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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 cemented himself in Los Angeles Dodgers lore for his heroic performance in the 2025 postseason that helped the team repeat as World Series champions.
The Los Angeles Dodgers removed multiple players from their 40-man roster throughout the offseason, which included a decision to designate Anthony Banda for assignment as a corresponding move to claiming Ben Rortvedt off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds.
Shohei Ohtani is entering his first full season with the Los Angeles Dodgers as a two-way player after returning to the mound last June from a second career Tommy John surgery.
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.
The Dodgers are in rarefied air in their long franchise history going into 2026, having won consecutive championships for the first time. What’s next on the checklist is trying to become the fifth MLB team to win at least three World Series in a row.
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.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking for their bullpen to rebound in 2026, and they have several relievers who should be able to help and were not with the team in 2025.
Edwin Diaz became one of the top free agents of the offseason after opting out of his contract with the New York Mets. He rejected their bid to re-sign him by choosing a slightly larger offer to join the Los Angeles Dodgers in December.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a World Series for the ages. Yamamoto shot down any legend talk attached to him, though. But that didn’t stop Dave Roberts from sharing what the pitcher’s next goal is.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto went down in history after stepping up for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2025 World Series. Despite having already pitched earlier in the series, the 27-year-old ace stepped back onto the mound out of the bullpen to help L.A.
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol did not pitch in 2025 due to a shoulder injury. Graterol is expected to play a role in 2026 as the Dodgers look for a third consecutive championship, but LA is proceeding with caution in spring training.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been very busy ahead of MLB spring training. On Wednesday, the Dodgers re-signed pitcher Evan Phillips. Then, they gave Max Muncy a one-year extension on Thursday.