CODY BELLINGER NEWS

Mookie Betts, Dodgers' depth keep team rolling despite star struggles

Mookie Betts is back, but several other Dodgers stars have struggled, most notably ace Walker Buehler, Pedro Moura writes.

JUNE 7, 2022

Dodgers: Watch LA Fan Lose It After Catching Cody Bellinger Home Run There’s nothing like catching a home run at the ballpark, especially as a Dodgers fan

JUNE 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dodgers show they have depth in addition to stars

With all the former MVPs on their roster, it feels almost unfair when the Los Angeles Dodgers get major contributions from less heralded players

JUNE 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alonso homers twice, Mets roll to 9-4 victory over Dodgers

Pete Alonso homered twice for the second time this season, drove in five runs and bounced back from a costly error as the New York Mets beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-4

JUNE 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Socks two-run homer Friday Bellinger went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and an additional run scored in a 6-1 win against the Mets on Friday.

Impact Bellinger got the Dodgers' offense going in the second inning, plating the game's initial runs with a two-run shot to right field. The outfielder had been slumping entering the contest, going 1-for-13 with four strikeouts in his previous five contests. Bellinger is slashing .215/.286/.407 with six homers, 20 RBI, 22 runs, six stolen bases and six doubles on the campaign.

JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anderson extends shutout streak, Dodgers defeat Mets 6-1

Tyler Anderson extended his scoreless streak to 26 innings and became the first National League pitcher with seven wins as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Mets 6-1

JUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in lineup Thursday Bellinger (hip) is starting Thursday against the Mets, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bellinger was out of the lineup during the last four matchups due to a hip injury, but he'll start in center field and bat seventh Thursday. The 26-year-old entered Wednesday's loss to the Pirates as a pinch hitter and went 0-for-2 with a strikeout.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mets play the Dodgers after Nido's 4-hit game

The New York Mets play the Los Angeles Dodgers after Tomás Nido had four hits against the Nationals on Wednesday

JUNE 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleaning up: Pirates beat Dodgers 8-4 for rare sweep in LA

Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4

JUNE 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out of lineup Bellinger (hip) isn't starting Wednesday against the Pirates, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Although Bellinger will be out of the lineup for a fourth consecutive game, he'll be available off the bench and is expected to return to the lineup for Thursday's series opener against the Mets. Chris Taylor will shift to center field while Kevin Pillar starts in left.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Tuesday Bellinger (hip) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bellinger sat out Monday's contest with a left adductor strain and will remain on the bench for the second straight game. According to J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News, the 26-year-old is shagging fly balls in the outfield prior to Tuesday's game with no apparent issues, which indicates he could be available off the bench. Bellinger is feeling about 90 percent and could be back in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale, per Ardaya. Chris Taylor will shift to center field in his place while Kevin Pillar starts in left.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with adductor strain Manager Dave Roberts said after Monday's 6-5 loss to the Dodgers that Bellinger is day-to-day with a left adductor strain, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Impact The Dodgers had previously labeled Bellinger's injury as left leg tightness, but the skipper provided more clarity on the nature of the issue that kept Bellinger out of the lineup Sunday and Monday. Per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, Roberts noted that Bellinger's adductor initially flared up while he was taking swings in the batting cage Sunday, and the 26-year-old didn't feel any better while warming up Monday. If Bellinger fails to demonstrate much improvement in the next day or two, he could be a candidate to go on the 10-day injured list.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates play the Dodgers with 1-0 series lead

The Pittsburgh Pirates bring a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Los Angeles Dodgers

MAY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates rally in 9th inning for wild 6-5 win over Dodgers

Michael Perez hit a tying single in the ninth inning and pinch-runner Michael Chavis scored the go-ahead run on first baseman Freddie Freeman’s error to give the Pittsburgh Pirates...

MAY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with leg injury Bellinger was scratched from Monday's starting lineup against the Pirates due to left leg tightness.

Impact It's unclear as to when Bellinger suffered the injury, but he will be considered day-to-day until more information on his status moving forward is released by the team.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Monday Bellinger is no longer listed in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Bellinger was initially set to start in center field and bat seventh, but the Dodgers have since released a new lineup. The outfielder was held out of Tuesday's and Wednesday's games due to a non-COVID-19-related illness, though it's unclear if the same issue is keeping him out of this one.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Sunday Bellinger is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bellinger recently returned from a bout with a non-COVID-19-related illness, so the Dodgers are likely just giving him some extra rest after he started each of the last three games. The recently promoted Kevin Pillar will enter the lineup in left field in place of Bellinger in what marks Pillar's Dodgers debut.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks in three Thursday Bellinger went 3-for-6 with a double, a run and three RBI in Thursday's 14-1 rout of the Diamondbacks.

Impact Bellinger hadn't started either of the Dodgers' previous two games due to an illness, but he didn't appear to have any lingering effects in his return. The outfielder doubled in a run in the sixth inning and plated two more runs with a single in the ninth. Bellinger has three multi-hit performances across his past seven games and is slashing .370/.414/.481 with three doubles, four RBI and three stolen bases over that span.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Bellinger (illness) is starting Thursday's game against Arizona.

Impact Bellinger was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to a non-COVID-19-related illness, and he remained out of the lineup Wednesday but went 0-for-2 as a pinch hitter. The 26-year-old will start in center field and bat seventh during Thursday's series opener in Arizona.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks take on the Dodgers in first of 4-game series

The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Los Angeles Dodgers to start a four-game series

MAY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nationals end skid against Dodgers, win 1-0 in series finale

Erik Fedde and three relievers combined on a six-hitter, César Hernández had an RBI single and the Washington Nationals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0 to avoid a series sweep

MAY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still battling illness Bellinger (illness) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Washington, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bellinger will remain on the bench for the second day in a row after he was scratched ahead of Tuesday's 9-4 win with a non-COVID-19-related illness. With Mookie Betts also sitting out Wednesday in what amounts to a routine maintenance day, the Dodgers will deploy a starting outfield of Gavin Lux, Chris Taylor and Hanser Alberto.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting with illness Manager Dave Roberts said Bellinger is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals since he's not feeling well, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact It's only the second time on the bench for Bellinger this season, and this time it comes in the midst of a five-game hit streak during which he's gone 7-for-19 with two doubles, an RBI, three runs and three stolen bases. Bellinger should be considered day-to-day while battling the ailment.

MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets Tuesday off Bellinger is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game in Washington.

Impact Bellinger will head to the bench for only the second time all season while manager Dave Roberts clears a spot in the lineup for Edwin Rios, who is serving as the Dodgers' designated hitter for the third consecutive contest. After going 1-for-4 with a double, stolen base, a walk, a run and an RBI in Monday's 10-1 win, Bellinger is sitting on a season-long five-game hitting streak.

MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes sixth bag Bellinger went 1-for-4 with a walk, a double, a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Monday's 10-1 win over the Nationals.

Impact The 26-year-old did a little bit of everything in the rout, and Bellinger extended his current hit streak to a modest five games. He's also stolen three bases during that stretch, doubling his total on the season, but he's still slashing a ragged .216/.288/.412 through 40 games with a 31.9 percent strikeout rate.

MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE