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Dodgers Hire 2019 Manager of the Year to Front Office

When the Dodgers hired president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman after the 2014 season, he assembled a braintrust that included several former major league general managers: Josh Byrnes, Gerry Hunsicker, Ned Colletti and Tommy Lasorda, all held various titles, in addition to Friedman — and the Dodgers' actual GM, Farhan Zaidi.

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Dodgers lose 3 players in minor league Rule 5 Draft

After losing six players in the previous four Rule 5 Drafts, no Dodgers minor leaguers were selected in the major league section of the 2025 Rule 5 Draft at the winter meetings in Orlando.

Tommy Edman News / Dodger Blue / December 10

Tommy Edman Underwent Debridement Surgery On Right Ankle

After dealing with right ankle trouble over the last two seasons, Tommy Edman underwent surgery last month in effort to find a solution for the nagging injury.

Mookie Betts News / Athlon Sports / December 10

Dodgers' Mookie Betts Announces Career News on Wednesday

Mookie Betts had a disappointing year with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2025, yet still finished on top by securing his fourth World Series title, the most among active MLB players.

MLB News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz

How many of the AL and NL MVPs since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?

The 'MLB all-time RBI leaders' quiz

The 'Recent MLB World Series managers' quiz

The 'Multiple MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

Jeff Kent News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 10

Former Dodgers Infielder Gets Surprise Election to Hall of Fame

Jeff Kent probably won't have an "LA" logo on his Hall of Fame plaque someday. He hit nearly half of his 375 career home runs as the primary second baseman in San Francisco from 1997-2002.

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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 / The Forkball / December 10

Dodgers Sign Edwin Díaz to Three-Year, $69M Bullpen Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers insisted restraint would guide their offseason, yet once the market presented an elite difference-maker, hesitation disappeared.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / December 10

Nothing like signing Edwin Díaz to upgrade your bullpen

Many factors help make the Dodgers into this seemingly all-consuming juggernaut we see before ourselves at the present time, and it goes beyond purely

MLB News / Dodger Blue / December 10

Kyle Tucker Rumors: Dodgers Interested In Short-Term Contract Similar To Alex Bregman’s Deal

Despite multiple reports suggesting the Los Angeles Dodgers would have a relatively quiet offseason and manager Dave Roberts going so far as to say a “big splash” wasn’t needed, the team made waves at the Winter Meetings by agreeing to terms with Edwin Díaz on a three-year, $69 million contract.

Alex Vesia News / Dodger Blue / December 10

Alex Vesia ‘Under Consideration’ To Make Team USA Roster For 2026 World Baseball Classic

With the 2025 MLB season in the rearview, more commitments for the 2026 World Baseball Classic are beginning to come in droves. The Los Angeles Dodgers have their first representative on Team USA, with Will Smith being named to the roster on Tuesday.

Teoscar Hernandez News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 10

Dodgers GM Doesn't Rule Out Teoscar Hernandez Trade

Despite helping the Los Angeles Dodgers win back-to-back World Series titles, Teoscar Hernandez has been widely speculated about as a potential trade asset.

Edwin Diaz News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most saves in an MLB season' quiz

How many of the MLB closers with the most saves in a season can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB Relievers of the Year since 1995' quiz

The 'Last playoff complete game by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB Live Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Freddie Freeman News / Dodger Blue / December 10

Freddie Freeman Potentially Undergoing ‘Procedures’

Much has been made of the veteran core on the Los Angeles Dodgers roster, which of course includes the likes of Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts. Both perennial All-Stars endured some struggles throughout the 2025 season but managed to make key contributions when it mattered most to help the Dodgers capture a second consecutive World Series.

Shohei Ohtani News / True Blue LA / December 10

2025 Dodgers season review: Shohei Ohtani

It’s not supposed to be this easy. When Shohei Ohtani signed with the Dodgers two offseasons ago, there was the expectation that the Dodgers would eventually win a Championship.

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The 'Most passing yards by an NFL rookie' quiz

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The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'SEC football champions since 1992' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 10

Dodgers Winter Meetings Updates: Mookie Betts, Tanner Scott, Teoscar Hernández, Shohei Ohtani & More

Rumblings of a modest offseason for the Los Angeles Dodgers went by the wayside as they made a splash during MLB’s Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla., by agreeing to a three-year, $69 million contract with Edwin Díaz.

MLB News / Just Baseball / December 10

Four Ways the Dodgers Can Further ‘Ruin Baseball’ This Winter

Fresh off consecutive World Series titles, and several offseasons adding star-caliber talent, many believe the Los Angeles Dodgers are ruining baseball.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / December 10

Edwin Díaz Free Agency Rumors: Mets Expressed Willingness To Top Dodgers’ Offer

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a surprise signing on Tuesday as they reportedly came to terms with Edwin Díaz on a three-year, $69 million contract with deferrals.

Edwin Diaz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 9

Dodgers executive Andrew Friedman’s cryptic statement on free agency plans after Edwin Diaz signing

The Los Angeles Dodgers may not be done making noise this winter. Fresh off their headline-grabbing deal with star closer Edwin Diaz, team president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman delivered a carefully worded comment that has fueled even more Dodgers offseason rumors at the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 9

NL powers add, Red Sox hope for Wilyer Abreu boost at Winter Meetings

MLB Winter Meetings takeaways: NL powers add while Red Sox hope for Wilyer Abreu boost

Here are the takeaways as the Winter Meetings move ahead.

Kyle Schwarber sets tone of Winter Meetings by re-joining Phillies

Dodgers finally find their closer with Edwin Diaz signing

Mets set one condition to re-sign Pete Alonso

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Just Baseball / December 9

Dodgers Sign Edwin Díaz to Record-Breaking Contract

After becoming the first team in 25 years to win back-to-back World Series Championships, the Los Angeles Dodgers are not slowing down. L.A. has signed right-handed reliever Edwin Díaz to a three-year, $69 million contract, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Last Word On Sports / December 9

Report: Dodgers Sign Free Agent Closer Edwin Díaz

The Los Angeles Dodgers just landed one of the biggest fish in the free agent pond, signing right-handed reliever Edwin Díaz, as first reported by Will Sammon of The Athletic.