Dodgers News Tracker
Last updated: April 8, 2026 10:45 PM UTC
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Dalton Rushing Making the Most of Limited Playing Time
CONFIRMEDBill Plunkett at the Orange County Register reports that Dalton Rushing is finding ways to make the most of his limited playing time. That’s what you want to hear from a young guy. You don’t pout about at-bats — you show up ready and make every plate appearance count. Keep stacking those reps, kid.
Source(s): Bill Plunkett (Orange County Register) | First reported: April 8, 2026 10:45 PM UTC
Miguel Rojas Returns to Lineup After Father’s Sudden Death
CONFIRMEDHeartbreaking stuff. Fabian Ardaya at The New York Times reports that Miguel Rojas is back in the Dodgers lineup after the sudden death of his father. That takes serious guts. You don’t just shake something like that off and go play baseball at the highest level. We’re all behind you, Miggy.
Source(s): Fabian Ardaya (The New York Times) | First reported: April 8, 2026 8:15 PM UTC
Dodgers Legend Davey Lopes Passes Away at 80
CONFIRMEDTerrible news for the Dodger family today. MLB.com and the LA Times both report that Davey Lopes has passed away at age 80. Lopes was our leadoff man and second baseman as part of that historic infield from 1973 to 1981, and he helped us win the 1981 World Series. The man rose from a rough-and-tumble upbringing in Rhode Island to become one of the most prolific basestealers in the game and a Dodger mainstay. Rest in peace, Davey. We won’t forget what you meant to this organization.
Source(s): Staff (MLB.com), Staff (Los Angeles Times) | First reported: April 8, 2026 7:02 PM UTC
Alex Vesia Gets Emotional Moment in World Series Rematch
CONFIRMEDFabian Ardaya at The New York Times reports that Alex Vesia had himself an emotional moment during the World Series rematch. You love to see it. The guy poured his heart out for us in October and now he’s back on that stage soaking it in. That’s what wearing Dodger blue means.
Source(s): Fabian Ardaya (The New York Times) | First reported: April 8, 2026 4:21 AM UTC
Yoshinobu Yamamoto Dominates Blue Jays in Toronto Return
CONFIRMEDMLB.com reports that Yoshinobu Yamamoto went back to Toronto and silenced the crowd. Six strikeouts against the Blue Jays while ignoring the boos. Bill Shaikin at the LA Times took it further, writing that Yamamoto’s Cy Young-caliber stuff might actually work against our three-peat plans. Interesting tension there. Either way, our guy looked dominant and that’s what matters right now.
Source(s): MLB.com Staff (MLB.com), Bill Shaikin (Los Angeles Times) | First reported: April 8, 2026 1:39 AM UTC
Mookie Betts Dealing with Injury, but Dodgers Lineup Keeps Rolling
CONFIRMEDJack Harris at the New York Post reports that Mookie Betts is dealing with an injury, but the lineup keeps rolling without him. That’s the depth we built. You hate to see Mookie banged up, but this roster doesn’t flinch. We’ll keep an eye on updates as they come.
Source(s): Jack Harris (New York Post) | First reported: April 8, 2026 1:30 AM UTC
Report: Padres Were Willing to Trade for Shohei Ohtani
RUMORKen Rosenthal over at MSN dropped a fascinating nugget — apparently the Padres were willing to trade for Shohei Ohtani. Let that sink in. San Diego thought they could pry our guy away. We all know how that worked out. This is the kind of rival desperation that makes you smile.
Source(s): Ken Rosenthal (MSN) | First reported: April 8, 2026 1:30 AM UTC
God Bless and Go Dodgers