Today's Starting Pitchers PGH RHP Domingo German (4-2, 3.91) vs PHL LHP Ranger Suarez (1-4, 5.04) Last Ten Games (6-4) May 12 at PHL L 7-4 May 11 at PHL W 6-4 (10) May 10 at CIN W 5-4 May 9 at CIN W 2-1 May 8 at CIN L 11-8 May 6 vs COL W 3-2 May 5 vs COL L 7-6 May 4 vs COL W 2-1 May 3 vs CHC L 5-4 May 2 vs CHC W 10-6 What if MLB already had a "salary cap" where the most valuable franchises had a budget they couldn't exceed and the "cheaper" franchises had to spend more money. The Rise of the Jolly Roger highlights the ascension of the Pittsburgh Pirates as part of this unique MLB The Shift Universe. Notable Names in Different Places SP Shane Beiber (SDG) DH Kyle Schwarber (SF) CF Peter Crow-Armstrong (BOS) 2B Luis Arraez (KC) RF Juan Soto (MIN) SS Bo Bichette (MIN) SS Bobby Witt Jr. (LAA) 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (OAK) RF George Springer (OAK) SP Jacob deGrom (SEA) C J.T. Realmuto (CLE) Recent Transactions PGH trades CF Michael A. Taylor, SS Llover Peguero and LF Connor Joe to the Cleveland Guardians for C Gabriel Moreno PGH trades C Henry Davis to the Detroit Tigers for RF Akil Baddoo Recalled LHP Bailey Falter from Indianapolis (AAA) Released 1B Carlos Santana' 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates as of May 8th 2026 INFIELDERS: Brandon Belt (14), Brendan Donovan (34), Ezequiel Duran (27), Ke'Bryan Hayes (13), Jose Miranda (6), O'Neill Cruz (15), OUTFIELDERS: Bryan Reynolds (10), J.D. Martinez (28), Jack Suwinski (65), Hunter Renfroe (16) and Akil Baddoo (60) CATCHERS: Gabriel Moreno (19), Endy Rodriguez (25) STARTING PITCHERS: Paul Skenes (30), Max Fried (54), Mitch Keller (23), Domingo German (50), Jared Jones (37) RELIEF PITCHERS: Bailey Falter (26), Zach Jackson (31), Dauri Moreta (36), Genesis Cabrera (92), Jose Hernandez (85), Kevin Kelly (49), Scott Alexander (55) CLOSER: David Bednar (51)
The Los Angeles Dodgers kept the same lineup ahead of the second game of their series against the San Francisco Giants. The Dodgers are in desperate need of some offense, falling short yet again in their series opener against their divisional rivals. They scored just three runs in the game, ultimately losing to a late-inning surge from the visitors. Right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start for the Dodgers on Tuesday, making his eighth start of the season for LA. He has been solid for the Dodgers this season, posting a 3.09 ERA through 43.2 innings pitched so far. He has 40 strikeouts under his belt, and has gone at least five innings in each of his starts so far this season. Designated hitter Shohei Ohtani leads the line for the Dodgers, and will look to break out of the slump which has plagued him for nearly two weeks now. The superstar has four hits in 36 at-bats in May, and has struggled to produce any offense for LA since the beginning of the month. He has just one homer since April 13. Shortstop Mookie Betts will bat second behind Ohtani, exactly where he batted upon his return from the injured list Monday. First baseman Freddie Freeman bats third, followed by right fielder Kyle Tucker and catcher Will Smith. One of the Dodgers’ hottest hitters in third baseman Max Muncy bats sixth, followed by center fielder Andy Pages, who is also on a decent run for LA. Left fielder Teoscar Hernandez will bat eighth, and second baseman Hyeseong Kim rounds out the lineup. Dodgers’ Lineup vs. Giants 1. Shohei Ohtani, DH 2. Mookie Betts, SS 3. Freddie Freeman, 1B 4. Kyle Tucker, RF 5. Will Smith, C 6. Max Muncy, 3B 7. Andy Pages, CF 8. Teoscar Hernandez, LF 9. Hyeseong Kim, 2B P. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, RHP Right-hander Adrian Houser will take the mound on Tuesday, and the Dodgers will look to capitalize on a weak point in the Giants’ rotation. Houser has a 6.19 ERA through seven starts, only striking out 19 batters through 36.1 innings pitched. He has allowed a home run in each of his last five starts, and has let multiple runs cross in every one of his outings this season. The Dodgers desperately need some help on offense, and could take advantage of a struggling pitcher to find the spark they need. Yamamoto will throw the first pitch of the game Tuesday at 7:10 p.m. PT. Do you think the Dodgers will get the job done today? 