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The Los Angeles Dodgers showed love to the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant ahead of Sunday’s game against the Colorado Rockies. In honor of Kobe’s birthday, Los Angeles donned Bryant’s No. 8 and No. 24 Lakers jerseys during the national anthem to recognize the “Black Mamba,” who would have turned 42 on Sunday. […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James is partnering with the Los Angeles Dodgers to make Dodger Stadium a November polling location, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. James’ voting-rights group, More Than A Vote, was created in late June by the Lakers star to combat voter suppression. James has been pushing people to vote […]

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly didn’t hold back when it comes to the Houston Astros. Appearing on teammate Ross Stripling’s Big Swing Podcast, the flamethrower called out the “little b***h” Astros for being “snitches” for their role in a cheating scandal that shook the whole league. Kelly was recently suspended eight games for […]

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly has been suspended eight games by MLB for his role in escalating tensions during Tuesday night’s game against the Houston Astros. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has also been suspended, and will serve his suspension on Wednesday night. Astros manager Dusty Baker was fined. Joe Kelly and Dave Roberts suspended […]

Imagine still getting paid by your team — 14 years from now. That’s the luxury baseball star Mookie Betts can enjoy in the next chapter of his career. The 2018 American League MVP has just signed one of the sport’s richest contracts last Wednesday, July 22, with the Los Angeles Dodgers.   The well-acclaimed right-fielder was […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are nearing a potential 13-year, $380 million investment in right fielder Mookie Betts, who could receive the long-term extension soon, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The deal, which could be agreed upon as soon as Wednesday, had been initially reported at upwards of $350 million, per Jon Heyman of MLB Network. […]

Los Angeles sports franchises have made some blockbuster trades this season. After the Los Angeles Rams acquired superstar cornerback Jalen Ramsey from the Jacksonville Jaguars back in October, the Los Angeles Dodgers decided they were next up. This week, the Boston Red Sox sent 2018 AL MVP Mookie Betts to the Dodgers in exchange for […]

After months of speculation, the Boston Red Sox finally parted ways with former American League MVP right fielder Mookie Betts on Tuesday night. The Red Sox will send Betts and veteran left-hander David Price to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-team deal that also involves the Minnesota Twins. Former Dodgers outfielder Alex Verdugo will […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have inquired about practically every star player reportedly on the market this winter, but they are also only willing to go so far. Los Angeles has made top prospect Gavin Lux essentially untouchable in any trade. According to Jon Morosi of MLB.com, the Cleveland Indians’ insistence on obtaining Lux in any […]

While pitchers become the hottest commodities during the winter months for all MLB franchises, position players become just as important during the off months. And while pitchers can become harder to acquire due to their higher price tags and beefier trade packages, position players seem to be the easier grouping of players to deal with, […]

Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu has agreed to a four-year, $80 million sum to join the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Jon Heyman of the MLB Network. The contract represents the largest free-agent pitching contract ever signed by the franchise and the biggest contract of any kind signed by a front office comprised […]

A major piece in the trade market may finally be on the move. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Cleveland Indians have told teams that are interested in superstar shortstop Francisco Lindor to submit their final offers by this weekend so the front office can go through all of the offers on the […]

The Indians have received inquiries on right-handed starter Mike Clevinger from teams like the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers, according to former Athletic reporter Robert Murray. #Indians’ Mike Clevinger drawing trade interest, sources said. Among teams with interest: #Dodgers, #Padres. Asking price said to be “crazy high.” — Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) December 19, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been engaged in trade talks with the Cleveland Indians for shortstop Francisco Lindor, but if they can’t land Lindor, they will turn their full attention to Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts, according to Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY Sports. Nightengale notes that the Dodgers and Red Sox have already […]

Free agency can put players in a weird bind, setting them up to struggle to find the right place for them to continue their MLB careers. But for third baseman Josh Donaldson, he has been on a voyage full of hills and valleys throughout his professional career. Donaldson currently finds himself a free agent after […]

As the free agency period moves along, there are a few big names still available on the market, looking for the right team to make them an offer they cannot refuse. With the winter of 2019-20 looking a lot better financially for most players than the offseason of 2018, starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu is seeing […]

In an effort to help provide incumbent closer Kenley Jansen with some help late in games, the Los Angeles Dodgers scooped up former Oakland Athletics closer Blake Treinen on a one-year agreement, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. The one-year agreement guarantees Treinen a payday of $10 million, and he will stay out in the […]

Trade rumors have been swirling around Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor this offseason, and now, it seems that those rumors are gaining some traction. According to Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY Sports, the Indians are engaged in serious talks with the Los Angeles Dodgers for Lindor, with Cleveland seeking a package that includes shortstop prospect […]

The New York Yankees won the biggest prize of the MLB offseason on Tuesday night, striking a nine-year, $324 million deal with ace right-hander Gerrit Cole. And apparently, no one else even came close. Jorge Castillo of The Los Angeles Times notes two other known offers for Cole. The Los Angeles Dodgers put eight years […]

