Los Angeles Dodgers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Dave Roberts News / Dodger Blue / December 9

Dave Roberts Happy With ‘Big Splash’ Not Needed

The Los Angeles Dodgers became MLB’s first repeat champion since the New York Yankees and almost immediately began discussing their desire to three-peat in 2026.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / December 9

Dodgers notes: Teoscar Hernández, Robert Suarez, Shohei Ohtani

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and general manager Brandon Gomes spoke on Monday at the winter meetings, both in scrums with reporters and on MLB Network separately.

Shohei Ohtani News / ESPN / December 9

Ohtani ties mark with 4th AP Male Athlete of Year

Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani capped another championship year by winning The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for a record-tying fourth time.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / FirstSportz / December 9

Dave Roberts 'Hoping' Shohei Ohtani Does Not Pitch For Team Japan in WBC 2026

Shohei Ohtani had another successful season in 2025 as he claimed a 4th MVP title and helped the Los Angeles Dodgers to back-to-back titles. As he now prepares to represent his country, his manager, Dave Roberts is hoping he takes it easy and does not pitch in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

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.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 8

Dodgers leadership addresses potentially trading Teoscar Hernandez

Outfielder Teoscar Hernandez has come up in trade talks recently, though both manager Dave Roberts and general manager Brandon Gomes shot down the notion of moving the veteran. “That doesn’t feel likely,” Gomes told reporters, including Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 8

Dave Roberts drops concerning Tanner Scott endorsement for 2026 Dodgers season

When news broke that Tanner Scott would not pitch in the World Series after having a lower-body abscess procedure, it allowed fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers to breathe a sigh of relief.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Last Word On Sports / December 8

Five More Outfield Options For Dodgers In 2026

The Winter Meetings are upon us, and the Los Angeles Dodgers have some holes they need to fill for next season. Some possible fits have been discussed.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Last Word On Sports / December 8

Dodgers Hopeful that Their MVP Plays in WBC As a Hitter Only

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts met with the media at the Winter Meetings today. To no one’s shock or surprise, the Dodgers are hoping that their four-time M.V.P.

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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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 8

Dave Roberts reveals hitting-only WBC wish for Shohei Ohtani

Undoubtedly, Shohei Ohtani is on top of the world. He is fresh off his third MVP season that included a second straight World Series title with the Los Angeles Dodgers. At this point, what more is there for him to do?

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Teoscar Hernandez News / Athlon Sports / December 8

Dodgers GM Sends Teoscar Hernandez Message After Trade Report

The Los Angeles Dodgers are fresh off another World Series title. They defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in seven games to win their second straight World Series trophy.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 8

Dave Roberts confirms Mookie Betts staying as Dodgers’ shortstop in 2026

The Los Angeles Dodgers aren’t ready to wave goodbye to Mookie Betts just yet. Betts thanked Dodgers fans in a heartfelt way despite enduring an up-and-down 2025.

Tommy Edman News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 8

Dodgers Star Reveals Latest on Recovery From Ankle Surgery

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Tommy Edman gave an injury update after he underwent surgery on his ankle this offseason. Edman struggled with his ankle throughout the 2025 season, first landing on the injured list early in May and spending 15 days on the sideline.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 8

MLB Insider Identifies Dodgers’ Top Priority This Offseason

Much of the focus on the Los Angeles Dodgers' potential moves in free agency has been centered around bringing in outfielder Kyle Tucker in a splash move that fans have grown accustomed to the Dodgers making.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 8

Andrew Friedman: Dodgers Bullpen Addition Not A ‘Necessity’

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the offseason with minimal areas of their roster to address, but the bullpen seemingly being among them after an inconsistent 2025 campaign.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 8

Dodgers Pitcher Included on Japan's WBC Roster: Report

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is a few months away, but participating teams are busy finalizing their rosters for the international tournament. Perhaps no team faces more pressure than the defending champions, Japan, which defeated the United States to win the last incarnation of the tournament in 2023.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 8

Friedman: Less 'heavy lifting' to do for Dodgers this winter

The Dodgers are back-to-back World Series champions thanks to a massive financial outlay over the past two offseasons that allowed them to bring in Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, and a number of other pieces that were key to their current core.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 8

Teoscar Hernández On Trade Block

The Los Angeles Dodgers don’t have many roster needs heading into the 2026 season, but there is a glaring void in their outfield. On the surface it’s in left field, where Michael Conforto played and fell well short of expectations on his one-year contract.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 7

Former Giants star, NL MVP Jeff Kent finally gets his due with HOF election

The National Baseball Hall of Fame will have at least one member of the 2026 class.

Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens learn fate as Hall Fame member announced

Dodgers' stance on Enrique Hernandez becomes known

Pirates reportedly make impressive offer to Kyle Schwarber

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / December 7

Dodgers, Cody Bellinger Report Emerges After Teoscar Hernandez Trade News

The Los Angeles Dodgers are entering the offseason looking to retool in hopes of capturing a third straight World Series title in 2026. The organization has long been building a dynasty, but there is a clear need for a corner outfielder heading into next year.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Last Word On Sports / December 7

Dodgers’ Internal Options for High-Leverage Relievers

In assessing the Los Angeles Dodgers’ offseason needs, a high-leverage right-handed reliever is near the top of the list. It was a weakness on last year’s roster.

Enrique Hernandez News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 7

Dodgers' stance on Enrique Hernandez becomes known

Hernández has spent nine of his 12 big league seasons with the Dodgers.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 4

1 Dodgers All-Star is reportedly a trade candidate

The Los Angeles Dodgers may be saying “thanks and good luck” to a key member of their back-to-back World Series titles. Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez has had his name come up in trade conversations, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported on Thursday.