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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts recently made waves when he shared a worrying centerfield update. Roberts was asked who will be the centerfielder in 2023 to which he replied, “I think your guys’ guess right now is as good as mine,” via Bill Plunkett. James Outman and Trayce Thompson have been regarded as the […]

Kike Hernandez said he recruited his former Los Angeles Dodgers teammates 3B Justin Turner and CP Kenley Jansen to the Boston Red Sox during the offseason, per Talkin’ Baseball, via The Chris Rose Rotation. “Couple texts and calls everyday for about a month,” Kike Hernandez said of recruiting Justin Turner. “Calls to Puerto Rico, calls […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers infield is going to look different this season after the departures of Trea Turner and Justin Turner, but Max Muncy does not seem to be uncomfortable with the idea of playing third base full-time. Max Muncy is gearing up for Year 6 at Chavez Ravine. 🔵 The @Dodgers 2x All-Star joined […]

MLB Network recently launched “Undeniable – Stories from the Negro Leagues,” which is set to honor the Negro Leagues during Black History Month. Additionally, MLB Network launched a Black History Month-inspired campaign which will allow superstars to reveal which songs or musical artists have inspired them throughout their careers. The players will also receive hype videos […]

Former Los Angeles Dodgers’ star Justin Turner signed with the Boston Red Sox this past offseason. However, Red Sox manager Alex Cora previously played a role in the Houston Astros’ 2017 cheating scandal, which of course became a primary talking point in reference to their World Series win over the Dodgers. Turner recently addressed how […]

Spring Training will have a different feel in 2023 amid the World Baseball Classic. Los Angeles Dodgers’ stars such as Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Clayton Kershaw are set to take part in the event. However, Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts believes the WBC will benefit the ball club, per SportsNet LA. “But the great thing […]

Julio Urias is set to enter a contract year. The Los Angeles Dodgers would likely prefer to extend their All-Star pitcher before he hits free agency next offseason. But nothing has yet come to fruition. Urias recently discussed his relationship with the city of Los Angeles. He also commented on following in the footsteps of […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers may be one of the deepest teams in MLB heading into the 2023 season, but they still have some glaring needs to address on the roster. On Sunday, manager Dave Roberts got brutally honest on the state of the Dodgers’ center field position, indicating that he still has absolutely no idea […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Miguel Rojas have reportedly agreed on a 2-year, $11 million contract extension, per Daniel Alvarez-Montes. The deal will go through 2024 and includes a $5 million club option for the 2025 campaign. Rojas, who was acquired from the Miami Marlins during the offseason, is set to serve in a utility […]

Players around the MLB world have made their thoughts known on the banning of the shift. But Los Angeles Dodgers’ star 1B Freddie Freeman has found consistent success even with the shift in previous seasons due to his approach at the plate. Nevertheless, Freeman revealed the impact MLB’s 2023 shift ban will have on the […]

Every baseball player knows that one of the most difficult aspects of the game is choosing a walk-up song. So Los Angeles Dodgers’ star Freddie Freeman let his son Charlie choose his 2023 walk-up music for him. And Freeman revealed that Charlie chose Bad Bunny’s “Tití Me Preguntó” as his song for the season, per […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that they are retiring legendary pitcher Fernando Valenzuela’s No. 34, per Matthew Moreno. Valenzuela is regarded as one of the best players to ever don a Dodgers uniform. His peak, although brief, was nothing short of extraordinary. Fernando Valenzuela’s number will be officially retired during a 3-day celebration during the […]

Mookie Betts is projected to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers in home runs this season. The star outfielder is projected to crush 31 home runs according to Fangraphs, making him the only Dodgers’ player expected to reach the 30-homer mark in 2023. Betts is currently in the process of preparing for the World Baseball Classic. His […]

Julio Urias finished as a 2022 National League Cy Young finalist after winning the NL ERA title. Urias has emerged as one of the better pitchers in all of baseball and was even ranked among MLB’s top 10 pitchers heading into 2023, via MLB.com. Although he ultimately finished just shy of taking home Cy Young […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced their 2023 Spring Training non-roster invites on Friday. Among the players listed were two of the top pitching prospects in baseball in Bobby Miller and Gavin Stone, via Juan Toribio. Miller is the No. 24 overall ranked prospect in baseball, per MLB.com. Stone is the No. 56 overall prospect. Both […]

The World Baseball Classic is right around the corner and the Los Angeles Dodgers are well represented. Notably, Clayton Kershaw and Mookie Betts are set to play a big role for the Team USA roster. Other Dodgers’ stars such as Freddie Freeman and Julio Urias will also take part in the event. But there are […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers still have high aspirations for the 2023 season despite their numerous offseason departures. Freddie Freeman previously expressed his confidence in the ball club. Dave Roberts later echoed Freeman’s sentiment on the 2023 Dodgers, per Dodgers Nation’s Doug McKain. “The youth movement might be a little aggressive,” Roberts said. “We still got […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ infield is beginning to take shape. Spring Training could ultimately change the outlook, but the team has an idea of where things currently stand. Miguel Vargas is expected to play second base with Gavin Lux shifting to shortstop, and Max Muncy will handle third base duties with Freddie Freeman remaining at […]

Los Angeles Dodgers President and CEO Stan Kasten said the organization’s decision to release right-handed pitcher Trevor Bauer was “unanimous,” ESPN staff writer Alden Gonzalez wrote in a Thursday article. Trevor Bauer was released in January after the Dodgers designated him for assignment. The team is still obligated to pay him his 2023 salary of […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ outfielder Trayce Thompson is a potential Cody Bellinger replacement for LA. Whether he takes over primary centerfield duties or not, Thompson has a strong chance of making the big league roster out of Spring Training. He recently addressed his mindset heading into 2023, per Dodgers Insider’s Rob Gutterman. “I’ve always been motivated. […]

