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The Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing to embrace the pandemonium that is sure to result as Shohei Ohtani plays his first regular season game in the team’s classic uniform. Meanwhile Ohtani’s former team has all but been forgotten across town, but Ohtani himself is still experiencing a litany of emotions now that the Angels are […]

To say that the Los Angeles Dodgers are loaded is an understatement. This team is stacked with talent from the pitchers all the way to the men handling the bases. With all of this talent, expectations are surely high for the team as they hope to finally capture another World Series title. One constant in […]

It still seems surreal, but Shohei Ohtani is truly now a Los Angeles Dodgers player. It probably got even weirder for Los Angeles Angels fans when they saw their team’s former unicorn in Dodgers blue playing against the Halos on Tuesday in a Cactus League game down in Glendale. After the game, Ohtani shared what […]

Spring training is in full swing across the MLB as we’re nearly three weeks away from Opening Day. That means Shohei Ohtani’s official debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers is inching closer, but before that, he’ll get a chance to face his former team for the first time in Cactus League action on Tuesday. The […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are expecting to make a World Series run in 2024. The roster is absolutely stacked and it’s difficult to believe that this Dodgers ball club won’t dominate throughout the regular season. The Shohei Ohtani signing has fans excited for the upcoming campaign, but the Dodgers still have some questions to answer […]

Los Angeles Dodgers fans are surely ecstatic to see Kike Hernandez back in Southern California, but the reunion almost didn’t happen. Hernandez nearly signed with the New York Yankees instead, as reported by Bob Nightengale. He did speak to Andrew Friedman though and gave the Dodgers the opportunity to match the Bronx Bombers’ offer. “I […]

Diego Cartaya, a highly-regarded prospect in the Los Angeles Dodgers farm system, is reportedly dealing with a back injury in spring training, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. “Dodgers catching prospect Diego Cartaya has been dealing with a back issue this spring,” Ardaya wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “Similar to the stuff he’s dealt with […]

Clayton Kershaw reunited with the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 17th season a few weeks ago, inking a one-year deal. And while he won’t pitch until the summer shoulder surgery rehab, the southpaw is around the team at spring training in Glendale, Arizona. Via Fabian Ardaya: “Clayton Kershaw is back in Dodgers camp. Will be […]

Los Angeles Dodgers fans felt a wave of anxiety last Wednesday when Max Muncy got hit by a pitch on his left hand. The slugger had to exit the Dodgers’ exhibition game against the Texas Rangers to undergo x-ray testing. While the results came back negative, there was no immediate word on when Muncy would […]

Although Shohei Ohtani is unlike anything the MLB has ever seen, the most fascinating thing about the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar might be his insane ability to avoid the spotlight in his personal life. When the whole sports world intensely followed every one of his purported movements, many falsely concluded he was on a flight […]

The Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers have been two of MLB’s best teams over the past few years. Braves star second baseman Ozzie Albies recently addressed the brewing rivalry with the Dodgers during an appearance on Foul Territory. “Playing the Dodgers is always a good series in general,” Albies said. “The game is hyped […]

When Max Muncy left Wednesday’s spring training contest, every Los Angeles Dodgers fan collectively held their breath. While not completely out of the woods, Muncy’s latest injury update will have Dodgers fans breathing a sigh of relief. Muncy confirmed that his MRI came back negative and that the swelling on his left hand has gone […]

Enrique (Kiké) Hernandez recently agreed to re-sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB free agency. Hernandez is a fan-favorite in Los Angeles and Dodgers fans were excited to learn that he was indeed returning for the 2024 season. Hernandez’s versatility gives manager Dave Roberts additional roster flexibility as well. However, Hernandez revealed that the […]

Kris Bryant was once regarded as an MLB superstar. He even established himself as arguably the best player in the game after leading the Chicago Cubs to a World Series victory and winning the MVP in 2016. Bryant has fallen out of the national spotlight in recent years, though. Bryant chose to sign with a […]

Mookie Betts has already won two World Series championships and an MVP award. Yet, the Los Angeles Dodgers star’s drive for greatness is still fully intact. Betts wants to continue establishing himself as a “legend“, something he told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic and Fox Sports. Betts made sure to note that his primary motivation […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been one of the best teams in MLB over the last decade, and have contended for World Series championships many times over that stretch, winning one in 2020, but Mookie Betts is not satisfied with the playoff performance overall, and wants to add another ring this season. “We’ve been to […]

It has been quite an eventful offseason for Shohei Ohtani, the dual threat superstar who has emerged as the most unique player in MLB history. The bidding war Ohtani triggered when he became a free agent was unprecedented, and he ended up signing the biggest deal in professional sports history — a 10-year contract worth […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ spring training season is heating up in Arizona, and Manager Dave Roberts’ lesser known Japanese offseason addition Yoshinobu Yamamoto is already turning heads. Yamamoto is known for his quiet demeanor but loud performances on the mound. He made his debut against the Rangers on Wednesday and spoke about it afterward, breaking […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been their 2024 Spring Training campaign after a historical MLB Free Agency period. The Dodgers now boast the services of Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Moreover, Ohtani had an amusing reaction to Yamamoto’s Dodgers debut against the Texas Rangers. Shohei Ohtani has an intriguing assessment of Yamamoto’s Dodgers debut  Yoshinobu […]

