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Dodgers double down on Mookie Betts decision
The 32-year-old is going through one of his worst stretches since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020.
Dodgers' Dave Roberts Reveals Why He Gave Up on Mookie Betts Leadoff Experiment
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has swapped Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts in the batting order once again, essentially giving up on the experiment of having Betts leadoff. Betts is going through the biggest slump of his career, and Roberts tried moving the three-time champion into his more comfortable role — leadoff.
Dodgers’ Dave Roberts reveals why he still believes in Mookie Betts
While Mookie Betts is in the middle of the worst season of his run in LA, Dave Roberts reveals why he's still sticking with the Dodgers MVP.
Dave Roberts Decides Against Dropping Mookie Betts In Dodgers Lineup
Mookie Betts continues to struggle during the 2025 season as he is currently in the midst of the worst year of his future Hall of Fame career. Betts is hitting just .231/.302/.355 across 103 games, and things have been even worse since the start of July.
Dave Roberts Doesn't Have An Answer for Mookie Betts' Season Long Struggles for Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated he doesn't know why Mookie Betts has struggled at the plate this season.
Dodgers’ Dave Roberts Needs to Make Tough Decision Regarding Shortstop Mookie Betts
The Los Angeles Dodgers‘ offense is struggling at the moment. Over the team’slast five games, they are averaging just 2.4 runs/game and are 2-3 in that span.Since July 15th, the team has been just 7-9.
Dodgers’ Dave Roberts makes Shohei Ohtani-Mookie Betts lineup swap
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts swapped Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts again in the order as Betts continues to struggle.
“He’s the best option” - Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts remains firm on Mookie Betts' decision despite visible struggles at No. 2
Mookie Betts is in an offensive slump, but he still has the LA Dodgers manager, Dave Roberts', confidence. Despite being promoted to the leadoff spot, Betts' slump is far from over, with the shortstop going hitless in his last 20 plate appearances across five games.
Dave Roberts on the offense's big game, Mookie Betts
Dave Roberts speaks after the Dodgers' 12-6 win over the Cardinals, giving credit to the offense for its big game, Mookie Bett's solid performance and more
Dodgers switch Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani in order looking for spark
Manager Dave Roberts moved Betts to leadoff, hoping it would spark a turnaround in his season-long struggle. It didn’t so he swapped their spots again Sunday.
Shohei Ohtani moves back to leadoff spot for Dodgers, Mookie Betts back to No. 2 in lineup
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts moved Mookie Betts into the leadoff spot for the past nine games, hoping that would help him break out of his season-long slump. Ohtani batted second while Betts was at the top of the batting order.
Dodgers’ Dave Roberts drops 3 word declaration after late-game loss to Cardinals
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts dropped a simple take on a brutal loss to the Cardinals, which happened on a brutal error.
MLB trends: Mookie Betts' slump, Andrew Vaughn's breakout and how the Rangers blew an easy deadline upgrade
The trade deadline has come and gone and the dog days of summer have arrived. Fewer than eight weeks remain in the 2025 MLB ...
Mookie Betts sounds depressed, but he isn’t giving up on snapping his hitting slump
Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is trusting that hard work and sheer will can eventually end the worst hitting slump of his ...