Mookie Betts, Dodgers and shortstop

Mookie Betts ready to ‘prove everybody wrong’ on playing shortstop for Dodgers
All-star outfielder Mookie Betts has made a career out of defying expectations, and as he transitions to shortstop full-time for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2025, he’s embracing the challenge with the same determination that has made him one of the best all-around players in the game.
‘Two grades better already.’ Why Mookie Betts’ shortstop switch should be smoother now
Whereas last year was a crash course for Mookie Betts, the 32-year-old benefitted from a more curated plan this winter as he went through his paces at shortstop.
Dodgers star Mookie Betts called on shortstop who retired with Yankees for offseason training
Dodgers slugger Mookie Betts outsourced some extra help in his training this offseason. In preparation to play shortstop full-time for Los Angeles this season, Betts reached out to five-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glover Troy Tulowitzki.
Mookie Betts Doesn’t Care Where He Plays on Defense for Dodgers
Mookie Betts is focused on helping the Los Angeles Dodgers win, saying he doesn’t mind where he plays on defense.
Wednesday's MLB: Why Mookie Betts' shortstop switch should be smoother this time
Troy Tulowitzki never knew Mookie Betts particularly well during their time together in Major League Baseball.
Mookie Betts back at SS, after a full offseason to prepare
More on Betts’ preparation to play shortstop for the Dodgers, this time with more than two weeks notice at the position
Mookie Betts readying for move back to shortstop
Dodgers star Mookie Betts had a tough time transitioning to shortstop filling in for Gavin Lux last season. Now in Spring Training, Betts is putting in the work to make the move back to short.
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Mookie Betts says Dodgers 'can’t keep talking' about World Series repeat
RELATED: Rob Manfred disagrees that Dodgers' big spending is bad for baseball On the first day of spring training at Camelback Ranch, Mookie Betts put the kibosh on all of the talk about 120 ...
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What Dodgers Star Mookie Betts Wants to Improve for 2025 MLB Season
The Los Angeles Dodgers finished the 2024 MLB season as ... Eight-time All-Star and four-time All-MLB First Team selection Mookie Betts is among the players who weren’t fully satisfied with ...
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How will Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts look? 4 things to watch at Dodgers spring training
When it comes to the Dodgers’ lineup, there’s really only one uncertainty. The Mookie Betts-return-to-shortstop experiment is underway. And after inconsistent defense and a hand injury ...
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Mookie Betts trade: Five years after franchise-altering swap, how the Red Sox got there and what happened next
Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers and catchers report to spring training in Arizona today, and thus will begin Mookie Betts' sixth season with the team. Monday is also the fifth anniversary of the ...
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Mookie Betts: Dodgers ‘Can’t Keep Talking About’ Winning 2024 World Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers won their eighth World Series title in franchise history last year and now enter the 2025 season with astronomical expectations. The team signed several high-profile ...
Dodgers' Mookie Betts goes full Allen Iverson on Roki Sasaki's live BP: 'It's practice'
Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts deflected questions related to how Roki Sasaki looked in live batting practice.
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Mookie Betts Taking Active Role In Hyeseong Kim Getting Comfortable With Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers bolstered their infield depth with the signing of Hyeseong Kim to a three-year, $12.5 million contract during the offseason. The deal includes team options for the 2028 and ...