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy reportedly is having X-Rays on his left hand after being hit by a pitch in his first at-bat today against the Texas Rangers in spring training, according to David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports. Luckily, the X-Rays did come back negative, according to Bob Nightengale of USA […]

Los Angeles Dodgers fans were excited to see what Yoshinobu Yamamoto had in store for his spring training debut after Shohei Ohtani homered in his first ever game with the team on Tuesday. Ohtani’s spring training debut was clearly a success, and the same can be said for Yamamoto’s on Wednesday. The Dodgers new star […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto made his spring training debut for the team against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday, and he looked as advertised in the outing. Yoshinobu Yamamoto signed a 12-year, $325 million contract with the Dodgers this offseason. It was a hefty price to pay for a pitcher who has not played […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto made his spring training debut for the team against the Texas rangers on Wednesday. Before the game, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts spoke about Yamamoto’s fastball command in all four quadrants of the strike zone and compared him to a former Cy Young Award-winning pitcher, per Fabian Ardaya of The […]

Walker Buehler continues to work his way back from his second Tommy John surgery. The Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher threw his first live batting practice of 2024 spring training on Tuesday, via Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. On Wednesday, Buehler told Harris he felt good during his round of live BP, and, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are opening the 2024 season in Seoul on March 20 against the San Diego Padres, and with Shohei Ohtani recovering from Tommy John Surgery to try to come back and be a designated hitter this season, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gave a good update regarding where he is from a health […]

From 2010-2014, Freddie Freeman and Jason Heyward were teammates on the Atlanta Braves. While they both now play for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Freeman still hasn’t forgotten about his time with Heyward on the Braves. Players around the league were asked to say something positive about one of their teammates. Freeman took his response seriously […]

On Tuesday, Shohei Ohtani made his much-anticipated Spring Training debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers, marking the beginning of the Japanese international’s career with the reigning NL West champion following his blockbuster contract signing this past offseason worth $700 million over 10 years. As expected, the 29-year old superstar looked good out there on the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will be thrust under the microscope all yearlong, but the only time period that truly matters for this World Series or bust ballclub is October. Though, with the number of virtuosos on the roster, remaining indifferent for the entire regular season is simply not feasible. It becomes near-impossible with Shohei Ohtani […]

Shohei Ohtani made his Los Angeles Dodgers debut on Tuesday in spring training. The moment has been highly-anticipated ever since Ohtani signed his 10-year, $700 million contract during the offseason. Ohtani struck out in his first at-bat. He certainly made up for it later in the game, blasting a two-run home run in the fifth […]

So if you haven’t heard, Shohei Ohtani is pretty good at baseball. He’s already made quite the first impression with the Los Angeles Dodgers. And on Tuesday, Ohtani homered in his spring training debut. The long ball came during his third at-bat against the Chicago White Sox. Shohei Ohtani homers in his @Dodgers #SpringTraining debut. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers knew that Shohei Ohtani was an excellent baseball player. Everyone knows that. But the Dodgers are receiving the opportunity to learn more about Ohtani on and off the field after signing him this past offseason. One common theme that Ohtani has displayed to the Dodgers is how “intentional” he is, something […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Enrique Hernandez, or as many fans know him Kiké Hernandez, agreed to a reunion on Monday. The news was announced after Los Angeles traded Manuel Margot, who was acquired in the Tyler Glasnow deal, to the Minnesota Twins. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts reacted to the Hernandez signing later on Monday, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are favored to win the World Series, but first, they have to get through spring training. The Dodgers were already one of the best teams in baseball last season, and they always have a large fan base. There will be even more eyes on the team this year, though, as the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are bringing back a familiar face ahead of the 2024 season. Utilityman Enrique Hernandez has agreed on a one-year deal with the ball club as reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Kike confirmed the news himself on X, too: Sources say….. I’m back!!! 1st to break news @myself — Enrique Hernández (@kikehndez) […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been active throughout the offseason as they look to craft the perfect roster for a 2024 World Series push. In their latest move, the Dodgers have traded a player they acquired earlier in the offseason to the Minnesota Twins. Los Angeles has dealt outfielder Manuel Margot to Minnesota for shortstop […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto joined the Los Angeles Dodgers just one week after their huge signing of Shohei Ohtani this offseason. Yamamoto inked a 12-year, $325 million deal to become a Dodger. He follows Ohtani and many other great international players before him, coming in with an absolute world of talent, high-level professional experience, and their sights […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been a hub of hype for the last few months, and anticipation is only building during spring training. At long last, fans will get to see Yoshinobu Yamamoto start a game while wearing the Dodger Blue. The Japanese star will make his Cactus League debut this Wednesday, Feb. 28 against […]

While Shohei Ohtani was by far the biggest free agent signing of the 2024 offseason, he is yet to make his Los Angeles Dodgers debut in spring training. Ohtani is coming off a UCL injury that cut short his pitching last season. He still won MVP in 2023, but that’s because he’s Ohtani. Despite being […]

Who’s ready for some good old fashioned spring training overreactions? There is no team that will be more meticulously examined and nitpicked in 2024 than the Los Angeles Dodgers. A supremely talented roster breeds unmatched national exposure, which extends even to exhibition games. Tyler Glasnow took his turn in the limelight on Saturday, but he […]