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The Los Angeles Dodgers’ farm system has been one of the best in baseball in recent years. And that appears to be the case once again heading into 2023. MLB.com’s Sam Dykstra revealed the top 10 right-handed pitching prospects for the 2023 campaign, and Los Angeles featured two arms on the list. Bobby Miller was […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have seen a number of notable players sign elsewhere during the offseason. Trea Turner, Cody Bellinger, and Justin Turner highlight the offensive departures, while pitchers such as Tyler Anderson and Andrew Heaney also left LA. The Dodgers pitching rotation, led by Clayton Kershaw and Julio Urias, features enough talent to get […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made a huge splash in the international free agent market, signing shortstop Joendry Vargas. Vargas is considered one of the top prospects in this year’s class and could become a huge difference-maker for the Dodgers in the distant future. The Dodgers signed Vargas to a $2.08 million deal, via Antonio […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ recently acquired Miguel Rojas from the Miami Marlins for infield prospect Jacob Amaya. Many initial reports hinted that the Dodgers had finally found their Trea Turner shortstop replacement. But Dodgers’ fans began asking what the deal means for Gavin Lux. The Dodgers are expected to give both Rojas and Lux playing […]

Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts are set to be teammates with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the foreseeable future. However, Betts will be one of Freeman’s “enemies” during the upcoming World Baseball Classic (WBC), per Chloe Clark of si.com. “I got some of my enemies here tonight in Mookie (Betts) on Team USA, but it’s going […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made the decision to release Trevor Bauer on Thursday after no team pulled off a trade for the right-hander, who was designated for assignment last week. Fans have mixed feelings about the matter, with some believing the organization should’ve looked past the domestic abuse case and brought him back. Others weren’t […]

MLB arbitration saw no shortage of players earn new contracts, while others were unable to agree to terms on deals with their respective teams. A number of star players, such as Vladimir Guerrero Jr, saw dramatic increases in their salary as a result of avoiding arbitration. MLB arbitration is something that tends to get overlooked […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and 2022 All-Star pitcher Tony Gonsolin failed to come to terms on a contract to avoid arbitration, per Fabian Ardaya and Jack Harris. Gonsolin was the only Dodger out of 10 arbitration-eligible players who didn’t come to terms with LA. Other notable players who agreed to new contracts with the Dodgers […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Julio Urias agreed to a 1-year, $14.25 million contract to avoid arbitration on Friday. The left-hander, who was an NL Cy Young finalist in 2022, is set to enter his contract season, per Spotrac. But should the Dodgers do everything in their power to make sure he doesn’t hit free agency […]

Julio Urias and the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed on a $14.25 million contract to avoid arbitration on Friday, per Fabian Ardaya and Bob Nightengale. The deal worked out well for Urias, who was originally projected to make somewhere between $13 and $14 million. The Dodgers preferred to come to terms on a contract rather than […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have avoided arbitration with two key players, catcher Will Smith and starting pitcher Walker Buehler. Smith and the Dodgers settled at $5.25 million while Buehler and Los Angeles settled at $8.02 million, according to Juan Toribio of MLB.com and Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Fellow pitcher Dustin May and outfielder Trayce […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers recently acquired Miguel Rojas from the Miami Marlins for prospect Jacob Amaya. Rojas, who previously played in LA with the Dodgers, expressed his excitement to return following the trade. Many initial reports stated that the Dodgers solved their shortstop uncertainty by bringing in Rojas. However, Gavin Lux could still get some […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates want the world and more for All-Star Bryan Reynolds, with numerous teams such as the New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, and Los Angeles Dodgers eyeing him for a trade. And according to Bucs insider Jason Mackey, there’s less than a 50% chance Reynolds gets moved ahead of 2023 Opening Day. Via Chris […]

On Thursday, it became official. The Los Angeles Dodgers released right-hander Trevor Bauer after his domestic violence case. Just last Friday, the organization designated him for assignment, which means a team could’ve traded for him in the last six days. By no surprise, that didn’t happen. Now, any ballclub can sign Bauer to a league […]

Shortstop Miguel Rojas reacted to his return to Los Angeles after the Dodgers pulled off a blockbuster trade with the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. “2014 feels like it was yesterday,” Rojas said in a Wednesday tweet. “Excited and happy to be back.” The Marlins will receive shortstop Jacob Amaya, a 2017 draft prospect out of […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly on the verge of acquiring SS Miguel Rojas from the Miami Marlins, per Bob Nightengale, Fabian Ardaya, and Craig Mish. The Marlins will receive infield prospect Jacob Amaya if the deal becomes official. Rojas would help to replace Trea Turner at shortstop. UPDATE: Jon Heyman reports that a Dodgers-Marlins […]

Miguel Vargas is an exciting prospect in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ organization. He was the Dodgers’ 2022 No. 3 overall prospect, per MLB.com. Vargas is expected to replace Justin Turner, who signed with the Boston Red Sox, this season for LA. He offers positional flexibility and can play third base, second base, or in the […]

The MLB world has mixed feelings about the Los Angeles Dodgers heading into 2023. Everyone expects them to compete, but it is unclear whether or not they will be the dominant force that they have been in recent years. LA has lost a number of key players this offseason, but they also have depth on […]

Carlos Correa and the Minnesota Twins agreed to terms on a 6-year, $200 million dollar deal on Tuesday. The news comes after Correa previously agreed to terms on long-term contracts with the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets. However, both of those deals ultimately fell apart due to health concerns. But one team that […]

