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Dodgers’ Blake Snell takes step forward in recovery from ‘cranky’ shoulder Snell says his shoulder didn’t feel pain-free until last month. He has taken it slow during spring training but was back on a mound throwing for the first time this week.

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Dodgers’ White House visit won’t be part of April road trip to D.C. Scheduling complications mean the team likely won’t be honored by the President for its 2025 World Series championship until an East Coast trip during the summer.

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Dodgers’ Dalton Rushing accepts role as backup – but not limitations Rushing was the top prospect in the Dodgers’ system when he came to the big leagues last year. But now he finds himself slotted into a backup role behind Will Smith.

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Dodgers’ White House visit won’t be part of April road trip to D.C. Scheduling complications mean the team likely won’t be honored by the President for its 2025 World Series championship until an East Coast trip during the summer.

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Dodgers’ Dalton Rushing accepts role as backup – but not limitations Rushing was the top prospect in the Dodgers’ system when he came to the big leagues last year. But now he finds himself slotted into a backup role behind Will Smith.

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Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki rebounds with dominant performance against minor-leaguers After two uneven performances in Cactus League games, Sasaki dominates minor-league hitters in a game on the back fields of Camelback Ranch on Tuesday.

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Team Italy is beating Team USA 8-0 in 6th inning
Team Italy roster was put together by former Dodgers GM Ned Colletti

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Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki rebounds with dominant performance against minor-leaguers After two uneven performances in Cactus League games, Sasaki dominates minor-league hitters in a game on the back fields of Camelback Ranch on Tuesday.

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Dodgers’ Blake Treinen: ‘I don’t think I’m done’ after difficult season in 2025 Treinen was out for four months with an arm injury and pitched ineffectively after that, but he said he feels “awesome” this spring and expects to be back in a key role in the Dodgers’ bullpen agai…

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Dodgers’ Blake Treinen: ‘I don’t think I’m done’ after difficult season in 2025 Treinen was out for four months with an arm injury and pitched ineffectively after that, but he said he feels “awesome” this spring and expects to be back in a key role in the Dodgers’ bullpen agai…

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Dodgers have tested Ryan Ward’s patience as he waits for opportunity Ward has had three successful seasons in Triple-A, even winning the Pacific Coast League MVP award in 2025, but he is still waiting to get the call from the Dodgers. He says he’s frustrated but not…

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Dodgers have tested Ryan Ward’s patience as he waits for opportunity Ward has had three successful seasons in Triple-A, even winning the Pacific Coast League MVP award in 2025, but he is still waiting to get the call from the Dodgers. He says he’s frustrated but not…

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Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki sends mixed signals with latest spring start Sasaki salvaged his rookie season by working on adjustments in his delivery. That is still an ongoing project this spring – even as the Dodgers expect him to open the season in their starting rotat…

The Roki Sasaki riddle was on display today

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Dodgers’ Gavin Stone has ‘setback’ in recovery from shoulder surgery Stone experienced renewed discomfort in his surgically repaired shoulder after a throwing session last week. There is at least one unclaimed spot in the Dodgers’ planned six-man rotation.

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Dodgers’ Tanner Scott, having ‘flushed’ last year, ready for a new season The left-hander, who says ‘a lot of things were not going right for me last year’ after signing a major 4-year deal, aims to throw fewer ‘hittable’ strikes.

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Dodgers’ Mookie Betts ‘rewired’ and expecting a bounceback season After the worst offensive season of his career, Betts said he “rewired” his swing with a back-to-basics approach and a much more relaxed offseason. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expects …

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Dodgers’ Mookie Betts ‘rewired’ and expecting a bounceback season After the worst offensive season of his career, Betts said he “rewired” his swing with a back-to-basics approach and a much more relaxed offseason. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expects …

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Dodgers’ Tanner Scott, having ‘flushed’ last year, ready for a new season The left-hander, who says ‘a lot of things were not going right for me last year’ after signing a major 4-year deal, aims to throw fewer ‘hittable’ strikes.

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Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto finishes Cactus League work, heads to Japan After a short offseason, the World Series MVP acknowledges some mental fatigue, but he says he is feeling good and ready for the WBC, which begins next week.

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Will Klein trying to turn World Series heroics into spot in Dodgers’ bullpen Klein’s four-inning effort in Game 3 of last year’s World Series made him a Dodgers legend. He hopes adjustments he made along the way and a confidence boost from that performance will allow him to…

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Dodgers hoping for signs of progress in Roki Sasaki’s second spring Sasaki’s first outing of the spring did not go well. Manager Dave Roberts attributed it to “overthrowing” but acknowledged this is an important spring for Sasaki.

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Michael Siani’s winter shows life on fringes of a big-league roster is not easy The reserve outfielder went from the Cardinals to the Braves to the Dodgers to the Yankees and back to the Dodgers this winter in a series of DFA and waiver moves.

From the Cardinals to the Braves to the Dodgers to the Yankees and back to the Dodgers

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Michael Siani’s winter shows life on fringes of a big-league roster is not easy The reserve outfielder went from the Cardinals to the Braves to the Dodgers to the Yankees and back to the Dodgers this winter in a series of DFA and waiver moves.

From the Cardinals to the Braves to the Dodgers to the Yankees and back to the Dodgers

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Dodgers’ Alex Vesia returns to mound, gets ovation from fans Vesia’s 1-2-3 inning during Monday’s Cactus League game was his first game action since losing his newborn daughter in October. He says he has received “cheers and lots of love” from fans this spri…

“Cheers and lots of love” for Alex Vesia

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Sho and go: After two-way day in Dodgers camp, Shohei Ohtani packs for Japan Ohtani throws live batting practice, takes some live at-bats during the Dodgers’ workout Sunday morning before traveling to Japan to prepare for the World Baseball Classic.

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Low-key Kyle Tucker quietly slipping into star-studded Dodgers’ lineup A $240 million free-agent contract would make Tucker the center of attention in almost any other spring camp. With the Dodgers, he fits into the background with so many other stars.

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Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto makes first of two starts before leaving for WBC The right-hander started the Cactus League opener Saturday and surprised manager Dave Roberts with plans to start again Friday before leaving for Japan.

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Dodgers’ bullpen could get a boost from 3 veteran relievers Brock Stewart, Brusdar Graterol and Evan Phillips are recovering from surgeries and hopeful of returning to contribute for the Dodgers this season.

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Freddie Freeman can see the finish line – and hopes it’s with the Dodgers The first baseman, entering his 17th major-league season with two years left on his contract, would like to play four more years with 3,000 hits in sight.

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Freddie Freeman can see the finish line – and hopes it’s with the Dodgers The first baseman, entering his 17th major-league season with two years left on his contract, would like to play four more years with 3,000 hits in sight.

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