Celebrate 'Shohei Day' -- all day -- with MLB Network today
LOS ANGELES -- As we all await the first days of spring and the return of baseball, what better way to pass the time than reliving some of the top moments from one of the best to play the game? This Wednesday marks "Shohei Day" on MLB Network, featuring an
5 highlights of Ohtani's return to pitching in '25
One of the biggest storylines in baseball in 2025 was Shohei Ohtani's return as a pitcher. And what a return it was -- from the two-way superstar topping 100 mph in his Dodgers pitching debut to his electric playoff gem against the Brewers, when Ohtani sent Los Angeles to the
Execs prospect poll: No. 1 prospect, top pitcher and more
In Part I of the MLB Pipeline Executive Poll, we took a look at the industry’s picks for Rookie of the Year in each league. This next installment will dig deeper into what front offices think about top prospects. The survey, filled out by more than 40 execs across nearly
How Dodgers are restocking for three-peat quest
The Dodgers are about six weeks away from arriving at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz., for the start of Spring Training and taking their first steps toward a three-peat. That still leaves plenty of time for the look of the Dodgers' roster to change between now and then. It undoubtedly
Could Freddie Freeman be the next member of 3,000-hit club?
Freddie Freeman is more than likely on his way to the Hall of Fame. A decade and a half of stellar regular-season play combined with some historic postseason performances have made his case pretty air-tight at this point. But there are still milestones on the horizon as he enters his
Every team's biggest question to answer before Spring Training
As we enter a new year and inch closer to the 2026 baseball season, there's much to be determined for many clubs as they head to Spring Training. While there has been plenty of offseason activity, many key free agents remain on the board, possible trade candidates haven't been moved
Who will win Rookie of the Year in '26? We polled baseball execs
Welcome to the fourth annual MLB Pipeline Executive Poll. Starting before the 2023 season, we surveyed front offices across baseball -- from general managers to scouting directors, farm directors, analysts and beyond -- on a number of questions regarding prospects. As has been our tradition, we’re beginning with who they
Latest Dodgers injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the offseason with all the latest Dodgers injury news and transactions.
5 Dodgers greats not in the Hall of Fame
Former Dodgers players are all over the Hall of Fame, and Jeff Kent became the latest to join that group when he was elected to Cooperstown by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee in December 2025. Some Dodgers fixtures, like Steve Garvey, have already been bypassed by the Baseball Writers' Association
Prospects who are primed to break out in '26 -- one for each team
The new year is for new starts, the unknown and the to-be-determined. No one can perfectly say what will happen in this 2026 calendar year, but we can certainly take a few highly educated guesses. In the land of Minor League Baseball, there may not be a more sought-after prediction
'26 Rookie of the Year candidates -- one from each team
The calendar has flipped over to 2026, and we already have year-end awards on our minds here at MLB Pipeline. In 2025, we picked two of the three American League Rookie of the Year finalists in the Athletics' Jacob Wilson and Roman Anthony of the Red Sox. And we singled
Here are 9 of the best bobbleheads from the '25 MiLB season
Jan. 7 is National Bobblehead Day, the greatest holiday of the year. Nod if you agree. Minor League Baseball teams are passionate proponents of the bobblehead, packing their promo calendars with spring-loaded giveaways. These bobbleheads celebrate local heroes, famous alumni and emerging stars, ranging from the poignant to the ridiculous.
A way-too-early attempt at predicting 2026 award winners
Oh look, the guy who didn’t pick Aaron Judge or Shohei Ohtani to win MVP honors in 2025 is back with more awards predictions. This ought to go well. Hey, I could have used this space one year ago to predict repeats in those races, as well as the AL
Which former Dodgers could join Kent in next HOF class?
The Dodgers will see one of their former players be enshrined in Cooperstown next summer. Could any others join him? Jeff Kent, the all-time home run leader at second base who spent the final four years of his big league career with L.A., was elected to the Hall of Fame
1 prediction for every club in '26
A brand new year means new possibilities for all 30 teams. Whether it's postseason success, individual awards, statistical records or player development, there's something every club can dream on heading into 2026. With the help of MLB.com's 30 beat writers, here's one key prediction for every team ahead of the
One amazing stat for each team from the 2025 season
Part of what makes baseball the best are the feats and amazing stats accruing left and right, every single day. We chronicle them throughout the year, but there’s no better time than before the calendar flips to take a look back. It’s hard to pick just one per team, after
From coast to coast, the most memorable moments in Giants-Dodgers history
Few rivalries can match the history and intensity of the one between the Giants and Dodgers. The two clubs have been competing against each other since 1889, birthing a longstanding feud that has spanned two coasts and produced a slew of indelible moments. Here’s a look at 10 of the
Dodgers expect Scott to rebound in '26
LOS ANGELES -- In landing the top free-agent reliever this offseason, the Dodgers are hoping they've created quite the 1-2 punch at the back end of the bullpen. L.A. brought in closer Edwin Díaz on a three-year, $69 million deal during the Winter Meetings. The huge signing came after the
Jackie, Shohei top list of best debut seasons with the Dodgers
Great stints with a Major League team are defined by the overall body of work, not just the first season. But everyone likes to make a strong first impression. Whether it's a rookie or an acquisition through free agency or trade, it's always special when a player's first year with
The top 10 MLB debuts in Dodgers' storied history
The Dodgers have a long track record of producing excellent young players, with the most Rookie of the Year Awards (18) among Major League franchises to show for it. Of those 18 outstanding rookies, how many wowed from the first time they took the big league field? From the one-hit
1 breakout candidate for each MLB team in 2026
A new year brings new opportunities -- to build on the positives from last year, to improve on a disappointing season, or to finally reach expected potential. One or more of those could apply in 2026 for players on the verge of a breakout year. These are players who, for
To celebrate Koufax's 90th birthday, here are 10 of Dodgers icon's most memorable moments
Sandy Koufax was at his best when the Dodgers needed it most. Koufax won National League pennant-clinching games for them in 1965 and ’66, his final two seasons. He recorded a 0.95 ERA in eight World Series starts, including four complete games. Two of them sealed Series championships for Los
Dodgers trade Esteury Ruiz to Marlins for 18-year-old RHP
The Dodgers traded outfielder Esteury Ruiz to the Marlins on Monday in exchange for right-handed prospect Adriano Marrero. The speedy Ruiz served as outfield depth for the World Series champion Dodgers last season. He was primarily a defensive replacement or pinch-runner in his 19 appearances for Los Angeles, hitting .190
10 players who will define the 2026 season
After one of the great seasons in baseball history -- a season we’ll be talking about for the rest of our lives -- Major League Baseball has a tough act to follow in 2026. Fortunately, it has a deep cast of stars and compelling figures, all main characters in a