Los Angeles Dodgers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

CJ Alexander News / True Blue LA / December 27

2025 Dodgers season review: CJ Alexander

A major league baseball regular season lasts 186 days, and sometimes longer like when a team starts the season overseas, for instance. Add in spring training, there are seven and a half months during which teams are always looking for ways to upgrade their roster.

Clayton Kershaw News / Dodger Blue / December 27

Clayton Kershaw Worried About Expanded Playoff Format Devaluing Regular Season

Major League Baseball expanded its playoff field to 12 teams with the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that went into effect prior to the 2022 season.

Dalton Rushing News / Dodger Blue / December 27

Dodgers Believe Dalton Rushing Developed As Catcher

Having a quality catcher on the roster is one of the most valuable things an organization can possess. The Los Angeles Dodgers are already in a good spot with Will Smith under contract until 2033, and they also have Dalton Rushing available when needed.

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 27

Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto reunites with NPB teammates during holiday break

2025 World Series MVP honors and a third-place NL Cy Young finish framed the season for Los Angeles Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto. In one calm holiday moment, the NPB star turned Dodgers ace blended past and present.

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.

Phillies star 1B Bryce Harper takes a swipe at president Dave Dombrowski

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 26

Former Dodgers Star Predicted to be 'Prime Bounce-Back Candidate'

Jeff Passan of ESPN.com recently broke down all of the free agents available on the market by tiers. Naturally, a host of players listed within the piece have been associated with the Los Angeles Dodgers whether they're preexisting members of the team or possible targets still available.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 26

Former NFL Quarterbacks David & Derek Carr Gifted World Series Game 6 Base

There are plenty of important mementos to come from the 2025 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays. The pair of home run balls from Miguel Rojas and Will Smith that helped the Dodgers erase a three-run deficit in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series have already been sold in auction.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 26

Hotel Security Received Noise Complaint On Dodgers Celebrating Edwin Díaz Signing During Winter Meetings

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a strong history of iconic closers and the electric atmosphere they create when entering a game, and new signing Edwin Díaz will add to that tradition when he makes his debut in 2026.

Evan Phillips News / True Blue LA / December 26

2025 Dodgers season review: Evan Phillips

Make a list of all the reasons why the Dodger bullpen was not what any of us envisioned at the start of last season, and right at or near the top, you’ll find the absence of Evan Phillips.

Luken Baker News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 26

Diamondbacks Sign Luken Baker To Minor League Contract

The Diamondbacks have signed first baseman Luken Baker to a minors deal, Just Baseball Media’s Aram Leighton reports. Baker qualified for minor league free agency at the end of the season, and he chose to test the open market rather than stick in the Dodgers’ organization.

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.

Clayton Kershaw News / Dodger Blue / December 26

Ellen & Clayton Kershaw Welcome 5th Child, Chloe Peach

Clayton Kershaw and his wife, Ellen, announced the birth of Chloe Peach Kershaw, the newest member of their family. She is the fifth child Clayton and Ellen have together, and their second daughter.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 26

Dodgers Part Of Record Total MLB Luxury Tax Payments For 2025 Season

The final calculations for the luxury tax bill of all 30 MLB teams have been revealed recently, with the Los Angeles Dodgers paying a record amount of $169.4 million in penalties for the 2025 season.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / December 26

Dodgers notes: Bo Bichette, Shohei Ohtani, Ontario stadium

Hopefully everyone reading had a very Merry Christmas. Was the Dodgers adding a star free agent this week on your wish list? If so, well, I’m sorry to say that Santa Claus didn’t consider your requests with much enthusiasm— or attention for that matter.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 25

Dodgers' Andrew Friedman Believes $72 Million Star Will Bounce Back After Disappointing 2025 Season

Tanner Scott's struggles with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2025 have been well chronicled. After inking a $72 million deal in the offseason, Scott was incredibly up-and-down throughout the regular season.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 25

Watch: Dodgers Holiday Card Video Revisits Best 2025 Postseason Moments

The 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers holiday card features a highlight reel of their championship run, World Series parade and culminates in a brief drone show.

MLB News / EssentiallySports / December 25

Shohei Ohtani Question Left Shaquille O’Neal Visibly Upset Before Making An Admission

Everyone knows how legendary Shaquille O’Neal is in Los Angeles. With the Lakers, the Diesel captured a three-peat and was the centerpiece of one of the most dominant teams in the league.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 24

Dodgers Pitcher Recovering From Tommy John Surgery Listed as Trade Chip

The Los Angeles Dodgers don't have any shortage of talent in their starting rotation, and with right-hander River Ryan returning from Tommy John surgery, their options have only grown.

Mookie Betts News / Athlon Sports / December 24

Dodgers' Mookie Betts Makes Announcement Amid MLB Offseason

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts has enjoyed an incredible MLB career, standing as the current active leader in World Series titles with four.

Clayton Kershaw News / Athlon Sports / December 23

Dodgers Legend Clayton Kershaw Announces Personal News on Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw finished his career on top, retiring as a back-to-back World Series champion. Kershaw announced his decision with just weeks left in the regular season, and his teammates carried him on a deep postseason run, a fitting tribute to a pitcher who carried the franchise for much of his 18-year career.

Roki Sasaki News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 23

Dodgers Insider reveals how Roki Sasaki can make a massive impact in 2026

In 2025, Roki Sasaki had one of the more unusual rookie seasons in recent Los Angeles Dodgers memory. After being the most in-demand international free