Money talks and the New York Yankees are normally the team starting that conversation. With Gerrit Cole on the other end of that phone call, things are looking like they are about to get real serious for the best remaining starting pitcher on the open market. A trio of industry baseball writers, MLB Network insider […]

As is common with every single offseason for the sport of baseball, the Los Angeles Dodgers are reported to have interest in signing some of the biggest and best free agents. And the 2019 offseason is no different, as reports have surfaced connecting the Dodgers and Anthony Rendon, Stephen Strasburg, and Kevin Gausman. USA Today […]

What does a team that has everything but still cannot get out of its own way in the playoffs need? Why more talent, of course! The Los Angeles Dodgers, who look to be resembling the Houston Rockets and the Dallas Cowboys in terms of their yearly penchant of making it to the playoffs after a […]

Coming off five consecutive first-place finishes in the National League West divisional race, the Los Angeles Dodgers quietly extended their President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman recently, according to sources. Jon Heyman of MLB Network was on it first, as he noted that, per team protocol, there was no formal announcement of contract length, financial […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will be in the market for the three biggest free agents of the 2019 offseason, pending that the prices are right. Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that the Dodgers are interested in Gerrit Cole, Stephen Strasburg and Anthony Rendon, but that they are also trying to be judicious with respect […]

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Kenta Maeda was demoted to the bullpen this past year, and he isn’t happy about it. It marked the second straight season that Maeda had been relegated to bullpen duty, and Maeda’s agent, Joel Wolfe, has let it be known that his client doesn’t appreciate the way he has been […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have seemingly been involved in just about every rumor thus far. After collapsing in the National League Division Series against the Washington Nationals, the Dodgers are looking to get aggressive this winter, particularly at the third base spot. They have already shown some interest in Josh Donaldson, but Los Angeles has […]

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger was named the 2019 National League Most Valuable Player on Thursday afternoon, becoming the first Dodgers position player since Bob Gibson (1988) to win the award. Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich finished in second, while Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon placed third in the voting. 2019 NL MVP: […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been a rumored destination for superstar third baseman Anthony Rendon, but it appears that they also have interest in another star at the hot corner. Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports that the Dodgers are among the teams expected to pursue former Atlanta Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson: One option […]

In the spirit of taking riches away from one team and giving them to others, how about Madison Bumgarner in a Los Angeles Dodgers jersey? Hard to imagine, right? Well, it has a slight chance of becoming a reality this offseason. With the Dodgers always seemingly in need of starting pitching help, and a few […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers are forced to look ahead to yet another regular season after falling short in the postseason, upgrades are needed for a team that so desperately wants to add their first World Series title since 1988 to the mantle. With their payroll seemingly skyrocketing every offseason, a move in the trade […]

While the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros do battle in the 2019 World Series, other clubs around the MLB are planning for the offseason. Although teams such as the Los Angeles Angels and Chicago Cubs have decided on their managers for the 2020 campaign, a number of teams are still searching for the best managerial […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won 106 games during the 2019 MLB regular season and entered the playoffs as the favorite to win the National League pennant. But Dodgers fans experienced utter heartbreak after the team crumbled in the final innings of Game 5 of the NLDS against the Washington Nationals. One of the players responsible […]

LOS ANGELES – Just days after manager Dave Roberts, pitcher Clayton Kershaw, and the Los Angeles Dodgers blew Game 5 of the NLDS against the Washington Nationals, L.A. Clippers head coach Doc Rivers has spoken out. With the Dodgers clinging to a 3-1 lead to start the 8th inning of Wednesday night’s winner-take-all Game 5, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers dominated the regular season to the tune of 106 wins and a plus-273 run differential. But the MLB playoffs can be cruel, and now the mighty Dodgers are going home after losing a series-deciding Game 5 to the Washington Nationals in 10 innings, 7-3. Nationals second baseman Howie Kendrick was the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Nationals will take their National League Division Series to the limit in Game 5 on Wednesday night. Baseball fans should be thanking their lucky stars. Aside from Game 5 marking the culmination of an excellent series, this could turn out to be one of the best pitching matchups of […]

Now that the dust has settled and we have our respective MLB Wild Card Game winners, it is officially time for the Division Series. The National League is up first, with the St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves doing battle on Thursday afternoon. I broke down that series in depth here. The Los Angeles Dodgers […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were hoping that left-hander Rich Hill would make a successful return to the rotation on Thursday afternoon against the Baltimore Orioles, but Hill appears to have re-aggravated a knee problem that gave him troubles in the first month of the season: Rich Hill experienced an issue with his left knee during […]

Rumors are circulating that the Los Angeles Dodgers are calling up top prospect Gavin Lux as MLB rosters expand in September, according to Ron Cervenka of Think Blue LA and Michael J. Duarte of NBC Sports Los Angeles: Source: #Dodgers have called up Gavin Lux. @Think_BlueLA first. Get your popcorn ready! — Michael J. Duarte […]

Stars may define sports, but they do not always define the story of the MLB postseason. Although players like Madison Bumgarner and George Springer have made the MLB playoffs their own personal showcases in this decade, the World Series MVP–more often than not–is usually won by a role player. Think about it: from Steve Pearce […]