Shortstop Mookie Betts will miss the Los Angeles Dodgers’ two exhibition games in Japan because of an illness.

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts will miss two exhibition games in Tokyo due to illness but is expected to be ready for the opening day against the Chicago Cubs. Betts experienced flu-like symptoms but received a green light from doctors for the upcoming regular games in Japan.

The influx of Japanese players on the Dodgers' roster has allowed the Okinawa-born Dave Roberts to reconnect with his background, and now he's poised to guide his team in a season-opening series in Tokyo.

Mookie Betts is down with illness and he might miss out the Tokyo Series. Here's what Dave Roberts had to say.

Dave Roberts, manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, expressed deep emotion upon returning to his birthplace, Okinawa, where he was honored by the local government. Roberts reflected on his connection to Japan,

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts reveals why the team decided to send Hyeseong Kim down to the minors.

It seems like the emotions are taking a toll on the 2024 World Series winner Dave Roberts. The post Dave Roberts' Return to Japan Uncovers Deep Regret appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Zyhir Hope has made tremendous strides since the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired him in a trade with the Chicago Cubs last year, emerging as one of the organization’s top prospects.