Dodgers' Mookie Betts Makes Career Announcement

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Gavin Groe | Last updated May 21, 2026 1:46 PM ET

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts has cemented himself as one of the faces of baseball. His play on the field speaks for itself. He is a former MVP, an eight-time All-Star, seven-time Silver Slugger and six-time Gold Glove Award winner.

He also remains the active leader in championships with four rings, one during his time with the Boston Red Sox and three in Los Angeles.

Betts has had a disappointing start to his season, missing multiple weeks with a right oblique strain, and even when on the field his production has not been up to his usual standards.

His bat is starting to come alive, though. Over his past five games, he owns a .238 batting average, .304 on-base percentage, .733 OPS and one home run.

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50)© Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

As the season continues, Betts has not stopped establishing himself as one of baseball’s biggest voices. He is one of the most likable personalities in the sport. He hosted the third annual MLB Awards show this past offseason and remains one of the league’s most recognizable figures.

Another major project he continues to work on during the season is his own show, On Base With Mookie Betts. On the show, Betts interviews some of the best players on opposing teams and gives fans a more personal look at the athletes.

Betts announced on Instagram that Season 4 of On Base With Mookie Betts has officially arrived. He revealed that his first guest of the season will be Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell and the first episode has been uploaded.

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Fans will be able to watch and listen on the Bleacher Report YouTube channel. Betts and the Dodgers are off on Thursday. They just took care of business on the road at Petco Park, winning a series against the San Diego Padres.

On Friday, they will head to Milwaukee for a three-game set against the Brewers. This will mark the first time the two teams have faced since last year's NLCS.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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