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Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts admitted he should have fielded a routine eighth-inning grounder, ending Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s bid for a perfect game as Yamamoto was four outs from history; Betts insisted there were no excuses, and the no-hit bid would end later in the ninth with a Tristan Peters solo homer, with teammates praising Betts’s accountability.
With Mookie Betts returning from a month on the injured list due to an oblique strain, the Dodgers optioned Alex Freeland to Triple-A Oklahoma City to clear a roster spot. Freeland was hitting .235/.646 OPS across 33 games this season. Hyeseong Kim has been the more productive call-up, while Santiago Espinal would have faced waivers if moved, so he remains on the bench as Betts resumes everyday shortstop duties.
Mookie Betts is set to return from an oblique injury, forcing the Dodgers to trim their active roster. The candidates to be sent down are Alex Freeland, Hyeseong Kim, and Santiago Espinal, with Espinal the least favorable option due to a .188 average and no minor-league options. Kim and Freeland have performed well and could be optioned to Triple-A to preserve depth. Betts’ return will limit playing time for those who stay, and a second-base platoon will continue until Tommy Edman returns from the IL. The decision hinges on balancing development with depth, and a final ruling is expected soon.
Mookie Betts is set to be activated from the Dodgers’ 10-day IL after two rehab games due to a right oblique strain; he’ll return to shortstop as L.A. sits 24-15 atop the NL West, with Hyeseong Kim and Alex Freeland splitting second-base duties and Miguel Rojas in a reserve role. Betts’ strong track record suggests he’ll rebound from last year’s quieter numbers (.258/.326/.406, 104 wRC+).
Dodgers star Mookie Betts, sidelined since April with an oblique strain, has begun a rehab assignment in Oklahoma City and could be activated as early as Monday after traveling back to Los Angeles for evaluation. His return would influence roster decisions and infield rotations as players like Freeland, Kim, and Rojas vie for roles.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is known for his candid and challenging management style, openly criticizing players like Mookie Betts to hold them accountable and foster a strong team culture, which players appreciate and believe helps improve performance.
Mookie Betts of the Dodgers received the Roberto Clemente Award for his extensive humanitarian work, including founding the 5050 Foundation, supporting wildfire victims, and contributing to hunger and homelessness initiatives, highlighting his positive impact off the field.
The Dodgers swept the Reds in the wild card series, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivering a strong pitching performance and Mookie Betts contributing offensively, advancing to the NLDS where they will face the Phillies.
After a narrow 4-3 loss to the Rockies, Dodgers' star Mookie Betts met privately with manager Dave Roberts and president Andrew Friedman, amid concerns over right fielder Teoscar Hernández's defensive errors. The team is considering moving Betts back to right field to improve defense, highlighting ongoing issues that contributed to the loss and impacted their division standings.
Mookie Betts has had a challenging offensive season but recently delivered a crucial go-ahead home run, boosting his confidence and value to the Dodgers. Alex Vesia successfully closed out a game with a perfect ninth inning after a tense moment, and Michael Conforto contributed offensively in a key win, demonstrating resilience amid a turbulent season.
Mookie Betts hit a crucial game-winning home run for the Dodgers in a series sweep against the Padres, ending a slump and boosting team morale, as they regained the lead in the NL West standings.
Mookie Betts rejoined the Dodgers in Boston after a family death, arriving during a game and contributing despite a tough season, highlighting his commitment and emotional return to the team.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are considering lineup adjustments as star Mookie Betts is away for personal reasons, with options including moving Shohei Ohtani to leadoff and other positional changes, but the team has enough depth to manage his absence.
Mookie Betts is experiencing his most challenging season offensively, with career lows in batting average, slugging, and OPS, possibly due to physical toll from playing shortstop and age-related decline. Despite his struggles, the Dodgers lead their division, but his performance drop raises concerns about their championship chances. The team might consider repositioning him to reduce physical strain, but his decline could also signal the start of a less productive phase of his career.
Mookie Betts reacted with surprise to the Boston Red Sox trading Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, calling the move 'crazy,' as part of a series of significant trades that have upset Red Sox fans. Betts, now with the Dodgers, expressed indifference about the trade, which involved young players in return for Devers.