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Dave Roberts and the Los Angeles Dodgers watched as former National League MVP Cody Bellinger signed with the Chicago Cubs in MLB free agency on Tuesday. Bellinger, who was non-tendered by the Dodgers back in November, was probably a longshot to return to Los Angeles. But that isn’t stopping Roberts and the Dodgers from feeling […]

Cody Bellinger and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a one-year, $17.5 million deal, per Jeff Passan. Bellinger is hoping he can rebuild his market with a strong performance on a one-year contract. He’s continued to play well on defense, but Bellinger’s offensive struggles have been well-documented with the Los Angeles Dodgers over the past […]

Carlos Correa signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers would have seemed like a bad joke a few years ago. But with MLB free agency heating up and Trea Turner heading to the Philadelphia Phillies, Correa is a legitimate option for the Dodgers despite the previous Houston Astros cheating scandal. Famed agent Scott Boras shared his […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers could still re-sign Justin Turner, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Turner, a fan-favorite in LA, previously admitted that he’d be open to a reunion with the Dodgers. “Obviously, I love being a Dodger, I love being in Los Angeles. This is home for me,” Turner said. “I’m in good standing […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in need of a star shortstop after losing Corey Seager and Trea Turner in consecutive offseasons. Turner’s hitting and speed were huge for LA but he decided to reunite with Bryce Harper on the Philadelphia Phillies. Carlos Correa could be in play despite the history he has with the franchise. […]

Cody Bellinger has seen a precipitous downfall to his career ever since winning NL MVP honors in 2019. Ever since posting 7.7 WAR with the Los Angeles Dodgers three years ago, Bellinger hasn’t even come close to his past level of performance. From 2020 to 2022, he’s amassed a mere 2.1 WAR (including a -1.0 […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to revamp their lineup after losing Trea Turner in free agency. It’s tough for them to find players that will take them up to another level but they still have to retain a solid talent base. One option they are looking into is yet another multi-time All-Star: Andrew McCutchen. […]

The Miami Marlins started their offseason by hiring a new manager in Skip Schumaker. Now it appears that the team is interested in bringing in former World Series champion Justin Turner. As the Marlins look to bolster their team at the Winter Meetings, reports have stated that Miami is eyeing the 38-year-old third baseman. His […]

Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-year contract for 2023 became official on Monday. It was announced that he will make $20 million dollars this year. Many people around the MLB world felt that Kershaw had 3 primary options this offseason. People expected Kershaw to either re-sign in LA, retire, or join his hometown […]

Clayton Kershaw’s 1-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers is finally official, per the Dodgers Twitter account. Mark Feinsand reports that LA will pay Kershaw a salary of $15M dollars to go along with a $5M dollar signing bonus. Kershaw shared a message for Dodgers fans following the announcement. A special message from Clayton. pic.twitter.com/CrIZTmATko […]

MLB free agency lacks no amount of various factors. Money, location, competitiveness of a team, and more all weigh into a free agent’s decision. But for Justin Verlander, his LA-based home with wife Kate Upton could benefit the Los Angeles Dodgers in a pivotal manner. “Some still see the Dodgers as an even likelier destination, […]

Bryan Reynolds recently requested a trade from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Although Pittsburgh would prefer to keep him in the fold for the 2023 season and beyond, they are expected to at least listen to trade offers. The New York Yankees have already been listed as a potential landing destination for the centerfielder. But would the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are once again planning to be aggressive in free agency after coming up short in their quest to win the World Series in 2022. And unsurprisingly, it seems as if they have emerged as the favorite to land one of the top free agents available this offseason. That free agent would […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been linked to both Justin Verlander and Aaron Judge in free agency. But a recent theory will provide Dodgers fans with hope even if LA fails to sign either of them. Dodgers insider David Vassegh joined AM570 and revealed that Shohei Ohtani’s impending free agency next offseason may cause LA […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in Aaron Judge. But there are a number of factors working against them. Ken Rosenthal recently reported that Judge is expected to receive a 9-year contract in free agency, per The Athletic. Meanwhile, the Dodgers would prefer to sign Judge to a “short-term, high-dollar deal,” per Rosenthal. But would […]

Andrew Friedman previously dropped an honest take on the Los Angeles Dodgers’ financial situation which could shape LA’s MLB Winter Meetings mindset, per The Orange County Register’s Bill Plunkett. “Going over it is something that we’ve done with regularity, and it adds costs,” Friedman previously said. “All of that gets factored in. It has never been, […]

The Texas Rangers shocked the MLB world by signing Jacob deGrom in free agency. As a result, the New York Mets are now expected to turn their attention to Justin Verlander. However, the Los Angeles Dodgers are still debatably the favorites to land the reigning AL Cy Young award winner. And in somewhat surprising fashion, […]

Chris Martin, the former strikeout- not singing- artist of the Los Angeles Dodgers, has signed on with the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox have inked Martin to a two-year, $17.5 million contract, sources familiar with the deal told Jeff Passan of ESPN. Martin, 36, is a nice pickup for the Red Sox. The Arlington, […]

Could Mookie Betts move to second base if the Los Angeles Dodgers sign Aaron Judge? It is an idea that’s been floated around this offseason. The Athletic’s Jayson Stark recently caught up with Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts and asked him about the possibility. “If he had his choice, yes,” Roberts said in reference to Mookie […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been linked to shortstops such as Xander Bogaerts and Dansby Swanson amid Trea Turner’s free agency uncertainty. However, Dave Roberts revealed that Los Angeles may opt to roll with an in-house option should Turner leave this offseason, per Doug McKain. “If it doesn’t work with Trea, we have one of […]

