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
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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
Freeman (left rib discomfort) to miss Tokyo Series finale
TOKYO -- First baseman Freddie Freeman was not in the lineup for Wednesday's second game of the Tokyo Series because of left rib discomfort that also cost him the Dodgers' season opener against the Cubs. Freeman said Tuesday that he thought he had a good chance of playing Wednesday. The
Betts will miss both Tokyo Series games with illness
TOKYO -- Mookie Betts will not play in the season-opening Tokyo Series as he continues to recover from an illness, manager Dave Roberts said on Monday. The Dodgers' shortstop is expected to be ready in time for the domestic opener. Prior to Tuesday morning's game, Roberts said Betts flew home
Grove expected to miss season following shoulder surgery
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Dodgers right-hander Michael Grove underwent right shoulder labrum surgery and is expected to miss the entire 2025 season, manager Dave Roberts said on Sunday. The team had already expected Grove not to be ready in time for Opening Day. Grove was participating in baseball activities earlier in
Smith still managing ankle injury that hindered him in 2024
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Catcher Will Smith did not make his first Cactus League appearance until Friday night as he nursed a lingering ankle issue -- and as it turns out, he's been dealing with it for quite some time. Smith said on Saturday that he sustained a bone bruise in
Freeman (ankle) looks better than expected in spring debut
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Freddie Freeman is not one to do things halfway, and the Dodgers have reaped the benefits of that grit time and again. Last year, when Freeman's badly injured right ankle threatened to keep him out of Game 1 of the National League Division Series, he played through
Miller (concussion protocol) avoids fracture, 'in good spirits' after liner to head
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Dodgers right-hander Bobby Miller came out of his scary injury Thursday with a headache but no fractured bones, manager Dave Roberts said. ¡°He certainly escaped¡± a more serious injury, Roberts said, ¡°in a lot of ways. ¡°He said, in his words, ¡®I¡¯ve got a hard head.¡¯¡± Miller
Ohtani working on pitching mechanics, looking to 'grow as a player'
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The sight of Shohei Ohtani pitching in a Dodgers uniform is still somewhat of a novelty, as the two-way superstar was strictly a designated hitter while rehabbing from right elbow surgery in his first year with the club. Adding to the intrigue, he appears to be making
Kershaw treasures chance to spend whole career with Dodgers
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Even though Clayton Kershaw remained a free agent until the beginning of spring, there was little doubt as to where he would sign. That sentiment should hold for the foreseeable future. After his new one-year, $7.5 million contract with incentives was made official on Thursday afternoon, the
Freeman expects to play Opening Day as he recovers from ankle surgery
LOS ANGELES -- Freddie Freeman expects to be limited coming into Spring Training as he continues his rehab from right ankle surgery, but he believes he should be on track to play in the season-opening Tokyo Series. The Dodgers¡¯ star first baseman underwent a procedure consisting of debridement and the
Ohtani resumes throwing, still unlikely to pitch by Opening Day
DALLAS -- Shohei Ohtani has taken a step forward in his rehab from shoulder surgery, as he's started an offseason throwing program, Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said on Monday at the Winter Meetings. Ohtani, who underwent a procedure to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder on Nov.
Freeman undergoes ankle surgery, should be ready for spring
LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers announced on Thursday that star first baseman Freddie Freeman underwent surgery on his right ankle, consisting of debridement and the removal of loose bodies. Freeman¡¯s surgery was performed by Dr. Kenneth Jung at Kerlan Jobe in Los Angeles, the club said. Most importantly, the Dodgers
Ohtani undergoes shoulder surgery; timeline to return to mound TBD
SAN ANTONIO -- Shohei Ohtani underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, the Dodgers announced on Tuesday. The team expects him to be ready in time for Spring Training, though it is unclear how the rehab will affect his timeline to return to the mound.
Kershaw to undergo surgeries; Teoscar, Flaherty express desire to return
LOS ANGELES -- Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw announced Friday that he will undergo left toe and left knee surgeries next Wednesday. ¡°I have to get my foot fixed and I have to get my left knee fixed, too. It¡¯s going to be a two-for-one special,¡± Kershaw said. ¡°I¡¯m going to
Ohtani starts, scores while protecting shoulder on bases
NEW YORK -- After days of speculation, Shohei Ohtani was in the Dodgers¡¯ starting lineup as their leadoff hitter in a 4-2 win over the Yankees in Game 3 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium on Monday night.
Dodgers 'banking on' Ohtani to start in Game 3 following shoulder injury
NEW YORK -- Although initial indications were positive, the Dodgers left Dodger Stadium on Saturday night with legitimate concern about whether Shohei Ohtani would be forced to miss some -- if not the rest -- of the World Series against the Yankees with a left shoulder subluxation. But on Sunday,
Dodgers 'encouraged' by early indications after Ohtani injures shoulder in G2
LOS ANGELES -- After a 4-2 win over the Yankees in Game 2 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium, the mood in the clubhouse wasn¡¯t nearly as upbeat as it should be for a team that is two wins away from winning a title. Following a quick celebration, all
Freeman welcomes rest before Series: 'I will be in the lineup for Game 1'
LOS ANGELES -- There¡¯s no secret that Freddie Freeman hasn¡¯t been 100% throughout the postseason. After suffering a serious right ankle sprain on Sept. 26, the Dodgers¡¯ first baseman has spent more than three hours a day getting treatment, hoping the ankle can improve enough in order to play.
Hobbled Freeman not in lineup for NLCS Game 6
LOS ANGELES -- As he battles through a badly sprained right ankle, Dodgers star first baseman Freddie Freeman continues to struggle at the plate in the National League Championship Series -- and the Dodgers have adjusted their plans accordingly.
Freeman (ankle) on bench in Game 4 vs. Mets
NEW YORK -- With Freddie Freeman continuing to nurse a badly sprained right ankle, the Dodgers decided to keep the star first baseman out of the starting lineup against the Mets on Thursday night in National League Championship Series Game 4 at Citi Field. It¡¯s the second time this postseason
What does Vesia's injury mean for Dodgers' NLCS bullpen blueprint?
LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers¡¯ bullpen has been the team¡¯s biggest strength over the past few months, but it will go without a major piece for the National League Championship Series as left-hander Alex Vesia is was left off the roster for this round against the Mets.
Freeman scratched from LA's Game 4 lineup
SAN DIEGO -- Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, who has been battling a badly sprained right ankle, was scratched from L.A.'s lineup for Game 4 of the National League Division Series against the Padres.
Casparius replaces injured Grove on Dodgers' NLDS roster
SAN DIEGO -- The Dodgers made a change to their roster ahead of Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the Padres, adding rookie reliever Ben Casparius in place of Michael Grove.