Ohtani to resume pitching program with long-term view
LOS ANGELES -- With the Tokyo Series now in the rearview, Shohei Ohtani is set to take another step in his ongoing right elbow rehab. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters on Monday that Ohtani will be throwing a bullpen session on Saturday, his first since Feb. 25. The Dodgers
Magnificent team sushi dinner just latest example of Ohtani, the leader
LOS ANGELES -- For many Dodgers, the highlight of their weeklong trip to Japan for the Tokyo Series did not take place on the field -- although they all greatly enjoyed the Tokyo Dome atmosphere and experiencing what was, for the majority of them, a new city and country. Instead,
This Dodgers star can reach another level
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Betts, battling illness, takes a turn for the better
ANAHEIM -- The Dodgers continue to take things day by day with Mookie Betts as he deals with an undiagnosed illness that has caused him to drop approximately 18 pounds in the span of two weeks. As of Monday, it appears the shortstop could finally be on the upswing. Betts
Starting Pitcher Power Rankings, Opening Day edition
Only 30 pitchers receive the honor of an Opening Day start every season. And only one of those can top our Opening Day Starting Pitcher Power Rankings. Before we get to the results of our poll, keep these things in mind:
- Not every elite starting pitcher in the game
Latest Dodgers injuries & transactions
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These prospects are just a phone call away from contributing in the bigs
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Tigers-Dodgers Opening Day starting pitchers: Skubal vs. Snell
The Tigers, a team on the rise, will open their quest for a second consecutive playoff berth against the team at the top. That sight isn¡¯t lost on the young players who led Detroit on an incredible late-season run last year to its first postseason berth in a decade. When
Comparing the industry's 2025 Top 100 Prospects lists
One of the joys of the offseason is poring over prospect rankings. Of course, there is no One True Prospects List handed down from the baseball heavens -- each list has its own set of preferences and biases. Some people prefer upside while others put a premium on proximity to
1 important thing we learned about each team this spring
If you're reading this, congratulations -- you've just about made it through another offseason. In a matter of days, the 2025 season will exist outside of predictions and projections, and every team will be playing baseball that matters again. But before Opening Day festivities kick off on Thursday, we still
Takeaways from Tokyo: Reliving the best of Dodgers' time in Japan
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The 2025 BBWAA Award winners will be ...
Opening Day may be just a few days away, but it's never too early for some awards predictions. We asked 59 MLB.com experts to predict who will win the 2025 Baseball Writers' Association of America Awards for MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year in
'Superhero' Shohei! Ohtani rises to occasion, electrifies Tokyo Dome with 1st HR
TOKYO -- Shohei Ohtani trotted to first base, and fervent boos rained down at Tokyo Dome. It was the seventh inning of Wednesday's eventual 6-3 Dodgers win, and the Cubs had just opted to issue an intentional walk to Ohtani in what could have been his final plate appearance of
1 stat per MLB team to show you know baseball
It¡¯s almost Opening Day, with the excitement and promise of a new season radiating throughout the sport and beyond. It¡¯s time to consume baseball in every form possible, including, of course, talking baseball. Whether it¡¯s water-cooler talks, Slacks from the home office, family dinners or group chats, you¡¯re going to
Experts predict 2025 AL, NL stat leaders
Opening Day is on the way, and it¡¯s time to take a look at who MLB¡¯s statistical standouts will be in 2025. We polled 59 MLB.com experts for their picks on who will lead the American League and National League in six key categories: homers, batting average, stolen bases, ERA,
Roki shows flashes of brilliance -- and wildness -- in MLB debut
TOKYO -- Roki Sasaki has the type of pure stuff a team can dream on -- and several did this past offseason. But as both he and the Dodgers have made clear, the 23-year-old right-hander remains a work in progress, which was evident in his first big league start. Sasaki
All the top moments from the Tokyo Series finale
TOKYO -- After a star-studded Opening Day in Japan on Tuesday, the Tokyo Series wrapped up with a Dodgers sweep of the Cubs at the Tokyo Dome. Led by Shohei Ohtani and Roki Sasaki, the Dodgers beat the Cubs, 6-3, on Wednesday to take both games in Japan to open
Dodgers have trove of future stars with 'tremendous upside' on the farm
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Dodgers are coming off their second World Series championship in five years and have made 12 straight trips to the playoffs, averaging 99 victories per full season during that span. They didn't rest on their success this offseason, shelling out more than $400 million in free-agent
Which ranked prospects are still vying for Opening Day spots?
With Spring Training reaching the home stretch, teams are beginning the process of finalizing their Opening Day rosters. A number of the game's up-and-coming prospects remain in the mix for big league jobs at this critical juncture, vying for final roster spots that have yet to be decided upon. Here¡¯s
Tiers of contending teams for the 2025 MLB season
It¡¯s very much that time of year again, which is to say that it¡¯s time to prepare ourselves for the 2025 baseball season the same way we¡¯ve done it for the last few years ¨C by breaking down the 30 teams into a handful of nebulously defined tiers. The Tiers