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It only took Wild Card for Kiké Hernández, Ben Rortvedt to banish these 2 Dodgers Kiké Hernández and Ben Rortvedt have basically ended Michael Conforto and Dalton Rushing's postseasons for the Dodgers before they started.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Shines as Dodgers Sweep Reds to Reach NL Division Series

Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out nine as the Dodgers eliminated the Reds to advance to the National League Division Series.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Yoshinobu Yamamoto shines as Dodgers sweep Reds to reach NL Division Series

Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out nine as the Los Angeles Dodgers advanced to the National League Division Series

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Ben Rortvedt Appreciative Of Dodgers Fans, Shares Reason For Walk-Up Song Ben Rortvedt discussed quickly becoming a fan favorite with the Los Angeles Dodgers, thoughts on nicknames and his Squirtle walk-up song.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Despite Offensive Showcase, Bullpen Concerns Still Loom for the Dodgers

The Dodgers had no shortage of homers but the reason they're having to play a wild card series to begin with showed up in Tuesday's win.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Despite Offensive Showcase, Bullpen Concerns Still Loom for the Dodgers

Riding bench Saturday Rortvedt isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Seattle.

Impact Rortvedt will head to the bench Saturday after going 0-for-2 with a pair of strikeouts in Friday's series opener. Dalton Rushing will start behind the plate instead and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Thursday Rortvedt is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Diamondbacks.

Impact With Will Smith (hand) out and Dalton Rushing (shin) returning just last week, Rortvedt has served as the Dodgers' primary catcher this month. However, he'll get a breather in Thursday's finale while Rushing dons the catcher's gear.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard Tuesday Rortvedt went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Impact The homer was Rortvedt's first of the season, giving the Dodgers a 4-0 lead in the seventh inning. He has seen steady playing time in September while filling in for Will Smith (hand). Over 15 games this month, Rortvedt has gone 11-for-40 (.275) with three extra-base hits and four RBI. He's up to a .275/.341/.400 slash line with 10 RBI, nine runs scored and three doubles across 117 plate appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Friedman praises Ben Rortvedt's work with Dodgers pitching staff Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman praised Ben Rortvedt for the way he has led the pitching staff.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Ceding start to Rushing Rortvedt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Rortvedt will give way to Dalton Rushing behind the plate after starting in four of the Dodgers' previous five contests. Though Rushing brings more offensive upside to the table, the Dodgers could prefer to go with the superior defensive option in Rortvedt behind the dish until Will Smith (hand) is cleared for game action.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers' Will Smith expected to miss rest of regular season with hairline fracture in his right hand

Dodgers catcher Will Smith is expected to miss the rest of the regular season with a hairline fracture in his right hand

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts & Blake Snell Impressed With Ben Rortvedt Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and Blake Snell have been impressed with Ben Rortvedt's contributions to the team.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Ohtani gets 2 big hits, Yamamoto and bullpen combine on 1-hitter in Dodgers' 2-1 win over Giants

Shohei Ohtani hit two doubles off the wall and scored a run, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto combined with five relievers on a one-hitter with 10 walks in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2-1 victo...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Blake Snell strikes out season-high 12, Shohei Ohtani hits 51st homer as Dodgers beat Phillies 5-0

Blake Snell struck out a season-high 12 over seven innings, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 on Wednesday night

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Dalton Rushing's return is no longer the saving grace Dodgers fans thought it'd be The Dodgers got catching depth back with Dalton Rushing's reactivation, but Ben Rortvedt's early success shouldn't be overlooked.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Takes over as primary catcher Rortvedt will start at catcher and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Rortvedt will pick up his fourth consecutive start and looks poised to serve as the Dodgers' primary backstop until Los Angeles gets one of Will Smith (hand) or Dalton Rushing (shin) back from the injured list. Since being called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sept. 4, Rortvedt has gone 7-for-22 (.318 average) with two doubles, one walk, five runs and two RBI in eight games.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Takes over as primary catcher Rortvedt will start at catcher and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Giants.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shohei Ohtani's 49th HR highlights Dodgers' hit parade in rout of Giants Shohei Ohtani launched his 49th home run of the season, Teoscar Hernandez and Ben Rortvedt contributed two-RBI doubles in a six-run fifth in...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Dodgers pull away for win over Giants SAN FRANCISCO - Teoscar Hernández pumped his fist. Ben Rortvedt let out a scream. Mookie Betts put s...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Patrick Bailey's game-ending grand slam sends surging Giants past first-place Dodgers, 5-1

Patrick Bailey hit a game-ending grand slam with one out in the 10th inning, sending the San Francisco Giants past the division-leading Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 to boost their posit...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Blake Snell's dominant 11-strikeout performance leads Dodgers over Rockies 9-0 for series sweep

Blake Snell struck out a season-high 11 in six innings, Mookie Betts hit a grand slam in the eighth and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Colorado Rockies 9-0 for their fourth s...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Dodgers fans who complained about Ben Rortvedt are already looking like fools Ben Rortvedt has called two near-no-hitters in the span of five days since the Dodgers promoted him.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Ben Rortvedt Earns Praise After Dodgers Nearly Complete 2 No-Hitters Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praised Ben Rortvedt for understanding his role with the team and helping the pitching staff.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Los Angeles Dodgers narrowly miss pitching a no-hitter for the second time in three games

The Los Angeles Dodgers have narrowly missed a no-hitter for the second time in three games

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Dodgers' Rushing to have CT scan Saturday after suffering knee inury Friday in loss to Orioles

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing left Friday’s 2-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles after fouling a pitch off his leg in the top of the sixth inning

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

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