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Yoshinobu Yamamoto Remains Hopeful Of Pitching For Team Japan In 2026 World Baseball Classic

While the Los Angeles Dodgers aren’t scheduled to start a new season internationally for the first time since 2023, Spring Training is still going to have a wrinkle because of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

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Former Dodgers First Baseman, Outfielder Receive Hall of Fame Induction

Paul Konerko and Dusty Baker spent the majority of their careers in Major League Baseball with teams other than the Los Angeles Dodgers. All six of Konerko's All-Star game appearances came as a member of the Chicago White Sox, while Baker spent 11 seasons as a player — and all 26 as a manager — outside Los Angeles.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / December 17

This Day In Dodgers History: Trade Involving Brad Penny, Shawn Green & Randy Johnson Falls Apart

On Dec. 17, 2004, the Los Angeles Dodgers backed out of making a blockbuster trade with the New York Yankees and Arizona Diamondbacks that would have seen Shawn Green, Brad Penny and Randy Johnson switch teams.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 17

Dave Roberts Believes Mookie Betts Settling In At Shortstop Will Aid Offense

The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team to repeat as World Series champions in 25 years despite Mookie Betts enduring a down year at the plate by his standards.

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The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

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Kirby Yates News / True Blue LA / December 17

2025 Dodgers season review: Kirby Yates

Potentially, no reliever in the entire sport saw a larger dropoff in performance from their 2024 to 2025 production than the veteran Kirby Yates, perfectly encapsulating a trying year for a Dodger bullpen that failed to live up to expectations.

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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 / Dodger Blue / December 17

Tyler Glasnow Hopes Dodgers Trade For Tarik Skubal

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ surprising signing of All-Star closer Edwin Díaz has fueled speculation that they could make additional splashes this offseason.

Tanner Scott News / Dodger Blue / December 17

Tanner Scott Pitched Through Health Issues During First Season With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers bolstered their bullpen by signing Edwin Díaz to a three-year, $69 million contract that came as somewhat of a surprise after hefty investments into the group last winter.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

A Slate of Interesting Dodger World Baseball Classic Updates

The next baseball season, essentially, is almost a year-long one now with the upcoming World Baseball Classic, and the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers have their own cadre of participants who will represent their home countries.

Clayton Kershaw News / Dodgers Insider / December 16

Behind the Mic: Tim Neverett calls Kershaw’s 3,000th career strikeout

Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series of stories where Dodger broadcasters reflect on their favorite call from 2025. Previous stories: Joe Davis on Freeman’s World Series walk-off José Mota on Ohtani’s moonshot and masterpiece Clayton Kershaw records his 3,000th career strikeout on July 2 against the Chicago White Sox at Dodger Stadium.

Edwin Diaz News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 16

Dodgers, Edwin Diaz Deal Set Contract Record For Relievers

A few weeks before Dec. 25, both the Los Angeles Dodgers and Edwin Diaz got what they asked for for Christmas. The Dodgers, who struck out last offseason by signing closer Tanner Scott to a hefty contract only for him to largely disappoint, needed a reliable closer going into the 2026 season.

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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 / True Blue LA / December 16

Dodgers World Series win celebrated at Hall of Fame

Every year at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, the reigning champion has a display at the museum with various artifacts and highlights from the World Series and postseason.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 16

Dodgers Mourn The Death Of Longtime Fan Rob Reiner

Rob Reiner, a film director, producer, screenwriter, actor, activist and longtime Los Angeles Dodgers fan, died on Dec. 14, 2025 at the age of 78. Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found fatally stabbed at their home over the weekend.

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Shohei Ohtani News / Total Apex Sports / December 16

Los Angeles Dodgers Shohei Ohtani HR Ball Could Sell For Record-Breaking Amount

A piece of baseball history from Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s most legendary performances is set to hit the auction block, and it could command a record-setting price.

Edwin Diaz News / Yardbarker / December 16

The key factor that pushed Edwin Diaz to Dodgers over Mets and Braves

The Dodgers have shown in recent years their creativity when it comes to contracts.

Dodgers have made a decision about trading Tyler Glasnow

Braves find their everyday shortstop in Ha-Seong Kim

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 16

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.

Blake Treinen News / True Blue LA / December 16

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

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.

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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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.