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Blake Snell is entering free agency for the second time in as many years, and this time, he hopes that the process goes more smoothly than it did last year. As one would recall, Snell lasted in the free-agent market until March 2024 despite coming off an NL Cy Young Award win, with the San […]

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani injured his shoulder against the New York Yankees in the World Series, but played through it anyway. The generational talent now begins his rehab process. Ohtani had shoulder surgery on Tuesday, via The Orange County Register’s Bill Plunkett. “Dodgers announce that Shohei Ohtani had surgery today to repair a […]

The New York Yankees came away with a victory in Game 4 of the World Series, hoping to use the momentum to come back from an 0-3 hole. That momentum turned out to be short lived and, despite jumping out to an impressive 5-0 lead in Game 5, the Los Angeles Dodgers came back to […]

One of the biggest questions heading into the offseason is whether or not 22-year-old star Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki will leave Japan to join Major League Baseball. However, because of his age, the process for Sasaki to leave his Japanese team, the Chiba Lotte Marines is a bit complicated. Usually when players from Japan prepare […]

For the fourth offseason in a row, Los Angeles Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw became a free agent. The left-hander declined his $5 million player option on Monday, but the belief is he will return to the organization on a new deal, per Jack Harris of The LA Times. Kershaw was vocal about his love for […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are still in cloud nine; four years after winning a World Series that many have grown to discredit due to it being a COVID-shortened season, they have broken through once more, defeating the New York Yankees 4-1 in the 2024 World Series to exorcise their previous demons. And Joe Kelly is […]

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay isn’t the only coach who has had some success in the city. If anything, all eyes are looking at Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts after his team won it all in the World Series. McVay and Roberts have had some conversations since Los Angeles took home the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers defied all the odds and won the 2024 World Series despite the absence of numerous key arms, including Gavin Stone, Clayton Kershaw, and Tyler Glasnow. But, it didn’t stop the Dodgers from rising to the occasion and taking down the New York Yankees in five games, pulling off an epic comeback […]

When speaking to Los Angeles Dodgers fans, the always-candid Kike Hernandez, known for wearing his emotions on his sleeve, asked for everyone’s help in getting re-signed to the club now that he is officially an unrestricted free agent, per Medium’s Matthew Moreno. It may or may not help that some fans were chanting, “take it […]

With MLB free agency about to begin, the Los Angeles Dodgers have elected not to extend a qualifying offer to World Series hero Walker Buehler, The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya reported. While that may sound shocking considering Buehler’s track record and 2024 postseason heroics, it may not ultimately mean much. A qualifying offer this season is […]

Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman had no interest in entertaining any questions about the upcoming international talent pool before the start of the 2024 World Series, but with the championship now back in the land of blue, his attention must quickly shift to the offseason. There is one overseas star who […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are still celebrating their 2024 World Series championship. Their excitement would be even stronger if Los Angeles were to add another top flight pitcher to their rotation for the 2025 campaign. Blake Snell has been deemed a potential Dodgers free agency addition, via ESPN. By nature of winning the World Series, […]

The Chicago White Sox just had the worst season in modern baseball history. They traded plenty of pieces at the trade deadline but not lefty starter Garrett Crochet. He had a list of demands, which included an extension to pitch in the playoffs, that scared teams off. He stayed healthy and pitched well down the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have decided to exercise Miguel Rojas’ club option for the 2025 season, valuing it at $5 million, as Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic confirmed. This move solidifies Rojas’ place on the team following a year marked by steady performance, a challenging injury, and drama. “Dodgers are picking up Miguel Rojas’ $5 […]

For the eighth time in franchise history, the Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions. It was a fantastic campaign capped off in the best way possible, but the ball club doesn’t have any time to waste when it comes to pending free agents. In fact, eight different players will hit the open market. In […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly exercised their club option on catcher Austin Barnes Saturday, per Robert Murray of FanSided. The option is worth $3.5 million. Barnes, 34, is the Dodgers backup catcher. He does not receive the most attention, but Barnes still made a big impact for the Dodgers amid their World Series run in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers dominated the World Series, ousting the New York Yankees in five games and setting off a huge celebration by the players at Yankee Stadium immediately after the final out. Of course, players like Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman gained headlines throughout the series and played key roles in the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions once again. Behind a legendary performance from World Series MVP Freddie Freeman, the Dodgers claimed their eighth championship in franchise history. As the offseason approaches, there will likely be a different look to the team next year. One player who won’t be back in 2025 is outfielder […]

Clayton Kershaw has been with the Los Angeles Dodgers for his entire career. While he won his first title with the franchise in 2020, it was during COVID-19, which means the team never truly enjoyed the celebrations. But, their 2024 championship was much different. It was a full 162-game season, the pandemic is gone, and […]

Plenty of pieces and factors went into the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series title in 2024. Dave Roberts and company closed out the New York Yankees on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium in a five-game series that separated the Dodgers as the best team in baseball. Now, the task for Los Angeles becomes retaining and […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their 2024 World Series title on Friday with an epic parade in the city. The ball club took down the New York Yankees in five games on Wednesday night to win their eighth championship in franchise history. There is a number of free agents who could potentially leave the Dodgers […]

