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Ohtani and Smith power Dodgers past reeling Mets 10-3 for 3-game sweep

Shohei Ohtani homered and drove in three runs, Will Smith went deep twice and the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the frustrated New York Mets with a 10-3 victo...

MAY 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yamamoto pitches six scoreless innings and Pages hits a 2-run homer to lead Dodgers over D-backs 8-0

Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw six scoreless innings, rookie Andy Pages hit a two-run homer as part of a five-run second inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks...

MAY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shohei Ohtani hits 450-foot homer into second deck at Nationals Park in Dodgers' 4-1 win

Shohei Ohtani hit a 450-foot homer to the second deck in right field in his first visit to Nationals Park, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Washington 4-1

APRIL 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers' Rojas miffed about drenched Wrigley Field conditions Multiple Dodgers echoed the concerns about the state of the field, saying it was “not good” and noting the puddles throughout the infield.

APRIL 8 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bellinger homers, rain shortens Imanaga start, as Cubs beat Dodgers 8-1

Cody Bellinger homered against his former team, Shota Imanaga threw four shutout innings in a rain-shortened start, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-1

APRIL 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swats homer Friday Rojas went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-3 win against the Cardinals.

Impact With Los Angeles going up against lefty Zack Thompson, Rojas logged his first start of the campaign while Gavin Lux got the night off. Rojas made the most of the opportunity, gathering two hits, including a solo homer to left field in the seventh inning. The veteran is slated to get regular starts at shortstop when Los Angeles goes up against lefty starters, but it's not expected to be a straight platoon with Lux, per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers' Miguel Rojas upset by criticism from ex-Marlins teammate Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas responded to comments by former Marlins teammate Jazz Chisholm Jr., saying "there's things that should never...

MARCH 27

Dodgers' Miguel Rojas upset by criticism from ex-Marlins teammate Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Chisholm Jr. slams former Marlins teammate Rojas Chisholm railed against clubhouse veterans, though he saved his more pointed and thinly veiled comments for Miguel Rojas.

MARCH 20 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Returns to lineup Rojas is starting at shortstop and batting ninth Saturday against Arizona in Game 1 of the NLDS, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Rojas missed the Dodgers' final two regular-season games after getting hit in the hand by a pitch. He was given extra time to recover thanks to the team's first-round bye, and he'll return in time for the start of Los Angeles' playoff run. The 34-year-old is slashing .300/.338/.429 with two homers and seven RBI since Sept. 1.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: Miguel Rojas Puts World Series or Bust Label on 2023 Season for LA It’s go time for the Dodgers.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Making progress with hand/wrist Rojas (hand/wrist) is playing in an intrasquad game Wednesday at Dodger Stadium, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Rojas missed the final two games of the regular season after taking a pitch off his left hand/wrist last Friday in San Francisco, but the Dodgers are off until Game 1 of the NLDS this Saturday and the veteran shortstop should be ready to rock. Chris Taylor and Enrique Hernandez filled in at short in his absence.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: Miguel Rojas Plans to Be More Careful with Limits of Defensive Positioning After being called out on his positioning, Miguel Rojas plans to be careful where he stands.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

On bench again Sunday Rojas (hand) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Giants, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rojas will sit for the second straight game to close out the regular season after being hit by a pitch on the left hand Friday. The 34-year-old will have nearly a week to rest up before Game 1 of the NLDS next weekend. Enrique Hernandez is starting at shortstop Sunday in San Francisco.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Rojas (hand) will not start Saturday's game against San Francisco.

Impact Rojas left Friday's game after getting hit in the hand by a pitch. He escaped with nothing worse than a bruise but has no reason to risk anything Saturday with the Dodgers locked into the second seed in the National League. Chris Taylor will get the start at shortstop in his absence.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: Miguel Rojas in Wait and See Mode With Hand Injury From Hit By Pitch LA hopeful they dodged a bullet with a Rojas injury.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Diagnosed with hand contusion Rojas was diagnosed with a left hand contusion following his exit from Friday's game against the Dodgers, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact It sounds like a fracture has been ruled out after Rojas got plunked by a 94.7 mph fastball in the top of the seventh inning. Los Angeles might be careful nonetheless with the veteran shortstop over the final two games of the regular season. Amed Rosario took over at short Friday, and Chris Taylor and Enrique Hernandez would also be options.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits after HBP to hand Rojas was removed from Friday's game in San Francisco after taking a pitch off his left hand, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Sean Hjelle struck him with a 94.7 mph fastball in the top of the seventh inning, following some jawing between the two teams in the bottom of the sixth. Rojas finished the night 0-for-2 with the HBP and is likely headed for scans on his hand. Amed Rosario took over at shortstop for Los Angeles in the bottom of the seventh.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: Mookie Betts and Miguel Rojas Suggested Plan to Welcome Fans to Workout Days in LA Trying to duplicate the playoff atmosphere, the Dodgers are welcoming fans to their workouts. Mookie Betts and Miguel Rojas like that idea.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

On bench Thursday Rojas is out of the lineup Thursday versus the Rockies.

Impact Chris Taylor will play shortstop and bat sixth in the Dodgers' series finale at Coors Field. Rojas went 3-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 8-2 victory over Colorado, but he carries a rough .238/.289/.324 season slash line in 420 total plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out nightcap Rojas is not in the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Rockies.

Impact Amed Rosario will start at shortstop and bat ninth as Kolten Wong covers second base and hits eighth. Rojas finished 0-for-4 in the early tilt at Coors Field and is batting just .232 with a .604 OPS across 416 total plate appearances this season for Los Angeles.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'Sorry, I need to make this play real quick': Mic'd up Rojas dazzles at SS This Dodger has manners. It's not every day you hear someone apologize for successfully doing their job, but Miguel Rojas proved he may be t...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • MLB.COM

Sitting Thursday Rojas isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Thursday against the Giants, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.

Impact Rojas will get a breather Thursday after failing to record a hit in each of his last two games. Enrique Hernandez will fill in at shortstop and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks homer Monday Rojas went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Monday's 8-3 win over the Tigers.

Impact This was Rojas' second homer in his last three games, an unusual bit of power from the light-hitting shortstop. He's been steady at the plate in September, going 16-for-45 (.356) with four extra-base hits and six RBI over 14 contests. The 34-year-old is at a .239/.294/.331 slash line with five homers, 30 RBI, 47 runs scored and eight stolen bases over 115 games this season while routinely hitting at or near the bottom of the order.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Robbie Grossman leads the way for Ben Verlander's team of the week

The Rangers outfielder earned player of the week honors from Ben Verlander, who remains mystified by Texas' struggles as of late.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Robbie Grossman leads the way for Ben Verlander's team of the week

Tampa Bay Rays' Randy Arozarena headlines Ben's Team of the Week | Flippin' Bats

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • Fox Sports

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Ohtani and Smith power Dodgers past reeling Mets 10-3 for 3-game sweep

Yamamoto pitches six scoreless innings and Pages hits a 2-run homer to lead Dodgers over D-backs 8-0

Shohei Ohtani hits 450-foot homer into second deck at Nationals Park in Dodgers' 4-1 win

Bellinger homers, rain shortens Imanaga start, as Cubs beat Dodgers 8-1

Dodgers' Miguel Rojas upset by criticism from ex-Marlins teammate Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Robbie Grossman leads the way for Ben Verlander's team of the week

Tampa Bay Rays' Randy Arozarena headlines Ben's Team of the Week | Flippin' Bats