LOS ANGELES -- As Spring Training nears, we'll take a look at how the Dodgers stack up around the diamond. We've covered catchers, infielders, outfielders and the rotation. Last but not least: the bullpen. The Dodgers' relief corps was much maligned in 2025, a weakness they needed to overcome in

LOS ANGELES -- After becoming the first team in a quarter century to repeat as World Series champions, the Dodgers have the opportunity to do something even more special this year.

LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers parted ways with one fan favorite to make room for another, designating lefty reliever Anthony Banda for assignment and claiming catcher Ben Rortvedt off waivers from the Reds on Friday. Banda, 32, bounced around the Majors earlier in his career, making appearances for seven big

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LOS ANGELES -- Another year, another title defense. The Dodgers have a firsthand understanding of how difficult it is to repeat as World Series champions. Now that they have become Major League Baseball's first back-to-back champions in a quarter century, they have the opportunity to enter truly rarefied air by

LOS ANGELES -- Three weeks after signing Andy Ibáñez to a Major League contract, the Dodgers designated the infielder for assignment in order to reclaim outfielder Michael Siani off waivers on Tuesday. Ibáñez signed a one-year, $1.2 million deal to join the Dodgers on Jan. 13 before being designated for

LOS ANGELES -- As Spring Training nears, we'll take a look at how the Dodgers stack up around the diamond. Last time, we covered catchers and infielders. Next up: the outfield. The Dodgers' outfield underwhelmed in 2025 and, as such, was a clear area for improvement this winter. As recently

LOS ANGELES -- The poignancy of five Japanese ballplayers returning to their home country as Major League stars resonated with the baseball world last March. One year later, a new documentary goes deeper into the people and places that shaped them. "Homecoming: The Tokyo Series" premiered on Saturday night at

LOS ANGELES -- For all the glory that comes with winning the final game on the Major League calendar, there's a physical toll that comes with making a deep postseason run. As they gear up for a three-peat bid, the Dodgers are prioritizing having their players at full strength when

LOS ANGELES -- Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will not pitch in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced on Saturday at DodgerFest. As he looks to help Samurai Japan defend its title, Ohtani will be used only as a hitter. While Ohtani won't pitch in the Classic,

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The Padres made another addition to their tenuous starting pitching depth by agreeing to a Minor League deal with veteran left-hander Marco Gonzales on Thursday, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. The club has not confirmed the deal, which includes an invitation to MLB Spring Training and will be worth

As the third-oldest active ballpark in the Major Leagues, Dodger Stadium has seen plenty of baseball history since opening its doors in 1962. It's also been host to several other notable happenings in popular culture, sports-related or otherwise. One such event is coming up in the near future: Olympic baseball

LOS ANGELES -- This time last year, one of the biggest questions surrounding Mookie Betts was whether he would stick at shortstop following an offseason spent drilling the ins and outs of the position. Now that he's there to stay for the Dodgers, the question is whether his work this

While Yu Darvish said he is "leaning towards" voiding his current contract with the Padres, both he and his agent refuted a report on Saturday that indicated the Japanese right-hander is retiring from baseball. Darvish, 39, has three years and $46 million remaining on the six-year extension he signed with

LOS ANGELES -- As the Dodgers prepare for a rare three-peat bid at the big league level, their loaded farm system has them poised to compete for years to come. The Dodgers have five prospects on MLB Pipeline's new Top 100 list for 2026, which was unveiled on Friday night

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LOS ANGELES -- When star outfielder Kyle Tucker was introduced as a Dodger on Wednesday afternoon, many of the jersey number enthusiasts out there were waiting to see which number would be stitched in red on his new uniform. It was No. 23, rather than the No. 30 that he

LOS ANGELES -- When it comes to improving a core that has already won back-to-back World Series championships, the Dodgers felt that they've been setting a high bar as they assemble a roster that can contend for a three-peat, all while keeping the long-term health of the organization in mind.

LOS ANGELES -- When it comes to the best talent available in free agency, never count out the Dodgers. Especially when they're stocking up for a three-peat bid. The Dodgers and outfielder Kyle Tucker have reached agreement on a four-year, $240 million contract, which the club announced on Wednesday. The

Former Dodgers players are all over the Hall of Fame, and Jeff Kent and Andruw Jones became the latest as members of the 2026 class. For some, it's only a matter of time. That will be the case when Clayton Kershaw appears on the ballot for the first time, five

LOS ANGELES -- After one former Dodger got a long-awaited call to Cooperstown in December, so did another on Tuesday. Andruw Jones, who spent the 2008 season with L.A., was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame after appearing on 78.4% of the ballots in his ninth year of

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Over their long and storied history, the Dodgers have done a lot of winning. They’ve won 27 National League pennants and nine World Series championships. They've won the NL West in 12 of the past 13 seasons. But because of the wild nature of the postseason, some of the Dodgers’

LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers have had a lot of success in the MLB Draft, especially over the past few years. There used to be multiple amateur Drafts annually, but we're looking at picks from the Rule 4 Draft, beginning in 1965. Remember, it’s not just first-round Draft picks. This