When it was announced that Dave Roberts would finally get his parade to celebrate the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2024 World Series win on Friday, November 1st at 11 am PST, it was anyone’s guess how many fans would take to the streets of LA to celebrate their favorite team’s victory. With a separate ticketed event […]

Mookie Betts is getting used to winning World Series championships. He drove in the winning run in the Dodgers clinching Game 5 victory at Yankee Stadium, and that was the third championship that he has been a part of during his stellar 11-year career. Betts won his first title as a member of the Boston […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers can finally celebrate now that they’ve won the World Series to cap a grueling season. For manager Dave Roberts, that means listening to Kendrick Lamar. Roberts referenced Lamar’s hit “Not Like Us” at the championship parade on Friday, via r/baseball. "One thing I know guys… THEY NOT LIKE US!" -Dave Roberts […]

One cannot minimize the appeal of a historic $700 million contract, but competing for a championship was a big selling point for Shohei Ohtani last offseason. Ohtani deferred an unprecedented amount of his salary in part to allow the Los Angeles Dodgers the financial flexibility to add to their already vast wealth of talent. The […]

Kike Hernandez and the Los Angeles Dodgers World Series championship parade saw various celebratory moments between fans and players. However, Hernandez calling out rapper and New York Yankees fan Fat Joe was one of the most memorable moments of the day. Hernandez poked fun at the rapper’s performance before Game 3 at Yankee Stadium in […]

In the wake of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ thrilling World Series win over the New York Yankees, legend pitcher Clayton Kershaw captured the sentiment of an unforgettable season with a poignant declaration that resonated deeply with fans and teammates alike. Amid the celebrations, Kershaw, who has spent his entire illustrious career with the Dodgers, emphatically […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series beating the New York Yankees in five games, the team conducted their parade Friday afternoon to celebrate the win. While the parade included Dodgers star Walker Buehler having a fun time, it also included some bold claims by manager Dave Roberts and first baseman Freddie Freeman. […]

During a live performance by Ice Cube to celebrate the Los Angeles Dodgers’ eighth World Series title, manager Dave Roberts showed off some dance moves that had to be seen to be believed. Dave Roberts did that 🤣 (via @SportsNetLA) pic.twitter.com/fh5oX8nMeS — FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) November 1, 2024 Roberts’ dancing was becoming literal as […]

The brutality of Los Angeles traffic never relents, even on the Dodgers’ big day. As the 2024 MLB champions make their way through the city for the celebratory World Series parade, the buses carrying members of the team, organization, and their families fell victim to the perils of daily travel in LA. “It’s inevitable,” one […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series championship celebration continued as the Commissioner’s Trophy traveled from New York and paraded through the City of Angels. Amidst the Dodgers’ championship parade, fans rejoiced and gave a special tribute to the late Fernando Valenzuela, who died on October 22 after a long bout with liver cancer, only three […]

In reflecting on New York Yankees star Gerrit Cole’s World Series performances, John Smoltz wanted to highlight the ace pitcher’s mental fortitude while speaking on Foul Territory. “By winning (Game 1), (the Dodgers) used all their real assets, all their leverage pitchers, and it put them right in the position they needed to be. And […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ recent World Series victory brought an entire city to its feet, but pitcher Walker Buehler stole the show during the team’s celebratory parade. Captured beer-bonging in style, Buehler was not just any player enjoying the festivities—he was decked out in Orel Hershiser’s game-worn jersey from the 1988 World Series, adding a […]

The Dodgers’ 2024 World Series win against the Yankees didn’t just bring a trophy back to Los Angeles — it brought perks that go beyond the usual victory parade and accolades. Local business owners are rolling out the red carpet, and one LA strip club owner is upping the ante with a lifetime VIP experience […]

Mookie Betts’ wife is Brianna Hammonds. The high school sweethearts have been together since their days at John Overton High School in Nashville, Tenn. Betts was the school’s baseball superstar, batting .548 with 24 stolen bases in his junior year. He signed a commitment letter to attend the University of Tennessee on a baseball scholarship. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and their fans are celebrating, and so is MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred. History may eventually reflect that LA ousted the New York Yankees in fairly straightforward fashion, building a 3-0 World Series lead and winning a championship in five games. But those who emotionally invested in this battle of blue-chip franchises […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have won the 2024 World Series, their first in four years, and their eighth overall in franchise history, after defeating the New York Yankees in Game 5. In the victory, the champs capitalized on New York choking away a five-run lead in the fifth inning through one error after another to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after beating the New York Yankees in five games. While the team has not had its victory parade yet, there are already questions about the team’s make-up for the 2025 season. One of those questions revolves around outfielder Teoscar Hernandez. Teoscar Hernández is a #WorldSeries Champion He […]

As footage from the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrating their World Series championship continues to flood social media timelines, United States’ track and field Olympian Noah Lyles caught a stray from outfielder Kike Hernandez. Lyles famously made headlines when he questioned the validity of American sports, labeling a team the “world champions” annually in respective leagues […]