🔥 LIKE this video if you love Dodgers baseball 🔥 COMMENT your pick — Dodgers or Cardinals? 🔥 SUBSCRIBE for more Live Reaction, MLB, and baseball content! Subscribe to our channel: @josemarrero9585 Connect with Jose Marrero on Social Media: YouTube: @josemarrero9585 Instagram: @josemarreroiv Twitter: JoseMar39402736 TikTok: @josemarrero4051 Donation: paypal.me/JoseMarrero08?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6194381192298496
The Los Angeles Dodgers have officially acquired Alek Thomas from the Arizona Diamondbacks in a surprising MLB trade. In this video, we break down why the Dodgers made this move, what went wrong for Thomas in Arizona, and whether L.A. can help revive the former top prospect’s career. We also cover: Why the Diamondbacks gave up on Alek Thomas Dodgers roster impact Triple-A Oklahoma City assignment Michael Siani DFA news Jose Requena prospect details What this means for the NL West race Can Alek Thomas finally unlock his potential with the Dodgers? Watch the full breakdown and share your thoughts in the comments. 🔥 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications for more MLB news, Dodgers updates, trade rumors, and baseball analysis. Dodgers, Dodgers news, Los Angeles Dodgers, Alek Thomas, Alek Thomas Dodgers, Dodgers trade, Dodgers trade news, MLB trade, MLB trade news, Diamondbacks, Arizona Diamondbacks, Dodgers rumors, MLB rumors, baseball news, MLB news today, Alek Thomas highlights, Dodgers offseason moves, MLB analysis, Dodgers updates, Jose Requena, Michael Siani, Dodgers center field, MLB breaking news, Dodgers reaction, baseball trades, MLB updates, Dodgers baseball, MLB rumors today, Alek Thomas trade, Dodgers latest news, baseball analysis, MLB 2026, Dodgers roster, MLB transactions, Triple-A Oklahoma City, Ryan Waldschmidt, Jorge Barrosa, Andy Pages, Kiké Hernández #Dodgers #AlekThomas #MLB #DodgersNews #Diamondbacks #MLBTrade #BaseballNews #LosAngelesDodgers #MLBTrades #DodgersBaseball
.Los Angeles Dodgers stumble as Max Muncy goes deep, but Shohei Ohtani’s batting woes continue to drain the lineup’s energy. Is Ohtani holding the Dodgers back at leadoff, and how can Dave Roberts spark a stagnant offense? Pete Fox breaks down the Dodgers’ disappointing 9-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants, questioning the effort, lineup construction, and lack of clutch hitting with runners in scoring position. Key topics include Ohtani’s alarming slump, Muncy’s lone bright spot with a home run, and bullpen struggles from Vesia and Mills. Fox challenges Roberts to make bold lineup changes—could moving Ohtani out of the top four be the answer? With the Giants exposing the Dodgers’ vulnerabilities, all eyes turn to Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s upcoming start as Los Angeles seeks to regain consistency. Can the Dodgers ignite a turnaround against a struggling Giants squad, or will their funk linger into the summer? Los Angeles Dodgers, Dodgers Postcast, Dodgers News, Dodgers Reaction, Max Muncy, Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Andy Pages, Teoscar Hernandez, SASAKI, Will Klein, Dave Roberts, Dodgers Giants, LA Dodgers Highlights, Dodgers Struggles, MLB News, Dodgers Lineup, Ohtani Slump, Dodgers vs Giants, Locked On Dodgers, Dodgers Analysis, Dodgers Update, Dodgers Podcast Don’t forget to subscribe, drop a comment, and join the conversation! --- 🔵 Follow & Subscribe for daily Dodgers talk on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-dodgers/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB - --- Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY The funfetti flavor is BACK on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Confetti Craze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Dodgers #LADodgers #MLB #LosAngelesDodgers
