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Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed pitcher Clayton Kershaw reacted to the team no longer being the favorite to win the National League, wrote USA TODAY Sports MLB columnist Bob Nightengale in a Sunday article. “It’s just the nature of the beast,’’ Kershaw tells USA TODAY Sports. “I think the people that make the biggest splashes in […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts knows that all big-league players are going to have a period of adjustment as they get used to new rules that are going to impact the game on the field this year. He believes the players who are participating in the World Baseball Classic will have a tougher time […]

After years of being among the most active teams in free agency, the Los Angeles Dodgers shied away from completing blockbuster moves over the recent offseason. While the San Diego Padres went all out to improve their roster following a run to the NLCS, the reigning National League West champions instead opted for low-risk, high-reward […]

Los Angeles Dodgers fans might be encouraged by what first baseman Freddie Freeman has to say about one of the team’s free-agent additions. Outfielder Jason Heyward is in Dodgers’ camp on a minor-league contract. Freeman played with Heyward on the Atlanta Braves and seems to have some confidence that the outfielder can make Los Angeles’ […]

Freddie Freeman understands that Team Canada will have a difficult road to a 2023 World Baseball Classic championship. Defeating Team USA will be one of their primary challenges. The star Los Angeles Dodgers’ first baseman summed up Team Canada’s chances versus Team USA in three words, per Jorge Castillo. “Miracle on Dirt,” Freeman said. It […]

The start of spring training for the Los Angeles Dodgers means it is time for manager Dave Roberts to assess the condition of his players. When asked what he thought of rightfielder Mookie Betts coming into camp with 8 additional pounds of muscle, Roberts said he didn’t realize that his superstar and perennial All-Star had […]

Dustin May is expected to play a crucial role for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation this season. However, health has been an issue for the young-right hander. Manager Dave Roberts recently said that May not only is “healthy” in Spring Training, but that his stuff looks “electric,” per SportsNet LA. “For me, I thought… very […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ star pitcher Clayton Kershaw will not pitch in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, per The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya and Ken Rosenthal. Although the future Hall of Famer is healthy, he struggled to obtain an insurance policy for the WBC as a result of his prior injury history. Missing out on the tournament […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitcher Noah Syndergaard, who signed with the team this past offseason, is reportedly throwing harder in Spring Training this year than he did to open the spring of 2022 according to Dave Roberts, per Jack Harris. Roberts didn’t reveal Syndergaard’s exact velocity but stated that the Dodgers have seen an “uptick” from […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are facing sign-stealing accusations from a book written by The Athletic’s Evan Drellich. Dave Roberts responded to the allegations by stating MLB investigated the Dodgers and “came away with nothing.” MLB commissioner Rob Manfred was asked about the situation on Thursday. The commissioner got brutally honest on MLB’s investigation of sign-stealing allegations […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ star Mookie Betts is preparing to represent Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Betts recently revealed one of the primary reasons he joined Team USA for the 2023 WBC, per Juan Toribio. “#Dodgers Mookie Betts said a big reason he decided to play for Team USA in the WBC is because […]

Corbin Burnes has been one of the best pitchers in the MLB over the past few seasons. But after a disagreement with the Milwaukee Brewers, there’s a chance Burnes is traded this offseason. The Brewers defeated Burnes in arbitration, paying the star pitcher $10.5 million rather than his requested $10.75 request. Burnes said that the […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers begin their preparations for the 2023 National League season, manager Dave Roberts has been forced to go on the defensive. The release of “Winning Fixes Everything,” a book by sportswriter Evan Drellich that provides details on the Houston Astros sign stealing scandal that impacted the 2017 World Series, also has […]

The closer position remains a big question mark for the Los Angeles Dodgers, with manager Dave Roberts offering not much to clarify which direction the team is going in that regard. “Dodgers Dave Roberts said he doesn’t expect to pick a closer this spring and doesn’t think spring training would be a good time to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and RP Jimmy Nelson are reportedly in agreement on a one-year, $1.2 million contract for the 2023 season, per The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya. The deal is a major league contract and can reach up to $4 million with bonuses. Nelson, a former starting pitcher, joined the Dodgers’ bullpen in 2021 and […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ star pitcher Clayton Kershaw hilariously compared MLB’s new pitch clock to the NBA shot clock on Wednesday, per Bill Plunkett. “I’m going to try not to get a shot clock violation,” Kershaw said of MLB’s new rule. The league also recently announced that the extra inning rule will remain in effect moving […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers remain confident heading into the 2023 season. However, former clubhouse leader Justin Turner departed during the offseason to sign with the Boston Red Sox. Dave Roberts and the ball club are seeking new clubhouse leadership, which is expected to fall on the shoulders of Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and Clayton Kershaw, […]

The 2023 PECOTA MLB projections were recently revealed, per baseballprospectus.com. Despite the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lack of high-profile moves during the offseason, they are still projected to win the National League West over the San Diego Padres. PECOTA has Los Angeles tabbed at just over 97 wins, which is a steep decline from their 111-win 2022 […]