It’s difficult to envision Clayton Kershaw playing for any other team than the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kershaw was drafted seventh overall by the Dodgers in 2005 (a lifetime ago) and he has played for the organization (including minors) for 16 straight years now. Currently a free agent, Kershaw’s return to the Dodgers seems like a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are rumored to have an interest in Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten. If they are to get Wong, though, it will have to be via trade, as he is still under contract with the Brewers. Also, the Dodgers seem to have some trade competition with the San Francisco Giants and the […]

Former Los Angeles Dodgers star Yasiel Puig has reportedly changed his mind in reference to his previous guilty plea, per LA Times’ Bill Shaikin and Yahoo Sports. Puig had previously agreed to plead guilty to an illegal sports gambling charge. The 7-year MLB veteran issued a statement on the decision to withdraw his guilty plea. […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers Walker Buehler, Clayton Kershaw, and Andrew Heaney were recently asked which batter they would strikeout if they could strikeout anyone in MLB history, per Doug McKain. Buehler and Heaney shared entertaining answers, while Kershaw opted for a professional approach to the question. Walker Buehler, who’s currently rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are adding a new arm to their roster, with veteran right-hander Shelby Miller reportedly joining the National League powerhouse, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Dodgers in agreement with free-agent right-hander Shelby Miller, pending physical, sources tell @TheAthletic. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) November 30, 2022 Shelby Miller used to be one […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers feature an almost complete team. They do have some holes that need addressing at shortstop, centerfield, and in the starting rotation. And they have been linked to various players in free agency as a result. However, Los Angeles also needs to take a look at the back-end of the bullpen, as […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are rumored to have the best chance of signing Justin Verlander in free agency, per Jon Morosi. Morosi joined MLB Network to discuss Verlander’s potential free agency destinations. “If the Astros had a real urgency to sign Verlander and a desperation, if you will, based on where their pitching staff stands, […]

The Aaron Judge free agency race is potentially down to three teams. The New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers have all recently been linked to the slugger. Other suitors could emerge, but it appears as if these are the three teams leading the pack. The Dodgers are reportedly considering a major […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly interested in free agent shortstop Xander Bogaerts, per sports analyst Marino Pepen. Boston Red Sox fans are sure to cringe at the idea of Bogaerts potentially landing in LA this offseason. The Dodgers previously acquired former Red Sox star Mookie Betts via trade. Betts could possibly play a role […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Justin Verlander are set to meet on Monday, per Jon Heyman. Los Angeles has been rumored as a potential free agency destination for Verlander this offseason. The Dodgers would likely prefer to dish out a short-term, high AAV contract and the soon-to-be 40-year old Justin Verlander fits that perfectly. On […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were expected to advance deep into the postseason because of the amount of talent they have on their roster. Over the past couple of seasons, the trend has been toward an NLCS appearance at the very least, but they were eliminated in the NLDS by the San Diego Padres. As that […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have plenty of uncertainties worth addressing this offseason. Their Cody Bellinger non-tender decision has them on the lookout for a new centerfielder. Shortstop Trea Turner is a likely candidate to leave in free agency. But LA has answers to other questions right in front of them. Here is a look at […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers would love to re-sign Trea Turner, but it seems likely that Turner will sign elsewhere in free agency barring unforeseen circumstances. Star shortstops such as Carlos Correa, Dansby Swanson, and Xander Bogaerts are available on the open market. However, the Dodgers could reportedly turn to the trade market to land their […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ decision to non-tender Cody Bellinger has drawn no shortage of reactions. However, their Edwin Rios non-tender decision flew under the radar. Rios, a 28-year old corner infielder with pop in his bat, was a surprise non-tender option for LA alongside Bellinger. Dodgers’ beat reporter Juan Toribio recently joined the Bleed Los […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants have been linked to a number of players so far in MLB free agency. One superstar that they have both been connected to is Aaron Judge. However, a certain Giants’ free agent is reportedly drawing both of their interests in free agency as well. According to Jon […]

The San Francisco Giants are reportedly in high spirits when it comes to their latest pitch to Aaron Judge. The Los Angeles Dodgers, although unsuccessful with their first rumored offer, are staying in hot pursuit of the New York Yankees star. While both marquee franchises are certainly drawing consideration from Aaron Judge, according to MLB […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers would love to re-sign Trea Turner. But according to recent reports, the likelihood of Turner returning to LA is slim. “Dodger Talk” host David Vassegh recently revealed the harsh reality for a potential Trea Turner pursuit in free agency, per Dodgerblue.com and SportsNet LA. “I just think he’s going to command […]

The Hot Stove season is starting to live up to its name, with Aaron Judge’s free agency expected to arrive at a resolution within the near future. In particular, Judge met with the San Francisco Giants this past Tuesday, and talks between the two parties were, reportedly “productive“. However, the Los Angeles Dodgers, with their […]

Much has been made about Cody Bellinger’ potential centerfield replacement for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers have been linked to free agents such as Kevin Kiermaier and Mitch Haniger. Trayce Thompson and Chris Taylor have also been listed as options. Even Joey Gallo is a possibility. But there is one Dodgers’ prospect who could […]