Tag: Los Angeles Dodgers

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Roki Sasaki was credited with three saves during the Dodgers’ postseason run last October. But his late-season move to the bullpen might have saved the whole year for him. “It was really nice for myself to be able to see myself succeed at this level,” Sasaki said through an interpreter Sunday. “It’s […]

GLENDALE, Ariz. — There is no doubt it was a historic performance by Yoshinobu Yamamoto in last year’s World Series. But don’t tell him that he’s now a Dodgers legend. “No,” he said, smiling and shaking his head when that was suggested to him after Saturday’s workout. “Nothing has changed.” That is not as accurate […]

The world according to Jim: • Just checking: Have the Dodgers ruined baseball yet? … • To hear others tell it, the Kyle Tucker signing on top of the Edwin Diaz signing earlier in the winter was the final straw, the act that almost certainly will lead to a lockout this December and quite likely […]

GLENDALE, Ariz. — As he enters the ninth season of his MLB career – third with the Dodgers – Shohei Ohtani’s list of accomplishments is long indeed. Four MVPs (two in each league), baseball’s first 50-50 season and now two World Series titles. What’s left? How about a Cy Young Award? “If at the end […]

GLENDALE, Ariz. — It would be hard for one sentence to contain more heartbreak. “I was not prepared to not bring my baby girl home,” Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia said after Friday’s workout at Camelback Ranch, speaking publicly for the first time since the death of his infant daughter shortly after her birth in October. […]

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — They really are putting the band back together. One day after re-signing relief pitcher Evan Phillips to a one-year, $6.5 million contract, the Dodgers brought back another three-time World Series champion, signing utility man Kiké Hernandez to a one-year, $4.5 million contract. At the same time, they made sure the longest-tenured player […]

GLENDALE, Ariz. — He’s ba-ack. Fan favorite and three-time World Series champion with the Dodgers Kiké Hernandez has re-signed with the team for one year and $4.5 million. Hernandez, 34, became a free agent after last fall’s World Series but was always expected back with the Dodgers. The signing was delayed in order to free […]

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The longest-tenured active player on the Dodgers’ roster will be sticking around a little longer. Max Muncy agreed to a contract extension that could keep him with the team through the 2028 season. The contract guarantees him $10 million – a $7 million salary in 2027 with a $3 million buyout if […]

Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw is shown signing autographs prior to a spring training game against the San Francisco Giants on March 11, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. For the first time since 2007, the Dodgers begin spring training without Kershaw in camp. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws during a spring training […]

A key piece of the Dodgers’ recent bullpens is returning to the team after all. Right-hander Evan Phillips has agreed to a one-year contract that will pay him $6.5 million in 2026. Phillips underwent Tommy John surgery at the start of last June and is not expected back until midseason. He will start the season […]

It’s good to be king. In their second consecutive winter as World Series champions, various Dodgers – from Blake Snell, Emmet Sheehan, Will Smith, Kiké Hernandez and Tyler Glasnow to Mookie Betts (host of the MLB Awards show) and even Manager Dave Roberts – hit the ice (at NHL games), the court (at NBA games), […]

Here are some of the key questions the back-to-back World Series champion Dodgers hope to answer during spring training. Who’s on second? With Tommy Edman’s recovery from offseason ankle surgery likely to continue into the early weeks of the regular season, second base is the only position in the everyday lineup that is undecided. Edman’s […]

As the Dodgers head toward their first workout of spring training on Thursday, here’s a reminder of the roster changes that have taken place over the winter. WHO’S IN? OF Kyle Tucker, signed as a free agent from the Chicago Cubs RHP Edwin Diaz, signed as a free agent from the New York Mets OF […]

Thursday – Pitchers and catchers report Friday – First workout for pitchers and catchers Monday – Full squad reports Tuesday – First full-squad workout Feb. 21 – First Cactus League game vs. Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium, 12:10 p.m. PT Feb. 23 – First Cactus League game at Camelback Ranch, Dodgers vs. Mariners, 5:05 p.m. PT March 1 – Dodgers vs. Angels […]

The Dodgers have invited 32 non-roster players to major-league spring training this year, including 11 players with major-league experience and some of their top prospects. Pitchers and catchers report on Thursday, with the first workout scheduled for Friday. The full squad reports next Monday (Feb. 16) with the first full-squad workout on Feb. 17. The […]

Clayton Kershaw is going to have an active retirement. The future Hall of Famer announced the end of his playing career following the 2025 season last fall but will return to competition this spring as a member of Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Following that, the former Dodgers pitcher will begin a new […]

Terrance Gore, a base-running specialist who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers‘ 2020 World Series championship team, has died at age 34, the team announced Saturday. “The Dodgers express their sorrow over the sudden passing of Terrance Gore, a member of our 2020 World Series champions. We send our condolences to his loved ones,” the […]

By FRED SHUSTER | City News Service Former Dodger Yasiel Puig was found guilty Friday of lying to investigators about his involvement in illegal sports betting and obstructing justice. Puig, 35, was convicted by a jury in downtown Los Angeles on the 13th day of trial on charges of obstruction of justice and making false […]

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers’ latest roster churn has brought back one member of their 2025 championship team and left another in DFA limbo. The Dodgers reclaimed catcher Ben Rortvedt on waivers from the Cincinnati Reds on Friday. Rortvedt was waived by the Dodgers in November and claimed by the Reds at that time. The […]

Dodgers pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report for spring training next Thursday (Feb. 12). As we count down the days until camp begins, we are going through the various position groups to give a breakdown of where the roster stands. Today, in our final installment, we look at the bullpen. Previously, the starting rotation, […]