Dave Roberts guaranteed that the Los Angeles Dodgers would win the World Series in 2022, but this season, he knows there are a lot of unknowns with the team. One of those places is in the bullpen, which received an update on Alex Reyes, Evan Phillips and Daniel Hudson. The Dodgers signed former All-Star closer […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ star power is beginning to fade a little bit. While they still have plenty of stars on the roster like Mookie Betts, Will Smith and Freddie Freeman, they have lost numerous All-Stars over the years. The next one that they could be in danger of losing is Julio Urias. Urias led […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ prospect Miguel Vargas, who’s expected to be the team’s second baseman in 2023, is receiving no shortage tutelage from LA’s veterans ahead of the season. Miguel Rojas previously made it clear that he wants to help Vargas transition from third to second base. JD Martinez is also looking to help Vargas and […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are facing uncertainties in the outfield and infield heading into 2023. Additionally, Los Angles doesn’t have a set closer for the season. Evan Phillips and Brusdar Graterol are among the closing candidates for LA. Phillips is likely the favorite, but the Dodgers recently agreed to terms with former All-Star Alex Reyes […]

The Super Bowl is over and the MLB season is right around the corner. Players around the league are currently preparing for the World Baseball Classic and Spring Training. Teams such as the Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets and New York Yankees improved their rosters in MLB free agency. Others took a step back. So how […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have questions heading into the 2023 season. Their centerfield and left field positions hold uncertainty heading into the year. Their numerous departures were a major storyline throughout the offseason as well. Dodgers’ head coach Dave Roberts expressed his confidence in the ball club despite their changes, however, he also made an […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and RP Alex Reyes are reportedly in agreement on a one-year, $1.1 million contract for the 2023 season, per Juan Toribio. The deal includes a 2024 $3 million club option. Additionally, the deal can reach up to $10 million as a result of performance bonuses. Reyes may be a candidate to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ outfield approach has been interesting to follow during the offseason. Los Angeles cut ties with Cody Bellinger and later signed glove-first veterans such as Jason Heyward and Bradley Zimmer. Meanwhile, Mookie Betts, James Outman, Trayce Thompson, and Chris Taylor are all candidates to play in the Dodgers’ outfield as well. With Betts […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers come into the 2023 MLB season with high expectations once again. Their primary storyline during the offseason was their all-around lack of free agency aggression, while watching the likes of Trea Turner and Justin Turner sign elsewhere. The Dodgers have earned the right to remain confident amid their recent success, especially […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ star Freddie Freeman is representing Team Canada during the World Baseball Classic for a number of reasons. However, the biggest of them all is a heartfelt one. Freeman is looking to honor his late mother, who passed away when he was just 10-years old, during the event, per the World Baseball Classic […]

Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig has found himself in hot water due to his involvement in an illegal sports gambling ring. His troubles have gotten much worse, as Puig now faces two more charges. Puig faces two federal counts of making false statements and obstructing justice, via KTLA5’s Marc Sternfield. Both counts carry […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and OF David Peralta are reportedly in agreement on a one-year, $6.5 million contract for the 2023 season, per Jeff Passan. The deal can reach up to $8 million with incentives. Peralta joins a crowded Dodgers’ outfield ahead of the 2023 season. Peralta has typically been a corner outfielder during his […]

Although the Los Angeles Dodgers have uncertainty in their outfield, they do not lack options. Mookie Betts is their right fielder without question. Meanwhile, LA has no shortage of options to play left and center field. Chris Taylor is expected to remain in left, but he is a centerfield possibility. However, the CF competition is […]

The good times will not stop with Fernandomania. The Los Angeles Dodgers will induct Cy Young Winner Orel Hershiser and premier pinch-hitter Manny Mota into the Legends of Dodger Baseball sometime this year, per Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register. The news came just days after the franchise announced they would be retiring fan […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are headed towards a youth movement of sorts. Head coach Dave Roberts even admitted that in a recent interview. Nevertheless, Dodgers’ insider Juan Toribio recently made a 2023 roster prediction that doesn’t bode well for top prospect Diego Cartaya and possible Cody Bellinger replacement James Outman, per MLB.com. Toribio left both Outman […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing for Spring Training. With a number of Dodgers’ stars set to participate in the World Baseball Classic this spring, many new faces and young players will receive extra attention during the preseason. Many of Los Angeles’ top prospects will be in camp in Spring Training. And all of them […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ closer situation is undecided heading into Spring Training. Evan Phillips is a strong candidate for the job. Brusdar Graterol is another potential closing option for Dave Roberts and the Dodgers. Graterol recently sent out a heartwarming message to fans ahead of Spring Training, per Graterol’s Twitter. Dodger fans thank you for […]

LeBron James passed Kareem-Abdul Jabbar on Tuesday for the most total points in NBA history. The moment was incredible and drew no shortage of reactions from around the NBA world. Los Angeles Dodgers’ star Mookie Betts also chimed in with a heartfelt message for the NBA’s new all-time scoring leader, per the Los Angeles Dodgers’ […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that they will retire Fernando Valenzuela’s No. 34 during the 2023 season. Former Dodgers’ star Justin Turner, who signed with the Boston Red Sox during the offseason, shared a brutally honest reaction to the Valenzuela news, per Matthew Moreno. “Throw my sombrero to the sky for Fernando. If I was […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts recently made waves when he shared a worrying centerfield update. Roberts was asked who will be the centerfielder in 2023 to which he replied, “I think your guys’ guess right now is as good as mine,” via Bill Plunkett. James Outman and Trayce Thompson have been regarded as the […]

Kike Hernandez said he recruited his former Los Angeles Dodgers teammates 3B Justin Turner and CP Kenley Jansen to the Boston Red Sox during the offseason, per Talkin’ Baseball, via The Chris Rose Rotation. “Couple texts and calls everyday for about a month,” Kike Hernandez said of recruiting Justin Turner. “Calls to Puerto Rico, calls […]