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LAD • Catcher • #16
about 3 hours ago
It’s a standard day off for a catcher with a day game after a night game. Dalton Rushing will start at catcher and bat sixth. After a homer barrage to start the season, Rushing has gone 3-for-21 with three runs and three RBI over his last six games.
Source: Los Angeles Dodgers
LAD • Two-Way Player • #17
about 16 hours ago
Ohtani hit the leadoff man in the second inning. He then committed a throwing error on a steal attempt to put the runner on third, who scored on a groundout to put the Marlins on the board. A walk and a hit brought another run in for Miami in the fifth. Ohtani would collect his sixth strikeout to escape that frame with the bases loaded. He ended his night on a strong note, striking out the side in the sixth to finish with nine. The 31-year-old right-hander has posted an incredible 0.60 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, and a 34/9 K/BB ratio across 30 innings. He’ll take on the Astros in Houston next Tuesday.
LAD • Pitcher • #7
about 19 hours ago
Snell had no trouble overwhelming hitters in the lower minors, striking out six of the first seven batters he faced while giving up just one hit. He wound up retiring nine of the 10 hitters he faced on 39 pitches (29 strikes). He’ll keep building up his pitch count and stamina during his next rehab outing and should be ready for his season debut at some point in May.
LAD • Infielder • #49
about 21 hours ago
It’s an extremely unusual trade considering these two teams met in last year’s epic World Series. However, the Dodgers are extremely familiar with Fitzgerald’s work from his time with the division-rival Giants. The 28-year-old is capable of handling several defensive spots on the diamond and bolsters the Dodgers organizational depth while Tommy Edman (ankle) is on the shelf.
LAD • Pitcher • #96
about 21 hours ago
The procedural move frees up a spot on Los Angeles’ 40-man roster to acquire infielder Tyler Fitzgerald from the Blue Jays. The 28-year-old righty has been on the shelf recovering from an intercostal strain back in late March.
LAD • Two-Way Player • #17
about 23 hours ago
As expected, Ohtani will pitch exclusively on Tuesday evening at Dodger Stadium. Dalton Rushing is at DH and will occupy the leadoff spot in his absence. The 31-year-old two-way superstar’s workload is being monitored closely during the early stages of the season to avoid putting too much strain on him from a physical standpoint. He should be back in the lineup for Wednesday afternoon’s series finale.
Source: MLB.com
LAD • Two-Way Player • #17
1 day ago
It looks like this might become a thing, which would take a significant toll on Ohtani’s value as a hitter, even if he’s never been as productive at the plate on days that he pitches. The Dodgers didn’t announce who would DH in his place, but we imagine they’ll take the opportunity to have both Will Smith and Dalton Rushing in the lineup.
Source: Bill Plunkett
LAD • Two-Way Player • #17
1 day ago
Ohtani’s RBI came on a ground-rule double that got the Dodgers to within a run at 4-3 in the ninth. He came around to score on Kyle Tucker’s walk-off single to give the Dodgers the victory. Ohtani may be out of the lineup Tuesday, as he’ll be on the bump and looking to further lower his miniscule 0.50 ERA on the campaign.
LAD • RF
1 day ago
Tucker has his first big moment for the Dodgers. The 29-year-old came up with two outs and the bases loaded with the Marlins trailing 4-3, and he laced a single up the middle to score a pair to give Los Angeles the win. Tucker has not gotten off to a hot start as seen in his .230/.326/.364 line, but he’s been one of baseball’s best hitters for the past decade or so despite rarely playing his best in the early portion of the season. There’s very little reason to think he won’t get it going shortly.
LAD • Pitcher • #18
1 day ago
Yamamoto surrendered five hits, struck out four and issued four free passes in a less-than-spectacular start, even before considering expectations. Three of the runs were allowed on a Liam Hicks homer, but even outside of that, there was more traffic than anticipated. He still sports a 2.87 ERA, and fantasy managers should expect the 27-year-old to be back to his old self against the Astros in Houston on Monday.
LAD • Two-Way Player • #17
2 days ago
All indications are that Ohtani is healthy, with Roberts noting there are several factors at play, including that he won’t be pitching on his usual six days of rest. He also pointed out that the Dodgers close out the series with an early-afternoon game on Wednesday, meaning the added workload on the mound would likely take him out of the lineup for the finale. The 31-year-old two-way superstar was limited to pitching exclusively earlier this month against the Mets over minor concerns about his throwing shoulder. Fantasy managers should anticipate Los Angeles continuing to approach his workload with caution, especially this early in the season.
Source: Katie Woo
LAD • Catcher • #16
2 days ago
Smith is back handling the catching duties and hitting third on Monday night at Dodger Stadium following a two-game absence due to back tightness. The 31-year-old backstop is off to a nice start at the dish this season, slashing .266/.337/.392 with three homers and 14 RBI across 24 games. Dalton Rushing retreats to the bench after starting three of the last four contests behind the plate.
Source: MLB.com
LAD • Catcher • #68
3 days ago
Rushing poked a single to right to extend the Dodgers’ lead to 4-0. The 25-year-old backstop caught again with Will Smith dealing with tightness in his back, and he’s likely made it easier for Los Angeles to rest Smith while he’s not at his best. Rushing has driven in 16 runs with a slash of .385/.455/.974. The Dodgers are going to have to find a way to keep his bat in the lineup as long as this keeps going.
LAD • Two-Way Player • #17
3 days ago
After going six games without an extra-base hit — a severe drought for someone like Ohtani — the perennial MVP candidate bashed his sixth homer of the season as well as a double. He also drew a walk while improving his slash to .262/.391/.485 with 12 RBI and three steals. Most hitters would sign up for that slash. Most players aren’t Ohtani.
LAD • Pitcher • #70
3 days ago
It’s fair to say that Wrobleski was squeezed at times during this outing, but he did struggle to throw strikes as seen in four walks and just 62-of-109 pitches landing in the zone. He was able to pick up six strikeouts, but it’s worth noting that he generated just seven swings-and-misses before exiting. Still, the results are the results, and Wrobleski continues to limit the damage to the tune of a 1.50 ERA with a 4-0 record. He’ll look to improve both against the Cardinals next weekend.
LAD • Pitcher • #7
3 days ago
Snell worked just one inning and threw 32 pitches in his rehab appearance for Low-A Ontario on Wednesday. The left-hander will look to get deeper in this outing, and likely will make at least one or two more rehab starts before being an option for the Dodgers in May.
Source: Ontario Tower Buzzers
LAD • Catcher • #16
3 days ago
The Dodgers had been hopeful that Smith would be able to return on Sunday, so this is at least mildly concerning. Dalton Rushing will once again start in his place behind the plate and will bat seventh against Cubs’ southpaw Shota Imanaga.
Source: Sonja Chen
LAD • Outfielder • #44
4 days ago
Pages had a run-scoring single in the fourth, and two innings later he bashed a two-run double to give the Dodgers a 10-4 cushion. The 25-year-old outfielder has already driven in 24 runs, and even with some slowing down over the last week, he’s still slashing an outstanding .337/.383/.551 on the campaign.
LAD • Pitcher • #11
4 days ago
Sasaki gets his first win of the season, but it has more to do with his offense (12 runs) than effective pitching. There were some good moments for the 24-year-old with five strikeouts and 15 swings-and-misses induced, but he struggled to keep the ball in the park with three homers allowed, and his command still just doesn’t look good enough. He’ll take an ugly 6.35 ERA into a scheduled start versus the Dodgers over the weekend.
LAD • Infielder • #13
4 days ago
Muncy homered and walked twice before being replaced by pinch-runner Santiago Espinal. Normally, that would be a downgrade — Muncy runs better than Espinal — but it seemingly was a nod to Muncy being under the weather.
Source: Jack Harris
LAD • Catcher • #16
4 days ago
Smith will get a breather while dealing with manager Dave Roberts saying that the backstop is “feeling a little tight.” The good news is that it appears this is just precautionary, and Roberts expects Smith to catch tomorrow. Dalton Rushing will try and keep hitting nothing but homers and hit sixth in Smith’s absence.
