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On YouTubeLos Angeles Dodgers News / Last Word On Sports / December 18
High-Leverage Dodgers Reliever Looking for Resurgence in 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers made waves last week when they inked the top closer on the free-agent market, right-hander Edwin Díaz, to a three-year deal. The price of 69 million for three years, plus draft picks, was thought to be beyond the Dodgers’ willingness to pay.
Mookie Betts News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 18
Why Dodgers star Mookie Betts will not play for Team USA in 2026 WBC
The Los Angeles Dodgers received major offseason clarity as shortstop Mookie Betts confirmed he will not represent Team USA during the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodgers Insider / December 17
Top 10: The longest home runs by the Dodgers in 2025 
Slug was one of the best ways to define the Dodgers in 2025. They led the National League with 244 home runs and a .441 slugging percentage — a second consecutive season that they led the league in both categories.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / Athlon Sports / December 17
Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto Announces Career News on Wednesday
The Los Angeles Dodgers captured their second consecutive World Series title back in early November, and the biggest reason they did was the dominance of right-handed starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
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.
Nick Frasso News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 17
Dodgers Sign Pitching Prospect Whom They Cut Last Month
In November 2023, the Dodgers paid Nick Frasso the highest compliment a career minor leaguer can receive. He was promoted to the 40-man roster to protect him from that year's Rule 5 draft, effectively paving the fast track to the big leagues in 2024.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 17
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.
Clayton Kershaw News / Dodgers Insider / December 17
Behind the Mic: Stephen Nelson calls Kershaw’s history-making 3000th strikeout
Editor’s Note: This is the fourth in a series of stories where Dodger broadcasters reflect on their favorite call from 2025. Previous stories: Joe Davis
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 17
Freddie Freeman Details Doing The Worm During Mookie Betts’ Party After Dodgers’ World Series Parade
One of the ways Freddie Freeman has endeared himself to the Los Angeles Dodgers fanbase is with his popular dance that involves swaying his hips and raising his arms in rhythm.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / Dodger Blue / December 17
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.
Paul Konerko News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 17
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shohei Ohtani News / Dodgers Insider / December 16
Behind the Mic: José Mota calls Ohtani’s moonshot and masterpiece
Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series of stories where Dodger broadcasters reflect on their favorite call from 2025. Previous story: Joe Davis on Freeman’s World Series walk-off Shohei Ohtani’s second home run during his masterful performance in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the Brewers.
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.
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.
Los Angeles Dodgers 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
Dodgers Re-Sign Nick Frasso To Minor League Deal
The Dodgers have re-signed right-hander Nick Frasso to a minor league contract, per Aram Leighton of Just Baseball. Frasso was non-tendered by the club in November but now returns on a new deal.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 13
Dodgers Have Discussed Tyler Glasnow In Trade Talks
Right-hander Tyler Glasnow “has come up in conversations” between the Dodgers and other teams, ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez writes. There isn’t any indication
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / December 11
Tatsuya Imai turns down talk of joining Dodgers for a second time
As impressive as they might be on paper, Imai remains unfazed by Dave Roberts' team.
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