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Dodgers Part Of Record Total MLB Luxury Tax Payments For 2025 Season

The final calculations for the luxury tax bill of all 30 MLB teams have been revealed recently, with the Los Angeles Dodgers paying a record amount of $169.4 million in penalties for the 2025 season.

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Dodgers notes: Bo Bichette, Shohei Ohtani, Ontario stadium

Hopefully everyone reading had a very Merry Christmas. Was the Dodgers adding a star free agent this week on your wish list? If so, well, I’m sorry to say that Santa Claus didn’t consider your requests with much enthusiasm— or attention for that matter.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 25

Dodgers' Andrew Friedman Believes $72 Million Star Will Bounce Back After Disappointing 2025 Season

Tanner Scott's struggles with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2025 have been well chronicled. After inking a $72 million deal in the offseason, Scott was incredibly up-and-down throughout the regular season.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 25

Watch: Dodgers Holiday Card Video Revisits Best 2025 Postseason Moments

The 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers holiday card features a highlight reel of their championship run, World Series parade and culminates in a brief drone show.

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The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

The 'Last 40-home-run season by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz

MLB News / EssentiallySports / December 25

Shohei Ohtani Question Left Shaquille O’Neal Visibly Upset Before Making An Admission

Everyone knows how legendary Shaquille O’Neal is in Los Angeles. With the Lakers, the Diesel captured a three-peat and was the centerpiece of one of the most dominant teams in the league.

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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.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 24

Dodgers Pitcher Recovering From Tommy John Surgery Listed as Trade Chip

The Los Angeles Dodgers don't have any shortage of talent in their starting rotation, and with right-hander River Ryan returning from Tommy John surgery, their options have only grown.

Alex Freeland News / True Blue LA / December 24

2025 Dodgers season review: Alex Freeland

Switch-hitting Alex Freeland made his way to the majors in 2025, which qualifies this as a successful season for the 23-year-old shortstop. Freeland was called up to the Dodgers on July 29, the club’s second draft pick from 2022 to reach the majors.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 24

Max Muncy: Dodgers Resolve ‘Difficult Discussions’ Amicably Because Of Dave Roberts

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has one National League Manager of the Year Award to his name despite guiding the team to high levels of success.

Mookie Betts News / Athlon Sports / December 24

Dodgers' Mookie Betts Makes Announcement Amid MLB Offseason

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts has enjoyed an incredible MLB career, standing as the current active leader in World Series titles with four.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / December 24

Dodgers notes: River Ryan, Gavin Stone, Joe Kelly

Just because the offseason has been relatively slow for the Dodgers compared to the past two offseasons, that doesn’t mean the team doesn’t possess an unruly and tyrannical force upon baseball.

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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.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 23

Former Dodgers Outfielder Dies

Andy Kosco's big league career didn't afford him much stardom. His most famous moment, arguably, came when he stepped into someone else's spotlight. Kosco replaced Mickey Mantle at first base in the future Hall of Famer's final game in 1968.

Clayton Kershaw News / Athlon Sports / December 23

Dodgers Legend Clayton Kershaw Announces Personal News on Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw finished his career on top, retiring as a back-to-back World Series champion. Kershaw announced his decision with just weeks left in the regular season, and his teammates carried him on a deep postseason run, a fitting tribute to a pitcher who carried the franchise for much of his 18-year career.

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The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

The 'Most 3-passing, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NFL's active 300-yard passers' quiz

The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 23

Former Dodgers Pitcher Joe Kelly Retires

The Los Angeles Dodgers cast a wide net in their search for bullpen help this past season and reportedly considered a reunion with Joe Kelly. The right-hander

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 23

When are the Dodgers' Top Prospects Expected to Reach the Big Leagues?

The Los Angeles Dodgers currently boast one of the best farm systems across professional baseball. Andrew Friedman, Brandon Gomes, and the rest of the braintrust have been dogged in their aim to deepen and strengthen the collection of young talent within the franchise's ecosystem.

Roki Sasaki News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 23

Dodgers Insider reveals how Roki Sasaki can make a massive impact in 2026

In 2025, Roki Sasaki had one of the more unusual rookie seasons in recent Los Angeles Dodgers memory. After being the most in-demand international free

MLB News / Athlon Sports / December 22

Dodgers' Edwin Diaz Sends Message to Francisco Lindor on Monday

The New York Mets have undergone an offseason full of change heading into 2026, electing to reshape the roster in a different way following last year’s second-half collapse.

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.