Betts took it as the ultimate challenge, trained in the winter with former two-time Gold Glove shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, worked tirelessly in spring training, sought advice from other shortstops, and here he is now, among the league leaders in defensive runs saved and outs above average by shortstops.

Mookie Betts endured a down year but has bounced back to make a significant impact for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the postseason. Through 10 playoff games thus far, Betts is hitting .293/.370/.439 with four doubles,

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the seventh inning at Dodger Stadium. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Ex-Met J.D. Martinez recently flew to Los Angeles ...

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is once again playing like an MVP following the longest and worst statistical slump of his professional MLB career. From the start of the 2025 season through August 4, Betts hit .231/.302/.355. After publicly ...