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2023 MLB MVP race: Updated AL and NL MVP odds; Ronald Acuña Jr. favored

Ronald Acuña Jr. and Mookie Betts are on top of MLB's NL MVP oddsboard and Shohei Ohtani's a lock to win the award in the AL. Which supersta...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

2023 MLB MVP race: Updated AL and NL MVP odds; Ronald Acuña Jr. favored

Makes history with two RBI Betts went 2-for-3 with two doubles, two walks, two runs and two RBI in a 7-0 win over the Giants on Saturday.

Impact When Betts doubled in a pair of runs in the seventh inning, it gave him 105 RBI on the campaign, establishing a new single-season MLB record for runs batted in by a leadoff hitter. The previous mark was held by Charlie Blackmon, who knocked in 103 runs with the Rockies in 2017. Betts is enjoying an MVP-caliber campaign for the NL West champion Dodgers, complementing the RBI mark with a .309/.411/.593 slash line along with a career-high 39 homers, 40 doubles, 125 runs and 13 stolen bases.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers' Mookie Betts notches 105th RBI, most ever by a leadoff hitter

Mookie Betts hit a two-run double in the eighth inning, giving the Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder 105 RBIs, the most ever by a leadoff hitter

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • Associated Press

Who can Dodgers count on offensively after Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman?

The Dodgers need their offense to carry them this October. But do they have a reliable third force to complement arguably the best leadoff d...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Who can Dodgers count on offensively after Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman?

Tallies three hits Betts went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Tigers.

Impact Betts had gone 3-for-18 over his previous five games, though he added five walks and two stolen bases in that span. After being hampered by a foot injury earlier in the month, Betts is now 12-for-49 (.245) through 14 contests in September. He's still slashing an impressive .311/.410/.596 with 39 home runs, 103 RBI, 123 runs scored and 13 stolen bases through 141 games overall.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles Dodgers wrap up their 10th NL West title in 11 years | Flippin' Bats

Los Angeles Dodgers wrap up their 10th NL West title in 11 years | Flippin' Bats

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Gets off day Betts is out of the lineup Sunday versus the Mariners.

Impact Betts will get the day off after the Dodgers clinched the division Saturday. This will be just the seventh game the 30-year-old does not play in if he does not come off the bench. Kolten Wong will start at second base and Chris Taylor will hit in the MVP candidate's usual leadoff spot.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bill Plaschke: The race is over, the Dodgers' Mookie Betts should be National League MVP While the Dodgers appear destined to finish behind the Atlanta Braves for the National League's best record, another race between the two te...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

AP analysis: Acuña vs. Betts showdown for NL MVP highlights MLB's award races as the season winds down With a few weeks left in the 2023 MLB season, the award races are starting to take shape. Here's where they're at, per AP's David Brandt.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • BOSTON.COM

Plaschke: The race is over, the Dodgers' Mookie Betts should be National League MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. has put up great numbers, but MVP favorite Mookie Betts' stats are better and his versatility is critical to the Dodgers' s...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • LATIMES.COM

Records two steals in loss Betts went 1-for-2 with a walk and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Padres.

Impact Betts accounted for two of the four instances of a Dodger getting on base Wednesday. He's hit .233 (7-for-30) with nine walks and three steals over 10 games in September. The superstar's 13 steals for the season represent his most in a campaign since he swiped 16 bags in 2019. Betts has added a .312/.412/.607 slash line with 39 home runs, 103 RBI, 120 runs scored, 37 doubles and a triple over 137 contests.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in four Betts went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and four RBI in Monday's 11-8 loss to the Padres.

Impact Betts had hit just .182 (4-for-22) with no extra-base hits over his last seven games. He got back on track quickly Monday, blasting a solo shot in the first inning before adding a three-run double in the third. The 30-year-old continues to be productive in a number of ways as the Dodgers' leadoff hitter. He's slashing .313/.411/.611 with 39 homers, 103 RBI, 119 runs scored, 11 stolen bases and 37 doubles through 135 contests.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers Rumors: Writer Predicts Mookie Betts Loses NL MVP Battle to Ronald Acuña Jr. A great season nonetheless.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Have Shohei Ohtani & Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. locked up the AL & NL MVPs? | Flippin' Bats

Have Shohei Ohtani & Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. locked up the AL & NL MVPs? | Flippin' Bats

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Rejoins lineup Sunday Betts (foot) is starting at second base and batting leadoff Sunday against the Nationals, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.

Impact Betts hasn't seen the field since Thursday when he fouled a pitch off his left foot, but he'll rejoin the starting nine for Sunday's series finale in Washington. The 30-year-old was off to a slow start to September prior to the injury, having gone 4-for-18 with five walks, a stolen base, an RBI, two runs and six strikeouts in six games.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: Mookie Betts Describes Lingering Foot Pain Bruises hurt.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Sitting as expected Betts (foot) isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Saturday against Washington, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact After fouling a ball off his left foot Thursday against Miami, Betts will likely be out for the duration of Los Angeles' series against the Nationals. Kolten Wong will man second base Saturday while Betts recovers, and Jason Heyward will start in right field.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Imaging scans clean on foot CT scans and an MRI taken Friday on Betts' left foot showed no structural damage, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Betts fouled a ball hard off his foot Thursday at Miami and is expected to be held out of the Dodgers' entire weekend series at Washington, but he has avoided a serious injury and could return as early as Monday's series opener against the Padres. The 30-year-old NL MVP candidate was batting .423/.500/.754 with 11 homers, 31 RBI and 37 runs scored over his last 34 games prior to suffering what has now been labeled a bone bruise.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers All-Star Mookie Betts unlikely to play this weekend after fouling ball off foot

Mookie Betts is unlikely to play in the Dodgers’ weekend series against the Nationals after fouling a ball off his left foot.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Dodgers All-Star Mookie Betts unlikely to play this weekend after fouling ball off foot

Likely out for weekend Betts (foot) was sent for a CT scan Friday and will likely miss the Dodgers' weekend series against the Nationals, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports.

Impact Betts was seen leaving the stadium on crutches after he fouled a ball off his left foot in Thursday's blowout win at Miami. The hope is that he can avoid the injured list and return to action Monday versus the Padres, but the CT scan results will tell the whole story. An initial round of X-rays showed no fractures.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

5 burning MLB questions: Wild-card teams, NL MVP, Ohtani's next move and ... Deion?

The FOX Sports MLB staff offers its takes on the wild-card races, the NL MVP, Shohei Ohtani's immediate future and even Deion Sanders in our...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

5 burning MLB questions: Wild-card teams, NL MVP, Ohtani's next move and ... Deion?

Betts (left foot) leaves stadium on crutches as precaution (source) MIAMI -- Dodgers star Mookie Betts left loanDepot park on crutches following the club's 10-0 win over the Marlins on Thursday night. He unde...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • MLB.COM

Acuña or Betts? Here's what MVP poll says Ronald Acuña Jr. or Mookie Betts? Who's your National League MVP? The race is suddenly a coin flip. Acuña once looked like he'd run away wit...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • MLB.COM

Suffers foot injury Betts exited Thursday's game against the Marlins with a foot injury, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Betts fouled a ball off his foot and initially remained in the game. Once the result was in hand, Betts exited in the eighth frame and was seen leaving the stadium on crutches. X-rays came back negative, so it's possible that he make a quick return to the lineup.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braves vs Dodgers headline the Top 3 MLB Postseason matchups | Flippin' Bats

Braves vs Dodgers headline the Top 3 MLB Postseason matchups | Flippin' Bats

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • FOX SPORTS