Valentina Martinez

Joined: Aug 1, 2024

Valentina Martinez is a writer for On SI. She has in depth baseball knowledge and has covered professional sports extensively. She is a graduate of Arizona State University.

Apr 28, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Kyle Tucker (23) reacts to striking out against the Miami Marlins during the third inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman explained how the team plans to continue to develop Roki Sasaki at the MLB level.

Mar 31, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) at bat against the Cleveland Guardians during the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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The Los Angeles Dodgers offense has struggled for the past few weeks, but Mookie Betts doesn't believe he can be the spark to ignite the lineup.

May 11, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) looks on from the dugout in the first inning against against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani has struggled mightily, leading the team to take some drastic measures.

Mar 31, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Edwin Diaz (3) throws against the Cleveland Guardians during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz provided a key injury update, discussing when he expects to return.

Apr 27, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Kyle Tucker (23) is congratulated by first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) after hitting a 2 RBI walk-off single in the ninth inning to defeat the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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Kyle Tucker recorded his fourth career walk-off hit Monday night, giving the Los Angeles Dodgers a win over the Miami Marlins. Here's why it really matters.

Apr 24, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Hyeseong Kim (6) looks on during the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

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The Los Angeles Dodgers will have Mookie Betts back in the lineup soon, but that also comes with a difficult decision.

Apr 1, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal in the fifth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Are the Detroit Tigers willing to trade ace Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers? A team insider explains the latest surrounding the Skubal trade rumors.

Oct 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) speaks in a press conference after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in game three of the 2025 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts admitted the Toronto Blue Jays were the best team in October. Here's why.

Apr 18, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker (23) singles during the third inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made a significant lineup change Thursday, and it will remain that way amid Kyle Tucker's struggles.

Mar 30, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki (11) walks back to the dugout as he is taken out from the game by manager Dave Roberts (left) during the fifth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The Los Angeles Dodgers aren't getting elite performances from young pitchers Roki Sasaki and Emmet Sheehan. Dave Roberts challenged them in one key aspect.