When do MLB’s many mercurial contenders want to reveal their true form?  We’re only about 10% into the 2026 season, but only the two-time defending World Series champions Dodgers (11-4), Braves (10-6) and Padres (10-6) have double-digit wins, while 20 teams are within two games of .500. But numerous teams projected to be among the … Read more
There is a stark difference in the recent history of the American League Cy Young award and the National League one. First, let’s check out the early odds for this season’s winners at DraftKings Sportsbook as of April 13. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or … Read more
Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff homer and Teoscar Hernandez followed with a three-run shot in the first inning of the Los Angeles Dodgers ’ seventh victory in eight games, 6-3 over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night. Emmet Sheehan (2-0) pitched six innings of four-hit ball with six strikeouts for the defending World Series champion … Read more
Are the two-time defending World Series champions still looking like the team to beat this season? The 2026 MLB campaign is barely two weeks in, but the Dodgers remain on target for a historic three-peat. That’s not to say some other teams are making things interesting in these early days. Dontrelle Willis List His Current Top-5 … Read more
To no one’s surprise, the Dodgers are out to a commanding lead in the NL West, and the Yankees look well on their way to being one of the top American League contenders. However, no one would have expected the Mariners, Red Sox, Tigers and Cubs to all be in at least a share of … Read more
Edwin DÃaz hasn’t been a starter since he was in Double-A a decade ago, so the three-time All-Star closer doesn’t know exactly how exhausting it must be for a starting pitcher to have to navigate the Dodgers’ daunting lineup multiple times on a single night. He can commiserate with opposing starters, though, as they attempt … Read more
This rematch carried the weight of October, even if the game didn’t. Meeting for the first time since the unforgettable Game 7 of the 2025 World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Toronto Blue Jays in a 14-2 win on Monday night at the Rogers Centre. Though the series opener was devoid of the … Read more
Blue Jays right-hander and three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer left Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers after two innings, another potential blow to Toronto’s injury-hit starting rotation. The 41-year-old Scherzer, who re-signed with Toronto in February, allowed two runs and two hits. Teoscar Hernandez homered in the first, driving in Kyle Tucker’s … Read more
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed shortstop Mookie Betts on the injured list Sunday with a right oblique strain and recalled Hyeseong Kim from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Betts left Saturday’s 10-5 victory over the Washington Nationals after walking and scoring in the first inning. Manager Dave Roberts said the Dodgers believe Betts was initially injured on … Read more
Baseball is back, and it looks very different in a few key ways. The way the game is being umpired has drastically changed, while other young stars made a big impact in their debut weekends. Elsewhere, though, a lot has remained the same (the Dodgers are still very good). Here are our takeaways: 1. ABS … Read more