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Betts still waylaid by illness; Freeman returns to field

@SarahWexler32
March 23, 2025

LOS ANGELES -- After Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman missed the Dodgers’ season-opening games in Tokyo, both were in the original lineup for Sunday evening’s Freeway Series exhibition, a 7-1 win against the Angels at Dodger Stadium. Come time to play, only Freeman remained.

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March 23, 2025

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Freeman (left rib discomfort) to miss Tokyo Series finale

@sonjamchen
March 19, 2025

TOKYO -- First baseman Freddie Freeman was not in the lineup for Wednesday's second game of the Tokyo Series because of left rib discomfort that also cost him the Dodgers' season opener against the Cubs. Freeman said Tuesday that he thought he had a good chance of playing Wednesday. The

Betts will miss both Tokyo Series games with illness

@sonjamchen
March 18, 2025

TOKYO -- Mookie Betts will not play in the season-opening Tokyo Series as he continues to recover from an illness, manager Dave Roberts said on Monday. The Dodgers' shortstop is expected to be ready in time for the domestic opener. Prior to Tuesday morning's game, Roberts said Betts flew home

Grove expected to miss season following shoulder surgery

@sonjamchen
March 9, 2025

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Dodgers right-hander Michael Grove underwent right shoulder labrum surgery and is expected to miss the entire 2025 season, manager Dave Roberts said on Sunday. The team had already expected Grove not to be ready in time for Opening Day. Grove was participating in baseball activities earlier in

Smith still managing ankle injury that hindered him in 2024

@sonjamchen
March 1, 2025

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Catcher Will Smith did not make his first Cactus League appearance until Friday night as he nursed a lingering ankle issue -- and as it turns out, he's been dealing with it for quite some time. Smith said on Saturday that he sustained a bone bruise in

Freeman (ankle) looks better than expected in spring debut

@sonjamchen
February 27, 2025

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Freddie Freeman is not one to do things halfway, and the Dodgers have reaped the benefits of that grit time and again. Last year, when Freeman's badly injured right ankle threatened to keep him out of Game 1 of the National League Division Series, he played through

Miller (concussion protocol) avoids fracture, 'in good spirits' after liner to head

February 21, 2025

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Dodgers right-hander Bobby Miller came out of his scary injury Thursday with a headache but no fractured bones, manager Dave Roberts said. “He certainly escaped” a more serious injury, Roberts said, “in a lot of ways. “He said, in his words, ‘I’ve got a hard head.’” Miller

Ohtani working on pitching mechanics, looking to 'grow as a player'

@sonjamchen
February 20, 2025

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The sight of Shohei Ohtani pitching in a Dodgers uniform is still somewhat of a novelty, as the two-way superstar was strictly a designated hitter while rehabbing from right elbow surgery in his first year with the club. Adding to the intrigue, he appears to be making

Kershaw treasures chance to spend whole career with Dodgers

@sonjamchen
February 13, 2025

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Even though Clayton Kershaw remained a free agent until the beginning of spring, there was little doubt as to where he would sign. That sentiment should hold for the foreseeable future. After his new one-year, $7.5 million contract with incentives was made official on Thursday afternoon, the

Freeman expects to play Opening Day as he recovers from ankle surgery

@sonjamchen
February 1, 2025

LOS ANGELES -- Freddie Freeman expects to be limited coming into Spring Training as he continues his rehab from right ankle surgery, but he believes he should be on track to play in the season-opening Tokyo Series. The Dodgers’ star first baseman underwent a procedure consisting of debridement and the

Ohtani resumes throwing, still unlikely to pitch by Opening Day

@sonjamchen
December 9, 2024

DALLAS -- Shohei Ohtani has taken a step forward in his rehab from shoulder surgery, as he's started an offseason throwing program, Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said on Monday at the Winter Meetings. Ohtani, who underwent a procedure to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder on Nov.

