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The Los Angeles Dodgers will begin Opening Day 2026 without one of their most electric bullpen arms. The Dodgers confirmed that reliever Brusdar Graterol will not be ready to start the season as he continues recovery from right shoulder labrum surgery that sidelined him for all of 2025. Graterol underwent surgery in November 2024 following […]

Fans eagerly await season three of Shohei Ohtani in a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform. Ohtani has become everything L.A. envisioned when the Dodgers signed him for $700 million in Dec. 2023. He’s such a big draw for the MLB that even Dodgers fans have traveled to Arizona to watch him in Cactus League action. But […]

With the Los Angeles Dodgers preparing in spring training for the 2026 season in the quest to win another World Series, one vital player who is looking to come back better than ever is star Mookie Betts. As the Dodgers’ star in Betts is looking to feel better offensively, his place in a star-studded batting […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers may be the reigning World Series champions, but they found a way to get demonstrably better this offseason, signing both Kyle Tucker and Edwin Diaz in free agency. The moves infuriated the rest of the baseball world and reignited demands for the implementation of a salary cap as the Dodgers get […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently preparing to defend their World Series title from a year ago when the MLB regular season gets underway in late March. Before that, the World Baseball Classic will take place earlier in the month, and multiple Dodgers players will be participating in the festivities, including superstar Shohei Ohtani. Now, […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a World Series for the ages. Yamamoto shot down any legend talk attached to him, though. But that didn’t stop Dave Roberts from sharing what the pitcher’s next goal is. Roberts has his guys preparing for MLB Spring Training as consecutive WS winners. He acknowledged via Fabian Ardaya […]

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol did not pitch in 2025 due to a shoulder injury. Graterol is expected to play a role in 2026 as the Dodgers look for a third consecutive championship, but LA is proceeding with caution in spring training. Manager Dave Roberts recently revealed that the team will implement a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will enter the 2026 campaign in search of their third straight World Series title. All-Star Shohei Ohtani will undoubtedly be a major part of the team’s year, and might be even more impactful than he was last year. ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez confirmed that Ohtani will be able to serve as a […]

Dave Roberts will eventually be enshrined in Cooperstown and go down as one of the most successful managers in MLB history. But it will still be interesting to see how much actual credit he receives for his part in the Los Angeles Dodgers dynasty. Many pundits and fans will attribute most of the franchise’s recent […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have won the last two World Series titles in Major League Baseball. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made an astonishing claim on Saturday. He said he still hasn’t re-watched the Dodgers’ win over the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 Fall Classic’s Game 7. Roberts said there’s a reason for that. “I […]

Miguel Rojas delivered the most unexpected home run of the year during the 2025 season. Rojas is a role player for the Dodgers and he was batting 9th and playing 2nd base for manager Dave Roberts in the 7th game of the World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays. He came to bat with the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers drew more eyes, attention and hype following the Kyle Tucker signing. L.A.’s Max Muncy will soon team with the former Chicago Cubs star. But will Muncy, Tucker and L.A. earn enough relaxation time before the spring training grind? Opening day is now two months away. Though reporting for spring ball takes […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have had great success with Dave Roberts as manager, including back-to-back World Series championships. Roberts now wants to take his talents to the Olympics. He is making his case to manage Team USA at the 2028 games. “I want to manage the Olympic team,” Roberts told the California Post, and reported […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers keep spending like crazy, including their recent move to get Kyle Tucker. However, manager Dave Roberts took a moment to look back and revealed what led to his 2025 World Series saving decision. Roberts sent pinch-hitter Miguel Rojas to the plate in the top of the ninth with the Dodgers trailing […]

The newest Los Angeles Dodgers slugger needed to bat down some rumors circling around him Wednesday. Kyle Tucker sent shockwaves in signing with the Dodgers on Jan. 15. But the former Chicago Cubs star already is facing criticism regarding his reported lack of enthusiasm for baseball. Tucker addressed that stunning rumbling via Joey Mistretta of […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers added another superstar to their lineup when they signed outfielder Kyle Tucker to a $240 million contract. Now, manager Dave Roberts must decide where he will hit in the lineup. With the roster the Dodgers have assembled, Roberts will have plenty of options when he turns in the lineup card. When […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers just frightened opposing pitchers everywhere ahead of MLB Opening Day 2026. Kyle Tucker is leaving the Chicago Cubs and taking a reported $240 million deal to join the champs. L.A. pulled off the explosive move late Thursday night, with ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan revealing the news. And already, the World […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman faced a murky situation involving the World Baseball Classic. Now the WBC and Team Canada knows his 2026 status as of Saturday. Freeman has withdrawn from the upcoming games, with Sportsnet baseball analyst Shi Davidi revealing why. “Some tough WBC news for Canada as Freddie Freeman withdraws for personal […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently in the midst of the 2025-26 MLB offseason, a few months removed from having won the 2025 World Series championship in seven thrilling games against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Dodgers have continued adding talent to their loaded team this offseason, recently signing former New York Mets reliever Edwin […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers recently won their second consecutive World Series title. Shohei Ohtani played a major role in helping Los Angeles win the championship. Now, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gave his take on what he has learned from managing Ohtani on MLB Network. “There's a crazy, crazy competitiveness to win… he just wants to […]

