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Andrew Friedman: Dodgers Have ‘Less Heavy Lifting,’ But Will Continue To Be ‘Aggressive’

Despite publicly indicating they would have a relatively quiet offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers surprised the baseball world by signing All-Star closer Edwin Díaz to a three-year, $69 million contract.

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2025 Dodgers season review: Blake Treinen

Twelve months ago, Blake Treinen was a folk hero, as the lanky and taciturn, salt-of-the-earth reliever who bent but never broke getting critical outs as the Dodgers vanquished the New York Yankees with aplomb, earning himself both a bobblehead night on August 17, 2025, and a new two-year contract.

Evan Phillips News / Dodger Blue / December 16

Evan Phillips Rumors: Red Sox Among Interested Teams

Evan Phillips was among the five arbitration-eligible players the Los Angeles Dodgers had for the 2026 season, but he ended up being the only one they chose to non-tender.

Freddie Freeman News / True Blue LA / December 16

Dodgers notes: Kiké Hernández, Edwin Díaz, Freddie Freeman

A few Dodgers items of interest to start your Tuesday morning. First up is an interview Kiké Hernández had with David Vassegh of AM 570 on Saturday. Hernández

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Edwin Diaz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 15

Edwin Diaz reveals biggest deciding factor in choosing Dodgers over Mets

When news broke that Edwin Diaz decided to join the Los Angeles Dodgers after an incredible success tenure with the New York Mets, it left fans in the five boroughs wondering what on earth went wrong.

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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.

Miguel Rojas News / Dodger Blue / December 15

All-Time Dodgers Quarter Century Team: No. 25, Miguel Rojas

While the Los Angeles Dodgers have made a strong case to be the latest MLB dynasty by winning back-to-back World Series titles and three in the last six years, their franchise history and success since 2000 is a mixed bag.

Tommy Edman News / Dodger Blue / December 15

Andrew Friedman: Dodgers Looking To Add Position Player

The Los Angeles Dodgers addressed their need for a high-leverage relief pitcher by signing former New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz to a three-year, $69 million contract.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / ESPN / December 15

Dodgers' deferred payment obligations pass $1B

Edwin Diaz's contract brings the Dodgers' deferred payment obligations to more than $1.06 billion due to nine players, including $680 million owed to Shohei Ohtani.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / December 15

Edwin Díaz contract details, Dodgers payroll, draft pick loss & more

The Dodgers finalized their contract for closer Edwin Díaz on Friday, signing the veteran closer for three years and $69 million. At $23 million per year, Díaz has the largest reliever contract by average annual value in baseball history, breaking his own record.

Corey Seager News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 15

Dodgers’ perfect trade offer for Corey Seager reunion

The Los Angeles Dodgers have an opportunity to bring back one of their greatest homegrown talents, Corey Seager, in a blockbuster trade proposal that could reinvigorate their championship window.

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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 15

Former Dodgers Outfielder Announces Immediate Retirement

David Dahl's Dodger era barely registered in Los Angeles. In Oklahoma City, it was downright memorable. Dahl, who signed a minor league contract with the Dodgers in June 2023 and helped lead their top farm team to a Pacific Coast League championship in September of that year, never saw time with the major league club.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / December 15

Dodgers have made a decision about trading Tyler Glasnow

The Dodgers acquired Glasnow from the Tampa Bay Rays two years ago, and he's signed through the 2028 campaign.

Dodgers Re-Sign Nick Frasso To Minor League Deal

Edwin Diaz has stinging words for Mets fans after Dodgers introduction

Dodgers Claim Michael Siani

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Tommy Edman News / Dodger Blue / December 15

Tommy Edman Hoping To Steal Bases & Fill Versatile Role With Ankle Surgery

This offseason provides the Los Angeles Dodgers a small chance to retool and fill in some of their roster needs, but it’s also an opportunity for injured players like Tommy Edman to get healthy after a long and grueling year.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 15

This Day In Dodgers History: Hiroki Kuroda Signs; Clayton Kershaw And Yasiel Puig Visit Cuba

Hiroki Kuroda agreed to a three-year, $35.2 million contract on this day in Los Angeles Dodgers. Prior to joining L.A. in 2007, the 33-year-old native of Osaka compiled a 103-89 record to go along with a 3.69 ERA in the Japanese Central League over 11 seasons playing for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp.

Dave Roberts News / Dodger Blue / December 15

Dave Roberts Tried To ‘Add Some Value’ In UCLA Football Head Coach Search

While Dave Roberts has been a model of consistency since being hired as Los Angeles Dodgers manager prior to the 2016 season, the same hasn’t held true for his alma mater.

Michael Conforto News / True Blue LA / December 15

2025 Dodgers season review: Michael Conforto

When looking back on the 2025 season of Michael Conforto with hindsight, one realizes that the Dodgers were using Conforto to answer a question that was quickly rendered moot: what do the Dodgers do if Teoscar Hernandez decides to sign with Toronto or elsewhere?

Tyler Glasnow News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 14

Tyler Glasnow Does Not Expect To Be Traded

Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow’s name reportedly “came up” in trade talks with other teams in recent days, but Glasnow made an appearance on MLB Network Radio’s Sunday Sliders program with Dani Wexelman of SiriusXM and made clear that he does not expect to be traded.

Nick Frasso News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 14