Dodgers set to welcome faithful fans for first home series of 2025 season
The Boys in Blue will welcome their faithful fans to Dodger Stadium for the first time since their 2024 World Series Championship on Thursday, which is Major League Baseball's official Opening Day.
In what will be the Dodgers third game of the 2025 season, after kicking things off with a two-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs in
the Tokyo Series
, they'll send newly-acquired left-handed ace Blake Snell to the mound against the Detroit Tigers and reigning American League Cy Young Award winner in Tarik Skubal.
First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN.
Los Angeles' lineup, daunting for any pitcher, will be highlighted as always by their two-way phenom in Shohei Ohtani and former MVP Mookie Betts, who appears to have finally recovered from an illness that kept them out of their two games in Japan and two of the three games of the Freeway Series against the Los Angeles Angels to wrap up Spring Training.
Related:
MLB star Shohei Ohtani on return to Japan, 2025 season and his impact on kids: "I feel a strong responsibility"
Ohtani
already has one home run
on the season, setting him up to chase last season's total of 54, a career-high and one half of the history making 50 homer - 50 stolen base season he compiled in his first season with the Dodgers. Not to mention, he hasn't pitched since 2023, meaning that he could somehow top what he did last year while starting for the Boys in Blue. Ohtani is expected to return to the mound by at least June.
He'll likely hit leadoff, as he did all last season, followed by a slew of familiar faces — World Series MVP Freddie Freeman included — and some new additions, including outfielder Michael Conforto and South Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim.
Speaking of old friends, the Dodgers did lose a couple of key pieces in the months after the season ended, including starting pitcher Walker Buehler. He ended a six-year stint in Los Angeles by securing the final three outs in the 2024 World Series, topped off by a strike out to end it all.
They'll follow up Thursday's game at 7:10 p.m. on Friday, where they'll probably see another acquaintance in Jack Flaherty. He was a part of last year's team after being acquired at the trade deadline from the Tigers and turned into one of their key pieces as they secured their eighth title in franchise history. He re-signed with Detroit during the offseason on a multi-year deal.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who dazzled during the international opener against the Cubs, will start the second game of the series, followed by rookie Roki Sasaki.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
USA Today
an hour ago
- USA Today
LA Dodgers at San Diego Padres odds, picks and predictions
LA Dodgers at San Diego Padres odds, picks and predictions The LA Dodgers (40-27) and the San Diego Padres (37-28) play the middle contest of a 3-game series at Petco Park in San Diego Tuesday. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Dodgers vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: Dodgers lead 1-0 The Dodgers picked up a wild 8-7 victory in 10 innings in Monday's series opener at Petco Park, cashing as -121 favorites with the Over (8) hitting in the third inning. Neither of the starting pitchers had much to offer as Dodgers RHP Dustin May was trampled for 6 runs (5 earned) on 6 hits and 4 walks in just 5 innings, while Padres RHP Nick Pivetta was shelled for 5 runs (4 earned) on 8 hits and 2 walks in 4 innings. It was a game for the offenses. Dodgers 1B Freddie Freeman went 3-for-5 with a double, 2 runs and an RBI, C Will Smith (1-for-4) had a 2-run HR and 3 RBIs, and OF Andy Pages (2-for-5, RBI) and 2B Tommy Edman (2-for-5, RBI) each knocked in runs in LA's go-ahead 10th inning. Padres LF Tyler Wade (1-for-1) turned a 2-run deficit into a 6-5 lead with a 3-run triple in the bottom of the third, while 3B Manny Machado stayed hot with a 2-for-5 performance with an RBI double. CF Jackson Merrill finished 1-for-3 with 2 RBIs. The Dodgers have won 2 in a row, re-discovering their offense. After scoring just 1 run in the first 2 games of their weekend series at St. Louis, they've cobbled together 15 runs in the past 2 games, helping the Over cash in both outings. The Padres' 7 runs were the most they've scored in their last 11 games. However, the 8 runs allowed are also the most the pitching staff had surrendered in the last 11 games. Monday's Over snapped a 4-game Under run for San Diego. Dodgers at Padres projected starters TBD vs. RHP Dylan Cease The Dodgers haven't announced a starter at the time of this publishing. Cease (1-5, 4.72 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 1.31 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 11.1 K/9 in 68 2/3 innings. Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 3 BB, 7 K in 3-2 setback at San Francisco Giants Thursday 2025 home stats: 1-2, 3.66 ERA (32 IP, 13 ER), 5 HR, 1.34 WHIP, 11.8 K/9 in 6 starts 2024 vs. Dodgers (regular season): 1-0, 3.38 ERA (10 2/3 IP, 4 ER), 6 BB, 10 K in 2 starts Career vs. Dodgers (regular season): 1-1, 2.61 ERA (20 2/3 IP, 6 ER), 1.45 WHIP, 12.2 K/9 in 4 starts Win your fantasy baseball league with For decades, BHQ has been helping players just like you win! BHQ offers full-season subscriptions. Sign up today and start winning! Dodgers at Padres odds Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:50 p.m. ET. Moneyline (ML) : Dodgers +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Padres -120 (bet $120 to win $100) : Dodgers +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Padres -120 (bet $120 to win $100) Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS) : Dodgers -1.5 (+165) | Padres +1.5 (-200) : Dodgers -1.5 (+165) | Padres +1.5 (-200) Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -120) Dodgers at Padres picks and predictions Prediction Dodgers 5, Padres 4 The DODGERS (+100) are worth a look at even-money at home. I just don't trust Cease, who is 1-5 this season ... and that win was against a Cleveland Guardians team he knows well from his days with the Chicago White Sox. Plus, that lone victory came way back on April 2 in his second start of the season. While Los Angeles is having a bullpen day, it has a respectable relief corps with a 3.88 ERA, according to The Padres +1.5 (-200) will cost 2 times the potential return. That's too much risk just for a little bit of insurance. It might make you feel better to side with the home team since it named a projected starting pitcher, while there is uncertainty with who will lead off on the mound for the visitors. But, Cease is anything but a sure-fire option. AVOID. OVER 8 (+100) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at best. We had an unexpected Over result in the series opener. In fact, it was an old-fashioned slugfest at Petco Park, a venue which usually doesn't see a ton of shootouts -- the Under is 18-12-1 there this season. With a bullpen game for LA, and a so-so Cease on the other side, we could get some big production, especially early on. Play our free daily Pick'em Challenge and win! Play now! For more sports betting picks and tips, check out and BetFTW. Follow @danieledobish on Twitter/X. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and like us on Facebook.
Newsweek
2 hours ago
- Newsweek
Bet365 Bonus Code WEEK365: Claim $150 Bonus For MLB, NBA Finals, U.S. Open
The bet365 bonus code WEEK365 will drive access to a $150 bonus or $1,000 safety net for MLB games like Dodgers-Padres on Tuesday, the U.S. Open and more this week. The bet365 bonus code WEEK365 will drive access to a $150 bonus or $1,000 safety net for MLB games like Dodgers-Padres on Tuesday, the U.S. Open and more this week. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Secure $150 guaranteed in bonus bets with a $5 wager or a $1,000 first bet safety net with the bet365 bonus code WEEK365. Click here to start up your new account and take advantage of the welcome offer for Tuesday's MLB slate, or look ahead to the NBA Finals and U.S. Open. Every team is back in action for Tuesday's MLB slate of games. Matchups like Yankees-Royals, Reds-Guardians, Cubs-Phillies and Padres-Dodgers headline the loaded slate. Bet365 Bonus Code WEEK365 For MLB, U.S. Open, More Bet365 Bonus Code WEEK365 New User Offer Bet $5, Get $150 in Bonus Bets Guaranteed $1,000 First Bet Safety Net In-App Promos MLB SGP Boost, MLB Early Payout, Profit Boosts, etc. Terms and Conditions New Customers – 21+ in Eligible States Bonus Last Verified On June 10, 2025 Information Confirmed By Newsweek You will have the choice between the $150 bonus and the $1,000 first bet when you sign up for a new account with bet365. For the $150 bonus, all you have to do is place a $5 wager on any market on bet365. As an example, maybe you want to bet the Yankees moneyline against the Royals for Tuesday. Regardless of the outcome, you will receive the bonus. The bonus will hit your account before that initial $5 bet even