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Justin Verlander is still one of the best pitchers in baseball even though he will turn 40 ahead of the 2023 season. The right-hander, fresh off of a World Series victory with the Houston Astros, is already receiving attention in free agency. Teams such as the Astros, Mets, and Yankees have been mentioned as fits […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2022 All-Star pitcher Tyler Anderson recently signed with the Los Angeles Angels. With Walker Buehler already set to miss most of the 2023 campaign due to injury, LA will be aggressive on the pitching market. It should be noted that the Dodgers’ rotation still features depth. Clayton Kershaw already re-signed with team […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers added top prospect Diego Cartaya to the 40-man roster, protecting him from the Rule 5 Draft, per the Dodgers Twitter account. LA also added infielder Michael Busch and outfielders Andy Pages and Johnny LeDuca to the 40-man roster. Cartaya, a catcher, stands out for a number of reasons. He and pitcher […]

Coming off of a 111-win season, and amid free agency, the Los Angeles Dodgers are yet again in the market for several big-name players. Addressing their pitching seems to be a key goal for them this off-season. It appears that the Dodgers are set on adding a big name to their rotation. And they could […]

Tyler Anderson is staying in Los Angeles, but it won’t be with the Dodgers. The free agent starting pitcher, who had a one-year, $19.65 million qualifying offer on the table with the Dodgers, declined the offer and has instead signed a three-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. Tyler Anderson’s […]

Trayce Thompson found new life with the Los Angeles Dodgers last season. Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors’ superstar and Trayce’s brother, recently shared his honest thoughts on where Trayce should sign in free agency, per NBC Sports. “He grinded, and he made a huge impact with the Dodgers this season,” Klay Thompson said. “I hope […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have an almost perfect roster. Although their depth did not lead to a World Series championship in 2022, LA will still feel confident heading into 2023. However, the Dodgers would benefit from utilizing free agency and the trade market this offseason. As talented as Los Angeles is, they have some question […]

Former Los Angeles Dodgers star Yasiel Puig is in hot water. The ex-MLB outfielder and one-time All-Star has agreed to plead guilty to lying to authorities about an illegal gambling operation, according to Marc Sternfield of KTLA.com. “Puig, 31, has agreed to plead guilty to one count of making false statements which carries a maximum […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels are reportedly interested in free agent Kodai Senga, per Jon Morosi. Senga, a 29-year old Japanese star pitcher, is currently a free agent. Morosi revealed 3 other teams in addition to the Angels and Dodgers that have been linked to Senga in free agency. “I’ve heard a […]

Cody Bellinger is one of the likeliest players to be traded this offseason. If the Dodgers tender the centerfielder a contract, LA could look to move him for younger pieces. However, there is an argument to be made in reference to now not being the best time to trade Bellinger. There is no denying the […]

Dansby Swanson has enjoyed a pair of breakout seasons over the past two years. The former Vanderbilt star always featured a high-ceiling, but he struggled to find his footing offensively through the first portion of his career. Swanson was always regarded as a solid defender, but his 2021 and 2022 offensive outbursts will lead to […]

Everyone in the MLB world is focused on free agency this offseason. However, the trade market also needs to be monitored. Free agency will ultimately change the dynamic of the league, but certain deals between ball clubs will also have a major impact on the 2023 campaign. There are four specific stars who are most […]

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen is expected to miss the 2023 season after undergoing right shoulder labrum and rotator cuff surgery, per Juan Toribio. However, Toribio added that there is a minor chance of Treinen returning towards the end of the 2023 campaign. Treinen is one of the best relievers in baseball when healthy. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw have reportedly agreed to a new contract for the 2023 season. According to MLB Network Insider Jon Heyman, the deal is worth close to $20 million. Los Angeles is coming off the best regular season in the franchises long history. They won 111 games, setting a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are nearing a deal with longtime ace Clayton Kershaw with the MLB free agency period officially underway but it hasn’t stopped them from continuing their pursuit of starting pitching. Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports that the Dodgers are interested in Japanese ace Kodai Senga, who is officially eligible to begin […]

The long and happy marriage between Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers appears to be going strong. Kershaw has the opportunity to sign a free agent contract with any other team after the team did not extend him a qualifying offer, but he is reportedly close to signing a new deal with the Dodgers. […]

Justin Turner has been a fixture in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup for the last 9 years, but it seems quite likely that the veteran third baseman will be wearing a new uniform in 2023. Turner’s contract had a $16 million option for the upcoming season, but the Dodgers did not exercise that opportunity to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are dealing with some key players of their own in 2022 free agency. One of them is starting pitcher Tyler Anderson, who is coming off of a career season and earned a qualifying offer, though he has not yet received it. Amid the uncertainty from the Dodgers, other teams are looking […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers don’t have too much room to add talent but they still have to do so in order to bounce back from an embarrassing NLDS loss. Trea Turner seeming likely to sign elsewhere does actually leave them with one huge hole to fill. Carlos Correa would fill in perfectly, but there’s a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to extend the $19.65 million dollar qualifying offer to LHP Tyler Anderson, per Jon Heyman. However, LA has not officially extended the offer, and the deadline to do so is November 10th. Prior to the 2022 season, Tyler Anderson was a journeyman. He had spent 6 seasons in the […]

