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Dodgers Executive Reveals What He Missed About Shohei Ohtani as an Amateur Scout

David Finley just completed in his ninth season as the Dodgers’ vice president, scouting. He wasn't the only voice in the team's front office advocating to sign Shohei Ohtani two years ago, but perhaps no one had a more effusive assessment of Ohtani's talent.

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Yes, the Dodgers could still add pitching

In any conventional sense, the Los Angeles Dodgers have no real business adding a starting pitcher or an elite reliever, but there is nothing conventional about this team.

Blake Snell News / Dodger Blue / December 3

This Day In Dodgers History: Blake Snell’s Introductory Press Conference

This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history was the introductory press conference at Dodger Stadium for Blake Snell after he signed a five-year, $182 million contract.

Edwin Diaz News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 3

Dodgers Predicted to Poach Edwin Diaz From NL Rival

The Los Angeles Dodgers have to upgrade their bullpen this offseason. It's arguably the biggest point of emphasis and area of need as the team looks to win its third-straight World Series title.

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The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB home run leaders since 1997' quiz

The 'Multiple MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 3

Dodgers Lose Key Executive to NL West Rival

Josh Byrnes is an original member of Andrew Friedman's baseball operations department. If Farhan Zaidi was hired to be Friedman's right-hand man in November 2014, Byrnes joined the Dodgers' front office that same month on Friedman's left.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 3

Former Dodgers First Baseman Dies

Tim Harkness' career with the Dodgers began far from Los Angeles. The team was still based in Brooklyn when the Philadelphia Phillies acquired shortstop Chico Fernandez for Harkness, a first baseman playing for the Dodgers' farm team in Miami, and four other players on April 5, 1957.

Cody Bellinger News / Dodger Blue / December 3

Cody Bellinger Rumors: Dodgers Potentially Among ‘Big-Market Teams’ With Interest

The Los Angeles Dodgers have needs in their bullpen and outfield but up to this point have yet to make a move in free agency as the start of MLB’s annual Winter Meetings draws near.

Josh Byrnes News / Dodger Blue / December 3

Rockies Hiring Josh Byrnes As General Manager

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been MLB’s most successful franchise over the last decade, and they’ve established a dynasty in the 2020s with three World Series Championships.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 3

This Day In Dodgers History: Walter O’Malley Elected Into Baseball Hall of Fame

On Dec. 3, 2007, longtime Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers owner Walter O’Malley earned the minimum amount of votes necessary for induction and was posthumously elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the veterans committee.

Brock Stewart News / True Blue LA / December 3

2025 Dodgers season review: Brock Stewart

Six years after he left on waivers, Brock Stewart came back to the Dodgers at his year’s trade deadline, but the reliever’s return to the bullpen was cut short by a shoulder injury.

Max Muncy News / Dodger Blue / December 3

Max Muncy: Tatsuya Imai’s Feelings Toward Dodgers ‘No Different Than Any Other Starting Pitcher’

The Los Angeles Dodgers have seemingly established a stronghold in Japan, and in particular on the pitching front with their signings of Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki.

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.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / December 3

Dodgers notes: Tanner Scott, Pete Fairbanks, bullpen situation

When the Dodgers landed lefty Tanner Scott, they assumed that he would take over in full force as the team’s closer. Instead, the former All-Star blew 10 saves, put up an ERA of 4.74 and produced negative value in terms of both rWAR and fWAR.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 2

Did Dodgers’ Max Muncy just reveal Freddie Freeman’s secret for success?

Freddie Freeman is a three-time World Series champion, and it’s not like he was simply a passenger on those title-winning squads. Freeman was a prominent member of those championship-winning teams, and he’s established himself as one of the biggest postseason heroes in recent memory.

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The 'Most passing + rushing TD games in a season' quiz

The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz

The '1,500-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

Max Muncy News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 2

Max Muncy gets completely honest on Dodgers future

When the dust had settled and the World Series parade confetti had been cleared away, fans openly wondered if Game 7 was Max Muncy’s final hurrah in a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform.

Enrique Hernandez News / Athlon Sports / December 2

Dodgers-Cardinals Trade Report Emerges After Kiké Hernandez News

The Los Angeles Dodgers are coming off back-to-back World Series titles and are looking to win a third straight championship in 2026. A huge reason for their success in the MLB playoffs has been Enrique Hernandez, a versatile utility player who always shines in October.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 2

Dodgers Predicted to Miss Out on Top 10 Free Agents Available

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been associated with nearly every top-flight free agent ahead of what should be a very eventful winter. Given the profile

Devin Williams News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 2

Dodgers Considered Favorite to Sign All-Star Closer With Devin Williams Off the Market

The Dodgers' roster features an obvious need, and the 2025-26 free agent market features an obvious strength. The Dodgers' needs at the back end of the bullpen are just as obvious as the solution.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 2

David Price Believes Roki Sasaki’s Success As Reliever Will Be ‘Huge’ For His Career

Roki Sasaki faced lofty expectations in his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but early struggles and a right shoulder injury prevented him from finding any sort of a rhythm.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / December 2

Dodgers history of players paid from pre-arbitration bonus pool

Among the news items during Thanksgiving week was the allocation of the annual $50 million bonus pool for players not yet eligible for salary arbitration.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 1

Dodgers GM Weighs In on Plan For Starting Rotation Next Season

Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes discussed the team's top positions as they prepare for a critical 2026 season. The Dodgers won the World Series thanks to their starting pitchers, who kept runs from scoring and pitched deep into games to mask the underperforming bullpen.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Just Baseball / December 1

Do the Dodgers Bring Back Either of Their Postseason Heroes?

For the second year in a row, the Los Angeles Dodgers emerged victorious in the World Series. While the club was not necessarily the best team in the game this year, they played solid ball when the lights were the brightest and came out on top because of it.

Dalton Rushing News / Athlon Sports / November 29