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Former Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Russell Martin was a 4-time MLB All-Star over his 14 seasons with four different teams. Now, Martin can add another title – Hall of Famer. The former Los Angeles backstop was elected to the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday, according to a social media post by the Dodgers: […]

As the Atlanta Braves chase a World Series title in 2024, Max Fried will be one of the leaders in their pitching rotation. But come 2025, some believe Fried won’t even be playing for the Braves. Fried is scheduled to hit free agency after the season. With how the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 2024 […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have done a fantastic job of strengthening their roster this offseason, headlined by the signings of Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. There is one legend who happens to still be a free agent, however: Clayton Kershaw. Well, that isn’t the case anymore. The left-hander had his club option turned down this […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers enjoyed a big offseason, which was highlighted by signing superstar Shohei Ohtani to a historic contract. Los Angeles added plenty of other talent and they already featured an impressive roster. So when it comes to selecting just one X-factor, the choice is quite difficult. In all reality, the Dodgers’ X-factor would […]

The New York Yankees continue to have an impactful offseason after trading for Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Caleb Ferguson, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post and MLB Network. Brian Cashman opted to not pay market value for bullpen help in free agency, but the general manager is instead addressing some of […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will keep going with reliever Ryan Brasier on their roster after it’s been reported by MLB insider that the pitcher has signed with the National League powerhouse Monday morning. Moreover, the deal is said to be for two years and worth $9million, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. “Free-agent reliever Ryan […]

When MLB teams play the Los Angeles Dodgers, they know they’re going to have to bring their A-game. Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and company will be the team to beat moving forward. The Dodgers are the newest superteam in baseball, assembled through shrewd moves this offseason by landing Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow and more. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers held their Fan Fest for 35,000 fans on Saturday, and manager Dave Roberts got a huge cheer when he revealed the top three of his 2024 batting order, according to Alden Gonzalez of ESPN: “Dave Roberts just revealed the top three of his lineup to the fans here at Fan Fest […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare to enter spring training before one of their most highly anticipated seasons in memory, star acquisition Shohei Ohtani says he expects to be ready by Opening Day, according to Mike DiGiovanna of The Los Angeles Times: “Shohei Ohtani said he is “very confident” he will be ready for opening […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have built a super team and they might not be done just yet. Long-time pitching veteran, Clayton Kershaw, is still a free agent. From the sounds of it, there’s a possibility he makes his way back to LA before the start of the season. At the very least, the Dodgers are […]

This offseason, a pillar of excellence and consistency morphed into an unquestioned juggernaut. Hence, the future must reflect that for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Regardless of injuries or postseason format, no excuses will be extended to this franchise if it melts again in the playoffs. This upcoming superteam era can only be celebrated by achieving […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers look like a promising club for ahead 2024 spring training. LA’s Shohei Ohtani-led free agency class has fans filled to the brim with excitement. Moreover, GM Brandon Gomes provided an update on Walker Buehler’s injury status ahead of the regular season. The Dodgers could get Walker Buehler back from injury by […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing for spring training after a historical 2023-24 MLB Free Agency period. The organization is stoked about the arrival of Shohei Ohtani. However, the club is being cautious with his return to action following his elbow injury. Los Angeles is slowly working Shohei Ohtani back from injury In August of […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have had an offseason of unrivaled excitement. The Dodgers have added stars to their already-stacked core and made another move late in MLB Free Agency. LA is bolstering its pitching depth with former San Diego Padres and Boston Red Sox pitcher Dinelson Lamet. Los Angeles makes another decisive MLB Free Agency […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have high expectations for 2024 after signing superstar Shohei Ohtani and making a number of other notable moves during the offseason. Dodgers outfielder James Outman, who received NL Rookie of the Year consideration in 2023, recently shared his thoughts on LA’s Ohtani signing. “I was stoked when we got him obviously,” […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have built what many call a superteam by signing Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto this offseason, while also bringing in Tyler Glasnow via trade with the Tampa Bay Rays, leading to many baseball fans declaring that they will not root for the team. Mookie Betts, who is expected to be the […]

James Paxton’s deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers has been reportedly reworked with the pitcher’s unspecified health issue causing the guaranteed money to go from $11 million down to only $7 million, per Fabian Ardaya and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic). The one-year deal, announced on Monday, still has a maximum potential value of up […]

Jackie Robinson was a big icon for individuals not only for baseball but also for the fight for civil rights. There were a lot of things made to immortalize the Los Angeles Dodgers, then Brooklyn Dodgers, legend. One of them that stood out was the statue at McAdams Park in Wichita by League 42. Unfortunately, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have extremely high expectations for the 2024 season after a big offseason. LA’s free agency was capitalized by signing Shohei Ohtani to a historic contract. The Atlanta Braves, who finished the 2023 season with MLB’s best record, aren’t worried, though. “We can be better than we were last year,” Braves reliever […]

Joc Pederson signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks this offseason and is ready to help AZ attempt to upset the powerful Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West. Pederson, of course, used to play for the Dodgers. He understands that defeating LA, especially with Shohei Ohtani now on the team, will be difficult. However, his […]

A Jackie Robinson statue in Wichita, Kansas was found in a trash can on Tuesday after being broken down to pieces and burned, per Meredith Deliso of ABC News. The statue has been missing for around a week. The awful crime is one that will not go unpunished, according to police chief Joe Sullivan. “It’s […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made their World Series intentions clear when they signed Shohei Ohtani to a $700 million contract. But with a new look roster, the expectations surrounding the Dodgers will be high. Chris Taylor is well aware of how the Dodgers will be viewed entering the upcoming season. With Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto […]

The NFL Playoffs are down to one last game and the NBA All-Star break is fast approaching, both tell-tale signs of baseball season creeping right around the corner. 2024 MLB Opening Day is scheduled for March 28th and less than a month later, the MLB will celebrate Jackie Robinson day on April 15. To coincide […]

Is the Los Angeles Dodgers signing of Shohei Ohtani bad for MLB? When one of the best teams in a sport signs one of the very best players — let alone the very best of all time — it’s guaranteed to get a rise out of fans. Sports are supposed to be about every team […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are continuing to make waves this off-season. The Dodgers are announcing their list of non-roster invites to the team’s spring training, and a few names are surprises. Left-handed pitcher T.J. McFarland and infielder Kevin Padlo are on the list, per The Athletic. The Dodgers made some of the biggest moves in […]

During the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League final, a massive brawl ensued and it included former Los Angeles Dodgers star Yasiel Puig. Clips of the melee went viral, and Puig himself wasn’t happy about how he was portrayed by the media. The right fielder took to social media to post tweets defending himself, saying that he […]

One player who has played an instrumental role in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ success over the last nearly two decades is none other than outfielder Matt Kemp. Kemp first joined the organization in 2003, playing for the main team from 2006 to 2014, and then returning to the Dodgers for their run to the World […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers broke the bank to stack the roster this offseason. As a result, LA is absolutely stacked. Especially now with Shohei Ohtani on the roster now. Fans around the league aren’t too happy, as they might just be jealous that their team doesn’t have the same type of roster. But now Mookie […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing for a historic season led by Shohei Ohtani, perhaps the most prized offseason baseball acquisition of the last two decades. Ohtani is seen in some circles as a finesse player because of his incredible two way skills. What many fans don’t realize according to Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have already enjoyed one heck of an offseason. Signing superstar Shohei Ohtani would have been more than enough for most teams, but LA also signed Yoshinobu Yamamoto and traded for Tyler Glasnow and Manuel Margot. Los Angeles has made other impactful moves as well, and this team is set up to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed pitcher James Paxton to a one-year deal to add depth to their starting rotation, and that sparked some speculation that Clayton Kershaw might have played his final game with Los Angeles. However, MLB insider Ken Rosenthal said that the Dodgers are still open to bringing Clayton Kershaw back, if he […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers struck gold during 2023-24 MLB Free Agency. After signing Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles nabbed star pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Now, the team is looking to further bolster its depth with former Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton. The Dodgers could add support to their pitching core with a decisive move Los Angeles is […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are a clear-cut World Series favorite in 2024 after signing Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. But, there’s one legend that may not be back after the team turned down his club option: Clayton Kershaw. The left-hander is currently a free agent and although there is interest between both sides to reunite, […]

Hiroki Kuroda hasn’t played in the MLB since 2014 but he did extend his career in Japan playing for the Hiroshima Carp. The veteran pitcher spent time with the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees in a seven-year career. Now, 10 years after leaving the Majors, Kuroda is officially being placed into the Japanese […]

Shrewd marketing decision or veiled shot at the rival Los Angeles Dodgers? The San Francisco Giants’ announced promotion for a game against their longtime adversary this upcoming season might just be both. The Giants, per their ticket site, are giving away Mickey Mouse ear hats to the first 15,000 fans in attendance when the team […]

Believe it or not, MLB spring training games start in a little over five weeks with Opening Day now 70 days away. Teams and players will start to report to their respective camps in Arizona and Florida over the next couple of weeks, with some pitchers already starting their throwing programs and continuing rehab, including […]

Despite winning a World Series in the COVID-shortened 2020 season, the Los Angeles Dodgers have the reputation of floundering in the playoffs. Their last two showings were particularly disheartening, but the organization responded to its underachievement in a big way this offseason. After adding Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tyler Glasnow, a club that won […]

MLB legend John Smoltz is a Hall-of-Fame pitcher who spent the majority of his career with the Atlanta Braves. Smoltz also pitched for the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals, but is remembered for his time in Atlanta. Smoltz is currently set to compete in the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions in Orlando, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been the most busy team in baseball this offseason but that’s not stopping them from making more moves. However, the latest rumors regarding the team’s interest in Chicago White Sox pitcher, Dylan Cease, suggest a trade won’t be done. Reports indicate the Dodgers’ interest in Cease has dropped since signing […]