settles. For the $1,000 first bet safety net, you can wager up to that amount on any market and get your stake back if you lose. Let's say you put $800 on the Dodgers to beat the Padres. If the Dodgers win, you will collect a large cash payout. If the Padres win, you will get your $800 stake back in the form of a bonus. Bonus bets you receive will be valid in your account for seven days before they expire. bet365 Highlight Offers For June 10 When you are logged into your new account having used the exclusive bet365 promo code, there are multiple in-app promotions that you can take advantage of in addition to the welcome offer. One offer you can claim is the same game parlay boost. The percentage may vary depending on the day, but you will be able to boost your winnings on an MLB same game parlay by claiming this token. You can also use the MLB early payout promo. You will be able to collect your winnings if a team you bet on goes up by five runs at any point in the game. There are similar types of promos available for the NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final and more. Now is a good time to sign up for a new account to take advantage of the upcoming promos across all major sports. Register With bet365 Bonus Code WEEK365 For $150 Reward All you have to do to claim this offer is click here or on any of our other links, then enter the bet365 bonus code WEEK365 to claim this offer. After entering personal information to create your account, you will be asked to make an initial deposit. Use a convenient method, like a credit card or debit card, among other options. This will enable you to take advantage of the offer you prefer. Any bonus bets you get from these promos will be valid for one week before expiring. Newsweek may earn an affiliate commission if you sign up through the links in this article. See the sportsbook operator's terms and conditions for important details. Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
Dodgers Trade Idea Replaces Struggling Outfielder With Adolis Garcia
Dodgers Trade Idea Replaces Struggling Outfielder With Adolis Garcia originally appeared on Athlon Sports. When the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Michael Conforto over the offseason, they were gambling on an inexpensive, oft-injured outfielder who hit 20 home runs last season with the San Francisco Giants. To their credit, Conforto is still healthy. Unfortunately, he has slumped to the tune of a .170 batting average with three home runs. Advertisement Conforto's season has been far from ideal for a postseason-bound team like the Dodgers. Given his struggles, sports writer Dylan Sanders suggested replacing him with a one-time postseason legend. In his proposal, Sanders suggests the Dodgers should target Texas Rangers' slugger and Gold Glove winner Adolis Garcia. 'If the Rangers do end up selling, Adolis Garcia is someone that should absolutely be moved if they can get at least a prospect of note in return,' Sanders writes. 'A potential deal that would be worth doing would be with the Los Angeles Dodgers. They have a need in the outfield and a surprisingly solid farm system for how loaded their Major League roster is.' Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger (21) celebrates with Texas Rangers left fielder Wyatt Langford (36) and Texas Rangers right fielder Adolis Garcia (53) after hitting a three-run home run during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Globe Life Jairaj-Imagn Images This season, Garcia has slumped, hitting .215/.259/.364 with seven home runs. Even so, his numbers still trounce Conforto's. The main allure here is Garcia's power, which helped him hit 25+ home runs a year for the past five years, topping out at 39. Could the Dodgers get him going? Sanders suggests that it might not be such a complicated task. Advertisement 'Whenever he makes contact, he can still do damage,' Sanders continues. 'He has one of the highest average exit velocities in the sport and should be better than he has been. His aggressiveness at the plate has just caught up to his as his bat-to-ball skills drop.' Garcia was incomparable in his only postseason run. In the 2023 playoffs, he hit .323 with eight home runs, winning the ALCS MVP award and leading the Rangers to the World Series before falling injured in the match against the Arizona Diamondbacks. If he thrives in the spotlight, he can thrive with the Dodgers. Related: Dodgers Should Inquire About Surging Rockies' Reliever This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
