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The Los Angeles Dodgers are loaded with talent. Their offense is amongst the best in baseball, if not the very best in the MLB. However, their pitching has been described as the weakest link. But this Dodger rotation features stars such as Walker Buehler and Clayton Kershaw. There is still a very strong chance that […]

It’s Opening Day as the Los Angeles Dodgers head to Coors Field to take on the Colorado Rockies on Friday afternoon.  It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Dodgers-Rockies prediction and pick.   The Dodgers went 106-56 last season, entering the playoffs as a wildcard. In the NL Wildcard Game, the Dodgers […]

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard noticed a wild quote circulating online, attributed to none other than himself. The fake comments suggested Syndergaard took some totally unnecessary shots at Mookie Betts and the Dodgers, while comparing Shohei Ohtani to Babe Ruth. Syndergaard took to Twitter to clear the air over the fake quotes and […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a big decision to make when it comes to the future of superstar infielder Trea Turner. The Dodgers acquired Turner, alongside Max Scherzer, at the 2021 MLB trade deadline, gaining control of the 28-year-old’s contract through the 2022 season. After this season, Turner is set to hit free agency, and […]

After yet another productive offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers will be hungry to chase a World Series title in 2022. With Freddie Freeman joining an already scary lineup consisting of Mookie Betts, Justin Turner, and Trea Turner, among others, this team is going to be a force in the National League. Although Betts is one […]

Days after acquiring Craig Kimbrel to strengthen their bullpen, the Dodgers signed former Yankee Dellin Betances to a contract, per Ken Rosenthal. The deal is reportedly worth $2.75 million with up to $500K in performance bonuses. Betances began his big league career with New York in 2011. However, it was in 2014 that he broke […]

The annual tradition of Jackie Robinson Day will continue this year as it does every year on April 15th, however with a slight twist due to the 75th anniversary of Robinson breaking Major League Baseball’s color barrier when he debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers. New twist for Jackie Robinson this year, which will celebrate the […]

Cody Bellinger is fresh off of a dreadful 2021 campaign. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ former MVP hit just .165 with 10 home runs while dealing with injuries. From a fantasy baseball perspective, his 2021 struggles have many drafters weary about rolling with Bellinger.  His average draft position (ADP) is currently at 91.4 according to FantasyPros. […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ former first round pick Gavin Lux had lofty expectations upon entering the organization following the 2016 Draft. However, his climb to big league stardom has been a slow one and people around the league have questioned whether or not Lux will pan out in LA. But the Dodgers recent trade of AJ […]

After a three-season run, the Los Angeles Dodgers opted to part ways with AJ Pollock on Friday. After they watched veteran closer Kenley Jansen decide to sign with the Atlanta Braves in free agency, they elected to ship Pollock off to the Chicago White Sox in return for Craig Kimbrel. When Pollock had first heard […]

A year after blowing a 3-1 series advantage in the 2020 NLCS, the Atlanta Braves got sweet revenge last season as they eliminated the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2021 NLCS to advance to the World Series. The NLCS defeat for the Dodgers sure had plenty of what-ifs across the board, from questionable managerial decisions […]

After watching Kenley Jansen sign with the Atlanta Braves last month, the Los Angeles Dodgers bolstered their bullpen on Friday, as they traded AJ Pollock to the Chicago White Sox in return for closer Craig Kimbrel. Overall, Kimbrel will continue to play for a playoff-contending team. He featured for the White Sox over their AL […]

With Opening Day less than a week away, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox agreed to a trade sending White Sox reliever Craig Kimbrel to Los Angeles in exchange for outfielder AJ Pollock. Not only is it a rare trade that works for both sides, but it’s also a deal between two MLB […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost closer Kenley Jansen to the Atlanta Braves in the offseason, and now they’ve made a big trade to try to replace him. The Dodgers have dealt outfielder AJ Pollock to the Chicago White Sox for future Hall of Fame reliever Craig Kimbrel, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Kimbrel had […]

It seems Will Smith the actor isn’t the only Will Smith being affected by his wild antics at The Oscars over the weekend. Hollywood remains up in arms over Smith’s controversial outburst at the event, during which he slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage. That anger is extending over to the Los Angeles Dodgers, apparently. […]

Trevor Bauer is still not participating in Major League Baseball activities as the the league continues to sort out his sexual abuse accusation from last year. Bauer was already cleared of charges from a legal perspective, but MLB could still opt to implement disciplinary action. Bauer has expressed his desire to return to the game, […]

Los Angeles Dodgers fans are anxiously monitoring Cody Bellinger during Spring Training, hoping the former NL MVP can return to his past form after struggling the past two seasons. Things haven’t gone well for Bellinger this spring, however, as he’s once again been striking out at unprecedented rates. His strikeout issues haven’t fazed him, though. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers just extended a helping hand to a former player in a big way. The team has announced that they’re renewing the contract of outfielder Andrew Toles. Toles had not played for the Dodgers since 2018 and was subsequently placed on the restricted list the following year. In 2020, he was later […]