The Winter Meetings are here, and the roar over an MLB salary cap is growing louder around Dave Roberts and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Some critics claim the Dodgers spend their way to the top, pointing to the massive contracts for Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. To them, the Dodgers are “ruining baseball,” […]

When news broke that Tanner Scott would not pitch in the World Series after having a lower-body abscess procedure, it allowed fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers to breathe a sigh of relief. The MLB leader in blown saves during the regular season, Scott was vocal about his personal failings all season long, declaring that […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers just changed the tone of MLB free agency, and the message came straight from manager Dave Roberts. Fresh off back-to-back titles as World Series champions, the club appears more focused on a possible three-peat than on a splashy winter spending spree. Speaking at the Winter Meetings on Monday, Roberts made it […]

Undoubtedly, Shohei Ohtani is on top of the world. He is fresh off his third MVP season that included a second straight World Series title with the Los Angeles Dodgers.  At this point, what more is there for him to do? Well, retaining Japan’s title as the defending champions of the World Baseball Classic this […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers aren’t ready to wave goodbye to Mookie Betts just yet. Betts thanked Dodgers fans in a heartfelt way despite enduring an up-and-down 2025. But Dave Roberts handed Betts an early vote of confidence ahead of 2026. By assuring Betts will remain as the shortstop. The now three-time World Series winning manager […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won their second straight World Series title in 2025 thanks in large part to their front office’s willingness to spend on All-Star talent. Other organizations may feel like Los Angeles has “ruined baseball,” given their spending ability, but one of the franchise’s most prominent faces might be willing to level the […]

The current Major League Baseball offseason features a number of big-name free agents, including Kyle Schwarber, Pete Alonso, Bo Bichette and Alex Bregman. Dodgers pitcher Evan Phillips does not belong in the class of the most dominant free agents, but he could turn out to be a wise signing for the team that is successful […]

Just a few weeks ago, the Los Angeles Dodgers secured their second straight World Series title by defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in an all-time classic seven-game battle. The immediate aftermath has sparked discussions about certain Dodgers’ legacies, as well as how the team could become the first to win three straight titles in over […]

It has been just over a week since the Los Angeles Dodgers won their second straight title by defeating the Blue Jays in a seven-game 2025 World Series. The offseason will include discussions regarding how the club can make more history by becoming the first group to win three straight championships since the New York […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays to win their second straight championship, and the Dodgers did it while rallying from a 3-1 deficit in Game 7 of the World Series. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts pushed all the right buttons in the comeback and explained his old-school approach that worked to perfection during […]

Magic Johnson knows all about waving at crowds in a championship celebration. He did it five times with the Lakers, but on Monday he joined the Los Angeles Dodgers parade. Including grabbing photos with the city’s newest rising star: World Series Most Valuable Player Yoshinobu Yamamoto. In a lengthy post on the social media website […]

Thanks to a stuck ball, a broken bat, and a bang-bang double-play, the Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions, and while the confetti hasn’t even been fully cleaned up from downtown, there’s already talk of doing it all again next fall. Need proof? Well, look no further than the championship-winning manager Dave Roberts, who […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto stunned the Los Angeles Dodgers fans during the Monday World Series victory parade. The Most Valuable Player Yamamoto thanked his fans, but with a new touch. He addressed fans in English — and without needed an interpreter this time. “We did it together. I love the Dodgers, I love Los Angeles,” were among […]

It has become fashionable to bash dynasties and consistently root for parity. This point of view is easy to understand, but it entirely discounts the level of skill and mental toughness required to construct a perennial contender while also choosing to ignore the many heartbreaks that preceded a run of excellence. The Los Angeles Dodgers […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers captured their second straight World Series championship with an exhilarating 5-4 Game 7 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Second baseman Miguel Rojas was a critical component of the effort and kept Los Angeles in the contest when he launched a game-tying home run in the top of the ninth off […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2025 World Series with a thrilling 5-4 Game 7 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, and an unlikely hero rose to the occasion when the group had their backs against the wall. Dodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas cranked a solo home run off of Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won their second straight World Series title with a riveting 5-4 Game 7 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night. The series finale included many heroes and fantastic plays. Dodgers outfielders Kike Hernandez and Andy Pages might be towards the top of the list after their late-game collision. With […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers came back from behind to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in an 11-inning Game 7, securing back-to-back World Series titles, becoming the first team to do so since the New York Yankees (1998–2000). After a classic World Series and a nail-biting Game 7, there was no doubt who should have […]

MLB Drama escalated in the fourth inning between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays. All after Andres Gimenez got hit by a pitch from Dodgers reliever Justin Wrobleski in Game 7 of the World Series. He entered the game for starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani, but fired a pitch that hit Gimenez’s elbow. A […]