We all know Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts is one of the best players in Major League Baseball, but he’s showing his athletic talent goes beyond the baseball diamond. The sport of choice is bowling, and Mookie Betts is one of the 108 entrants in the 2023 Professional Bowlers Association U.S. Open Championship. Not […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ new broadcaster Stephen Nelson recently discussed his role with LA. Notably, Nelson cited a few Los Angeles’ greats as his inspiration, including Dodgers’ legend Vin Scully and Los Angeles Clippers’ famed broadcaster Ralph Lawler, per The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya. “It’s a different challenge than I’ve ever had,” Nelson said. “If you grew up […]

Tony Gonsolin and the Los Angeles Dodgers won’t have an arbitration hearing to attend anymore. Gonsolin and the Dodgers have agreed to a two-year, $6.6 million contract that will pay the starter through the 2024 season, according to the team’s Twitter account. Tony Gonsolin filed for $3.4 million, while the Dodgers checked in at $3 […]

Freddie Freeman recently expressed confidence in the Los Angeles Dodgers heading into the 2023 season. But he also dropped a truth bomb on LA’s 2022 playoff downfall and the Houston Astros’ World Series win, per Matthew Moreno. “Every time you lose, all 29 other teams should have fuel going into the next season,” Freeman told […]

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman knows that the team won’t have an easy time replacing Trea Turner, Justin Turner and Cody Bellinger in the 2023 season. After the Dodgers won a franchise-record 111 games during the 2022 campaign, one-third of the lineup went elsewhere in free agency. Freddie Freeman acknowledged to reporters Tuesday […]

Freddie Freeman is not worried about the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023. He understands that the ball club lost some significant players while the San Diego Padres enjoyed a lucrative offseason. But the Dodgers’ star first baseman is still confident heading into the new season, per Matthew Moreno. “The division is still ours until we […]

Los Angeles Dodgers top prospect and No. 14 overall MLB prospect Diego Cartaya revealed his motivation to become a catcher in a recent interview with Doug McKain of Dodgers Nation, via the Dodgers Nation YouTube channel. “When I started playing baseball, I always played third,” Cartaya said. “About two years before I signed, I started catching […]

Former Los Angeles Dodgers scout and executive Ralph Avila, who helped the organization establish roots in Latin America, died Monday at his home in Florida. He was 92 years old.  A former semi-pro baseball player in Cuba, Ralph Avila was hired by the Dodgers to be a part-time scout in 1970. Avila spent three decades […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ president Andrew Friedman recently revealed the impact that Freddie Freeman has had on Gavin Lux’s development, per MLB Network Radio on Twitter. “Freddie Freeman has been great for (Gavin Lux),” Friedman said. Friedman also expressed the Dodgers’ excitement for Gavin Lux’s future. “Last year, we got to really see just how dynamic […]

Mookie Betts will be the Los Angeles Dodgers’ everyday right fielder during the 2023 season. But there were rumors during the early portion of the offseason about a potential switch to second base if the team would have signed Aaron Judge. That obviously never came to fruition, but Team USA head coach Mark DeRosa revealed […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman recently revealed the potential infield plan for 2023, per Jim Bowden. Miguel Vargas, one of LA’s top prospects, is expected to earn a spot on the big league roster to open the season. It was previously unclear exactly what position he would play. But Friedman suggested […]

It is no secret that the Los Angeles Dodgers have been one of the best teams in all of baseball over the past few years. Los Angeles has dominated the National League in previous seasons and won the World Series during the 2020 campaign. However, a specific mind-boggling statistic will have fans excited for 2023. […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitching prospect Gavin Stone has a bright future. Stone and fellow top Dodgers’ pitching prospect Bobby Miller were ranked within the MLB top 10 pitching prospects heading into 2023. Gavin Stone was ultimately listed as MLB’s No. 56 overall prospect. Stone, who may be in line to see MLB action this season, […]

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy and shortstop Corey Seager were once rivals in the National League West. Bochy led the San Francisco Giants in a multitude of battles against the Los Angeles Dodgers during his managerial run with the team. On the other hand, Seager took part in one of baseball’s most heated rivalries for […]

Los Angeles Dodgers top prospect and MLB No. 14 overall prospect catcher Diego Cartaya has a bright future ahead of him. Although his path to the big leagues is a bit uncertain heading into 2023, Cartaya is prepared to continue working hard. The 21-year old catcher posted an inspirational video along with a fiery caption on […]

Clayton Kershaw is already on the path to Cooperstown. He’s arguably the best pitcher of the past generation and has continued to perform at a high level into his mid-30’s. Kershaw is undoubtedly a Los Angeles Dodgers’ legend as well. But recent rumors have suggested that Kershaw could retire at the end of the 2023 […]

Former Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly recently addressed a number of subjects from his previous tenure in Los Angeles. Kelly’s time with the team was brief, but he became a Dodgers’ fan favorite nonetheless. Kelly, who’s writing a book called A Dam* Near Perfect Game, broke his silence on his brush-up with Carlos Correa […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are going to be a contending team in 2023. However, they likely will not win 111 games again after losing a number of key players during the offseason. With free agency coming to an end and Spring Training right around the corner, LA will mostly be limited to trades and contract […]

Mookie Betts has the only guaranteed job in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ outfield heading into 2023. However, Chris Taylor is expected to start in left field. With Betts in right and Taylor in left, the Dodgers are also expected to utilize Trayce Thompson and/or James Outman in centerfield. But where does that leave Jason Heyward, […]