Dodgers gather at Jackie Robinson statue to pay respects
Manager Dave Roberts and the Los Angeles Dodgers started Jackie Robinson Day with a private tribute to the Hall of Famer and civil rights advocateAPRIL 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MOOKIE BETTS #50 - SHORTSTOP - LOS ANGELES DODGERS
19 HR •
75 RBI •
.289 AVG
19 HR
75 RBI
.289 AVG
Takes seat for series finale Betts isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Impact Betts went 2-for-8 with a home run, two walks and two strikeouts in the first two games of the series against Colorado. Luke Raley will take over in right field Thursday, batting eighth.
APRIL 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MLB MVP Watch: Mike Trout dominating AL; Ronald Acuña Jr. leading NL
Who are the early leaders for the American League and National League MVP awards? Take a look at the latest odds and analysis!APRIL 15, 2021
Turner powers Dodgers past Rockies 4-2 for 5th straight win
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat Colorado 4-2 for their fifth consecutive win and the Rockies' fifth straight lossAPRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mookie Betts returns and helps power Dodgers to victory over Rockies A back injury cost Mookie Betts four games and delayed the franchise cornerstone’s debut in front of a home crowd at Dodger Stadium a little...
APRIL 14, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Returns with long ball Betts (back) went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and a strikeout in Monday's win over the Rockies.
Impact Making his return from a four-game absence due to lower-back stiffness, Betts touched up Antonio Senzatela in his second plate appearance. It was his second homer this season, and Betts also has a couple steals already despite the missed time. Manager Dave Roberts said after the game that Betts will play center field Wednesday, per Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register.
APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Betts, Bauer star for new fans as Dodgers crush Rockies 7-0
Mookie Betts homered and Trevor Bauer pitched seven innings of one-hit ball in both veterans’ first home games in front of their new Dodgers fansAPRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mookie 'ready to go' after back injury Dodgers star outfielder Mookie Betts, who was out of action for four consecutive games because of a stiff lower back, returned to the lineup...
APRIL 13, 2021 • MLB.COM
Back in action Betts (back) will return to the lineup Tuesday against Colorado, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Impact Betts' back stiffness never appeared to be a particularly serious issue, though it kept him out of the lineup for four straight games. He said Tuesday that the problem bothered him more while running than while swinging, so he should be set to build on his 1.029 OPS from his first five games in his return to action.
APRIL 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kershaw barely outduels Scherzer, Dodgers sweep Nats 3-0
Clayton Kershaw pitched six innings of five-hit ball in an outstanding duel with Max Scherzer, and the Los Angeles Dodgers swept three games from the Washington Nationals with a 3-...APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Washington takes 4-game skid into matchup with Los Angeles
Washington will try to break its four-game losing streak when the Nationals take on Los AngelesAPRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't play Sunday Manager Dave Roberts said Betts (back) won't play in Sunday's series finale against the Nationals, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
Impact The 28-year-old isn't headed to the injured list, as Roberts indicated the team hopes he'll be able to rejoin the lineup Tuesday after Monday's scheduled off day. Sunday will mark the fourth consecutive absence for Betts while he continues to deal with back stiffness. Edwin Rios and Zach McKinstry will man the corner outfield spots for the Dodgers in the series finale.
APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Taylor's homer propels Dodgers to 9-5 win over Nationals
Chris Taylor hit a three-run homer and Zach McKinstry made big plays with his bat and arm as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Washington Nationals 9-5APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains sidelined Saturday Betts (back) isn't starting Saturday's game against the Nationals, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Impact Betts will be held out of the Dodgers' lineup for a third consecutive game as he continues to deal with back stiffness. Zach McKinstry will start in right field Saturday, batting eighth.
APRIL 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nationals look to end 3-game skid
Washington heads into the matchup against Los Angeles in a rut, losers of three straightAPRIL 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Turner homers, Dodgers beat Nats 1-0 on champs' ring day
Justin Turner homered in the sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their World Series championship ring ceremony day with a 1-0 victory over the Washington NationalsAPRIL 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers receive World Series rings in pregame ceremony
The Los Angeles Dodgers have received their World Series rings in front of the loyal hometown fans who didn’t get to witness their 2020 championship run in personAPRIL 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers put Cody Bellinger on injured list with calf problem
The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed former NL MVP Cody Bellinger on the injured list with a bruised left calfAPRIL 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Still out Friday Betts (back) is out of Friday's lineup against the Nationals and is considered day-to-day, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact The 28-year-old was previously expected to be in the lineup Friday after being withheld from Wednesday's lineup with back stiffness, and he needs more time to recover coming off Thursday's scheduled off day. Zach McKinstry will start in right field for the Dodgers in his absence.
APRIL 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Buehler to start home opener for Los Angeles against the Nationals
Los Angeles hosts Washington for the 2021 home openerAPRIL 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Blue Jays play home opener in new Florida nest
The Toronto Blue Jays are set to become the first team in Major League Baseball history to play home openers in three different cities over three consecutive seasonsAPRIL 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers' winning streak snapped by A's Chris Taylor hit in the leadoff spot and started in center field in Oakland on Wednesday. He provided a spark. Zach McKinstry did, too. It c...
APRIL 8, 2021 • MLB.COM
Expected to play Friday Betts (back) is expected to play Friday against the Nationals, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact He woke up with a stiff lower back Wednesday, which manager Dave Roberts said was residual from Tuesday's game. Zach McKinstry got the start in right field Wednesday in place of Betts.
APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
A's rally to beat Dodgers 4-3 in 10 for 1st win of season
Mitch Moreland hit an RBI single with one out in the 10th inning and the Oakland Athletics rallied to beat the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 for their first win of the...APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
