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Shohei Ohtani On-Base Streak Tracker: Ohtani Ties Choo, Millar With 52-Straight

[ad_1] Just 48 players had ever managed an on-base streak of at least 50 games entering the 2026 season, but Shohei Ohtani made that 49. The Dodgers’ two-way superstar, through Apr. 20, has now reached base in 52 consecutive games, by either a walk or a hit, after a third inning single off Jose Quintana against the Rockies on Apr. 20. The streak began on Aug. 24, 2025, and through
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Los Angeles Dodgers' Historic Start By The Numbers

[ad_1] Per usual, the Los Angeles Dodgers are cracking skulls and taking names, but they're doing so at an even higher level this season. In defeating the Colorado Rockies on Friday night, Los Angeles marked its first 15-4 start since 1977. Here's the Dodgers' electric start to the 2026 MLB season by the numbers, entering Apr. 18's slate of games: 0: Relievers Blake Treinen and Alex Vesia have each given
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Why New Rangers Manager Skip Schumaker Is Respected as a Leader

[ad_1] Two years ago, Luis Arraez was traded away from a floundering Marlins team embarking on another rebuild under new leadership. The veteran infielder seemed to understand the business and the reality of the Marlins’ plight, and he harbored no obvious resentment toward his former employers as the team changed direction. In fact, weeks after getting dealt from Miami to San Diego, he was still raving about his old manager.
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Last Night in Baseball: A Terrible Night For the Phillies, But Great For the Cubs

[ad_1] There is always baseball happening — almost too much baseball for one person to follow themselves. Don't worry, we're here to help you by figuring out what you missed but shouldn't have. Here are all the best moments from last night in Major League Baseball: The Cubs wrecked the Phillies Things started out so well for the Phillies on Wednesday. Look, shortstop Trea Turner hit a leadoff home run
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Inside Dave Roberts' Growth: How the Dodgers Manager Learned To Handle Stress And 'Enjoy Moments'

[ad_1] DODGER STADIUM (Los Angeles) — As Miguel Rojas rounded third base after his improbable season-saving World Series Game 7 home run last October, the cameras cut briefly to his manager. Dave Roberts, who decided to ride with the light-hitting veteran infielder with the Dodgers’ season on the line, screamed in excitement before briefly raising his arms in the air. He then immediately placed his hands on his head, closed
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A Baltimore Bear? Pete Alonso Giving Orioles A Glimpse Of Their Potential

[ad_1] The Orioles faced a six-run deficit and a manager nursing a foul ball to the face when things were at their lowest on Monday night. The Diamondbacks had hammered two Baltimore pitchers for seven runs in six innings. Orioles manager Craig Albernaz had exited the dugout after a foul ball off the bat of his No. 8 hitter, Jeremiah Jackson, struck his cheek and left a bloody laceration. As
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Most Unhittable Pitcher? Will Dodgers Repeat? Dontrelle Willis Makes His Picks

[ad_1] FOX Sports' MLB analyst Dontrelle Willis captured Major League Baseball's pulse in the span of 90 seconds during this week's rendition of "Hit and Run." Here's who was worthy of Willis' praise this week. World Series Winner: Los Angeles Dodgers "You didn't see the ring that I brought in a couple of days ago? The Dodgers, I'm taking. They're just too deep of a lineup. They lead all of
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Murphy: Brewers Receive 'Bad News' With Injury of Another Star Player

[ad_1] The slumping Milwaukee Brewers could be losing another of their top hitters for at least a little while. Christian Yelich was pulled for a pinch-hitter in the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals on Sunday with tightness in his left hamstring. The Brewers went on to fall 8-6 for their fifth straight loss. "We're most likely going to get some bad news on Yelich," manager Pat Murphy said after
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Shohei Ohtani's Leadoff Homer, Teoscar's 3-Run Shot Propels Dodgers Over Rangers

[ad_1] Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff homer and Teoscar Hernandez followed with a three-run shot in the first inning of the Los Angeles Dodgers ’ seventh victory in eight games, 6-3 over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night. Emmet Sheehan (2-0) pitched six innings of four-hit ball with six strikeouts for the defending World Series champion Dodgers, whose 11-3 start is the best in the majors. Will Smith reached base