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Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / February 16

Dodgers spring training battles

After a busy Dodgers offseason, we have a pretty idea of what their roster will eventually look like. But the active roster over the 186 days of a major league regular season is an ever-changing organism.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / February 16

Kyle Tucker 'Annoyed' Mets Owner Steve Cohen

The Los Angeles Dodgers enjoying yet another splashy offseason largely came at the expense of the New York Mets in free agency. It began when Edwin Díaz opted out of the remaining two years and $38 million of his contract.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / February 16

Andrew Friedman: Shohei Ohtani Increased Dodgers’ Willingness To Spend

When Shohei Ohtani signed his record-setting 10-year, $700 million with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he agreed to defer all but $2 million of his annual salary after the team promised they would use the savings to continue adding elite talent around him.

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Manny Machado News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / February 16

Manny Machado Uses Expletive When Discussing Dodgers' Spending

Manny Machado and the Los Angeles Dodgers have a complicated past that includes plenty of tense moments, but the San Diego Padres superstar joined the Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper in speaking positively about the 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

Max Muncy News / True Blue LA / February 16

The many Dodgers contracts of Max Muncy

Since getting called up to the Dodgers in April 2018, Max Muncy has been a fixture in the Dodgers infield at three different positions, and has yet to reach free agency.

Evan Phillips News / Dodgers Insider / February 16

Spring Training 2026: Evan Phillips and the Dodgers are looking big picture

Good-natured Evan Phillips had his patience tested this offseason. After being non-tendered in November by the Dodgers, the right-handed reliever who is rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, said there was a hot period early, then a quiet period during the free agency process where he wasn’t hearing from potential suitors.

Anthony Banda News / Dodger Blue / February 16

Twins Sent $500,000 International Bonus Pool Money For Anthony Banda

The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed Ben Rortvedt off waivers earlier this month, which resulted in Anthony Banda getting designated for assignment to clear a spot on their 40-man roster.

Shohei Ohtani News / Larry Brown Sports / February 16

Shohei Ohtani reveals why he still wants his interpreter around

Expect Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter to be around the Los Angeles Dodgers star for the foreseeable future. Despite his noticeable improvement in his command of the English language, the Dodgers superstar still wants interpreter Will Ireton by his side, via Fredo Cervantes of The Sporting Tribune.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / February 16

Dodgers Spring Training Jersey Features New Design

The start of Spring Training each year is accompanied by a new design for on-field caps, which in 2026 further incorporates the Cactus League theme for the Los Angeles Dodgers and all other teams that hold camp in Arizona.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / February 16

Dodgers notes: Roki Sasaki, Evan Phillips, Manny Machado

After digesting that Ben Rortvedt will now join fellow former Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes, a non-roster invitee, in New York Mets spring training camp, here are more baseball stories to begin your week.

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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.

Shohei Ohtani News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / February 15

Shohei Ohtani Grateful to Live in 'Two Different Worlds'

Already the subject of global headlines, Shohei Ohtani revealed groundbreaking news ahead of his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers by announcing he was married.

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Ben Rortvedt News / Dodger Blue / February 15

Ben Rortvedt Claimed By New York Mets

Ben Rortvedt has had an interesting few months since winning the 2025 World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was recently designated for assignment by the Dodgers for a second time since the end of last season, and he has once again been claimed.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 15

Diamondbacks owner is willing to go 'all in' to compete with Dodgers

After losing the World Series to the Texas Rangers in 2023, the Diamondbacks have missed the playoffs for the past two seasons and took a further step back in 2025 due to injury.

Shohei Ohtani looks 'fantastic' as Dodgers shift into high gear

Phillies' Bryce Harper is sick of the criticism Dodgers face

Padres' Manny Machado doesn't hold back on feelings about Dodgers

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Ben Rortvedt News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 15

Mets Claim Ben Rortvedt Off Waivers From Dodgers

The Mets have claimed catcher Ben Rortvedt off waivers from the Dodgers, according to a report from Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Right-hander Dedniel Nunez was transferred to the 60-day injured list to make room for Rortvedt on the 40-man roster.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / February 15

Dave Roberts Shares How Shohei Ohtani Surprised Him the Most

Shohei Ohtani set a franchise record with 54 home runs and played through a torn labrum that was a result of a subluxation of his left shoulder in the 2024 World Series, and yet somehow managed to further impress in a second season with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Roki Sasaki News / Athlon Sports / February 15

Roki Sasaki 2026 Fantasy Outlook: Starter Role Confirmed – Breakout or Bust in LA Rotation?

The question of whether a player is a breakout candidate or a bust candidate is usually pretty clear. But when it comes to Roki Sasaki, the breakout/bust debate is clear as mud.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / Dodger Blue / February 15

Yoshinobu Yamamoto In A ‘Better Spot’ Than Normal

Yoshinobu Yamamoto cemented himself in Los Angeles Dodgers lore for his heroic performance in the 2025 postseason that helped the team repeat as World Series champions.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 15

Padres' Machado doesn't hold back on feelings about Dodgers

Padres' Manny Machado doesn't hold back on feelings about Dodgers

The Dodgers are the big bad wolf in the National League, and the Padres are one of a handful of teams that can "compete" with them on a talent and financial level.

Padres' Manny Machado praises team's Saturday signings

Shohei Ohtani looks 'fantastic' as Dodgers shift into high gear

Nick Castellanos quickly lands with new team after Phillies release

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Just Baseball / February 15

Top 3 Los Angeles Dodgers Spring Training Storylines to Watch

The defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers don’t enter many springs with uncertainty. That’s the luxury of a roster built around stars like Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman, supplemented by aggressive offseason additions such as Kyle Tucker and Edwin Diaz.