Source: David Vassegh
LAD • Infielder • #6
4 days ago
Kim has recorded back-to-back multi-hit performances that also include a stolen base, which gives him five thefts in just 16 games this season. The 27-year-old has struggled to carve out a full-time role in Los Angeles, but he’s shown he can be an impactful fantasy contributor in deeper mixed leagues with regular playing time. It’s a mystery how his role will shake out once Mookie Betts (oblique) and Tommy Edman (ankle) are back in a few weeks, but he’s a sneaky steals source in the meantime.
LAD • Pitcher • #80
5 days ago
Looking the best he has all season, Sheehan struck out seven in three perfect innings to begin the night. His velocity dipped afterwards and the Cubs started making good contact against him, but they never could sustain a rally. Sheehan departed with a 4-0 lead in the seventh, only to watch Alex Vesia and Blake Treinen cough up the lead before Tanner Scott took the loss in the ninth. As a result, Sheehan remained 2-0 with a 4.78 ERA. He’ll get the Cardinals next week.
LAD • Pitcher • #66
5 days ago
Dansby Swanson’s homer was the second allowed by Scott in 11 1/3 innings this season. He also gave one up to José Ramírez on Apr. 1 with the Dodgers already down in the game. Considering that those are the only two times he’s been scored upon this season, we’d still consider him the favorite for saves in the Dodger pen for now. However, since Scott has worked two days in a row, Alex Vesia could be the choice to close Saturday.
LAD • RF
5 days ago
“I think that he’s obviously going through it right now and not feeling great at the plate. So sometimes, the different visual, letting the game come to you a little bit before jumping in there in the two, changes your outlook and potentially the results,” Roberts said about moving Tucker down the order. Tucker isn’t exactly struggling at .245/.327/.372, with three homers and three steals, but the Dodgers were hoping for more when he signed his megadeal that pays him $33 million this year and $81 million in 2027 before team options are considered. It’s not a major move for fantasy managers, and arguably even a favorable one given more chances to hit with a runner on base.
Source: The Athletic
LAD • Pitcher • #31
6 days ago
The Giants sent just 28 men to the plate today. Luis Arraez singled in the fourth and then was erased on a double play. There was also a double play in the second after a Hyeseong Kim error allowed Heliot Ramos to reach. The only runner left on base by the Giants was Arraez after a first-inning walk. It’s just the fourth time ever that Glasnow, who has never thrown a complete game, has finished eight innings; he did so twice in 2021 with the Rays and once with the Dodgers in 2024. He’s now 3-0 with a 2.45 ERA and a 38/7 K/BB through 34 innings, and he’ll face the Marlins next week.
LAD • Pitcher • #66
6 days ago
Scott went without a strikeout, but none of the three balls in play against him proved difficult. The outing lowers his ERA to 0.84. The Dodgers aren’t naming a closer with Edwin Díaz out, but Scott seems like the best bet in their pen at the moment.
LAD • Infielder • #6
6 days ago
Kim hasn’t played enough to amass much fantasy value, but he is 11-for-34 with a homer and four steals and four tries in his limited action. His exit velocity numbers remain thoroughly mediocre, particularly for someone who does plenty of striking out. He might be somewhat useful until Mookie Betts is activated, but it’s going to be difficult for him to stay in the lineup if the Dodgers get healthy.
LAD • Catcher • #16
6 days ago
Dalton Rushing has now started two of the last three games at catcher, and Smith has missed three of the last six games as Rushing tears the cover off the ball. It’s not ideal for either’s mixed league value, but it looks like Rushing has been given a little more of a foothold than he’d had earlier in April as the Dodgers try to get him involved.
LAD • Two-Way Player • #17
7 days ago
Ohtani scattered five hits while not issuing a walk. He pitched brilliantly while hitting 100 mph on the gun, but he got a goose egg of support to prevent him from picking up the win. He also went hitless and didn’t draw a walk, so his 53-game streak of reaching base is over. He’s scheduled to return to the mound Tuesday against the Marlins, and he’ll take a 0.38 ERA into that contest. A remarkable baseball player.