MLB power rankings: Red-hot Chicago Cubs power into September, NL wild-card race:
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MLB power rankings: Red-hot Chicago Cubs power into September, NL wild-card race: As September dawns, a surprise guest has imposed on the National League playoff ...
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Dodgers, Dave Roberts Will Visit White House After World Series Win: The Los Angeles Dodgers will visit the White House next month after their World Series win.
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Quick Glance: Dodgers to Visit Trump at the White House
- The Los Angeles Dodgers accepted President Trump's invitation to celebrate their World Series title.
- The visit is scheduled for April 7, prior to their series against the Washington Nationals.
- Manager Dave Roberts called the invitation a great honor for every World Series champion.
- The Dodgers also plan to visit Capitol Hill on April 8.
Mookie Betts' return for Dodgers uncertain as he's lost 15 pounds due to illness: Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is still dealing with an illness and ...
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Quick Glance: Mookie Betts Struggles with Ongoing Vomiting Illness
- Mookie Betts, shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers, is still facing an illness that leaves his return uncertain.
- He has lost about 15 pounds over the past two weeks and cannot keep solid food down, although he reports feeling fine otherwise.
- Despite normal blood tests, Betts will not participate in the upcoming exhibition games, and his availability for the opening game remains unclear.
- Betts expressed a strong desire to return to play, highlighting the difficulty of not being able to eat while preparing for the season.
MLB Suspends Ex-Dodgers Pitcher Julio Urias Through 2025 All-Star Break: MLB has suspended a former Dodgers pitcher through the 2025 All-Star break ...
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Dodgers will visit President Trump and the White House to celebrate World Series title
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ESPN+ Mar 17
Dodgers' Mookie Betts out for 2-game Tokyo Series with illness - ESPN: Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts will not play in the two-game Tokyo Series against the Cubs ...
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MLBTradeRumors.com Mar 20
Braves Sign Alex Verdugo: Free agent outfielder Alex Verdugo finally has a new home. He signed a one-year deal with the Atlanta Braves ...
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MLBTradeRumors.com Mar 23
Braves to Acquire Jose Suarez: The Braves are poised to acquire left-hander Jose Suarez from the Angels, according to a report from Ari Alexander of …
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Dodgers vs. Cubs live updates: Time, TV, pitchers, how to watch MLB Tokyo Series: Dodgers phenom Roki Sasaki makes MLB debut in his home country against Cubs ...
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Prospect Cam Smith makes Astros’ Opening Day roster after just 32 minor-league games
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Quick Glance: Cam Smith: Astros' Newest Star Takes the Field
- Cam Smith has secured a spot on the Houston Astros' Opening Day roster after just 32 minor league games.
- The 22-year-old is expected to start in right field and has received praise during spring training.
- Originally acquired as a third baseman, he is now playing in the outfield to secure regular at-bats.
- His impressive performance and character have earned him support from teammates, highlighting his potential.
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Q&A with Cubs president Jed Hoyer, Part 1: ‘We don’t have a lot of margin for error’
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Boone: Dodgers' chirping at Yankees is 'annoying': New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone discussed the Los Angeles Dodgers' trash-talking and life post-Juan ...
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MLB.com Mar 25
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 ...
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Dodgers' Tokyo Series trip confirms the team's 'amazing' hold on Japan: More than 10,000 fans packed into the lower bowl of the Tokyo Dome on Friday to watch the ...
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Dave Roberts Admitted World Series Would’ve Gone a Lot Different Without One Huge Hit
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MLBTradeRumors.com Mar 18
Dodgers Add Roki Sasaki To 40-Man Roster: The Dodgers officially added Roki Sasaki to their major league roster. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
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Shohei Ohtani Organized Dodgers Dinner, Which Featured a 400-Pound Tuna: Shohei Ohtani, along with teammates Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki ...
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MLBTradeRumors.com Mar 18
Braves To Sign Craig Kimbrel To Minor League Deal: Craig Kimbrel is heading back to Atlanta, maybe. He agreed to a minor league deal with the club ...
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Mookie Betts says his 'body's just kind of eating itself' as mystery illness sidelines Dodgers star
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Video of Shohei Ohtani smashing a home run in Japan will give you goosebumps: This is something else.
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Quick Glance: Ohtani Shines as National Hero in Tokyo
- Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers led his team to victory over the Chicago Cubs during the MLB Tokyo Series.
- His impressive performance captivated local fans and solidified his status as a national hero in Japan.
- Ohtani demonstrated both athletic excellence and the ability to handle the pressure of a home series.
- The event was significant for Japanese baseball and for Ohtani himself, who met the high expectations placed upon him.
