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Max Muncy’s Swing ‘In A Real Good Spot’ After Mechanical Changes

Max Muncy is enjoying an excellent start to the Cactus League season in 2026, fresh off a one-year, $7 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the offseason.

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Dodgers final week of spring training in Arizona ahead

Believe it or not, but today is the final Sunday for the Dodgers in Arizona this spring training. By this time next week, they’ll be back in Southern California for the exhibition Freeway Series against the Angels.

Dave Roberts News / Dodger Blue / March 15

Dave Roberts: Dodgers ‘Have To Get Better’ At ABS Challenges

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the midst of their second Cactus League season with the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System. The ABS Challenge System was introduced last year, but was limited to Spring Training only in the Majors.

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How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Shohei Ohtani News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / March 15

Ronald Acuña Jr. and Shohei Ohtani Combine for World Baseball Classic history

Team Venezuela and Samurai Japan played an exciting World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game at loanDepot Park on Saturday, which saw Ronald Acuña Jr. and Shohei Ohtani combine for history.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 15

Venezuela eliminates defending WBC champion Japan with stunning bullpen effort

There will be a new champion in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Italy's Cinderella run continues into WBC semifinal

Aaron Judge sums up anticipation for Team USA's WBC semifinals game vs. the Dominican Republic

Team USA, Paul Skenes face prolific Dominican Republic in WBC semifinal

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / March 15

Shohei Ohtani homers, but Japan eliminated by Venezuela

For the first time in the history of the World Baseball Classic, Japan won’t be in the semifinals. They were out-slugged by Venezuela 8-5 on Saturday night at loanDepot Park in Miami.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / March 14

Japan vs. Venezuela game chat

Yoshinobu Yamamoto makes his final start of the World Baseball Classic on Saturday night in Miami, trying to get Japan past Venezuela and into the semifinals.

Shohei Ohtani News / Larry Brown Sports / March 14

Pitcher who struck out Shohei Ohtani at World Baseball Classic isn’t an electrician after all

There is a faulty wiring of sorts about the story on the real job of the Czech Republic pitcher who struck out Shohei Ohtani in a World Baseball Classic game.

Justin Wrobleski News / True Blue LA / March 14

White Sox blow up Justin Wrobleski in Dodger loss

Even as far as spring training games go, this was a pretty forgettable one for the Dodgers, coming out on the losing end of a 7-2 effort against the White Sox.

Blake Treinen News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / March 14

Blake Treinen Has Optimistic View Despite 'Self-Inflicted' Trouble

The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen collectively fell short of expectations last season, and Blake Treinen is among those looking to get back on track in 2026.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / March 14

Dodgers at White Sox spring training game roster

Both Camelback Ranch co-tenants face off on Saturday afternoon, with the Dodgers as the road team against the White Sox. Non-roster invitee Zyhir Hope, a consensus top-100 prospect, leads the Dodgers with 19 games played this spring, missing only one day thus far.

Tyler Glasnow News / Dodger Blue / March 14

Tyler Glasnow Passed On Playing For Team USA In 2026 World Baseball Classic

Will Smith (United States), Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto (Japan), Edwin Díaz (Puerto Rico) and Hyeseong Kim (Korea) are currently away from the Los Angeles Dodgers as they represent their respective countries in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / March 14

Here today, Gon-dola 2026: Media and commercial real estate

Part of the discussion about the Dodgers Gondola project, which has been largely overlooked to date, concerns what will happen to the parking lots at Dodger Stadium after the project is completed, which is a large if, at this point.

Dave Roberts News / Dodger Blue / March 14

Dodgers Coaching Staff Remains Unchanged For 2026 Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers are entering the 2026 season with the same coaching staff from the previous year, led by manager Dave Roberts. Roberts is entering his 11th season as manger of the Dodgers with a career record of 944-575 (.621).

Kyle Tucker News / Dodger Blue / March 14

Kyle Tucker Excited For Opening Day With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers expect Kyle Tucker to provide a huge boost to their outfield group and overall lineup this season after giving him a 4-year, $240 million contract.

Anthony Banda News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / March 14

Anthony Banda Praises Dodgers Organization Despite 'Utter Shock' With Trade

The Los Angeles Dodgers made several moves throughout the offseason to address space on their 40-man roster, which included Anthony Banda getting designated for assignment.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / March 14

Teoscar Hernández's Comments Give Dodgers Reason for Excitement

Teoscar Hernández put together an All-Star season with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024 and parlayed it to a three-year, $66 million contract. A disappointing campaign followed as Hernández got off to a hot start in 2025 but regressed upon suffering a strained left groin.

River Ryan News / True Blue LA / March 14

River Ryan impressing in spring after missing 2025 season

River Ryan is scheduled to pitch one of the Dodgers’ split squad games on Sunday, getting the home game at Camelback Ranch against the Texas Rangers. The right-hander who had Tommy John surgery in August 2024 and missed all of 2025, is now vying for a spot in the Dodgers’ rotation, or at least a spot on the opening day roster in some role.