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Dodgers’ All-Star Pitcher, 2 Kentucky Derby Jockeys Among High-Profile Athletes Tied To Illegal Cockfighting Ring

At least three Puerto Rican athletes have been tied to illegal cockfighting in their country. Ever since February, the activity has been going on with celebrities attending or being celebrated during the events.

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Edwin Díaz Participated In Illegal Cockfighting In Puerto Rico

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz has been linked to illegal cockfighting tournaments in Puerto Rico, according to Josh Peter of USA Today. Díaz was

Mookie Betts News / Stadium Rant / May 15

Dodgers Get Mookie Betts Back – Is He Still An Elite Player?

Eight-time All-Star Mookie Betts is back in the lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers. But this return feels different. After missing 32 games with an oblique strain, Betts is rejoining a Dodgers team that has suddenly cooled off—losing nine of its last 13 and slipping out of first place in the NL West.

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There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Shohei Ohtani News / Athlon Sports / May 15

The Ohtani Question: What Are You Actually Getting in 2026 Fantasy Baseball?

They don’t make fantasy baseball assets as polarizing as Shohei Ohtani. But fantasy managers are questioning whether he will return on his value for 2026.

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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 / Athlon Sports / May 15

Dodgers' Edwin Diaz Under Fire for Connection to Illegal Cockfighting

The Los Angeles Dodgers may be facing a significant media distraction with one of their newest players involved in an animal cruelty scandal. In a developing story from USA Today, superstar closer Edwin Diaz has been linked to an illegal cockfighting ring in his home country of Puerto Rico.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 15

Dodgers’ Will Smith reveals Shohei Ohtani motivation for first ever leadoff home run

With the Los Angeles Dodgers looking to continue rolling in the 2026 season, the team scored a 5-2 win over the San Francisco Giants that was helped by catcher Will Smith.

Emmet Sheehan News / Dodger Blue / May 15

Emmet Sheehan Credits Dodgers Strength Coach For Change In Routine Proving Key

Emmet Sheehan turned in his best start of the season on Thursday night to help the Los Angeles Dodgers earn a series split with the San Francisco Giants.

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

2 Recently-Traded Dodgers Prospects Already Dominating for New Teams

Somewhere between the time the Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2025 World Series, and the time they raised their second consecutive championship banner in Dodger Stadium, they traded a pair of prospects who were blocked on their organizational depth chart.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Blake Snell News / Field Level Media / May 15

Dodgers' Blake Snell strives to get on right road vs. Angels in Freeway Series

The Los Angeles Angels will return home to Anaheim to start a 10-game homestand on Friday night following a 1-5 road trip that concluded with getting swept in three games by the Cleveland Guardians.

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Alex Call News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 15

What Dodgers’ Alex Call said about his clutch hit vs. Giants

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup is filled with plenty of superstars and former MVPs. But on Thursday, it was outfielder Alex Call who came up clutch. With the Dodgers and Giants knotted at two, Call hit a pinch-hit two-run RBI.

Tyler Glasnow News / Dodger Blue / May 15

Dodgers Taking Cautious Approach With Tyler Glasnow’s Recovery

The Los Angeles Dodgers at one point weren’t sure if it would be necessary to place Tyler Glasnow on the 15-day injured list, but now they aren’t certain of when he will return.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / May 15

Dodgers minors: Eliezer Alfonso shines in Comets win

Only the Tulsa Drillers lost as the Loons and Tower Buzzers executed comeback wins, and the Comets outlasted the Isotopes in a shootout. At twenty-six

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / May 15

Dodgers Not Worried Shohei Ohtani’s Timing Will Be Thrown Off By Resting

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ struggle to produce on offense has been discussed at length during their recent skid, and specifically Shohei Ohtani not being his usual self in the batter’s box.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 15

Dalton Rushing’s Dugout Antics Leave Teammates Laughing Behind His Back

Dalton Rushing is certainly making a reputation for himself in his second season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 25-year-old catcher has placed himself in the middle of controversy on more than one occasion already this year.

Alex Call News / Dodgers Insider / May 15

Alex Call jumpstarts Dodgers in series-tying victory against Giants

Alex Call waited in the dugout for the first five innings on Thursday. He watched as his team went scoreless in the third, fourth, and fifth innings in a deadlocked matchup against the Giants.

Emmet Sheehan News / Field Level Media / May 15

Emmet Sheehan, Dodgers salvage series split vs. Giants

Emmet Sheehan threw six strong innings, Alex Call hit a go-ahead two-run double in the sixth and the Los Angeles Dodgers closed a four-game series with a 5-2 victory over the visiting San Francisco Giants on Thursday.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 15

Report: Dodgers' Edwin Diaz is being linked to illegal cockfighting

The Los Angeles Dodgers have another headache to worry about with reliever Edwin Diaz.

Former Dodgers, Red Sox standout hit with brutal news

Mariners' Cal Raleigh heads to the IL for the first time in his career

Rockies ace leaves start early due to an apparent injury

Mets get worrisome injury update on Francisco Lindor

Are Giants looking to move Rafael Devers?

Tyler Glasnow News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 14

Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow’s huge injury update suggests he could return soon

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow is dealing with a low back injury, but the star could return soon. Glasnow has been taking steps forward and is hoping to pitch off a mound soon, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic.

Shohei Ohtani News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 14

Rival Announcer Takes Major Shot at Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani

The Los Angeles Dodgers spared no expense in the offseason to acquire talent amid the organization's pursuit of a third consecutive World Series title.

Roki Sasaki News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 14

Orel Hershiser Reveals What Dodgers' Roki Sasaki Tried, Failed, to Correct

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Roki Sasaki's 2026 season has played to a now-familiar pattern. His latest start offered a perfect example. Against the San Francisco Giants on Monday, Sasaki allowed only one run through the first five innings on a Rafael Devers home run.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 14

Dodgers Notes: LA Officially Releases Veteran, Shohei Ohtani Won’t Play Thursday, Roki Sasaki Decision Explained

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants, 4-0, on Wednesday evening, breaking their four-game losing streak to improve to 25-18 on the year.

Mookie Betts News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 14

Dodgers’ Mookie Betts makes honest claim on his form after IL stint

Mookie Betts is back in Dodger Blue, but he’s asking for a little patience, including from himself. In his third game back from the injured list, Betts went 1-for-4 with a home run, an RBI, and a run scored as the Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a four-game losing streak with a clean 4-0 shutout victory over the San Francisco Giants.