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San Diego Padres pitcher Randy Vásquez was placed on the 15-day injured list with a bruised right ankle after being struck by a comebacker from Mookie Betts. He also experienced a fainting spell but was released after tests showed no serious issues. Catcher Freddy Fermin was also placed on the IL with a head contusion.

NBC and Peacock will broadcast all 15 Major League Baseball games on Sunday for the first time, with no blackout restrictions. Coverage includes key games like the Mets vs. Braves and Dodgers vs. Padres, overseen by NBC Sports' Rob Hyland. Peacock will offer a multi-view four-box presentation.

The Los Angeles Dodgers donated $1.1 million to pro-immigration groups in 2025 following federal immigration enforcement in Los Angeles. The team previously issued a false statement claiming they denied ICE agents access to Dodger Stadium parking, which was later debunked by ICE. The donation was made to organizations including the California Community Foundation and Labor Community Services.

Kevin O’Malley, part-owner of the San Diego Padres and operator of minor league teams in California, died at 50 from sepsis complications. He was the son of former Los Angeles Dodgers president Peter O’Malley and co-founded Top of the Third Inc., which owned the Stockton Mudville Nine and Visalia Rawhide teams. O’Malley also established Carmelina Capital Partners, a growth equity firm.

Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas is working to relocate his family from Venezuela after deadly earthquakes struck the country, as reported by ESPN.

The Los Angeles Dodgers donated $1.1 million to support families affected by last year’s immigration raids, with funds going to the California Community Foundation and Labor Community Services. The donation fulfills a pledge made by the team to aid immigrant families impacted by ICE operations.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have fulfilled a pledge to support families of immigrants impacted by last year's ICE raids, making a $1.1 million donation to community organizations, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Mookie Betts hit his 300th career home run and contributed three hits and defensive plays as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Minnesota Twins 4-3, completing a three-game sweep. Shohei Ohtani pitched six innings with eight strikeouts, and the Dodgers' offense overcame an early deficit.

Concession workers at Target Field are on strike ahead of the Minnesota Twins' home series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Twins are returning home for one of their biggest series of the season.

Concession workers at Target Field are striking for better pay and more affordable health care, with the strike beginning as the Minnesota Twins host the Los Angeles Dodgers. Officials have secured supplemental staff to ensure food service continues during the labor dispute, and the next bargaining session is scheduled for Saturday.

Target Field concession workers plan to strike for better wages and healthcare ahead of the Twins’ homestand with the Dodgers. Concessions company Delaware North states it will continue operating during the strike.

David Marcus criticizes politicians like New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and GOP candidate Spencer Pratt for using sports team branding in campaigns, arguing it undermines sports' unifying role in America. He contrasts this with European soccer teams that often represent political or religious divisions, such as Barcelona and Real Madrid in Spain, and Celtic and Rangers in Scotland.

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith remains on the injured list due to a neck injury, delaying his return beyond the initial expected timeline. Manager Dave Roberts stated Smith may not travel with the team on its upcoming road trip and is undergoing medical treatment to manage the injury. Smith continues to participate in baseball activities but has not fully recovered.

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Baltimore Orioles 6-5 in the ninth inning after Dalton Rushing singled in the tying run and Tyler O’Neill’s throwing error scored the go-ahead run. Mookie Betts hit a solo home run off Ryan Helsley, who took the loss, while Blake Treinen earned the win.

The San Francisco Giants are preparing to trade star players ahead of the MLB trade deadline due to their poor 2026 season performance. With a 30-43 record and 17 games behind the Dodgers, reports indicate the team is open for business, targeting expensive players like Rafael Devers, Willy Adames, and Matt Chapman. Buster Posey's leadership as president of Baseball Operations has been criticized as the team's struggles continue despite increased payroll.

Pro athletes like Tarik Skubal, Blake Snell, and Connor Hellebuyck, along with NFL teams including the Cleveland Browns, are using the NanoNeedle scope 2.0 for faster injury recovery. The device, a miniaturized arthroscope, reduces surgical trauma and fluid use compared to traditional methods, enabling quicker returns to play.

Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers two-way star, left the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the seventh inning due to left knee inflammation. He was replaced by a pinch hitter.

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitched 6.0 innings with two hits allowed, one walk, and six strikeouts while batting 3-for-4 with two walks and a run scored in a 7-0 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. His 0.74 ERA ranks third-lowest through 10 starts since 1913, trailing only Juan Marichal (1966) and Jacob deGrom (2021), though Ohtani also maintains a .301 batting average and .941 OPS.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts criticizes lazy criticism of the team's spending, arguing rivals should focus on improving their own performance. Despite high payrolls and regular-season success, the Dodgers faced playoff failures and public backlash, but Roberts and utility man Miguel Rojas emphasize their competitive strategies and cost-effective player acquisitions. The Dodgers' 2025 World Series victory highlighted contributions from players acquired at low cost.

The wife of Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tanner Scott received threatening messages targeting their newborn child after his recent game. The threats are part of a broader pattern of online harassment toward MLB players, including threats against families of pitchers Tayler Saucedo, Liam Hendriks, and Lance McCullers Jr., linked to the rise of sports betting.

The Philadelphia Phillies, led by interim manager Don Mattingly and pitcher Zack Wheeler, are aiming to upset the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are 16 games above .500 and led by pitcher Justin Wrobleski. The Phillies have improved after firing their previous manager, with Wheeler posting a 4-0 record and 1.67 ERA this season.

A hit-and-run incident occurred on April 27, resulting in the death of a man visiting Los Angeles for a Dodgers game. The police are offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the driver. The incident is currently under investigation.

A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed Jose Melesio, a 65-year-old Chicago Cubs fan visiting Los Angeles. The incident occurred on April 27 during the Dodgers-Cubs series. Melesio was struck around 3:10 a.m.

A stabbing incident occurred at Busch Stadium during overnight cleanup after a Dodgers-Cardinals game, resulting in the death of 27-year-old Arrin Jones. The altercation involved two third-party contractors, and the St. Louis police are investigating. The Cardinals have stated that the safety and security of their fans and employees remains their highest priority.

The Los Angeles Dodgers, despite having a high payroll and top-tier pitching, lost a three-game series to the Miami Marlins. The Dodgers' offense struggled, scoring only 8 runs total, with Freddie Freeman acknowledging the team is 'going through it' offensively. The article highlights concerns about the Dodgers' spending and its potential impact on MLB's labor negotiations.

The Los Angeles Dodgers criticized Cubs manager Craig Counsell for recently complaining about MLB rules allowing two-way players like Shohei Ohtani to stay in games as designated hitters after pitching. Dodgers president of Baseball Operations Andy Friedman defended the rules, stating they were developed with team input and aim to maximize Ohtani's impact for the league and fans.

Former MLB star Yasiel Puig has signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs of the Canadian Baseball League, a semi-pro team, while facing up to 15 years in prison for obstruction of justice and lying to investigators about his involvement in an illegal sports gambling operation. Puig, who faded from MLB prominence after a 2013 breakout, admitted to $280,000 in gambling losses and is scheduled for sentencing on May 26.

The Los Angeles Dodgers, MLB's top-spending team, face criticism for their competitive advantages, including a 'bizarre' rule allowing Shohei Ohtani to count as a two-way player, exempting him from pitcher roster limits. Opposing managers, like the Chicago Cubs' Craig Counsell, argue this gives the Dodgers an unfair edge, though the rule applies to any team with a two-way player.