California Post’s Dodgers reporters Jack Harris and Dylan Hernandez are at Dodgers Stadium and hitting the panic button after the team’s 9-3 loss to the Giants. Going back to April 21, the Dodgers are 25th in batting, hitting 11% below league average, raising concerns that this sort of slump could also happen in the post-season. In their Dodgers podcast, Dylan and Jack call out the struggles of Shohei Ohtani, who has 4 hits in his last 38 at-bats. They watched the superstar hit a ball out of the stadium in batting practice, then go 0-5 against San Francisco. The guys, of course, talk Roki Sasaki again, but are not quite ready to nickname him the Roki-coaster. Jack and Dylan then check receipts on their predictions from the week prior, and they are struggling just as much as the Dodgers. Dylan nails his Does Dylan Know the Dodgers question, but Jack is not as lucky with Dylan’s greatest reporting hits. Subscribe and don't miss out on all the key news, highlights, and interviews about the Lakers, Clippers, Dodgers, Angels, SF Giants, Rams, 49ers, Chargers, Padres, Warriors, USC, UCLA and what's buzzing in the sports world too! Catch the latest news here: https://californiapost.com Follow The California Post Sports on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/capostsports Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/capostsports TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@capostsports Twitter - https://twitter.com/capostsports
Max Muncy discussed the Dodgers’ continued offensive struggles after another frustrating loss to the Giants. Muncy admitted the Dodgers are currently in a team-wide “funk” offensively, especially when it comes to cashing in scoring opportunities. “We’re creating situations… we’re just not getting a hit here or there.” The Dodgers slugger also discussed: Players trying to do too much in big moments Veterans holding conversations behind closed doors Why the team is trying not to overreact The importance of simplifying at-bats Staying mentally clear during difficult stretches Trusting the Dodgers’ championship experience Believing the offense will eventually break through Muncy emphasized that while the Dodgers know the situation looks rough right now, the clubhouse remains confident because they’ve overcome stretches like this before. “We’re back-to-back champions for a reason.” He also pointed to positive signs including Mookie Betts returning, Teoscar Hernández getting on base multiple times, and improved situational hitting despite the final result. “There’s going to be a stretch coming soon where everything we touch finds grass.” 🇯🇵 日本語 Max Muncyがジャイアンツ戦後にドジャース打線について率直に語りました。 「チーム全体がファンク状態にある」 また、 チャンスで力みすぎていること ベテラン同士で話し合っていること シンプルに打席へ入る重要性 チームは必ず抜け出せるという自信 についてもコメント。 「俺たちは連覇したチームだから」 苦しい状況でも前向きな姿勢を見せました。 ドジャース -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please subscribe and hit that notification bell to stay up to date on all the latest Dodgers news, rumors, interviews, live streams, and more! Please Support our merchandise store! 👕 🧢 www.bleedlos.com Subscribe to the Bleed Los Podcast 🎙️ www.bleedlospodcast.com Follow us on social media: YouTube ▶️ YouTube.com/bleedlospodcast Instagram ▶️ https://Instagram.com/bleedlospodcast Twitter ▶️ https://Twitter.com/bleedlospodcast Facebook ▶️ https://Facebook.com/bleedlospodcast Tik Tok ▶️ https://www.tiktok.com/@bleedlospodcast Twitch ▶️ https://www.twitch.tv/bleedlospodcast
The Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated shortstop Mookie Betts and have him in the lineup for their series opener against the San Francisco Giants. The Dodgers have struggled for offense over the past several weeks, and will hope Betts can provide a boost to their lineup amid their team-wide slump. LA scored three runs or fewer in each of their three games against the Atlanta Braves in their last series, and only won one of them. Roki Sasaki will take the mound for the Dodgers, and the right-hander is surely ready to go after getting some extra rest. The Dodgers listed Sasaki as their probable pitcher for Saturday’s game, but moved him to a Monday start and gave Blake Snell the start instead after his