Dodgers beat Rockies 5-3 as Thompson's 3-run HR backs Urías
Trayce Thompson hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the fifth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 5-314 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting at second base Betts will hit leadoff and start at second base in Monday's game against the Rockies.
Impact It's no surprise that Betts is occupying the top spot in the order, but it is notable that he is getting the start at the keystone, as that could make him eligible at that position in some leagues. Betts is not a stranger to second base, having started five games there a season ago.
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Dodgers take on the Rockies in first of 3-game series
The Los Angeles Dodgers open a three-game series at home against the Colorado Rockies on Monday1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Padres rally for 4 in 9th, beat Dodgers 4-2 to avoid sweep
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Doubles twice in return Betts (rib) went 2-for-3 with two doubles, two walks and two runs scored in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Padres.
Impact Betts hit doubles in the first and ninth innings, coming around to score both times. He also played the full game in right field, taking over for Chris Taylor (foot). Betts' return after a two-week absence should be a welcome sight for fantasy managers and Dodgers fans, and it looks like he'll immediately reclaim his leadoff role, pushing Trea Turner back to second in the order. Betts hadn't posted a multi-hit effort since June 4. He's now slashing .278/.357/.544 with 17 home runs, 40 RBI, 55 runs scored, six stolen bases and 15 doubles through 61 contests this year.
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Mookie Betts returns to a reconfigured Dodgers' lineup After missing 15 games with a cracked rib, Betts rejoined the lineup in his usual leadoff spot. Trea Turner dropped to second in the order a...
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Dodgers activate Mookie Betts off injured list
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Activated Sunday, starting in RF The Dodgers reinstated Betts (rib) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Sunday's series finale with the Padres, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. He'll start in right...
Impact Utility man Eddy Alvarez was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City to clear room on the 26-man active roster for Betts, who was sidelined for approximately two and a half weeks with a fractured right rib. Though Betts still doesn't feel 100 percent when he throws, the Dodgers' decision to deploy him in the outfield rather than at designated hitter suggests the team doesn't have many concerns about his ability to play defense. Before hitting the shelf, Betts was on his way to a big season with a .273 average, 17 home runs, six stolen bases, 53 runs and 40 RBI through 60 games.
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With Mookie Betts' return near, Dodgers set off early fireworks to beat Padres again Freddie Freeman, Will Smith and Justin Turner homered in the first inning, Tyler Anderson was sharp, and the Dodgers beat San Diego 7-2 on S...
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Expected back Sunday Manager Dave Roberts said after Saturday's game that he expects Betts (ribs) to start in right field Sunday against the Padres, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Impact Look for Betts to be back in the leadoff spot against lefty MacKenzie Gore in the series finale. Betts took live BP before Saturday's game, and while throwing is still painful for him, the Dodgers will return him to the outfield regardless after Chris Taylor suffered a foot injury Saturday. Betts hit .273/.349/.535 with 17 homers, six steals, 40 RBI and 53 runs scored in 60 games before hitting the shelf with the fractured rib.
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Dodgers go deep 3 times in 7-2 win over Padres
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Could return Sunday or Monday Betts (ribs) said Saturday that he could be activated Sunday or Monday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Betts took live at-bats ahead of Saturday's game against the Dodgers and said afterward that the pain stemming from his fractured rib has been more tolerable recently. The 29-year-old will likely play second base upon his return since long throws are still painful for him, but he expects to be back in the outfield before too long.
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Takes live at-bats Saturday Betts (ribs) took live at-bats prior to Saturday's game against the Padres, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Impact Betts sustained a fractured rib two weeks ago but resumed baseball activities this week and has been swinging a bat recently. Saturday's hitting session against live pitching is likely one of the final steps in his rehab process, so it's certainly possible that the 29-year-old rejoins the Dodgers in the coming days.
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Dodgers News: Former MVP Could Start Playing the Infield for LA Mookie Betts could see some time at a couple new positions he has yet to play this season for the Dodgers.
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Gonsolin sharp again as Dodgers outlast Padres 5-1
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Could face live pitching Saturday Betts (ribs) could hit against live pitching Saturday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Impact Betts has been out for just shy out two weeks with a fractured rib, but it doesn't look like he'll miss too much more time. He hit off a machine Friday but could face Caleb Ferguson (forearm) in live batting practice Saturday, setting him up for a return a few days later.
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Justin Turner hits 2 HRs, Dodgers beat Padres 3-1
Justin Turner homered twice and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 in the opener of a four-game series between the NL West’s top teams4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earlier return possible Betts (ribs) could return at some point during the Dodgers' upcoming series against the Rockies, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Impact Betts took practice Thursday and appears to have come out of the activity feeling well. This news puts Betts in line for a potential return as early as July 4, though manager Dave Roberts said the timing will ultimately come down to pain tolerance, per David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports. In an effort to minimize Betts' discomfort, Roberts also said that it was possible that he would play second base initially to avoid making throws from the outfield.
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Aaron Judge, Ronald Acuña Jr. elected MLB All-Star starters
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Takes batting practice Thursday Betts (ribs) took batting practice on the field prior to Thursday's game against the Padres, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Impact Betts has been sidelined with a bruised rib since June 18, but he resumed baseball activities Wednesday. Manager Dave Roberts is optimistic that the 29-year-old will be back in action before the All-Star break, but it's possible that he'll be limited to serving as the designated hitter upon his return since he's still bothered by his injury when throwing.
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Dodgers host the Padres in first of 4-game series
The Los Angeles Dodgers host the San Diego Padres to open a four-game series5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Should return before All-Star break Manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday he's "very optimistic" Betts (ribs) will return before the start of the All-Star break July 16, though the outfielder could initially be limited...
Impact Betts landed on the injured list with a cracked rib June 18 and resumed baseball activities Wednesday, and Roberts is confident the 2018 AL MVP will be cleared to play within the next few weeks. However, the injury remains an issue when he throws, so the 29-year-old may not immediately be able to play the field upon his return to the active roster. In the meantime, Eddy Alvarez and Trayce Thompson should continue to see action in right field.
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