Dodgers Notes: Shohei Ohtani Massive Pitching Step, Paul Skenes Trade Proposal, LA to Pursue Kyle Tucker

The Los Angeles Dodgers escaped to beat the New York Mets, 7-5, in a 13-inning thriller on Friday evening. The game was sent to extra innings via a three-run Mets ninth inning, but L.A. held on and improved to 32-19.

In more good news for Dodgers fans, Shohei Ohtani is set to take a major step in his return to the mound and his eventual pitching debut in a Dodgers uniform. The three-time MVP will face hitters for the first time in his recovery after recently starting to incorporate breaking balls into his bullpen sessions.

Speaking of elite pitching, Southern California native and Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is linked in a hypothetical trade from a top MLB insider’s proposal. The would-be blockbuster has the Dodgers giving up quite a haul for the reigning NL Rookie of the Year.

Finally, in order to improve a weaker position in the Dodgers’ defense, L.A. has been expected to go all in on one of the best outfielders in the game. Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker is set to make top dollar when he hits free agency, and the Dodgers are known for shelling out whatever it takes for top talent.

Here’s all the latest Dodgers news and stories (click the headline for the full article):

Shohei Ohtani to Face Hitters for First Time as Dodgers Star Takes Massive Step Toward Pitching Return

Dodgers, Pirates Hypothetical Trade Proposal to Land Paul Skenes in Blockbuster Move

Dodgers ‘Expected to Be In Play’ for $600 Million Free Agent Kyle Tucker

Dodgers’ Blake Snell Admits He Shouldn’t Have Pitched to Start Season Due to Injury

Series Based on Shohei Ohtani/Ippei Mizuhara Gambling Scandal Takes Huge Step Forward

Mookie Betts Reveals What Dodgers Clubhouse Will Miss Without Chris Taylor, Austin Barnes

Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Hilariously Trolls Mets’ Kodai Senga Ahead of Series Opener

Dodgers Could Target Former Astros, Red Sox Superstar in Free Agency, Says Insider

Dodgers’ Kiké Hernandez Reveals What ‘Sucks The Most’ About Chris Taylor, Austin Barnes Release

Dodgers Top Pitching Prospect Named Most Likely Trade Candidate

Dodgers Lineup vs. Mets: Tommy Edman at Second, Hyeseong Kim Out

How to Watch Dodgers-Mets Series Amid SportsNet LA Blackouts

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