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Dodgers Manager Provides Crucial Update on Mookie Betts' Health as Opening Day Nears

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been without a positive Mookie Betts health update for a while, but fans can at least be 'encouraged' to take a sigh of relief.

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Shohei Ohtani Resuming Pitching Program With Bullpen Session

Shohei Ohtani is expected to return to pitching this season, but his process of joining the Los Angeles Dodgers rotation was paused during Spring Training.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / CBSSports.com / March 25

MLB World Series predictions: Expert picks for 2025 champion, pennant winners with Dodgers favored to repeat

Here are the title predictions from our CBS Sports MLB staff for the 2025 season

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / March 25

Checking in on the Dodgers’ position player depth

On any given day, nine position players start in a lineup. So who will finish 10th on the Dodgers this year in plate appearances? Among the many fun things to do on Baseball Reference is perusing pages of specific teams, trying to find things that stand out.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / March 25

Cubs Players Amazed At Shohei Ohtani’s Popularity In Japan

The Los Angeles Dodgers began the regular season by sweeping the Chicago Cubs at the Tokyo Dome in Japan, which marked a homecoming for Shohei Ohtani. The two-way star received a hero’s welcome when the Dodgers arrived and was met with thunderous applause before each at-bat in the Tokyo Series.

Mookie Betts News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / March 25

Dodgers Utility Player Explains Turnaround in 2024 MLB Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series in 2024, mainly because of all the star power and thump in the starting lineup. Players like Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Shohei Ohtani, and Teoscar Hernández significantly contributed to one of MLB's best, if not the best, offenses.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 25

Video of astronaut playing baseball with himself in space goes viral

Shohei Ohtani may be the best two-way baseball player on planet Earth, but an astronaut who hails from the same country has the Los Angeles Dodgers star beat in outer space.

Mookie Betts News / Dodger Blue / March 25

Mookie Betts ‘Turned A Corner’ In Recovery From Mysterious Illness

As the Los Angeles Dodgers get set to resume their title defense, they received encouraging news with Mookie Betts in his ongoing recovery from a lingering illness.

Shohei Ohtani News / Field Level Media / March 25

Dodgers plan Shohei Ohtani's next step for return to pitching

Shohei Ohtani is preparing to take the next step in the ongoing rehab of his right elbow. That step will occur on Saturday, according to Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, when Ohtani will throw a bullpen session for the first time since Feb.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / March 25

History of Cy Young winners facing off at Dodger Stadium

When Blake Snell and Tarik Skubal battle on Thursday, it will be the 40th time in the ballpark’s history in which both starting pitchers previously won a Cy Young Award.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / March 25

Can you guess this utility player in today’s in-5 trivia game?

Think you can figure out what Dodgers player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out. We’re back for another day of the True Blue LA in-5 daily trivia game.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / March 25

Notes: Kiké the videographer, Freeman-Gibson connection

A few old friends find new homes as the Dodgers are close to finishing their spring training. Plus a look at the World Series Game 1 injured-hero home run club.

Mookie Betts News / FirstSportz / March 25

LA Dodgers star Mookie Betts 'scared to eat' after losing over 20 pounds through mysterious illness

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Mookie Betts is going through a torrid time. After missing the season opener in Japan, the 3-time World Series winner’s participation in the traditional opener on Thursday hangs in the balance.

Shohei Ohtani News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 24

Shohei Ohtani’s ‘long term’ play amid return to pitching duties revealed by Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have installed a new pitching plan in place for Shohei Ohtani. One that becomes a “long term” play as described by manager Dave Roberts on Monday.

Tyler Glasnow News / Dodger Blue / March 24

Freeway Series Recap: Tyler Glasnow Strikes Out 9 But Dodgers Lose To Angels On Walk-Off

Tyler Glasnow was sharp in his final start of Spring Training but the Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a 5-4 walk-off loss to the Los Angeles Angels. That marked the Dodgers’ first loss in four spring games against the Angels thus far, which includes matchups in Cactus League play and the exhibition Freeway Series.

Freddie Freeman News / Last Word On Sports / March 24

Dodgers World Series Hero Should Be Ready To Go

Los Angeles Dodgers” first baseman Freddie Freeman is recovering from his rib injury, according to Jack Harris of the L.A. Times. The 2024 World Series Most Valuable Player was held out of the season-opening series in Tokyo against the Chicago Cubs.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / March 24

Dodgers All-Star on LA Ruining Baseball Narrative: We Don't Care

The Los Angeles Dodgers shocked the baseball world by signing a plethora of talent throughout the offseason. The defending champions were perhaps the most aggressive club this winter, a striking symbol of determination to return to the Fall Classic once again.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / March 24

Dodgers hand ball to LHP Blake Snell for domestic opener

The World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers will turn to a newcomer when the club opens the domestic portion of its schedule, announcing that left-hander Blake Snell will take the mound Thursday at home against the Detroit Tigers.

Roki Sasaki News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / March 24

Roki Sasaki Gets Major Praise From Dodgers' $13 Million All-Star After Debut

The Los Angeles Dodgers have no shortage of talent on their roster. One of the most prized acquisitions of the offseason was 23-year-old phenom from Japan, Roki Sasaki.

Mookie Betts News / Larry Brown Sports / March 24

Mookie Betts reveals scary amount of weight he lost with mystery illness

Mookie Betts sat out both of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ games in the Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs last week as he deals with an illness, and the star outfielder has lost a disturbing amount of weight as a result.

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Dodgers hand ball to LHP Blake Snell for domestic opener

Yankees sign former Dodgers pitcher in free agency

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The '2023 MLB home run leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / March 24

Dave Roberts: Austin Barnes One Of ‘Glue Guys’ In Dodgers Clubhouse

The Los Angeles Dodgers exercised their $3.5 million team option on Austin Barnes that ensured the veteran catcher would return for his 10th season with the team.