

No, Shohei Ohtani’s On-Base Streak Did Not End With Pitching Only

The Los Angeles Dodgers managed Shohei Ohtani’s workload on Wednesday night by limiting their two-way superstar to only starting as a pitcher in the series finale against the New York Mets.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 16

Watch Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani reach 100 mph to strike out Mets’ Francisco Lindor

Shohei Ohtani is back on the mound again for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Japanese two-way sensation made his third start of the season today, this time facing off against the New York Mets.

Shohei Ohtani News / Field Level Media / April 16

Shohei Ohtani fans 10 as Dodgers complete sweep of Mets

Shohei Ohtani struck out 10 in six innings, Dalton Rushing hit a grand slam and the Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off a series sweep with an 8-2 victory over the visiting Mets on Wednesday, sending New York to its eighth consecutive loss.

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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 / Dodger Blue / April 16

Recap: Dodgers Sweep Mets On Jackie Robinson Day

Shohei Ohtani was not in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup for the first time this season but they still managed to defeat the New York Mets behind home runs from Hyeseong Kim and Teoscar Hernández.

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Jackie Robinson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 15

Watch Jackie Robinson’s grandchild throws out 1st pitch before Dodgers-Mets game

Jackie Robinson remained at the center of Major League Baseball on Wednesday as the league honored its most influential figure on Jackie Robinson Day. The annual celebration once again brought together players, teams, and fans to reflect on Robinson’s lasting impact.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 15

Shohei Ohtani Was 'Surprised' to Be Out of Dodgers Lineup on Wednesday, Says Dave Roberts

For the first time since May 2021, Shohei Ohtani is pitching and not hitting in a major league game. On Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers decided to have Ohtani only pitch as he continues to recover from shoulder soreness stemming from a hit by pitch on Monday.

MLB News / True Blue LA / April 15

Dodgers vs. Mets game III chat

The Dodgers conclude their three-game series against the New York Mets on Jackie Robinson Day, looking to get a sweep and take five of six games on the homestand.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 15

Dodgers pull an unusual move with Shohei Ohtani for his start

Shohei Ohtani will only be a one-way player for Wednesday’s game.

The most unexpected Dodgers player becomes first to 20 RBIs

Details emerge on Edwin Diaz's absence against the Mets

The 'Active 200-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

Blake Snell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 15

Dodgers’ Blake Snell takes another big step toward injury return

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell is recovering from a shoulder concern. The Dodgers are finding success despite his absence, but LA is still looking forward to his return.

Mookie Betts News / Dodger Blue / April 15

Mookie Betts Progressing But Exercising Caution Before Swinging

Despite initial optimism from Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers when he was put on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain, he continues to be limited in baseball activities.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 15

Dave Roberts Estimates How Long Brock Stewart’s Rehab Assignment Will Last

The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen is enjoying a nice start to 2026 and has largely shown improvement the team was hoping for entering this season. The group suffered its first in-season injury with Ben Casparius being placed on the 15-day injured list because of inflammation in his right shoulder, but the team has a capable replacement in Kyle Hurt.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 15

Details emerge on Edwin Diaz’s absence against the Mets

Edwin Diaz has yet to pitch against his former team during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ ongoing series versus the New York Mets. Diaz was nowhere to be found on the mound on Tuesday, when the Dodgers took care of business and defeated New York, 2-1, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif.