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The Los Angeles Dodgers’ unlimited resources both from a financial and talent perspective have made them the epitome of consistency over the past decade. However, despite winning the NL West for the 10th time in the past 11 years in the 2023 season, the Dodgers’ pitching corps wasn’t as elite as it has been in […]

Now that USA TODAY’s Bob Nightengale has predicted Japanese slugger Shohei Ohtani will sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, fans have been in shambles lately. Nightengale boldly predicted Ohtani will with the Dodgers, per Talkin’ Baseball. Bob Nightengale’s Shohei Ohtani prediction pic.twitter.com/62oKNRRWjM — Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) December 4, 2023 “I think he ends up with […]

It is not a secret that Shohei Ohtani is the biggest prize out there in MLB free agency. The one thing the Japanese superstar wants to be classified, though, is the fluidity of his movements behind the scenes, which is also why Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has seemingly found himself in a bit of […]

The MLB offseason is essentially waiting on Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani. The phenom is expected to finalize his next team sometime soon, and the Los Angeles Dodgers have been rumored as the favorites for a long time. On Tuesday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed that Ohtani was at Dodger Stadium and he spoke […]

Shohei Ohtani’s long-anticipated free agency is upon us, and there are rumors that Ohtani has contract offers in hand and could potentially make his decision by the end of the week. There is little doubt that Ohtani will sign the largest contract ever given out. One team stands head and shoulders above everybody else in […]

Cody Bellinger enjoyed a bounce back season with the Chicago Cubs in 2023. In fact, everything went according to plan for the most part after Bellinger inked a one-year deal with Chicago prior to the ’23 campaign. Bellinger was previously let go by the Los Angeles Dodgers following back-to-back underwhelming seasons. When Bellinger entered free […]

Rumors of Shohei Ohtani’s next destination have been swirling in the media lately. Teams such as the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays, and Atlanta Braves have reportedly expressed interest. However, one agent feels Ohtani will re-sign with the Los Angeles Angels, per ESPN’s Buster Olney. “Only Shohei Ohtani seems to know where […]

Chicago White Sox ace Dylan Cease is a popular trade candidate. The right-handed starting pitcher could be moved this offseason. The Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, and Baltimore Orioles all may try to acquire Cease, Bob Nightengale of USA Today said on Foul Territory. The White Sox are in an interesting position. They are fresh […]

The Los Angeles Angels are hot in pursuit of big time free agents such as Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Alongside the additions they plan to make on the diamond, the Dodgers have been filling out their front office with intriguing candidates. Former Pittsburgh Pirates, Minnesota Twins and Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Chris Archer has […]

Mookie Betts is one of the most versatile superstars in MLB. He played right field, second base, and shortstop in 2023. So where will Betts spend the majority of the time in 2024? It should be noted that Betts was already expected to play more second base in 2024. Shortstop may have been a possibility, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are still the favorite to sign Shohei Ohtani. Although nothing is guaranteed, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is “excited” as Ohtani’s decision draws near. “It’s just a once-in-a-lifetime, once-in-a-generation and even beyond that, type of player and person,” Roberts said, via Matthew Moreno of Dodger Blue. “What an opportunity. We’re all excited […]

25-year-old Japanese pitching phenom Yoshinobu Yamamoto has been given permission by the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) club to try his luck in the big leagues via the player posting system. While every MLB club would love to have a player such as Yoshinobu Yamamoto, MLB Insider Bob Nightengale told Dodgers Nation that he thinks either […]

Many teams have been mentioned as potential landing spots for superstar Shohei Ohtani in MLB free agency. The one ball club that has consistenly been linked to the former Los Angeles Angels star is the Los Angeles Dodgers. And based on a recent report, it appears that has not changed. According to Ben Nicholson-Smith of […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and relief pitcher Joe Kelly are reportedly nearing a contract, sources told Robert Murray of FanSided. Barring any setbacks in negotiations, it appears that Kelly will be returning to Los Angeles. Kelly, 35, previously pitched for the Dodgers from 2019-2021. After leaving in 2022, Kelly was traded back to the Dodgers […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers could be bringing in a hometown kid in free agency. Lucas Giolito, who spent last season with the Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Angels, and Cleveland Guardians, is on their radar as a potential reinforcement for the LA pitching staff. Via The LA Times: “Lucas Giolito has emerged as one of […]

With the 2023 MLB Winter Meetings set to kick off Sunday, the baseball world focuses on the game’s premier free-agent pitcher, Yoshinobu Yamamoto. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the 25-year-old Japanese star, posted by NPB’s Orix Buffaloes on November 20th, is expected to command a contract reaching upwards of $250 million this offseason. And given […]

Corbin Burnes could be moved this offseason. The Milwaukee Brewers ace is set to enter free agency following the 2024 campaign and there does not seem to be extension talks happening between Burnes and the Brewers. Milwaukee has reportedly “engaged teams” on a possible Burnes trade, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. The Brewers are rumored […]

Clayton Kershaw’s free agency this offseason is appearing to be similar to last offseason. Kershaw was linked to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers, and potential retirement before ultimately re-signing in LA prior to the 2023 season. With Kershaw expected to miss part of the 2024 campaign due to injury, retirement could be on the […]

While all the talk surrounding the Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason is about their pursuit of Shohei Ohtani, LA is busy looking into other moves to bolster the roster for 2024 and beyond. A name they are pondering bringing back into the fold is a familiar one for Dodgers fans, as David Vessegh reports that […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to avenge their 2023 postseason slump. The Dodgers were bounced out of the NLDS in a 3-0 sweep by the Arizona Diamondbacks. MLB Free Agency is in full effect, and Los Angeles is an ideal suitor to sign superstar Shohei Ohtani. Nevertheless, LA fans want to Randy Arozarena in […]

An aspiring World Series contender knows that having top-tier pitching isn’t enough; it’s also important to have a deep arsenal of arms that can put in quality innings all throughout the season. Thus, it’s not exactly a huge surprise that veteran pitcher Seth Lugo, who has shown that he can excel in either a starting […]

Could outfielder Randy Arozarena leave the Tampa Bay Rays and sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers? The Rays are reportedly putting Randy Arozarena on the trading block, per MLB Nerds’ Jack Azoulay-Haron. “Big news regarding the outfielder market: The Rays are shopping OF Randy Arozarena, and there’s a good chance that he is moved, sources […]

After 19 years in MLB, Nelson Cruz decided to hang up his cleats after the 2023 season. But it didn’t take long for Cruz to find his way back into MLB. The Dodgers have hired Nelson Cruz as an advisor, via Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Both sides had reportedly been in talks about a […]

The heart wants what the heart wants. While money is a main factor for players in MLB free agency, we have seen stars make minor concessions in order to join their preferred destination. Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto could be determined to will himself to the Los Angeles Dodgers. “My understanding is he is a big […]

MLB free agency is underway, and one of the big questions this offseason is who the Los Angeles Dodgers will be able to add to their roster. They certainly would love to add Shohei Ohtani, but Japanese star pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is on their radar as well. Former MLB pitcher Ryan Dempster, appearing on Intentional […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to be one of the biggest players in free agency during this Hot Stove season, as they are one of the foremost suitors for the likes of Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. But over the past few days, the Dodgers made an under-the-radar move when they re-signed outfielder Jason […]

There is not a team out there who wouldn’t want to have Shohei Ohtani on their roster. As the Holy Grail of the MLB free agency, Ohtani’s landing spot is simply just a matter of which team will win his signature. Among the teams rumored to be going all out in their pursuit of the […]

It’s the middle of the MLB offseason and teams across the league are negotiating re-signing players right now. Free agency is in full swing and players are finding new hopes left and right. But it sounds like the Los Angeles Dodgers want to maintain their roster as best as possible. With that said, Jason Heyward […]

Robert Stephenson, who last played for the Tampa Bay Rays, is getting looks in MLB free agency, with Jon Morosi of the MLB Network noting that the right-hander has interest coming from the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, and Los Angeles Angels. “RHP Robert Stephenson has been one of the most popular free-agent relievers this […]

Outside of Shohei Ohtani, starting pitching is the talk of the town this MLB offseason. There are several impact starters on the open market and others available via trade that are likely to be dealt before spring training, including Chicago White Sox ace Dylan Cease. Naturally, the Los Angeles Dodgers are seen as viable suitors […]

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Tyler Glasnow is one of the better pitchers the sport of baseball has, when he’s healthy at least. In 2021, Glasnow really burst onto the scene as one of the best pitchers in the majors by posting a 2.66 ERA, a 0.932 WHIP, a 12.6 strikeout per nine innings rate, and […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been mentioned as a potential suitor for Shohei Ohtani over the past few years. LA was initially linked to the former Los Angeles Angels superstar in trade rumors, and now the Dodgers are the favorite to sign him in MLB free agency. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is another pitcher who is expected […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers badly need pitching help. That much is apparent after their disastrous playoff performance this past season. Injuries and underperformance from some key acquisitions led to their early exit in the postseason. With Clayton Kershaw old and injured, Julio Urias away from the team, and many of their other starters on the […]

Shohei Ohtani is the hottest name in MLB free agency, with a number of ball clubs pursuing the two-way superstar, who is expected to fetch millions in his next deal. And according to an insider in the Windy City, the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers could be the two teams battling it out for […]

Despite having seemingly the most stacked roster in the MLB, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ concerning trend of postseason struggles continued in 2023 when they were swept in the National League Division Series by the Arizona Diamondbacks. So, it’s back to the drawing board for Los Angeles, and it looks like they have identified Dylan Cease […]

Will the Los Angeles Angels trade Mike Trout this offseason? And if so, could the Los Angeles Dodgers be a potential trade suitor for one of MLB’s best players of all-time? MLB insider Hector Gomez reported on Friday that the Dodgers are interested in pursuing a Mike Trout trade in addition to signing Shohei Ohtani […]

It is no secret that the Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in superstar free agent Shohei Ohtani. LA has been linked to Ohtani over the past couple of years in trade rumors, but a deal never came to fruition. Now the Dodgers are expected to make an aggressive pursuit for the former Los Angeles Angels […]

On Thursday evening, Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers received a bit of disappointing news when it was announced that Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. was being named the NL MVP for the 2023 season. Betts and Acuña were viewed as being in a neck and neck race for the coveted award throughout […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers seem to be busy every offseason, and this year is no different. After failing to reach the NLCS for the second-consecutive season, the Dodgers likely want to make some moves that will improve their chances in 2024 and beyond and make some noise in the process. One way to do that […]