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This Day In Dodgers History: Bud Selig Approves Shawn Green Trade; Brett Tomko Signed

This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw then-MLB commissioner Bud Selig approve the trade of Shawn Green to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Selig signing off on the trade was required due to the Dodgers sending $8 million to the Diamondbacks as part of the transaction.

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Dodgers Video: Tribute To Clayton Kershaw’s Career

2026 marks the first year Clayton Kershaw won’t be part of the Los Angeles Dodgers organization since he was selected in the first round of the 2006 MLB Draft.

MLB News / True Blue LA / January 3

Breaking down the 2026 Dodgers schedule for value

The 2025 season is over, and the Dodgers are champions — again! Neat. We have finished signing Auld Lang Syne, and it’s time to turn the page! Schedule-release videos are common and popular in other leagues, such as the National Football League.

Blake Snell News / Dodger Blue / January 3

Blake Snell Reflects On ‘Unreal’ First Season With Dodgers

Weeks after winning the 2024 World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers bolstered their starting rotation by signing Blake Snell to a five-year, $182 million contract.

Kyle Schwarber News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

The 'Last 40-home-run season by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz

Alex Vesia News / Field Level Media / January 3

Wife of Dodgers' Alex Vesia addresses death of infant daughter

The wife of Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia has discussed, for the first time, the death of the couple's daughter during the World Series. Kayla Vesia had chronicled the couple's life during her pregnancy on TikTok and made her final post -- before Friday night -- on Oct.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / January 3

Andrew Friedman Outlines Goals For 2026 Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers won back-to-back World Series titles and now have their sights on becoming baseball’s first three-peat champion in 26 years. The team made a splash by signing one of the best relief pitchers in Edwin Díaz, who should shore up a bullpen that struggled with inconsistency this year.

Miguel Rojas News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 3

Miguel Rojas somehow hasn’t had a bobblehead during Dodgers tenure

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Miguel Rojas share history, drama, and rings, and his final MLB season is now set after he re-signed on a one-year, $5.5 million deal.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Viral Sports News / January 2

Los Angeles Dodgers Linked to Massive Move by MLB Insider

Kyle Tucker stands out as the premier talent available in this winter’s free agent pool, drawing widespread interest from contenders looking to bolster their lineups.

Blake Snell News / Athlon Sports / January 2

Dodgers' Blake Snell Makes Announcement on Friday

Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell had an eventful first year in Los Angeles after joining the organization on a five-year, $182 million deal last offseason.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / January 2

This Day In Dodgers History: Announcement To Build Ebbets Field In Brooklyn

On Jan. 2, 1912, Brooklyn Dodgers president and majority owner Charles Ebbets announced his intention to purchase 4.5 acres of land in the Pigtown section of Brooklyn, New York for a new stadium.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / January 2

Dodgers Free Agency Rumors: Kyle Tucker & Cody Bellinger Interest

Even with the New Year having arrived and the start of Spring Training fast approaching, a slew of notable free agents still remain available. The group is headlined by Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker, and also includes the likes of Cody Bellinger, Alex Bregman, Eugenio Suárez and Framber Valdez, among others.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Roki Sasaki News / Dodger Blue / January 2

Roki Sasaki Working Hard To Contribute More In 2026

Roki Sasaki faced lofty expectations in his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but early struggles and a right shoulder injury prevented him from finding any sort of a rhythm.

Bo Bichette News / Dodger Blue / January 2

Bo Bichette Rumors: Dodgers ‘Checked On’ Star Middle Infielder

After making a splash with the signing of Edwin Díaz, the Los Angeles Dodgers turned their attention to adding a position player to help fill out their lineup, which struggled frequently at times during the 2025 regular season and into the postseason.

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The 'TE receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Leading receivers vs. each NFL team' quiz

The 'CFP appearances' quiz

The 'Top-50 all-time NFL rushers' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / January 1

Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Max Muncy & More Dodgers Send Special Messages To Clayton Kershaw

Clayton Kershaw capped off his illustrious career by winning a third World Series championship with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The left-hander is now officially retired after spending 18 seasons with the organization.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / The Spun / January 1

Catching Up With Dodgers Great Steve Garvey

[Editor’s note: This article is from The Spun’s “Then and Now” magazine, featuring interviews with more than 50 sports stars of yesteryear. Order your copy online today, or pick one up at retail racks and newsstands nationwide.] Steve Garvey holds the National League record for consecutive games played at 1,207.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / January 1

2025 Year in Review: Dodgers Get Hollywood Ending

[Editor’s note: This article is from Athlon Sports’ 2025 “Year in Review” magazine, which celebrates the year’s champions and relives the biggest moments from across the world of sports.

Clayton Kershaw News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 31

Dodgers ends 2025 with perfect Clayton Kershaw tribute

When Clayton Kershaw announced that the 2025 MLB season would be his last just before the start of the playoffs, it gave the Los Angeles Dodgers extra motivation to go for the repeat.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 31

Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Dodgers send Clayton Kershaw heartwarming retirement messages

Clayton Kershaw is now retired following the Los Angeles Dodgers’ second consecutive World Series championship in October. On New Year’s Eve, the Dodgers’ social media account shared a video of his former teammates sending heartfelt messages to him.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 31

Newly-Signed Dodgers Star Listed as Top Free Agency Winner

The Los Angeles Dodgers had a clear need heading into free agency. After failing to secure a reliable closer despite signing Tanner Scott to a lucrative deal ahead of the 2025 season, the Dodgers relied predominantly on starters in the postseason as they fought their way to a second consecutive World Series title.

Roki Sasaki News / Athlon Sports / December 30

Roki Sasaki Sends Message After First Season With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers had plenty of contributors as they captured their second straight World Series title in 2025, but one of the more surprising heroes was right-handed pitcher Roki Sasaki.

Kirby Yates News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 30

Angels hoping Kirby Yates will have bounce-back season

Angels hoping two-time All-Star Kirby Yates will have bounce-back season

The Angels will bet on Yates’ track record and hope for better help.

Angels' Anthony Rendon restructure will finally end Los Angeles' $245M mistake

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The 'World Series Champions' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Just Baseball / December 30

Playing GM: 4 Moves To Complete the Los Angeles Dodgers Roster for 2026

After becoming the first team to repeat as World Series Champions since the New York Yankees from 1998-2000, the Los Angeles Dodgers can still get better this offseason.

Joe Kelly News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 29

Joe Kelly announces end of his playing career

After 13 Major League seasons, reliever Joe Kelly has decided to call a career, as the right-hander told Rob Bradford on a recent edition (audio link) of the Baseball Isn’t Boring podcast.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 28

Andrew Heaney Announces Retirement

Andrew Heaney is retiring after 12 Major League seasons, as the 34-year-old southpaw announced via his social media feeds. Heaney finishes his career with a 4.57 ERA over 1136 2/3 innings as a starter and occasional reliever with six different MLB teams, including seven seasons with the Angels.