MOOKIE BETTS NEWS

Mookie's shortstop debut 'a dream come true' CHICAGO -- Mookie Betts has spent the last two nights staying and sleeping in a hotel room as he and his wife, Brianna, welcomed their first...

APRIL 21, 2023 • MLB.COM

Dodgers Roster News: Mookie Betts Returns From Paternity List While Evan Phillips Heads to It MLB is back!

APRIL 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Activated from paternity list Betts was activated from the paternity list Thursday.

Impact Betts was placed on the paternity leave list Tuesday and missed two games as a result. He's not in the Dodgers' starting lineup Thursday against the Cubs, with Trayce Thompson entering the mix in center field while hitting fifth. It's unclear what position Betts may play upon his return, as there is the potential that he'll suit up at shortstop with Miguel Rojas (hamstring) currently on the injured list.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

En route to Chicago Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Betts (paternity) could be activated ahead of Thursday's game against the Cubs, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Betts is on his way to Chicago after spending the last few days with his wife and their second child. Roberts noted that Yonny Hernandez would be optioned out to open up a 26-man roster spot. Whatever happens Thursday, it seems like a certainty that Betts will be back in the Dodgers' lineup Friday at Wrigley Field.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still on paternity leave Betts remains on the paternity leave list Thursday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Betts will miss Thursday's series opener at Wrigley Field as he spends a bit more time with his growing family. It sounds like he should be back with the Dodgers on Friday, maybe even as an option at shortstop with Miguel Rojas (hamstring) landing on the injured list Wednesday. Luke Williams is covering short and batting eighth Thursday versus the Cubs.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could Mookie Betts play shortstop for the Dodgers?

Mookie Betts has clamored to play shortstop. The opportunity passed Wednesday, but how plausible is it for the future?

APRIL 19, 2023

Won't return Wednesday Betts (personal) will not return from the paternity list for Wednesday's game against the Mets, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Betts was expected to return from the paternity list before Wednesday's contest and also possibly handle shortstop duties, but the 30-year-old will miss at least one more game. Luke Williams is starting at shortstop with Miguel Rojas (hamstring) out of action with Jason Heyward lined up in right field against Max Scherzer and the Mets.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers ponder shortstop for Betts after paternity leave

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts was placed on the paternity list, keeping him out of Tuesday night’s game against the New York Mets, and the Gold Glove right fielder could fi...

APRIL 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mookie set to add 'MLB shortstop' to resume LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers placed Mookie Betts on the paternity list before Tuesday’s game against the Mets as the star outfielder and his w...

APRIL 19, 2023 • MLB.COM

Dodgers' Mookie Betts could start at SS Wednesday Betts was placed on the paternity list Tuesday but will likely return Wednesday for the Dodgers’ matchup against the Mets.

APRIL 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dodgers Make Roster Move As Mookie Betts Leaves Team For a Few Games The Dodgers called up a red-hot utility man.

APRIL 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Could play shortstop Wednesday Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that the plan is for Betts (personal) to return to the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets, and he could be the starting shorts...

Impact It would be the first start at shortstop in his MLB career. Betts was placed on the paternity list by the Dodgers before Tuesday's game. The outfielder can miss up to three days, but it appears likely that Betts will be back to hit at the top of the lineup for the Dodgers on Wednesday. Whether that happens as a shortstop will likely depend on the health of Chris Taylor (side).

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on paternity leave Betts was placed on the paternity leave list Tuesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Betts will get some time off to celebrate a new addition to his growing family. Luke Williams is getting the call from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding 26-man roster move.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three knocks in win Betts went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, an RBI single and two additional runs scored in Monday's 9-1 win over San Francisco.

Impact Betts drew the start at second for the fourth time this season and got the Dodgers on the board early with a solo blast in the first. He also increased L.A.'s lead to 5-1 in the seventh with an RBI single and came around to score on Max Muncy's grand slam. Betts has hit safely in nine of his last 10 appearances, totaling six extra-base knocks and four RBI during that stretch.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Muncy hits grand slam, 3-run drive, Dodgers beat Giants 9-1

Max Muncy hit a grand slam and a three-run drive for his 10th career multihomer game, Mookie Betts led off the game with a homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers got back to their slugg...

APRIL 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets start at second again Monday Betts is leading off and playing second base Monday against the Giants.

Impact This will mark the fourth time that Betts has started at second base in 2023 and the fifth appearance in the infield overall. That's certainly notable for obvious fantasy purposes for both 2023 and 2024. With Betts at second the Dodgers will have Jason Heyward in right field with David Peralta in left along with James Outman patrolling center.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: Mookie Betts Almost Gave Up on Baseball Before His Career Even Began This story is pretty crazy.

APRIL 7, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Playing second base Thursday Betts (ankle) is starting at second base and batting leadoff Thursday against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Betts needed a bit of treatment on his right ankle following a collision Tuesday with teammate Jason Heyward, but all is well. He's up to three starts at second base through seven possible games, partly because Miguel Vargas is battling a thumb injury.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting treatment on ankle Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that Betts is currently getting treatment on his ankle after banging into Jason Heyward in Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks and w...

Impact Betts was able to stay in the game and went 2-for-3 with a run scored in the contest, but the Dodgers are not going to take any risks with the star 30-year-old. The Dodgers don't play Wednesday and Roberts believes the team will know more about Betts' status before Thursday's contest against the Diamondbacks.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Urías throws 6 shutout innings, Dodgers beat Rockies 5-2

Will Smith hit a two-run homer, Julio Urías tossed six scoreless innings to outpitch Germán Márquez, and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Colorado Rockies 5-2

APRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting at second base Tuesday Betts is starting at second base Tuesday night against the Rockies.

Impact It's his second start of the season at second base, through a total of only six games. Miguel Vargas is absent from the Dodgers' lineup Tuesday after taking a pitch off his right thumb Monday.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: TOOTBLAN Ketel Marte Just Will Not Learn with Mookie Betts How does this keep happening?

APRIL 2, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

D-backs' speed, bunt beat Dodgers 2-1, overcomes Syndergaard

Jake McCarthy drove in the tiebreaking run with a bunt single in the ninth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Dodgers 2-1 to overcome Noah Syndergaard in his first start...

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS