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Insider provides latest update on Roki Sasaki’s World Baseball Classic participation

With the World Baseball Classic rapidly approaching, fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers have been openly wondering if Roki Sasaki, the team’s soon-to-be second-year pitcher, will join Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto on Team Japan.

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Max Muncy hints at throwback spring training after another Dodgers World Series win

The Los Angeles Dodgers drew more eyes, attention and hype following the Kyle Tucker signing. L.A.’s Max Muncy will soon team with the former Chicago Cubs star.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / January 28

Dodgers tie for National League Lead on MLB Pipeline Top 100 Prospects List 2026

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a strong presence on MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects list heading into the 2026 season, tying for the National League lead with five players.

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '2025 MLB hits leaders' quiz

The 'Cleveland's 1997 World Series roster' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / January 28

What roster moves are left for the Dodgers?

The Dodgers’ two biggest needs this offseason were bullpen help and outfield production, and they went and signed the two best free agents at those positions in Edwin Díaz and Kyle Tucker, each contract setting records for average annual value.

Clayton Kershaw News / Dodger Blue / January 28

Clayton Kershaw: Dodgers’ 2025 World Series Run Felt Like ‘A Fairy Tale’

Clayton Kershaw capped off his illustrious career with the Los Angeles Dodgers by contributing to their magical 2025 World Series run. The left-hander made two appearances out of the bullpen during the playoffs, including in Game 3 of the World Series when he helped the team escape a bases-loaded jam in the 12th inning.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / January 28

Dave Roberts Identifies Biggest Key for Roki Sasaki to Develop With Dodgers

Roki Sasaki went into the 2025 season with plenty of fanfare but fell well short of expectations. Projected to be the next Los Angeles Dodgers' Rookie of the Year winner, Sasaki instead struggled through most of his first eight starts before landing on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement.

Eduardo Quintero News / Dodger Blue / January 28

Eduardo Quintero Headlines Baseball America’s Top 10 Dodgers Prospects List For 2026 Season

Eduardo Quintero was ranked as the top Los Angeles Dodgers prospect for the 2026 season by Baseball America. He supplanted Roki Sasaki, who held the honor last year.

Dave Roberts News / Dodger Blue / January 28

Dave Roberts Wants To Manage Team USA In 2028 Summer Olympics

The 2028 Summer Olympics will be held in Los Angeles, with baseball already being announced as one of the sports on the schedule. It marks the seventh time that baseball will be featured in the Olympics and the first since the 2020 games, when Japan defeated the United States to win the gold medal.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / January 28

New Dodgers Infielder Changes WBC Decision

Prior to the Los Angeles Dodgers making another splash in free agency in the form of Kyle Tucker, they addressed their bench by signing Andy Ibáñez to a one-year, $1.2 million contract.

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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.

Mookie Betts News / True Blue LA / January 28

Dodgers notes: Mookie Betts, catching depth, Dino Ebel

From Corey Seager, to Trea Turner, to Mookie Betts, the Dodgers had a carousel of options at shortstop from 2021 to the beginning of last season. It was Betts who stepped up in 2025 and ensured that the team had to look no further than inward as to which player would be their primary shortstop.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodgers Insider / January 27

Dodgers 2026 Love LA Tour is hitting all compass points to make impact

The 2026 Dodgers Love L.A. Community Tour presented by Bank of America will make impact from the beaches to the valleys, from downtown to the Inland Empire and touch all compass points of the Los Angeles region.

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The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / January 27

What 2026 MLB Trade Deadline Date Means for Dodgers

An oft-overlooked aspect of the collective bargaining agreement between MLB and the Players Association (MLBPA) is commissioner Rob Manfred having the authority to determine the date of the trade deadline for each season.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / January 27

Dodgers Player Makes Career Decision on Tuesday

The Los Angeles Dodgers have reloaded once again this offseason, continuing a trend that has become routine in recent years as the organization remains one of the most aggressive clubs in MLB free agency.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / January 27

MLB Top-10 Second Basemen Right Now: Dodgers Snubbed by The Shredder for 2026?

On the heels of compiling the best 100 players at present time, MLB Network began their annual tradition of going position by position to rank the Top 10 Players Right Now by way of the The Shredder.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 27

Dodgers star Mookie Betts gets NBA Celebrity All-Star coaching gig

The NBA All-Star weekend is scheduled for Feb. 13-15 in Los Angeles. Already, the stars are aligning for all the weekend activities. To kick things off, there will be a Celebrity All-Star Game on Feb.

Mookie Betts News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / January 27

Mookie Betts Selected for 2026 NBA All-Star Event

The Los Angeles Dodgers are at the center of the MLB landscape, but the city is soon going to be under a spotlight for 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend festivities.

Dave Roberts News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / January 27

Dave Roberts Makes Firm Plea for 2028 Olympics Baseball

Dave Roberts is entering his 11th season as Los Angeles Dodgers manager and starting a record-setting contract extension he signed last March. The Dodgers again are the World Series favorite, this time looking to become MLB's first three-peat champion since the New York Yankees from 1998-2000.