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Dodgers Designate Michael Siani For Assignment

The Dodgers announced this afternoon that outfielder Michael Siani has been designated for assignment. His spot on the 40-man roster goes to Kyle Tucker, whose record-breaking four-year contract has now been formally announced by the club.

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Dodgers Sign Kyle Tucker To 4-Year Contract With Record AAV

The Los Angeles Dodgers officially signed Kyle Tucker to a four-year, $240 million contract, the club announced on Wednesday before their introductory press conference.

Tommy Edman News / Dodger Blue / January 21

Tommy Edman Likely Unavailable For Opening Day

After dealing with right ankle trouble over parts of the last two seasons, Tommy Edman underwent a debridement procedure in effort to find a solution for the nagging injury.

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The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz

Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?

The 'MLB teammates to hit 30 HRs in 2017' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active MLB doubles leaders' quiz

Ryan Fitzgerald News / Dodger Blue / January 21

Ryan Fitzgerald Clears Waivers & Sent Outright To Triple-A Oklahoma City

The Los Angeles Dodgers sent Ryan Fitzgerald outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City after he cleared waivers. Fitzgerald was claimed off waivers from the Minnesota Twins earlier this month before getting designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster for Andy Ibáñez, who signed a one-year contract with the Dodgers worth $1.2 million.

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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.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / January 21

Shohei Ohtani Becomes 4th Athlete To Earn $100 Million In Endorsements

The Los Angeles Dodgers stunned Major League Baseball when they signed Shohei Ohtani to a 10-year, $700 million contract in December 2023, which at the time represented the largest deal in professional sports history.

Kyle Tucker News / Yardbarker / January 21

'Raging' MLB owners sound ready for lockout after Dodgers, Kyle Tucker deal

Is a work stoppage in MLB inevitable at this point?

Mets still eyeing upgrades after signing Bo Bichette

Mets find outfield upgrade in late-night trade for Luis Robert Jr.

Phillies president on being unable to land Bo Bichette: 'It's a gut punch'

The 'Active 30-home run MLB hitters' quiz

Freddy Peralta News / Total Pro Sports / January 21

'People Are So Mad at the Dodgers' – Former Twins Star Sheds Light on Dodgers-Freddy Peralta Trade Rumors

The Los Angeles Dodgers are already the favorites to win the 2026 World Series. Well, why not? They signed one of the best closers and the No. 1 free agent.

Ryan Fitzgerald News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 20

Dodgers Outright Ryan Fitzgerald

The Dodgers sent infielder Ryan Fitzgerald outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City, according to the MLB.com transaction log. He cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week when they finalized their one-year deal with Andy Ibáñez.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

Offseason Dodgers News and Rumors: Are They Done Yet?

The Los Angeles Dodgers plugged two major roster holes this offseason. They signed closer Edwin Díaz and right fielder Kyle Tucker. Both are the top options at their positions in this free agent class.

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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.

Kyle Tucker News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / January 20

MLB Owners Expected to Pursue Historic Change in Response to Dodgers Signing Kyle Tucker

There still remains a full season to play before the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) expires, but every indication is MLB and the Players Association (MLBPA) are headed toward a lockout.

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The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / January 20

How Dodgers did on the Hall of Fame ballot

Twenty seven players were on the 2026 Hall of Fame ballot, and eight of those players were once Dodgers during their careers. One of them, center fielder Andruw Jones, was one of two players inducted to Cooperstown on Tuesday.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 20

Dodgers are pursuing another star player

The Los Angeles Dodgers are not done trying to add to their roster before the 2026 season.

Yankees’ mundane offseason puts them at risk of falling behind division rivals

Yankees tweak latest offer to try to end Cody Bellinger saga

Mets still eyeing upgrades after signing Bo Bichette

Baseball Hall of Fame voter explains his ballot

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'National League MVPs' quiz

Shohei Ohtani News / Stacker / January 20

$17 million theft from MLB star Shohei Ohtani: What happened and why

Shohei Ohtani is one of baseball’s defining talents. He is a two-way star, global icon and two-time World Series champion with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

MLB News / CBSSports.com / January 20

MLB rumors: Dodgers on the prowl for top pitcher; Phillies done with big moves; one less suitor for Bellinger

Here are your hot stove rumors for Tuesday, Jan. 20

Will Smith News / Athlon Sports / January 20

Dodgers' Will Smith Makes Announcement on Tuesday

The Los Angeles Dodgers captured their second straight World Series title in 2025, and the reigning champions enter the 2026 MLB season with an even stronger core after signing closer Edwin Diaz and outfielder Kyle Tucker in free agency.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / January 20

Dodgers Part of Combined MLB Record in Luxury Tax Payments for 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers winning a second consecutive World Series came at a significant financial cost as they fielded the most expensive roster in MLB history with a $417.3 million payroll.

Shohei Ohtani News / Athlon Sports / January 19

Shohei Ohtani 2026 Fantasy Outlook Regression

Having played fantasy baseball since 1989, it is difficult to put into context the ability of Shohei Ohtani as an influence on your fantasy baseball team.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / January 17