Major League Baseball announced the full 2026 All-Star rosters on Saturday, scheduling the Midsummer Classic for July 14 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The rosters feature 26 first-time selections, with the Dodgers, Braves, and Phillies each sending five players to the game, tied for the most in the majors. Dodgers’ Historic Surge and Andy … Read more
Shohei Ohtani was removed as a hitter during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 4-3 comeback win over the San Diego Padres on July 4, 2026, due to right bicep tightness. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed Ohtani will miss Saturday’s lineup to recover, though both the player and manager described the exit as a precautionary measure. Bicep Tightness … Read more
Shohei Ohtani homered on the eve of Father’s Day just days after the birth of his second child, marking a personal and professional milestone for the Dodgers star. The 32-year-old announced the arrival of his son via a joint Instagram post with wife Mamiko, who shared a photo of the baby’s feet in a blue … Read more
"Shohei Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko, welcomed their second child on June 19, 2026, with the Dodgers star temporarily stepping away from the team for paternity leave," according to MLB.com and the Los Angeles Times. The announcement came via a joint statement posted to Ohtani’s Instagram account, which noted the family’s gratitude for support during … Read more
Nick Martinez takes the mound for the Cincinnati Reds today against the Los Angeles Dodgers, marking a significant test for the right-hander as he faces one of the National League’s most potent offensive lineups. The game, scheduled at Dodger Stadium, serves as a critical checkpoint for Martinez as he looks to solidify his role in … Read more
Shohei Ohtani’s two-way dominance reached new heights Wednesday night as he delivered a six-inning, two-hit shutout and batted 3-for-4 with two walks, pushing his ERA to 0.74—the third-lowest mark in MLB history at this point in the season—and his batting average back above .300 for the first time since Opening Day. The Los Angeles Dodgers … Read more
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto avoided structural injury after taking a 97 mph fastball to his left wrist during Sunday’s 9-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. While X-rays returned negative, the veteran backstop remains day-to-day, leaving the club to manage both a lineup vacancy and a lingering offensive slump. The Status of Realmuto’s Wrist … Read more
Major League Baseball owners have thrown down the gauntlet: for the first time in nearly 30 years, they’re proposing a salary cap to reshape the game’s financial landscape, setting the stage for a labor showdown that could upend the 2027 season. The move, announced Thursday, May 28, 2026, mirrors the 1994 strike that canceled the … Read more
Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Kendall George, a 21-year-old outfielder for the Double-A Tulsa Drillers, suffered a left knee injury Monday night while dodging the team’s bat dog during a game against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. The incident has prompted the organization to suspend its bat dog program for the immediate future. A Freak Injury in … Read more
Chris Taylor, the two-time World Series champion and Dodgers legend, officially retired from baseball on Sunday after a whirlwind 48 hours that saw him reverse his initial retirement announcement twice. The 35-year-old utility player, who spent a decade as a cornerstone of Los Angeles’ championship teams, fractured his left forearm on Wednesday while playing for … Read more