Freeman undergoes ankle surgery, should be ready for spring

@juanctoribio
December 5, 2024

LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers announced on Thursday that star first baseman Freddie Freeman underwent surgery on his right ankle, consisting of debridement and the removal of loose bodies. Freeman’s surgery was performed by Dr. Kenneth Jung at Kerlan Jobe in Los Angeles, the club said. Most importantly, the Dodgers

Ohtani undergoes shoulder surgery; timeline to return to mound TBD

Superstar expected to be ready for Spring Training as hitter
@sonjamchen
November 6, 2024

SAN ANTONIO -- Shohei Ohtani underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, the Dodgers announced on Tuesday. The team expects him to be ready in time for Spring Training, though it is unclear how the rehab will affect his timeline to return to the mound.

Kershaw to undergo surgeries; Teoscar, Flaherty express desire to return

@juanctoribio
November 1, 2024

LOS ANGELES -- Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw announced Friday that he will undergo left toe and left knee surgeries next Wednesday. “I have to get my foot fixed and I have to get my left knee fixed, too. It’s going to be a two-for-one special,” Kershaw said. “I’m going to

Ohtani starts, scores while protecting shoulder on bases

@juanctoribio
October 29, 2024

NEW YORK -- After days of speculation, Shohei Ohtani was in the Dodgers’ starting lineup as their leadoff hitter in a 4-2 win over the Yankees in Game 3 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium on Monday night.

Dodgers 'banking on' Ohtani to start in Game 3 following shoulder injury

@juanctoribio
October 27, 2024

NEW YORK -- Although initial indications were positive, the Dodgers left Dodger Stadium on Saturday night with legitimate concern about whether Shohei Ohtani would be forced to miss some -- if not the rest -- of the World Series against the Yankees with a left shoulder subluxation. But on Sunday,

Dodgers 'encouraged' by early indications after Ohtani injures shoulder in G2

@juanctoribio
October 27, 2024

LOS ANGELES -- After a 4-2 win over the Yankees in Game 2 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium, the mood in the clubhouse wasn’t nearly as upbeat as it should be for a team that is two wins away from winning a title. Following a quick celebration, all

Freeman welcomes rest before Series: 'I will be in the lineup for Game 1'

@juanctoribio
October 22, 2024

LOS ANGELES -- There’s no secret that Freddie Freeman hasn’t been 100% throughout the postseason. After suffering a serious right ankle sprain on Sept. 26, the Dodgers’ first baseman has spent more than three hours a day getting treatment, hoping the ankle can improve enough in order to play.

Hobbled Freeman not in lineup for NLCS Game 6

@juanctoribio
October 20, 2024

LOS ANGELES -- As he battles through a badly sprained right ankle, Dodgers star first baseman Freddie Freeman continues to struggle at the plate in the National League Championship Series -- and the Dodgers have adjusted their plans accordingly.

Freeman (ankle) on bench in Game 4 vs. Mets

@juanctoribio
October 17, 2024

NEW YORK -- With Freddie Freeman continuing to nurse a badly sprained right ankle, the Dodgers decided to keep the star first baseman out of the starting lineup against the Mets on Thursday night in National League Championship Series Game 4 at Citi Field. It’s the second time this postseason

What does Vesia's injury mean for Dodgers' NLCS bullpen blueprint?

@juanctoribio
October 13, 2024

LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers’ bullpen has been the team’s biggest strength over the past few months, but it will go without a major piece for the National League Championship Series as left-hander Alex Vesia is was left off the roster for this round against the Mets.

Freeman scratched from LA's Game 4 lineup

@sonjamchen
October 10, 2024

SAN DIEGO -- Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, who has been battling a badly sprained right ankle, was scratched from L.A.'s lineup for Game 4 of the National League Division Series against the Padres.

Casparius replaces injured Grove on Dodgers' NLDS roster

@sonjamchen
October 8, 2024

SAN DIEGO -- The Dodgers made a change to their roster ahead of Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the Padres, adding rookie reliever Ben Casparius in place of Michael Grove.

Dodgers hopeful Freeman will be ready for NLDS Game 3

@juanctoribio
October 7, 2024

SAN DIEGO -- Despite Freddie Freeman not being able to finish Game 2 on Sunday night, the Dodgers remain optimistic that their star first baseman will be in the starting lineup for Tuesday night's pivotal Game 3 of the best-of-five National League Division Series against the Padres.