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The Los Angeles Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to return to the pitcher’s mound at some point this season, but the target date for his return has been fluid throughout the offseason and remains so at the beginning of the regular season. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts initially suggested in January that Ohtani could begin pitching this season around the start of May. That target was … [Read more...] about Shohei Ohtani Expected To Resume Pitching Program With Dodgers Returning From Tokyo Series

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred announced that free agent pitcher Julio Urías, formerly of the Los Angeles Dodgers, has been suspended until the conclusion of the 2025 All-Star break for violating Major League Baseball’s Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy. Urías will be reinstated from the restricted list on July 17, 2025. The league … [Read more...] about MLB Suspends Former Dodgers Pitcher Julio Urías Through 2025 All-Star Break

The Los Angeles Dodgers picked up their first two wins of the fledgling 2025 season with a sweep of the Chicago Cubs in the Tokyo Series despite the absences of Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman. While it’s only been two games, the strengths of this season’s Dodgers team have lived up to expectations. The backend of the bullpen looked as advertised, keeping the Cubs scoreless … [Read more...] about Kiké Hernández & Max Muncy Believe Dodgers Proved Resiliency During Tokyo Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs were chosen to represent MLB and the United States in the Tokyo Series not only because they feature some of the best players to come out of Japan, but also because they are two of the most historic franchises in the history of the sport. The Cubs were a charter member of the National League, one of the eight original franchises to form … [Read more...] about Craig Counsell Understands Why Cubs Weren’t The Focus Of The Media In Tokyo Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers selected the contract of Matt Sauer and optioned Justin Wrobleski to Triple-A Oklahoma City before the series finale of the Tokyo Series. To make room on the Dodgers’ 40-man roster, Clayton Kershaw was transferred to the 60-day on the injured list. Sauer was a non-roster invitee, making four appearances and striking out eight batters in 7.2 innings. The … [Read more...] about Dodgers Roster: Matt Sauer Selected, Justin Wrobleski Optioned