Dodgers' Mookie Betts Talks 'Tough' Health Journey, Credits Wife for Support

Dodgers' Mookie Betts Talks 'Tough' Health Journey, Credits Wife for Support

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts opened up about his difficult mental and physical recovery process after he suffered a mystery illness that caused him to lose 25 pounds earlier this year.  Betts, 32, missed an early chunk of the season due to a stomach issue that left the three-time World Series champion’s body “just kind of eating itself.” After making his way back into the Dodgers lineup, Betts struggled with his swing mechanics, finding…

Dodgers Need More Production from Corner Outfielders in Quest to Repeat

The Los Angeles Dodgers are far from the offensive juggernaut they were expected to be coming into this season. They have underperformed despite having three former Most Valuable Players at the top of their lineup. Mookie Betts has not had the year that he was hoping for. The perennial  All-Star started the season losing at least 20 pounds due to illness. However, he has been on fire of late, hitting above a .350 batting average for nearly a mon…