Clayton Kershaw is a future Hall of Famer and has been the ace of the Los Angeles Dodgers since emerging as a star in the early 2010’s. He has made the majority of Opening Day starts since then as well, and the only time he did not start Opening Day was due to injury. But […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are gearing up for another World Series run in 2022 after falling short last season. The team enters the 2022 campaign as NL West favorites once again, despite the tremendous year the Giants enjoyed in 2021. Still, as we saw last season, winning the division will be anything but a cakewalk. […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts garnered plenty of attention a few days ago when he made a prediction that his team “will win” the 2022 World Series if his starting rotation can stay healthy this season. Within the team, there is a slightly different tone being conveyed. After the Dodgers signed longtime Atlanta Braves first […]

With the addition of veteran first baseman Freddie Freeman, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts will now have a multitude of lineup options for the upcoming season. Among the routes that Roberts can take for his go-to lineup this year centers on featuring Mookie Betts and Freeman at the top two spots in the batting […]

There is a ton of excitement in Los Angeles as Opening Day draws closer for the Dodgers and the team now has Freddie Freeman on the roster. Freeman has already made a strong impression in LA with a few hits and a home run during Spring Training. But safe to say, the fans are not […]

After having made the postseason for the third consecutive season (which is a franchise record), the Milwaukee Brewers enter the 2022 MLB season with plans on extending that streak to four. Reliant on dominant pitching and key hitting, the Brewers and manager Craig Counsell have yet another shot at taking home the NL Central crown. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves have dominated the MLB over the past two seasons. They have also developed quite the rivalry during that time. The Dodgers defeated the Braves during the 2020 NLCS and went on to win the World Series, but the Braves got their revenge last year by beating Los Angeles […]

Unless you follow Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer on social media, it has likely been a while since you heard any official updates on his return to baseball. However, MLB Insider Jon Heyman recently shared the following news in regards to Bauer’s potential return to MLB.  “MLB hope is to have a decision on Trevor Bauer’s […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have once again tackled an item from their offseason checklist. This time around, they resolved a notable dilemma regarding manager Dave Roberts. According to MLB Network’s Jon Heyman, the Dodgers and Roberts have come to terms on a three-year contract extension deal. Roberts is now tied with the Dodgers up until […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers enter the 2022 MLB season as the prohibitive favorites to lift the World Series trophy in October. High expectations heading into a season yields pressure, and pressure is something the Dodgers have struggled with over the years. For all the talent LA has had over the last two decades, the Dodgers […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers boast one of the most stacked rosters ahead of the 2022 MLB season, and they have their sights set on returning to the World Series. The team made a key announcement regarding the starting rotation on Thursday, revealing it would be Walker Buehler who gets the ball on Opening Day, via […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and starting pitcher Julio Urias have agreed to a deal at the ninth hour, avoiding arbitration. According to MLB Network Insider Jon Heyman, the deal is worth $8 million this season. Julio Urias, Dodgers agree at $8M — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) March 23, 2022 Urias joins teammate Trea Turner, who also […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers enter the 2022 MLB season as one of the favorites to win the World Series once again. They are loaded seemingly all over the field. One of the big question marks was superstar shortstop, Trea Turner. He is set to become a free agent after this season. On Tuesday, some of […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were already a heavy favorite to win the 2022 World Series and after signing 2020 NL MVP Freddie Freeman to a multi-year deal, they became even better. While it’s not a huge addition, the Dodgers have now brought in veteran outfielder Kevin Pillar, who played for the New York Mets last […]

The frantic wheeling-and-dealing continues in the MLB, with pitcher Kenley Jansen joining the Atlanta Braves after a long stint with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Since signing with the Dodgers in 2010, Jansen became one of the more beloved players on the roster. According to a report by Los Angeles Times’ Jorge Castillo, the veteran reliever […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost another key talent from their 2020 World Series-winning run, as closer Kenley Jansen opted to sign with the Atlanta Braves on a one-year, $16 million deal in the ongoing free agency period. Jansen’s Dodgers departure hit a bit more to Clayton Kershaw, who had been teammates with the veteran closer […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made one of the biggest signings of the offseason after landing Freddie Freeman. Naturally, a lot of people in LA are excited about the newest star in Hollywood, including Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson. On Friday, Johnson officially welcomed Freeman to the City of Angels. The Lakers legend also expressed […]

The Atlanta Braves struck again on Friday! They added a vital pitcher to their bullpen, as the team signed 3-time All-Star and former Dodger Kenley Jansen to a 1-year, $16 million dollar contract. The move comes just days after the Braves saw Freddie Freeman sign in Los Angeles with the Dodgers.  The Braves already feature […]

The rich got richer on Friday. The Los Angeles Dodgers added depth to their starting rotation days after inking Freddie Freeman by signing LHP Tyler Anderson to a one-year, $8 million dollar deal, per Bob Nightengale. Los Angeles already features an elite pitching rotation with Walker Buehler, Julio Urias, Clayton Kershaw, and Tony Gonsolin in […]

Deshaun Watson is expected to reboot his NFL career with his recent trade from the Houston Texans to the Cleveland Browns. Shortly after the trade was announced, many professional athletes took to Twitter to publicize their reactions. Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer tweeted his excitement while sprinkling in his controversial opinion. Congrats @deshaunwatson on […]

There were plenty of MLB teams who were hesitant to pursue former MVP Freddie Freeman in free agency this past offseason. But it had nothing to do with his skill level, rather, there was concern over potential decline given that Freeman will be 33 this season. The fact that he was asking for a six-year […]