Mookie Betts returns to Dodgers' lineup against Angels: Finally feeling better after a lengthy stomach ailment, Mookie Betts returned to the Dodgers lineup ...
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Dodgers focus on dominance, not dynasty, amid renewed title pursuit: The Dodgers know that every single MLB team has put a target on them as they begin their ...
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Tokyo Series featuring Ohtani delivers record-breaking event for MLB: The MLB called this week's Tokyo Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs ...
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‘You’ve got to embrace it’: Big-spending Dodgers begin title defense as MLB’s latest evil empire
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MLB experts predict each division winner (and WS champ!): Anyone who makes predictions wants to be right. But being wrong can be cool, too ...
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Inside the Dodgers’ offseason renovations to their new home clubhouse: During the offseason, construction crews gutted the bowels of Dodger Stadium ...
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Column: Cubs’ Craig Counsell shrugs off the pressure of managing in Chicago: With expectations growing, the pressure on manager Craig Counsell to win with the ...
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Chicago Cubs name RHP Ben Brown as the 5th starter while RHP Brad Keller makes the bullpen
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Former NFL Quarterback Casually Robbed Fly Ball From Max Muncy in Japan: The former Eagles and Panthers quarterback—and diehard Dodgers fan—flashed the leather ...
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MLB 2025 season preview: Rankings, every team's playoff odds - ESPN: Whether your team enters Opening Day as a favorite or hoping to be 2025's big surprise ...
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Dodgers’ Snell on leaving S.F.: ‘The Giants didn’t even talk to me’: Blake Snell had a sensational second half with the Giants last year, but when it came time ...
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Cactus League report: It’s ‘go time’ for White Sox and ‘take two’ for Cubs as opening day nears
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Column: End of spring training means new beginnings — and different expectations — for Cubs and White Sox
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ESPN thrilled Tigers' Tarik Skubal kicks off its 36th (and last?) MLB season: The Tigers will open the season against the reigning World Series-champion Los ...
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Clayton Kershaw Jokes He 'Mooched' Dodgers for a Trip to Japan: Clayton Kershaw joked he mooched the Dodgers for a trip to Japan despite not playing in the ...
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Spectrum offering a streaming-only subscription for Dodgers: For the first time Spectrum is offering a streaming-only subscription for Dodgers games that won't ...
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Shohei Ohtani home run delivers yet another moment on command: Years from now, people who weren’t here will claim they were. The people who actually were here ...
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The Angels have the longest playoff drought. What exactly is the plan?: For an Angels fan, these are the worst of times. In six years in Anaheim ...
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Rockies owner: Dodgers' spending shows MLB needs salary cap: Colorado Rockies owner Dick Monfort believes Major League Baseball needs a salary cap if a team like ...
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto ready to shine, starting with Dodgers' opener in Japan: Yoshinobu Yamamoto has emerged as a potential ace for the Dodgers this season ...
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Former Melbourne gymnastics coach charged with seven child sex offences: Olympics, sports: Bouskill was a mentor to hundreds of Victorian gymnasts over three ...
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Pitcher Julio Urías suspended through All-Star break under domestic violence policy
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How the Chicago Cubs spent their time in Tokyo, from opening day to a welcome dinner full of surprises
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How Dodgers' Dave Roberts went from worrying about job to MLB-best contract: Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts wondered if he'd have a job if he lost to ...
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Dodgers' Mookie Betts May Miss Tokyo Series vs Cubs: The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar is suddenly at risk of missing the team's opening series in Tokyo ...
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Why Dodgers' Freddie Freeman Isn't in Lineup for Tokyo Series vs. Cubs : Why is Freddie Freeman not playing in the Tokyo Series? The star first baseman was ...
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Roki Sasaki's Ridiculous Splitter, Triple-Digits Fastball Left MLB Fans in Awe : Despite a bit of a shaky MLB debut, Dodgers rookie Roki Sasaki quickly left MLB ...
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Angels, Braves Agree to Swap Pitchers in Trade Ahead of Opening Day: The Braves acquired Jose Suarez from the Angels in exchange for Ian Anderson.
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Dodgers fall to Hanshin Tigers in Japan in final tuneup: Behind a superb start from Hiroto Saiki, the Hanshin Tigers didn’t give up a hit until the fifth inning ...
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Major League Baseball woos the world with MLB Tokyo Series: The Major League Baseball season opens on Tuesday night with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago ...
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Dodgers Manager: Roki Sasaki Wanted to Stay In Before Being Pulled After 3 Innings
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Joey Gallo pitching? Ex-MLB All-Star slugger makes surprise announcement: One of MLB's elite power hitters over the past decade will give pitching a shot.
