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Kiké Hernandez to miss Dodgers' White House visit amid rehab assignment
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Kiké Hernandez to miss Dodgers' White House visit amid rehab assignment

Dodgers utility man Kiké Hernández will not join the team for the July 23 White House visit to celebrate the 2025 World Series title because he’s on a minor-league rehab assignment for a strained left oblique. He said he’d rather take a day off than participate in team activities if he’s not active, while manager Dave Roberts emphasized it’s an individual choice and expects many teammates to attend. The visit occurs during an East Coast road trip, and this marks the Dodgers’ third White House hosting this decade.

Ohtani sidelined from All-Star Game as Dodgers shield knee ahead of second half
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Ohtani sidelined from All-Star Game as Dodgers shield knee ahead of second half

Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will not pitch this week due to a lingering left knee irritation and will skip the All-Star Game to protect his health; he’ll remain in the lineup as the designated hitter over the weekend, with the knee to be drained (and likely injected) Sunday, as Los Angeles aims for October readiness and adjusts the rotation for the second half.

Ohtani sidelined by triceps pain as Dodgers weigh rest ahead of All-Star break
sports6 days ago

Ohtani sidelined by triceps pain as Dodgers weigh rest ahead of All-Star break

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will sit out Saturday’s game due to right-triceps soreness after a six-inning, 110-pitch start in which he left for a pinch-hitter in the seventh. Manager Dave Roberts said resting him is on the table as the team weighs his heavy two-way workload ahead of the All-Star break, following earlier biceps soreness. Ohtani has a 1.79 ERA through 14 starts with 95 strikeouts in 85⅔ innings and has hit 18 homers in 81 games.

Star-studded rosters unveiled for 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philly
sports6 days ago

Star-studded rosters unveiled for 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philly

The full rosters for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, set for July 14 in Philadelphia, were revealed with Dodgers, Braves and Phillies tied at five selections each. Starters were voted by fans (Shohei Ohtani and Ernie Clement led voting); the rest were determined by players and the league office. AL starters include Langeliers, Guerrero Jr. (listed but not playing due to back issues), Clement, Witt Jr., Caminero, Trout, Buxton, Judge (injured, out), and Alvarez as DH. NL starters feature Baldwin, Freeman, Albies, Abrams, Muncy, Marsh, Soto, Pages, and Ohtani as DH. Managers are Dave Roberts (NL, Dodgers) and John Schneider (AL, Blue Jays). The rosters also include a wide group of reserves and pitchers from across MLB. The All-Star festivities run July 11-13 (Draft, Futures Game, Home Run Derby) ahead of the July 14 game at Citizens Bank Park.

Padres falter late as Dodgers rally to 4-3 win
sports7 days ago

Padres falter late as Dodgers rally to 4-3 win

Michael King hurled six scoreless as the Padres built a 3-0 lead, but Adrian Morejón faltered in the seventh after a Cronenworth miscue, and Teoscar Hernández delivered a grand slam as the Dodgers rallied to a 4-3 victory. The loss drops San Diego below .500 (43-44), extends a seven-game skid, and leaves them four games out of the NL wild-card, despite a strong start and late-inning drama.

Ohtani sits out Saturday for Dodgers amid precautionary right biceps issue
sports7 days ago

Ohtani sits out Saturday for Dodgers amid precautionary right biceps issue

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will not play Saturday against the Padres as a precaution after reporting a right biceps issue following Friday’s start, in which he worked 110 pitches and allowed three runs before being replaced by a pinch-hitter in the seventh; he’s also dealing with knee inflammation, and the ice wraps on his knee and arm were noted during recovery.

Dodgers rally as Ohtani exits with biceps tightness in comeback win
sports7 days ago

Dodgers rally as Ohtani exits with biceps tightness in comeback win

Ohtani left the Dodgers’ 4-3 comeback win against the Padres in the seventh due to tightness in his right bicep, described as a precaution after six innings of three earned runs. Teoscar Hernández delivered a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh to spark the rally, and the Dodgers extended their division lead even with Ohtani out of the lineup on Saturday as they monitor the injury ahead of the All-Star break.

One Piece Night Sparks Stadium Chaos and a Booming Card Market at Dodger Stadium
sports7 days ago

One Piece Night Sparks Stadium Chaos and a Booming Card Market at Dodger Stadium

Dodger Stadium turned into a One Piece Night spectacle as 52,000 fans queued for a Monkey D. Luffy promo card, prompting heavy security and traffic as crowds surged to grab and resell the card. Initial offers ran around $100–$150, but prices quickly climbed to $600–$700 in-stadium, with some listings exceeding $1,000 on secondary markets, as the team boosted inventory to ensure everyone received a card.

Padres squander six-run edge, stumble to sixth straight loss vs Dodgers
sports7 days ago

Padres squander six-run edge, stumble to sixth straight loss vs Dodgers

San Diego jumped to a 6-0 lead with a flurry of early extra-base hits, but the Dodgers answered with 12 unanswered runs to defeat the Padres 12-7, extending San Diego’s skid to six games and leaving them at 43-43. The loss underscored pitching depth issues, as no Padres starter lasted more than 4 2/3 innings in the stretch, and a scary moment saw Randy Vásquez leave after being struck by a line drive and hospitalized. Manager Craig Stammen called it a morale test, while Jake Cronenworth urged urgency to turn the season around.

Ohtani’s Pitches, Rushing’s Catching Put Dodgers’ Chemistry to the Test
sports15 days ago

Ohtani’s Pitches, Rushing’s Catching Put Dodgers’ Chemistry to the Test

With Will Smith sidelined by neck pain, Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing must learn to work with Shohei Ohtani, whose frustration boiled over after a passed ball and a miscommunicated PitchCom call; Ohtani eventually started calling his own pitches to regain control, and while he pitched well, Rushing’s ability to adapt will determine whether he remains in a key role.