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Dropped to 5th in order, Betts smashes 2 HRs on 4-hit night

@sonjamchen
July 20, 2026

PHILADELPHIA -- As the calendar flipped from June to July, a resurgent stretch for Mookie Betts turned into a period of regression. So manager Dave Roberts took action, dropping his shortstop to fifth in the order for Monday night's series opener against the Phillies.

Could Smith's neck injury change Dodgers' Trade Deadline plans?

@sonjamchen
July 20, 2026

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Stream Dodgers games through the MLB App

July 13, 2026

Three-peat? The Dodgers are still hungry for more as Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman and newcomer Kyle Tucker are ready to defend their championship. And the best way to follow the Dodgers all season long is on SNLA+.

Dodgers acquire flamethrowing RHP Halvorsen from Rockies

@sonjamchen
July 20, 2026

PHILADELPHIA -- The Dodgers added an intriguing arm to their relief depth by acquiring right-hander Seth Halvorsen from the Rockies on Monday afternoon in exchange for a pair of Minor Leaguers: outfielder Landyn Vidourek (L.A.'s No. 25 prospect prior to the trade) and righty Nick Frasso.

1 key player for each team in the second half

July 17, 2026

The second half of the MLB season usually comes with a mission. For contenders, it's getting to the postseason. For others, it's taking stock and looking ahead to improve for next season. In either circumstance, there are players who teams want to see contribute because they figure to be an

Despite Edman's pinch blast, Dodgers settle for DH split to end long day in Bronx

@sonjamchen
July 19, 2026

NEW YORK -- A little more than 13 hours had passed from the time most of the Dodgers had arrived at Yankee Stadium on Sunday morning to when Tommy Edman popped out to shallow left field, putting an end to a 2-1 loss -- and a marathon of a day

'Why he's our ace': Yamamoto twirls 1st regular-season CG with another Bronx gem

@sonjamchen
July 19, 2026

NEW YORK -- Toeing the rubber in the Bronx seems to bring out the best in Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Yamamoto authored one of his best starts of the season in his return to Yankee Stadium, holding the Yankees to two runs across nine dominant innings in a Dodgers 8-2 win in

Latest Dodgers injuries & transactions

July 20, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Dodgers injury news and transactions.

Watch top prospects De Paula, Sirota and Hope at Double-A for FREE on Thursday

@benweinrib
39 minutes ago

All season long, baseball fans can watch Minor League Baseball games for free on the Bally Sports Live app or at BallySports.com. Fans may also purchase an MLB+ subscription, which includes access to MiLB games live and on demand, live MLB audio for all 30 teams, MLB Network, and MLB

Ohtani (left knee soreness) will not pitch Wednesday; return to mound TBD

@sonjamchen
July 19, 2026

NEW YORK -- Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will not make his scheduled pitching start on Wednesday in Philadelphia, manager Dave Roberts said Sunday, and could miss additional starts on the mound in order to address the soreness in his left knee that has lingered for more than a month. The

Which Dodgers pitcher threw 21 pitches 100+ mph vs. Yanks? It wasn't Ohtani

@sonjamchen
July 20, 2026

NEW YORK -- The Dodgers' rotation is like a deck of cards. At full strength, they have four aces. They also have a wild card: Roki Sasaki. No one around the Dodgers claims to have a good sense for the stuff Sasaki will bring to the mound on any given

Seeing double: Dodgers' No. 3 prospect Hope records fourth two-homer game of '26

July 19, 2026

Zyhir Hope just can’t stop hitting homers. The MLB's No. 19 prospect went deep twice for the fourth time this season and finished with three hits in Double-A Tulsa’s 4-3 loss to Frisco at Riders Field. Hope’s two-homer night on Saturday was the second time in six games he's left

Hernández begins rehab assignment, could return during next homestand

@sonjamchen
July 17, 2026

NEW YORK -- For the second time this season, Kiké Hernández is closing in on a return to the Dodgers. The fan-favorite utility player began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday night, beginning with a weekend series in Tacoma, Wash. Hernández is unlikely to return during the

Díaz still unscored upon, fires 2 K's in latest rehab outing

@sonjamchen
July 18, 2026

NEW YORK -- It's only a matter of time before the trumpets will sound at Dodger Stadium once more. Closer Edwin Díaz, who is on the 60-day injured list after having surgery to remove loose bodies from his right elbow at the end of April, began a rehab assignment with

MLB No. 4 prospect De Paula stays hot with go-ahead homer

@jared_greenspan
July 18, 2026

There’s no one that Double-A Tulsa would rather come up in a big spot than Josue De Paula. MLB Pipeline’s No. 4 prospect -- and the top-ranked prospect in the Dodgers organization -- clubbed a go-ahead two-run homer to spark a 6-4 Drillers’ victory over Double-A Frisco on Friday night

Each team's biggest trade chip as Deadline nears

July 16, 2026

You've got to give to get during Trade Deadline season. We've already gone through each team's biggest Deadline need, but what do these clubs have to offer to address that need? With the help of our MLB.com beat reporters, here's a look at each club's biggest trade chip.

What will Dodgers look for at Deadline after impressive first half?

@sonjamchen
July 16, 2026

The following players are among those due to return from the injured list for the Dodgers at some point in the second half: closer Edwin Díaz; starting pitchers Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow; catcher Will Smith; and utility man Kiké Hernández. That is quite the haul of reinforcements. Given all

Ohtani's sweeper among nastiest pitches of first half

@bmags94
July 15, 2026

Every pitch matters. That might be a simplistic analysis, but it's the basic premise of Statcast's Run Value system, which helped determine some of the top pitches of the first half of the 2026 season. Run values look at the run impact of an event based on the runners on

MLB releases 2027 regular-season schedule

July 16, 2026

Major League Baseball announced its 2027 regular-season schedule on Thursday. It is slated to begin on Wednesday, March 24, with an Opening Night game streamed live on Netflix. The matchup is to be determined. Traditional Opening Day is set for Thursday, March 25, with 14 games on the schedule. That

The Maine Christmas tree farmer who played a pivotal role in discovering Jackie Robinson

July 16, 2026

WALDOBORO, Maine – Drive along the undulating two-lane roads of the Pine Tree State, and every few miles, it seems, you’ll pass another cemetery. Granite stones and white slabs fly by out the window, from large burial grounds on the outskirts of town and behind churches in the village center

Ohtani takes home 2 ESPYS, including for best single game

@maxralph_
July 16, 2026

Even nine months later, Shohei Ohtani’s jaw-dropping performance in Game 4 of the 2025 NLCS is still making waves. The game earned Ohtani the award for Best Single-Game Performance on Wednesday night during the annual ESPYS. The Dodgers superstar, who won his fourth MVP Award in 2025, additionally took home

Dodgers lead Power Rankings going into second half

July 15, 2026

The All-Star break is behind us, the Trade Deadline is less than three weeks away and everybody has enjoyed some rest and relaxation to fortify themselves for the stretch run. The second “half” is here.

Pages' World Series-saving Game 7 catch is back, in bobblehead form

July 15, 2026

There were so many unforgettable moments from the 2025 World Series. Near the top of that list is Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages’ series-saving catch in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 7. That play has now been immortalized in bobblehead form.