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Emmet Sheehan News / True Blue LA / December 22

2025 Dodgers season review: Emmet Sheehan

As a 23-year-old in 2023, Emmet Sheehan made a statement while pitching for the Dodgers with an impressive MLB debut, no-hitting the San Francisco Giants for six innings in June.

Tanner Scott News / Dodger Blue / December 22

Andrew Friedman: Tanner Scott ‘Hungry’ To Help Dodgers Bullpen In 2026

The Los Angeles Dodgers did not receive the results they were expecting from Tanner Scott in 2025 after making him MLB’s third-highest paid relief pitcher in terms of average annual value (AAV).

Chris Stratton News / True Blue LA / December 21

2025 Dodgers season review: Chris Stratton

For those needing a dramatis personae, or those who mistook Chris Stratton for Andrew Heaney (oops), Stratton is a journeyman pitcher who was drafted by and debuted with the San Francisco Giants before bouncing around the league.

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Carlos Duran News / Dodger Blue / December 21

Dodgers Re-Sign Carlos Duran To Minor League Contract

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Carlos Duran to a Minor League contract, per his player profile page on MLB.com. He returns after finishing the 2025 season with the Athletics organization.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / Dodger Blue / December 21

This Day In Dodgers History: Yoshinobu Yamamoto Agrees To Record-Setting Contract

On Dec. 21, 2023, Yoshinobu Yamamoto agreed to a record-setting 12-year, $325 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. It represents the longest and richest deal for a pitcher in MLB history.

Freddie Freeman News / Dodger Blue / December 21

Freddie Freeman Reflects On ‘Special’ Experience Playing World Series In Canada

The 2025 World Series marked Freddie Freeman’s third championship overall and his second with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but it was the circumstances under which he won it that made the experience all the more memorable.

Tommy Edman News / Dodger Blue / December 21

Tommy Edman Relieved Dodgers Signed Edwin Díaz: ‘Toughest’ Pitcher To Face

The Los Angeles Dodgers made one of the biggest splashes of the offseason by signing Edwin Díaz to a three-year, $69 million contract. The deal represents the largest average annual value ($23 million) for a relief pitcher in MLB history.

Hunter Feduccia News / True Blue LA / December 21

2025 Dodgers season review: Hunter Feduccia

Hunter Feduccia in 2025 finally got his chance at extended major league time, but it took getting traded from the Dodgers for the opportunity. The 12th-round pick in 2018 out of LSU got one brief run with the Dodgers this April, called up for six games as Freddie Freeman finished off his early-season injured-list stint.

Dave Roberts News / Dodger Blue / December 21

Dave Roberts Hopes Bruins Fans Immediately Support New UCLA Coach Bob Chesney

The UCLA football program has been in a state of flux for more than a year as hiring DeShaun Foster as head coach didn’t yield expected results. Foster went 5-7 in his first season as Bruins head coach, then started this year 0-3 before getting fired.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 21

Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Invests $7.4 Million In Programs & Grants

The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) announced it invested $7.4 million in programs and grants for 2025. Funding supported over 60 unique nonprofits,

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / December 20

Dodgers Planning For Shohei Ohtani To Be ‘Regular Starter’ But With Extra Rest Opportunities

Shohei Ohtani returned to the mound this year after a record-setting 2024 season as the Los Angeles Dodgers’ full-time designated hitter. Ohtani made his Dodgers pitching debut on June 16 and threw one inning against the San Diego Padres.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 20

This Day In Dodgers History: Hideo Nomo & Fred McGriff Signed

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a rich history of international signings, which Hideo Nomo is part of as the first Japanese-born player in Major League Baseball.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Total Apex Sports / December 20

Los Angeles Dodgers Hit With a Historic Luxury Tax Bill

Nobody throws a parade for a tax bill. But if you’re the Los Angeles Dodgers, you might just throw a parade because of the tax bill. Fresh off their back-to-back World Series victory, the invoice from the league office has finally arrived, and the numbers are absolutely staggering.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 20

Dodgers Linked to Versatile Outfielder on Trade Block

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a big splash in free agency with the signing of star closer Edwin Diaz, whose three-year, $69 million contract set an MLB record for relievers.

Chuckie Robinson News / Dodger Blue / December 20

Los Angeles Dodgers Re-Sign Chuckie Robinson To Minor League Contract

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Chuckie Robinson to a Minor League contract, per his player profile page on MLB.com. He returns after finishing the 2025 season with the Atlanta Braves organization.

Nick Frasso News / True Blue LA / December 20

2025 Dodgers season review: Nick Frasso

Nick Frasso returned from shoulder and hip surgeries that wiped out his 2024 season for a full 2025, but he struggled in Triple-A to end his time with the Dodgers.

Tyler Glasnow News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 20

Why Dodgers trading Tyler Glasnow would immediately backfire

The Los Angeles Dodgers are not wrong to listen and they never stop listening. But listening and acting are very different things, and when it comes to a potential Tyler Glasnow trade, acting would unravel much of what the Dodgers intentionally built during MLB Free Agency.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / December 20

Dodgers' latest title comes with staggering luxury-tax bill

Los Angeles Dodgers' latest World Series championship comes with staggering luxury-tax bill, nearly doubles next-highest team

The Dodgers won another World Series title, but it came with a steep cost.

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Mookie Betts News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 19

How Did Mookie Betts Fare as Dodgers Shortstop in 2025?

Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Mookie Betts played his first full MLB season at shortstop in 2025, and there's plenty to talk about — both good and bad. The Dodgers had played Betts at shortstop for most of the 2024 season and shifted him to a full-time position on the left side of the infield last season.