Mookie Betts
Coverage of Mookie Betts in the Nexus archive.
- Dodgers' Kiké Hernández blasts fan's angry letter over White House skip, exposes address to followers
Dodgers player Kiké Hernández skipped a July 23 White House visit to begin injury rehab, prompting a fan's angry letter accusing him of disrespect. Hernández shared the letter with the fan's address on social media, and teammate Mookie Betts is also skipping the event. The situation highlights political tensions around championship teams' White House visits.
- Mookie Betts becomes latest Dodgers player to skip White House visit, insists it's 'not political'
Mookie Betts, a Los Angeles Dodgers player, will skip the team's White House visit following their 2025 World Series win, citing family time with his newborn. The decision comes amid ongoing criticism from left-wing groups and media for the team's previous acceptance of a White House invitation in 2024. Betts insists his choice is apolitical.
- Padres put Randy Vásquez on the IL after an ankle comebacker and fainting spell
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.
- Betts hits his 300th homer in support of Ohtani as the Dodgers finish a sweep of the Twins
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.
- A ninth-inning throwing error lifts the Dodgers past the Orioles 6-5
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.
- White Sox narrowly avoid making history in loss to Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Dodgers
The White Sox avoided a historic loss as Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Dodgers nearly threw a perfect game, broken by Mookie Betts' error and Tristan Peters' home run. Despite Peters' homer, the White Sox lost 7-1, ending their eight-game home winning streak.
- Did Boston Red Sox GM replace most of their coaching staff because of one player?
The Boston Red Sox replaced most of their coaching staff, including manager Alex Cora, due to underperformance in hitting development, partly attributed to top prospect Kristian Campbell's struggles. The team has declined since their 2018 World Series win, with key players like Mookie Betts and Xander Bogaerts leaving, and new GM Craig Breslow faces criticism for the changes.