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A hero’s journey often involves a trip home to rediscover one’s identity while also working to evolve and become the best version of themself. Even if other teams must consider signing free agent starting pitcher Walker Buehler this offseason, the once-touted right-hander could benefit from a return to the place where he first discovered his […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have not been idle this offseason. They have adjusted, reinforced, and recalibrated with the urgency of a franchise chasing history. And on Thursday, when they finalized Max Muncy’s contract extension, they clarified something important—L.A. is doubling down on continuity while preserving flexibility. This combination points directly to the next move. If […]

Kiké Hernandez is heading back to the Los Angeles Dodgers after signing a one-year, $4.5 million contract. Nearly as soon as the news was announced, Hernandez shared his reaction to re-joining the club. The Dodgers shared a short video of the 34-year-old utility man sending a message to fans after signing a new contract with […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the best team in baseball, and they have been for a few years now. They’ve won two straight World Series, and of course, everybody is talking about the possible three-peat coming into the season. Will Smith has been with the team for the past two championships, and he sent a […]

Coming off of back-to-back World Series titles, the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to make it a third-straight in 2026. While they already have plenty of talent on their roster, the Dodgers are turning over every rock in an effort to continually improve. Los Angeles has signed Keston Hiura to a minor league contract with […]

Kike Hernandez appeared to be a high quality utility player without a team throughout the majority of the offseason. That apparently is no longer the case as the infielder posted that he will be back with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He made the announcement on his Instagram account. Hernandez’s return to the World Series champions […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been one of the most dominant teams in baseball for the past few years, and it all starts with the players. It’s been important for them to keep that chemistry on the team, which is no surprise, as they recently extended Max Muncy on a $10 million deal. “The Los […]

There’s one question that has risen above all others as the MLB world approaches training camp: Are the Los Angeles Dodgers ruining baseball? On paper, the argument is pretty simple: the Dodgers spend more money than any other organization, have more deferred money than any other organization, and thus are buying their way to the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a roster acquisition on Wednesday that should help the bullpen out in the 2026 season. However, the reliever the club signed is coming off Tommy John surgery. Reports indicate that the Dodgers are bringing right-handed reliever Evan Phillips back to the roster after giving him a $6.5 million contract, according […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have officially confirmed a long-awaited milestone for one of their most respected veterans. On Monday, February 9, the organization unveiled its 2026 promotional calendar, revealing that Miguel Rojas will receive his first-ever Dodgers bobblehead giveaway. Shortly after the announcement, MLB shared the news on its official X (formerly known as Twitter), […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently gearing up for the upcoming 2026 MLB season, which is slated to get underway toward the end of next month. The Dodgers are defending their World Series championship from a year ago, but they still remained active over the summer, signing two key free agents in Edwin Diaz and […]

Dave Roberts will eventually be enshrined in Cooperstown and go down as one of the most successful managers in MLB history. But it will still be interesting to see how much actual credit he receives for his part in the Los Angeles Dodgers dynasty. Many pundits and fans will attribute most of the franchise’s recent […]

The Chicago Cubs enter the 2026 season with expectations firmly set for October. Coming off a 92-win campaign and a calculated offseason approach, Chicago has positioned itself as a legitimate National League contender. Central to that outlook is Alex Bregman’s leadership and his mindset when it comes to potential postseason challenges. Bregman arrived in the […]

Shohei Ohtani returned to the mound in 2025 after not pitching in 2024 after undergoing Tommy John surgery and suffering a torn labrum in his left shoulder. However, he is expected to begin the new campaign in the starting rotation once again, and pitching coach Mark Prior believes Ohtani is in for a big season […]

Clayton Kershaw announced his retirement in September 2025, right before the Los Angeles Dodgers went on a run to win the World Series. With the 2026 season right around the corner, pitching coach Mark Prior opens up about what the club will miss with Kershaw no longer in the building. During a guest appearance on […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are slated to be world-beaters entering 2026. As the defending two-time World Series champions, they have every reason to feel confident. Also, they are looking to keep the players that helped them win their second straight title. On Friday, the Dodgers made it official that they were bringing back catcher Ben […]

As things presently stand, the Los Angeles Dodgers are in pretty good shape heading into spring training. Heading into the offseason, the team had medium-sized needs they wanted to address, a left fielder and a closer, in order to load up for a third-straight trip to the World Series, and address them they did in […]

A Broadway junkie might say that in New York, you can be “a new man,” and one particular Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher could benefit from a move to the city that never sleeps. As the new campaign approaches, the New York Yankees have sought to ensure their lineup is as deadly as the 2025 […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare to go for the three-peat in 2026, there’s been plenty of talk about their dominant pitching staff. From their four returning starters, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, and Shohei Ohtani, to the competition for their fifth starting spot between Roki Sasaki, Justin Wrobleski, and Emmet Sheehan, and their […]

