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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 […]

MLB Spring Training is underway and free agent utility man Kike Hernandez has reportedly narrowed down his choices to a handful of teams, including the San Francisco Giants but NOT the Los Angeles Dodgers – his previous team. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Hernandez has narrowed it down to four teams: “Free-agent super-utility […]

Plenty of helpful free agents remain unsigned even with Spring Training starting, officially marking the start of MLB’s preseason. One free agent that remains on the market is utility man Kike Hernandez, who has attracted interest from a few teams, such as the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels, thanks to his versatility. Now, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers essentially have an All-Star team after having one of the most successful offseasons in MLB history. As a result, the lineup is looking incredibly strong. When asked about his spot in the lineup, Freddie Freeman admitted he’s not worried one bit. It looks like Freeman will be batting second or third […]

Perhaps no player in the MLB will be more intriguing to watch than Yoshinobu Yamamoto this season. The 25-year-old rookie who lit up Japan for the last six years is inching closer to his debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but first, he’ll make a few starts during spring training. Yamamoto is already impressing his […]

California has always been a melting pot of cultures. This is why it comes to no one’s shock that the Los Angeles Dodgers also have players from very diverse backgrounds. Their offseason moves proved exactly that. They got Japanese stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto to join forces with Teoscar Hernandez. All of them are […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers had a promising 2024 Spring Training debut. The Dodgers crushed the San Diego Padres 14-1 on Thursday night. Moreover, LA shortstop Gavin Lux provided eye-opening insight after contributing to the club’s big win. Gavin Lux is ecstatic to contribute to the Dodgers again  Lux suffered a torn ACL in February of […]

The Shohei Ohtani phantom flight this offseason was one of the most discussed topics of MLB free agency. For those who may not remember, Ohtani was rumored to be on a flight to Toronto to meet with the Blue Jays. Fans even tracked the flight and a report stated that the two-way phenom was in […]

When will Shohei Ohtani make his spring training debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers? Dave Roberts revealed that Ohtani, who is recovering from surgery, will not play in spring training games this weekend (Feb. 22-Feb. 25), per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. However, Ohtani could make his debut next week, via Harris as […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers went 100-62 last season, marking their third straight season with 100 wins in a row, and now will try and do it again. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, and make a Los Angeles Dodgers over under win total prediction for the 2024 season. The Dodgers finished 100-62 last […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the clear-cut favorite to win the 2024 World Series ahead of the upcoming campaign, and that is due in large part to the amount of money they have shelled out this offseason. And yet, not all their contract situations are settled, as star catcher Will Smith is due for an […]

Shohei Ohtani is in his first spring training with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and is coming off of receiving Tommy John surgery at the end of last season. Ohtani gave a good update on the live batting practice sessions he has had so far with the Dodgers. “I’m feeling good at the plate, seeing the […]

Max Muncy and the Los Angeles Dodgers recently agreed on a two-year, $24 million contract for the infielder to return to LA. Muncy had an up-and-down 2023 season, but LA clearly still has faith in the veteran. It looks like Muncy is ready to prove the Dodgers right, as the third baseman is reportedly in excellent shape headed into […]

The MLB regular season is going to kickoff in unique fashion this season as the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres will get things going on March 20th in Korea. They are starting the season about a week earlier than everyone else, and the Dodgers and Padres will play two games. It is […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers get ready to kick off Spring Training on Thursday, manager Dave Roberts and superstar Shohei Ohtani have come up with a plan to get the slugger ready in time for the team’s opener in Korea, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register: “#Dodgers Dave Roberts said he had […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were the biggest winners of the MLB offseason by far. They landed Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto as the highlights of their storied free agency spending spree. The Dodgers will easily be the tal of the MLB for the 2024 season and the favorites to take home the World Series title. […]

After undergoing Tommy John surgery, Los Angeles Dodgers star Walker Buehler was forced to miss the entire 2023 season. But as spring training kicks off, Buehler is hopeful to soon make his return to the Dodgers. The last time Buehler pitched in a major league game was June 10, 2022. It has been a long […]

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler’s return timeline remains uncertain. After previously undergoing a second Tommy John surgery, rumors swirled toward the end of the 2023 season that Buehler could return. However, he was unable to and began to target a return in 2024 spring training. Dave Roberts provided a concerning injury update on […]

The 2023-24 MLB offseason was defined by Shohei Ohtani, and he made a massive decision to leave the Los Angeles Angels so that he could sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers on a massive ten-year, $700 million deal. It’s safe to say that there’s a lot of hype surrounding him now that he’s joined the […]

When Shohei Ohtani signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers this past offseason, the entire MLB world wondered what the future held for Mike Trout. Some expected the Los Angeles Angels star to request a trade. Trout, though, spoke to the media Monday and said he doesn’t want to be traded right now. Instead, Trout wants […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a major splash this winter, signing both Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto while trading for Tyler Glasnow, among other moves. On paper, this is going to be a very good team that should be contending for a World Series. When it comes to their rotation, it’s likely going to be […]

Shohei Ohtani was the Los Angeles Dodgers’ biggest signing of the offseason. However, they also signed one of the best available pitchers in free agency. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is set to make his MLB debut in 2024 after establishing himself as a baseball star in Japan. Yamamoto revealed what he’s looking forward to most in MLB […]

The MLB season is right around the corner, and the Los Angeles Dodgers will be a front and center team all season long. They will get the Spring Training season started on Thursday with a matchup with the San Diego Padres, and then the Dodgers and Padres will also kick off the regular season with […]

After bolstering their rotation with the likes of Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tyler Glasnow, the Los Angeles Dodgers have focused on perfecting their bullpen. While not the most groundbreaking signing, the Dodgers have now added a former New York Yankees and New York Mets relief pitcher to the mix. Los Angeles has signed Justin Wilson to […]

As MLB clubs continue to welcome players to Florida and Arizona for the start of spring training, the Los Angeles Dodgers already had their first official team workout this week in preparation for the 2024 season. With that came some injury updates from manager Dave Roberts, who is optimistic about a trio of relief pitchers […]

Besides Shohei Ohtani, no free agent was more coveted this MLB offseason than Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The star duo ultimately signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but the New York Yankees made a strong push for Yamamoto before he decided to take his talents to LA. Yankees fans were irate that general manager Brian Cashman couldn’t […]