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The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers have become something of a budding rivalry in the eyes of many, including manager Dave Roberts, and tension has reached a boiling point in this week’s series at Dodger Stadium. After playing three games at Petco Park last week, the Padres and Dodgers are halfway through a four-game set in Los Angeles. The series started with the … [Read more...] about Dave Roberts Upset With Perceived Differential Of Treatment For Padres Manger Mike Shildt

Again facing a shortage of healthy starting pitchers, the Los Angeles Dodgers have moved Ben Casparius into their rotation for at least the time being, and are expected to activate Emmet Sheehan off the 60-day injured list this week. Sheehan has been with the Dodgers since Saturday and threw a bullpen session at Dodger Stadium on Sunday. “I think it’s a very high likelihood … [Read more...] about Emmet Sheehan Likely Joining Dodgers Rotation During Padres Series

The Los Angeles Angels returned 2024 Rule 5 Draft pick Garrett McDaniels to the Los Angeles Dodgers after he was designated for assignment and cleared waivers. McDaniels was among several Dodgers prospects who were picked by other teams in last year’s Rule 5 Draft. So too were Hyun-il Choi (Washington Nationals), Michael Hobbs (New York Mets), Orlando Ortiz Mayr (Miami Marlins) … [Read more...] about Angels Return Rule 5 Draft Pick Garrett McDaniels To Dodgers

José Ureña elected to become a free agent rather than remain part of the Los Angeles Dodgers organization after he was designated for assignment. Ureña cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City, but he rejected the Minor League assignment in favor of reaching free agency. Ureña had the option to do so because he previously had been DFA’d in his career, … [Read more...] about José Ureña Elects Free Agency After Dodgers DFA

Teoscar Hernández was one of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ most dangerous hitters in the early part of the 2025 season, batting .315/.333/.600 with nine home runs and 34 RBI through his first 162 at-bats. But a left groin strain suffered against the Miami Marlins on May 5 put his season on hold and derailed Hernández’s momentum at the plate. Hernández spent two weeks on the 10-day … [Read more...] about Will Smith Replacing Teoscar Hernández In Cleanup Spot Of Dodgers Lineup