Closer Edwin Diaz is gearing up to begin his tenure with the Los Angeles Dodgers. But before Opening Day, Diaz still has some unfinished business to take care of. The closer has committed to play for Team Puerto in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today. This is in despite of […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have somehow gotten demonstrably better this offseason on the heels of their 2025 World Series championship win, adding star reliever Edwin Diaz and outfielder Kyle Tucker in free agency. It’s the second straight offseason in which the Dodgers have added major talent in the wake of a championship win, and the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher River Ryan turned his Tommy John surgery setback into a big positive by getting stronger and throwing harder. During his rehab, he added about 30 pounds of muscle and is now preparing for his return to MLB in 2026. “Before I got hurt, I think I was 195 pounds and now […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have won the last two World Series titles in Major League Baseball. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made an astonishing claim on Saturday. He said he still hasn’t re-watched the Dodgers’ win over the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 Fall Classic’s Game 7. Roberts said there’s a reason for that. “I […]

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is preparing for the release of his first children’s book, a project centered on his dog Decoy, who has become a recognizable figure in Major League Baseball culture. The illustrated book, titled Decoy Saves Opening Day, is scheduled for release on February 3 and will be published by HarperCollins. […]

Miguel Rojas delivered the most unexpected home run of the year during the 2025 season. Rojas is a role player for the Dodgers and he was batting 9th and playing 2nd base for manager Dave Roberts in the 7th game of the World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays. He came to bat with the […]

The 2026 season will mark Mookie Betts’ seventh season with the Dodgers. Betts spent the first 6 years of his career with the Boston Red Sox, and he was one of the best outfielders in Major League Baseball during the first part of his career. He continued to play outfield after joining the Dodgers, but […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers remain both a hungry and powerful team as they are in pursuit of their third consecutive World Series title in 2026. The thought of putting the strongest team available on the field is foremost in the minds of the Dodgers management staff, including team president Andrew Friedman. Roki Sasaki said it […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will be a designated hitter for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic. However, there has been speculation about the two-way phenom pitching in the WBC. On Saturday, Ohtani and the club set the record straight on his pitching status for the highly coveted event. Reports indicate that the […]

A recent report suggested that Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell’s availability for Opening Day could be in question due to a shoulder concern. He simply threw a lot of pitches throughout the Dodgers’ World Series run and may have over-worked his shoulder. On Saturday, however, Snell revealed that the “plan” is indeed to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers enter the 2026 season with history firmly in sight as they chase a three-peat. As expectations rise, the focus has shifted beyond talent to clubhouse cohesion, and few players offer more understanding than veteran Max Muncy, one of the organization’s longest-tenured leaders and the franchise’s all-time postseason home run leader with […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers enter the final stretch before spring training with health questions still surrounding key contributors, and Tommy Edman’s recovery has emerged as an early focal point as roster planning begins to take shape. The Dodgers utility man addressed his offseason rehab plan as pitchers and catchers prepare to report in mid-February. Edman […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are having another successful offseason after winning the 2025 World Series. One key signing in free agency was relief pitcher Edwin Diaz, who is expected to serve as the closer for L.A. in 2026. On Saturday, relief pitcher Tanner Scott revealed how he felt about the club acquiring Diaz. Scott, who […]

Though Clayton Kershaw has retired after the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series last season, capping off a legendary career, his baseball days are not totally over. With the Dodgers’ great in Kershaw playing in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) for Team USA, there could be some speculation about him unretiring, though former teammate […]

While the Los Angeles Dodgers aim to make history in 2026, another championship run is far from certain. As the club pursues a rare three-peat in 2026, questions around sustainability have already surfaced across the league. The discussion gained further traction during a recent MLB Network segment featuring former All-Star Sean Casey. The longtime analyst, […]

Despite the constant winning of the Los Angeles Dodgers, it looks like next season will be no different due to the additions the team has made, plus how good the ball club already is. As the Dodgers sport a star-studded lineup, another area that is getting a lot of buzz is their starting pitching, an […]

With just a few months before the start of the 2026 MLB season, the Top 100 prospect rankings have been released. Every year, major outlets like ESPN, The Athletic, and MLB.com release their own ranking of the best young players in the league. Given how the Los Angeles Dodgers have moved in free agency the […]

During the 2024 playoffs, the Los Angeles Dodgers compensated for their starting pitching weaknesses by leaning on their bullpen. Conversely, last postseason, they did their best to mask glaring blemishes in their relief unit by relying heavily on their loaded rotation. Both plans resulted in World Series parades, but the 2025 approach could come at […]

Recently, the Los Angeles Dodgers sent the MLB world into a tailspin by signing Kyle Tucker, widely regarded as the best free agent remaining on the market. The move marked the second straight offseason in which the Dodgers had gotten demonstrably better on the heels of winning a World Series title, and furthered speculation that […]

Clayton Kershaw’s playing career with the Los Angeles Dodgers may have ended following the 2025 season, but his connection to Major League Baseball is moving quickly toward a new phase. The 37-year-old is “nearing a deal” with NBC Sports to join the network’s MLB studio coverage as it launches a new media rights era beginning […]