It was not long ago that Cody Bellinger was regarded as one of the best all-around players in baseball. But his downfall has been swift and now there are genuine questions as to whether the Los Angeles Dodgers will tender the 27-year old a contract. Agent Scott Boras recently shared his thoughts on Bellinger’s struggles […]

Carlos Correa signed a three-year, $105.3 million deal with the Minnesota Twins last offseason after failing to secure a long-term extension. But, the contract had multiple opt-outs and he is exercising the first one this winter, which means the star shortstop is officially a free agent. While the Twins will definitely be in the mix […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers, despite a disappointing end to a 111-win season after fizzling out in the NLDS, remain arguably the most stacked team in the entire MLB. However, the Dodgers still have pressing issues to deal with in free agency, most notably the situation of free agent shortstop Trea Turner, the Dodgers’ marquee acquisition […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers, coming off a 111-win season, will be met with several big decisions during the offseason. But with free agency quickly approaching, they may have to figure out their future sooner than they would have preferred. With the 2022 GM meetings taking place, all of the baseball decision-makers are currently in the […]

LAFC bagged the MLS Cup title in tremendous fashion on Saturday after some last-minute heroics courtesy of star forward Gareth Bale. Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson joined the hordes of LAFC fans that celebrated the epic title win. For Johnson, this turned out to be the fourth championship he’s won in four different professional […]

The Texas Rangers are reportedly waiting on Clayton Kershaw’s direction in MLB free agency, per Jon Morosi. Texas was linked to Kershaw, a Dallas native, last offseason. But the future Hall of Famer ultimately returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers. But might Kershaw be interested in joining former Dodger teammate Corey Seager in Texas? “I […]

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner enjoyed a tremendous season in 2022, serving as one of the most reliable batters in a loaded lineup. Turner has one more year left on his contract with the Dodgers, but it’s a club option for the 2023 season worth $16 million. The Dodgers have yet to make […]

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner won the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award on Monday, which is given to a player who represents the sport “through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy, and positive contributions, both on and off the field.” By no surprise, Turner, who will be awarded the trophy on Monday prior to Game […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will face multiple dilemmas when the free agency period opens up next month. Among them, Trea Turner will become a free agent for the first time in his career, and he could opt to take his talents elsewhere. The New York Post’s Jon Heyman provided updates on several players who will […]

Will the Los Angeles Dodgers sign Carlos Correa? According to the New York Post, LA could have interest in the shortstop. The Dodgers would reportedly love to re-sign free agent Trea Turner. But should Turner choose to leave, LA will need to consider all of their options. Dodgers fans may be surprised to hear that […]

The New York Yankees crashed and burned out of the 2022 MLB Playoffs after getting swept in the ALCS by the Houston Astros. Now, they have to quickly turn their attention towards their star outfielder Aaron Judge, who is set to hit free agency after a historic season of hitting this year. Even though Judge […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers season ended much earlier than many people expected. They won a franchise record 111 games during the regular season. That is tied with the 1954 Cleveland Indians for the fourth most in the history of Major League Baseball. Yet, the Dodgers were eliminated by their hated little brothers to the south, […]

Aaron Judge to the Los Angeles Dodgers? The New York Yankees’ playoff elimination at the hands of the Houston Astros has officially kicked off the Judge free agency sweepstakes- and the Dodgers are rumored to be interested in the towering slugger. But such interest could force the club to shuffle their alignment defensively. Dodgers All-Star […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers went on a rampage for one of the best regular season performances in recent memory. MLB pundits expected them to get through the NLDS smoothly and possibly play one of the powerhouses in the NLCS and World Series eventually. The San Diego Padres did not want to hear that talk as […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were one of the best regular-season teams of all time in 2022, racking up 111 wins and a ridiculous plus-334 run differential. The Dodgers were the heavy favorite to come out of the NL, but after beating the rival San Diego Padres in Game 1 of the NLDS, they promptly lost […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have crashed out of the MLB Playoffs once again, and will spend the offseason trying to fix the holes that popped up in their quick NLDS series against the San Diego Padres. In order for more holes to be prevented from popping up, though, the Dodgers are going to have to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers could be in the mix to make a run for Aaron Judge this offseason, and they are reportedly even willing to let Trea Turner walk in a potential bid for the New York Yankees slugger. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com listed the potential landing spots for Turner as he enters free agency […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers ran riot during the 2022 MLB regular season, winning 111 games and coasting into the playoffs as the top seed in the National League. Regular season success hasn’t always translated to postseason success for the Dodgers lately, though, and that issue flared up once again, as Los Angeles crashed out of […]

Los Angeles Dodgers president Andrew Friedman said that Dave Roberts will “100 percent” be back in LA next season, per Sarah Wexler of MLB.com. Roberts has received criticism for LA’s playoff struggles. Dodgers fans and fans of other teams alike have called out the manager for his inability to lead a World Series winning ball […]