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Mookie Betts Explains Reason For Meeting With Andrew Friedman & Dave Roberts

Following a Los Angeles Dodgers’ loss to the Colorado Rockies on Monday in the series opener, Mookie Betts had a private meeting with president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and manager Dave Roberts.

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Dodgers Manager Calls Out All-Star Outfielder: 'He's Got To Be Better'

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts called out former All-Star Teoscar Hernandez after the outfielder had a poor performance against the Colorado Rockies.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / August 19

Dodgers defense of division made harder by outfield defense

At a stadium where the most famous walk-up song was sung by The Outfield, the Dodgers find themselves ruminating about outfield issues of their own. Specifically, that of Teoscar Hernandez.

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MLB News / True Blue LA / August 19

Nationals claim Julian Fernández off waivers from Dodgers

Julian Fernández pitched in one game for the Dodgers this season and now he has a new home. The Washington Nationals claimed the right-hander off waivers on Sunday and optioned him to Triple-A Rochester.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 19

Dave Roberts: Shohei Ohtani ‘Very Comparable’ But Barry Bonds ‘In A Class By Himself’

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has had the privilege of being around some of the game’s greatest players during his time in MLB, both as a player and manager.

Roki Sasaki News / Dodger Blue / August 19

Dodgers Not Ruling Out Roki Sasaki For Bullpen Role Despite Starter Build Up

The Los Angeles Dodgers recently activated Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell from the injured list, and Roki Sasaki is the next member of the starting rotation nearing a return.

Shohei Ohtani News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 19

NBA Hall of Famer Predicts Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Will Not Win NL MVP This Season

When it comes to Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, it feels like opinions from all corners of the sports world are shared about his quest for a fourth MVP award, and third in a row.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 19

Dave Roberts Keeping Trust While Alex Vesia ‘A Little Bit Off’

Alex Vesia has been one of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ top relievers all season, but recently he’s fallen into a rough stretch of games at a time when the bullpen needs to collectively improve.

Jimmy Rollins News / Bleacher Report / August 19

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Dave Roberts News / True Blue LA / August 19

Kendall George wins Midwest League player of the week

LOS ANGELES — Kendall George has been so prolific running the bases in Low-A that when I asked Dodgers manager Dave Roberts on Sunday very generally if he’s seen what the minor league outfielder is doing lately, he immediately knew what I was getting at.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 19

Teoscar Hernández Focused On ‘Moving Forward’ After Latest Defensive Lapse

Teoscar Hernández spent the majority of a wildly successful first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers playing in left field, but 2025 has been a much different story.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 19

Standout Korean infielder to ask to be posted for MLB teams

Sung Mun Song is seeking to become the next standout to join MLB.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / August 19

Dodgers Notes: Teoscar Hernandez, Clayton Kershaw

The Dodgers may be dealing with a bit of whiplash in Colorado after coming down from the high of sweeping the Padres, but as we’re reminded in today’s notes, there are still plenty of good vibes to go around—and plenty of opportunities to turn things around.

Shohei Ohtani News / True Blue LA / August 19

Dodgers on Deck: August 20 at Rockies

Shohei Ohtani makes his 10th pitching start for the Dodgers on Wednesday night, and is expected to go five innings against the Rockies at Coors Field in Denver.

Austin Gomber News / Field Level Media / August 19

Rockies' Austin Gomber faces Dodgers in search of first 2025 win

The Los Angeles Dodgers' Emmet Sheehan has had success against the Colorado Rockies. As for Rockies left-hander Austin Gomber against the Dodgers? Not so much.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 19

Mookie Betts Has Private Meeting With Andrew Friedman & Dave Roberts

The Los Angeles Dodgers weren’t able to build on sweeping the San Diego Padres as their three-game winning streak was snapped in a walk-off loss to the lowly Colorado Rockies.

Teoscar Hernandez News / Larry Brown Sports / August 19

Teoscar Hernandez’s brutal 9th-inning drop costs Dodgers vs. Rockies

Teoscar Hernandez may need to put in a few extra practice reps at right field after Monday’s loss against the Colorado Rockies. The Los Angeles Dodgers were tied with the Rockies 3-3 with one out and the bases clear in the bottom of the ninth inning at Coors Field in Denver, Colo.

Shohei Ohtani News / Larry Brown Sports / August 19

Young girl details unpleasant encounter with Shohei Ohtani on live ESPN broadcast

One young fan on Sunday put Shohei Ohtani on blast during the Little League Classic at Bowman Field in Pittsburgh, Pa. The Los Angeles Dodgers star was not even in action for the contest between the New York Mets and Seattle Mariners.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 18

Dodgers’ Will Smith gets incredible ‘Freddie Freeman 2.0’ complement from Dave Roberts

When it comes to the Los Angeles Dodgers, few players are as consistent as catcher Will Smith. Originally drafted by the team in the first round of 2016 before making his debut in 2019, Smith has become one of the best defensive players in the business, all the while becoming a potential batting title leader with his .302 average.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / August 18

Dodgers' rotation is returning to form at the perfect time

While the Los Angeles Dodgers have always been expected to claim the NL West, the team's 2025 campaign hasn't been nearly as smooth sailing as last year's World Series run.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 15