Julio Urias is set for a big payday ahead of 2023. Given his looming free agency next offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers may opt to extend the starting pitcher. If not, they could offer him a 1-year contract to avoid arbitration. However, there’s a chance that the Dodgers and Urias go into arbitration. So what […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers feature an exciting farm system. 2022 top prospect Diego Cartaya, a catcher, has a high-ceiling without question. He could impact LA as soon as 2023. But the path to the big league roster will prove to be difficult for Diego Cartaya with Will Smith and Freddie Freeman presenting a roadblock. Smith […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have endured a quiet offseason as they look to stay under the luxury tax threshold. However, they will have to pay Trevor Bauer $22.5 million dollars despite designating the pitcher for assignment. As a result, they are currently just under the $233 million threshold with a mark of $232.9 million. A […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ free agency spending was impacted by a number of factors. LA had luxury tax issues, they are likely saving up for a run at Shohei Ohtani next year, and there was the Trevor Bauer element. The Dodgers were going to have to pay Bauer a significant amount of money regardless of […]

Rafael Devers’ extension with the Boston Red Sox will impact the Los Angeles Dodgers. Devers was reportedly expected to be a “top target” for LA next offseason, per Dodgers’ beat writer Juan Toribio. But Devers’ 11-year, $331 million extension with the Red Sox obviously dampens the Dodgers’ plans in that regard. The deal was one Boston […]

It is no secret that the Los Angeles Dodgers are believed to be saving up for a Shohei Ohtani 2023 free agency run. But LA will face no shortage of competition once the Los Angeles Angels’ two-way phenom hits the open market. But another current Dodgers’ star, Julio Urias, is also set to hit free […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers finally made their decision on SP Trevor Bauer, as LA ultimately designated the controversial pitcher for assignment on Friday. The decision drew mixed reaction from fans. Meanwhile, people around the MLB world are wondering if the Dodgers have any more moves up their sleeve ahead of the 2023 campaign. OF Bryan […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers designated starting pitcher Trevor Bauer for assignment on Friday amid a lengthy suspension he was handed following accusations of sexual assault. What people might not know is that Bauer had a small chance of getting another opportunity with the Dodgers. Club executives flew to Phoenix for a private meeting with Bauer […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers officially cut ties with Trevor Bauer on Friday evening, designating the right-hander for assignment. They have until next Thursday to trade him or else the 31-year-old will become a free agent and any team is allowed to sign Bauer. While there are doubts someone will pick him up after the sexual […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made their decision with right-hander Trevor Bauer. After his sexual assault allegations and suspension, the organization designated the veteran for assignment. With $22 million remaining on his contract for 2023, LA can still try and trade him, but there have reportedly been no teams interested in doing so. By next […]

Trevor Bauer has been released by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Following the Dodgers’ decision, Bauer came out with a statement explaining his side of the release and his MLB plans moving forward. Bauer was released after receiving a 194-game suspension following sexual assault allegations. Despite him no longer being a part of the Dodgers, Los […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are designating SP Trevor Bauer for assignment, per Jeff Passan. The decision comes after Bauer’s initial 324-game suspension was reduced to 194-games. The suspension decision was made by a neutral arbitrator who reinstated the pitcher for the 2023 season. However, Bauer’s salary was docked for the first 50 games of 2023. The […]

Trevor Bauer filed court papers in reference to the suit that a San Diego woman, who accused Bauer of sexual battery, previously filed against him, per Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times. The woman’s initial filing made an extremely serious claim against the pitcher, per Shaikin. “In her initial filing, her attorneys wrote that […]

5-star tight end Duce Robinson has a decision to make. Well, multiple decisions really. Robinson, one of the most intriguing tight end prospects in the nation, also just so happens to be a star outfielder on the baseball diamond. The Alabama and USC football programs, along with Texas and Georgia, are vying for his services […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers released a Justin Turner tribute video after his Boston Red Sox signing became official on Friday, per the Dodgers Twitter account. Thank you, Justin. pic.twitter.com/BSwihWZq9h — Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) January 6, 2023 Turner was a Dodgers’ fan-favorite during his time in Los Angeles. He emerged as an All-Star caliber player […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers may have two advantages should they try to pursue right-handed Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani in 2023 MLB free agency, New York Post baseball columnist Jon Heyman wrote in a Friday article. “They believe the West Coast is a plus; six of seven finalists five years ago including the Dodgers […]

There have been reports that the Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in signing flame-throwing relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman. However, a tweet from a Los Angeles Times beat reporter denied those rumors and labeled them as “untrue.” Chapman, who was left off the postseason roster by the New York Yankees and is a free agent, remains […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers must make a decision on whether to retain or release Trevor Bauer to their 40-man roster by Friday, and there is intriguing evidence to the former that might lead to the pitcher staying with the team in 2023. Under Bauer’s current contract, the Dodgers have to pay him $22.5 million this year […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ offseason has seen them make a number of under the radar moves. Notably, LA has signed players such as JD Martinez and Noah Syndergaard. They could opt to land more depth in free agency. The Dodgers may attempt to trade for a high-profile star as well. But there are some moves […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly hired a former Boston Red Sox employee who was suspended for his involvement in a video sign-stealing scandal in 2020, per Red Sox beat writer Sean McAdam. The employee, J.T. Watkins, is expected to help the Dodgers with their hitting gameplan. McAdam also reports that Mookie Betts and JD Martinez […]