return from the injured list. The rest will hopefully do Sasaki well, as he has struggled through his first handful of starts in 2026. He has a 5.97 ERA after six appearances, striking out 26 batters in 28.2 innings pitched. He has been strong through the first couple of innings of his starts, but tends to run into trouble during his second time through the order. Only one of his 19 earned runs this season has come in the first two innings of a ballgame. Shohei Ohtani will lead off for the Dodgers as their designated hitter and look to break out of the slump he’s been riding, and Betts will bat second in his return to the lineup. First baseman Freddie Freeman makes room for Betts and moves down to the three hole, while right fielder Kyle Tucker bats in the cleanup spot. Catcher Will Smith drops down the lineup to fifth with Betts back in the lineup, and third baseman Max Muncy will bat sixth. Center fielder Andy Pages bats seventh for the Dodgers, followed by left fielder Teoscar Hernandez and second baseman Hyseong Kim. 1. Shohei Ohtani, DH 2. Mookie Betts, SS 3. Freddie Freeman, 1B 4. Kyle Tucker, RF 5. Will Smith, C 6. Max Muncy, 3B 7. Andy Pages, CF 8. Teoscar Hernandez, LF 9. Hyeseong Kim, 2B P. Roki Sasaki, RHP Right-hander Trevor McDonald will start for the Giants, making his second start of the season for San Francisco. He began the season in the minors for the Giants, but came up May 4 for a start against the San Diego Padres, where he threw seven innings of one-run baseball and allowed just two hits. The 25-year-old ranks as their No. 16 prospect, and will look to further solidify himself in their rotation. The first game of the three-game series begins Monday at 7:10 p.m. PT. Are you excited to see Mookie Betts play again? 🔥 LIKE this video if you love Dodgers baseball 🔥 COMMENT your pick — Dodgers or Cardinals? 🔥 SUBSCRIBE for more Live Reaction, MLB, and baseball content! Subscribe to our channel: @josemarrero9585 Connect with Jose Marrero on Social Media: YouTube: @josemarrero9585 Instagram: @josemarreroiv Twitter: JoseMar39402736 TikTok: @josemarrero4051 Donation: paypal.me/JoseMarrero08?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6194381192298496
Today's Starting Pitchers PGH LHP Max Fried (5-3, 2.86) vs PHL RHP Zack Wheeler (3-2, 4.43) Last Ten Games (6-4) May 10 at CIN W 5-4 May 9 at CIN W 2-1 May 8 at CIN L 11-8 May 6 vs COL W 3-2 May 5 vs COL L 7-6 May 4 vs COL W 2-1 May 3 vs CHC L 5-4 May 2 vs CHC W 10-6 May 1 vs CHC W 5-4 April 30 at ATL L 8-1 April 29 at ATL W 1-0 What if MLB already had a "salary cap" where the most valuable franchises had a budget they couldn't exceed and the "cheaper" franchises had to spend more money. The Rise of the Jolly Roger highlights the ascension of the Pittsburgh Pirates as part of this unique MLB The Shift Universe. Notable Names in Different Places SP Shane Beiber (SDG) DH Kyle Schwarber (SF) CF Peter Crow-Armstrong (BOS) 2B Luis Arraez (KC) RF Juan Soto (MIN) SS Bo Bichette (MIN) SS Bobby Witt Jr. (LAA) 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (OAK) RF George Springer (OAK) SP Jacob deGrom (SEA) C J.T. Realmuto (CLE) Recent Transactions PGH trades CF Michael A. Taylor, SS Llover Peguero and LF Connor Joe to the Cleveland Guardians for C Gabriel Moreno PGH trades C Henry Davis to the Detroit Tigers for RF Akil Baddoo Recalled LHP Bailey Falter from Indianapolis (AAA) Released 1B Carlos Santana' 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates as of May 8th 2026 INFIELDERS: Brandon Belt (14), Brendan Donovan (34), Ezequiel Duran (27), Ke'Bryan Hayes (13), Jose Miranda (6), O'Neill Cruz (15), OUTFIELDERS: Bryan Reynolds (10), J.D. Martinez (28), Jack Suwinski (65), Hunter Renfroe (16) and Akil Baddoo (60) CATCHERS: Gabriel Moreno (19), Endy Rodriguez (25) STARTING PITCHERS: Paul Skenes (30), Max Fried (54), Mitch Keller (23), Domingo German (50), Jared Jones (37) RELIEF PITCHERS: Bailey Falter (26), Zach Jackson (31), Dauri Moreta (36), Genesis Cabrera (92), Jose Hernandez (85), Kevin Kelly (49), Scott Alexander (55) CLOSER: David Bednar (51)