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What Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has learned about Shohei Ohtani during offensive struggles

The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to navigate Shohei Ohtani’s offensive woes early this May, and manager Dave Roberts offered insight Tuesday into what he has learned about the superstar during his struggles at the plate amid the club’s current three-game series with the Houston Astros. Roberts addressed reporters before the second game of the set […] The post What Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has learned about Shohei Ohtani during offensive struggles appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The reason Astros star Carlos Correa is not starting vs. Dodgers

The Houston Astros are set to host the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night. However, they will be without veteran Carlos Correa, who was reportedly scratched from the lineup before the game due to an ankle injury. “Correa apparently injured the ankle during batting practice — the second day in a row the Astros have […] The post The reason Astros star Carlos Correa is not starting vs. Dodgers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joe Espada’s concerning Yainer Diaz injury update will catch Astros fans’ attention

Houston Astros Yainer Diaz suffered an unfortunate left oblique strain injury on Monday during batting practice. With Diaz on the 10-day IL, manager Joe Espada shared a concerning update about the five-year veteran. Espada claimed that Diaz, who is 27 years old, is going to miss a good chunk of time because of the injury, […] The post Joe Espada’s concerning Yainer Diaz injury update will catch Astros fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Houston Astros Let Go Of 3-Year MLB Player Before Dodgers Game

On Tuesday night, the Houston Astros will continue their series with the Los Angeles Dodgers (at home) in Texas.They are coming off an 8-3 loss on Monday.Dustin Harris did not play in the game.Astros Let Go Of 3-Year MLB PlayerAhead of Monday’s game, the Astros announced that they had designated Harris for assignment.Chandler Rome of […] The post Houston Astros Let Go Of 3-Year MLB Player Before Dodgers Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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What Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker said about winning in contentious return to Houston

The Los Angeles Dodgers picked up another win on Monday, by defeating the Houston Astros 8-3. It was a return of sorts for Dodgers slugger Kyle Tucker, who used to play for Houston. After hearing boos from Houston fans, Tucker addressed his team’s hitting postgame. “We had a lot of good at-bats today and got […] The post What Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker said about winning in contentious return to Houston appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani won’t hit again when he takes mound vs. Astros

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to face the Houston Astros on Tuesday night in their second game of a three-game set. Shohei Ohtani will take the mound for the game, but for the second straight start, Ohtani will not hit for the Dodgers. Now, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is addressing why Ohtani, who was […] The post Why Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani won’t hit again when he takes mound vs. Astros appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Shohei Ohtani Decision Before Astros Game

On Monday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers opened up their series with the Houston Astros in Texas.The Dodgers won by a score of 8-3.Shohei Ohtani finished with two walks, one RBI and two runs.Dodgers Announce Shohei Ohtani DecisionOn Tuesday, Ohtani will take the mound as the team’s pitcher.However, Dave Roberts revealed that he will be […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Shohei Ohtani Decision Before Astros Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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Dodgers’ slump official ends as Kyle Tucker, Alex Freeland key rout of Astros

HOUSTON –– The Dodgers finally found the ingredients needed to snap out of their recent offensive malaise on Monday. A hitter-friendly venue, in the form of Houston’s Daikin Park. A woeful opposing pitching staff, facing an Astros team with the majors’ highest ERA. And, after a two-week scuffle that had frustrated almost every member of...

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto edged Paul Skenes in telling stat despite fewer games

The Los Angeles Dodgers are witnessing Yoshinobu Yamamoto carve out a Hall-of-Fame career. He’s even edged out Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes in one telling stat. This despite Yamamoto playing in fewer games. Yamamoto has pitched through 24 quality starts compared to the Skenes’ 23. Yet the former is younger and again, has played in […] The post Yoshinobu Yamamoto edged Paul Skenes in telling stat despite fewer games appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros fans shower Kyle Tucker with boos in his return to Houston

Houston Astros fans did not give Kyle Tucker the warmest of welcomes during his return to Daikin Park in Houston, Texas. Tucker came up to bat with Los Angeles Dodgers runners on first and second and two outs in the bottom of the first inning. The Astros faithful booed him heavily before he took his … The post Astros fans shower Kyle Tucker with boos in his return to Houston appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker perfectly responds to loud boos in Houston return

The Los Angeles Dodgers visited the Houston Astros on Monday night for Kyle Tucker’s first game back against his old team since the trade that sent him to the Chicago Cubs before the 2025 season. Tucker was met with some boos as he made his way to the plate, but quieted his old fans quickly […] The post Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker perfectly responds to loud boos in Houston return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros’ Hunter Brown, Jeremy Pena get injury updates from Joe Espada

The Houston Astros received encouraging news Monday, as manager Joe Espada provided updates on the recovery progress of ace Hunter Brown, shortstop Jeremy Pena, pitcher Cristian Javier, and relief pitcher Ryan Weiss. With the club set to open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night, the timing carries added significance, as […] The post Astros’ Hunter Brown, Jeremy Pena get injury updates from Joe Espada appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Will Astros’ Yordan Alvarez challenge Aaron Judge for AL MVP in 2026?

Three-time American League MVP Aaron Judge is playing well once again in 2026. The slugger is tied with Munetaka Murakami for the lead in home runs with 13. Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez is right behind both players with 12 long balls. It is far too early to confidently predict who will win the AL […] The post Will Astros’ Yordan Alvarez challenge Aaron Judge for AL MVP in 2026? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 11: May begins with a Dodgers fall

April is over, spring has sprung across the country, and a new edition of the MLB Power Rankings is here. Another manager was fired this week, as the Philadelphia Phillies moved on from Rob Thomson. Elsewhere in the National League, the Los Angeles Dodgers are out of the top spot in the MLB Power Rankings […] The post ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 11: May begins with a Dodgers fall appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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