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Quick Glance: White Sox Cut Ties with Joey Gallo
- The White Sox have released Joey Gallo from his minor league contract.
- Gallo, 31, struggled with the Nationals, posting a .161 batting average and has underperformed in recent years.
- Once a strong defender, Gallo's skills have declined, making him less suitable for a contending team.
- The White Sox's depth at first base and the outfield contributed to the decision to part ways, leaving Gallo's future in the majors uncertain.
Column: Nico Hoerner returns to the Chicago Cubs lineup while players from the Tokyo Series recover from jet lag
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‘Proud and honored’: Kosuke Fukudome, the Chicago Cubs’ first Japanese player, reconnects with team in Tokyo
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Yankees, Dodgers, Red Sox Lead Forbes' 2025 List of Most Valuable MLB Franchises
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Shohei Ohtani Mashes Towering Home Run in Front of Roaring Crowd at Tokyo Dome: The Dodgers do-it-all player had his home county fired up.
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Quick Glance: Ohtani Shines with Home Run at Tokyo Dome
- Shohei Ohtani hit a home run in his second at-bat against the Yomiuri Giants, marking his first game in Japan with a Major League team.
- Ohtani's return was the highlight of the Dodgers' inaugural visit to Japan, drawing enthusiastic reactions from fans.
- Several Japanese stars currently playing in MLB were present, emphasizing the significance of these games.
- Ohtani is regarded as an iconic figure in Japan, and fans responded enthusiastically to his performance during the game.
Jesse Chavez signing minor-league deal with Braves a delightful turn: The beloved middle reliever has made a career out of thriving with the Braves ...
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MLBTradeRumors.com Mar 21
Braves Select Drake Baldwin, Hector Neris, Enyel De Los Santos: Top catching prospect Drake Baldwin and relievers Hector Neris and Enyel De Los Santos made the ...
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Letters to the Editor: L.A. Dodgers should consider their values before visiting Trump in the White House
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Top prospect Matt Shaw makes MLB debut in Chicago Cubs opener: 0-for-4 with 2 strikeouts and a throwing error
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Are Giants and rest of NL West doomed to runner-up status behind L.A.?: A serious challenge to the L.A. Dodgers from the San Francisco Giants or any ...
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Japanese baseball fans are crazy for Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers. MLB has a plan to get them to root for every team
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Rockies Owner Clamors for Change Due to Dodgers' High-Spending Offseason: Dick Monfort voiced his opinion on the competitive imbalance in MLB.
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Photos: Dodger Blue overtakes Tokyo for season-opening series: Tokyo shows its support as the Dodgers arrive in Tokyo to open their 2025 season against the Cubs.
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Colin Cowherd Pinpoints Exact Moment Shohei Ohtani Became the Face of Baseball: The Dodgers superstar helped kick off the regular season in Japan.
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Dodgers, behind Ohtani, win the in season opener in Tokyo and Dr. Neal ElAttrache joins the team
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Contributor: Should the Dodgers balk at a White House invitation?: All presidents like getting their picture taken with athletes. With the Trump presidencies ...
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Chicago Cubs swept in Tokyo Series in playoff-like atmosphere: ‘That’s a great experience for our young players’
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The Dodgers’ First Pitch of Their 2025 MLB Season Had Everyone Confused : What a weird start for the defending champs.
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How Japanese stars Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani and Cubs' Shota Imanaga are revitalizing MLB
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Shohei Ohtani Became the First Funny Meme of MLB Season During Dodgers-Cubs in Tokyo
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Alex Bregman on Tigers, free agency: 'We thought we were going to be in Detroit the entire time'
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Winning isn’t everything, as Chicago White Sox fans have learned in 125 years. But you can still have fun.
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MLBTradeRumors.com Mar 18
Braves Sign James McCann To Minor League Deal: Veteran catcher James McCann is joining the Braves on a minor league deal. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
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Ohtani and the Dodgers keep the Cubs and their rich history in the shadows in Japan
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Photos: Opening day at the Tokyo Dome for Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers: Photos as the Chicago Cubs open the regular season at the Tokyo Dome against the ...
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Shohei Ohtani Gave Surprisingly Honest Quote About Playing in Japan: Even baseball's biggest superstar felt the nerves playing in his home country.
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MLB power rankings: Who's favored to meet Dodgers in World Series?: Remember Sham? Of course you do.
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Rising to the occasion, Shohei Ohtani hits 2-run HR in return to Japan against Yomiuri Giants
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Batting Around: Where will Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara pitch by the end of the 2025 MLB season?
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Epic Agricultural Mural of Shohei Ohtani and Dog Decoy Goes Viral Amid Tokyo Series
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