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Another big inning fuels Dodgers’ win over Padres

Big innings have defined the first weekend of Dodgers spring training games so far. Sunday included a four-run third inning that fueled a 5-1 win over the San Diego Padres in Peoria.

Shohei Ohtani News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / February 22

Shohei Ohtani Determined to Follow Pitching Plan During World Baseball Classic

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts initially said Shohei Ohtani would be in the lineup for their first two Cactus League games, but he instead participated in a workout at Camelback Ranch one day after going 1-for-3 with a run scored.

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The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

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The 'Active 200-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Jazz Chisholm News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / February 22

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Blasts Dodgers in Now-Deleted Quote

The New York Yankees and Jazz Chisholm Jr. avoided arbitration for the 2026 season by agreeing to a one-year, $10.2 million contract last month. It now has the 28-year-old on track to become a free agent this fall, though don't expect the Los Angeles Dodgers to be involved.

Roki Sasaki News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / February 22

Roki Sasaki Drew Inspiration From Unexpected Source in Japan

Roki Sasaki joined the Los Angeles Dodgers as a highly-touted amateur pitching prospect but one searching for answers upon making the jump to Major League Baseball.

Landon Knack News / True Blue LA / February 22

Dodgers on Deck: Monday, February 23 vs. Mariners

The Dodgers on Monday make their 2026 Camelback Ranch debut, hosting the Mariners for their third Cactus League game on the schedule. Landon Knack gets the ball to start for the Dodgers, after a rough second season in the majors in 2025.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / February 22

Dodgers at Padres spring training travel roster

The Dodgers on Sunday head to Peoria to play the San Diego Padres. Here are the active players making the trip slightly north from Camelback Ranch. Miguel

Brock Stewart News / Dodger Blue / February 22

Brock Stewart Hopes Right Shoulder Surgery Leads To Improved Health

The Los Angeles Dodgers reacquired Brock Stewart from the Minnesota Twins at the MLB trade deadline last year with an eye on bolstering their bullpen for the stretch run.

Freddie Freeman News / Dodger Blue / February 22

Freddie Freeman Wants To Retire With Dodgers

Freddie Freeman is entering his fifth year with the Los Angeles Dodgers since joining the team as a free agent prior to the 2022 season. Freeman signed a six-year, $162 million contract after he was unable to reach a new deal with his longtime Atlanta Braves team.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / February 22

Andrew Friedman Acknowledges Dodgers Current Spending Isn’t Sustainable

The past three years have marked a major shift in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ team-building philosophy. With all of the money the Dodgers have spent on Shohei Ohtani, Kyle Tucker, Blake Snell and many others, it’s easy to forget that isn’t how it’s always been under the current regime, led by president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / February 22

Dodgers & spring training playing time

After two years of early overseas trips and truncated Cactus League schedules, the Dodgers are back to a full-fledged relatively normal spring training this season, with four and a half weeks of games in preparation for the regular season.

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The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / February 22

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Sets the Record Straight After Dave Roberts Misspeaks on Spring Training Plans

The Los Angeles Dodgers began their Cactus League schedule on Saturday with Yoshinobu Yamamoto taking the mound in what manager Dave Roberts had said would be his only start before leaving to join Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / February 22

Andrew Friedman Shares Same Concerns as Fans With Dodgers Playing in World Baseball Classic

Once the Los Angeles Dodgers start to get further into their Cactus League schedule, they will be without a handful of players who committed to take part in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Shohei Ohtani News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 22

Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani hilariously stares down teammate after almost getting hit by line-drive

Shohei Ohtani showed off his quick reflexes during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ spring opener, narrowly avoiding a hard line drive from teammate Hyeseong Kim.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / February 21

Mark Walter, Dave Roberts & Shohei Ohtani Win at 20th Annual Awards

The Los Angeles Dodgers were well-represented among the winners at the 20th annual L.A. Sports Awards, with owner Mark Walter, manager Dave Roberts and Shohei Ohtani taking home hardware in respective categories.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / February 21

Dodgers' Freddie Freeman could be next member of 3,000-hit club

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman can see the end of the road.

Freddie Freeman reveals where he wants to finish his career

Dodgers claim a 57-home run outfielder off waivers

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / February 21

Dodgers claim a 57-home run outfielder off waivers

The Los Angeles Dodgers are taking a chance on a former Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder. MLB insider Robert Murray reported on Saturday that the reigning World Series champions have claimed outfielder Jack Suwinski off waivers from the Pirates.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / Dodgers Insider / February 21

Spring Training 2026: Dodgers and Yamamoto open Cactus League with instant impact

Yoshinobu Yamamoto quickly reminded the baseball world how dominant he could be in the Dodgers’ 2026 Cactus League opener on Saturday at Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / February 21

Yankees prospect Spencer Jones draws comparisons to Shohei Ohtani

There are worse players for young MLB hopefuls to emulate than Shohei Ohtani, and one New York Yankees prospect appears to have really taken Ohtani’s methods to heart.

Three Yankees top prospects who may see the majors in 2026

Why Yankees' Ben Rice is poised for a breakout season

Jazz Chisholm Jr. wants an absurd contract in free agency

Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s lofty goal for 2026 season could help solve Yankees' problem

The 'Active 200-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 21

The Dodgers’ player with most to prove in spring training

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to begin playing spring training games. LA has a number of intriguing storylines this spring. Of course, the most discussed story in Dodgers’ spring training represents the beginning of their quest to three-peat as World Series champions.