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Decision Made for Kyle Tucker and Freddie Freeman's Expected Lineup Spots

There were two primary questions the Los Angeles Dodgers faced after signing Kyle Tucker to a record-setting four-year, $240 million contract. The first was which position he would play, though the likely outcome proved true and was confirmed by Dodgers manager Dave Roberts during Tucker's introductory press conference.

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Kyle Tucker Trying To ‘Do My Part’ In First Season With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers reinforced what was already one of the best lineups in baseball when they signed Kyle Tucker to a four-year, $240 million contract during the offseason.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / February 25

Dodgers Opening Day Roster Projection 1.0: Six-Man Rotation, Second Base Battle

The Los Angeles Dodgers are barely into their first full week of Cactus League games but their Opening Day roster outlook has already taken a hit because of multiple players recovering from respective surgeries.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / February 25

How many starts for the Dodgers’ Big Four?

After four consecutive years of running out of starting pitchers in October, the Dodgers last year saw the other side of that coin, with all of their top four starters healthy and thriving during the postseason.

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The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

How many Cy Young winners from both leagues since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'AL & NL strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

Max Muncy News / Dodger Blue / February 25

Max Muncy: Dodgers Wouldn’t Be The Reason For Work Stoppage In MLB

Fan support for salary cap implementation in MLB has been extremely vocal this offseason after the Los Angeles Dodgers added Edwin Díaz and Kyle Tucker to an already stacked roster coming off back-to-back World Series championships.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / February 25

Dodgers notes: Gavin Stone’s return, Dalton Rushing, Michael Siani

It had been 543 days since Gavin Stone last faced big league hitting, but on Tuesday he made his long-awaited return against the Cleveland Guardians. Stone was only dealt one inning of work as he was handed the start, tossing 15 pitches while striking out a pair of hitters in a perfect first inning.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / February 25

'Not Sure It’s Going To Happen' -MLB Insider Casts Doubt on Juan Soto Dethroning Shohei Ohtani Just Yet

Shohei Ohtani set the milestone after signing a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. It was the largest in MLB history. However, Juan Soto smashed the record the following year with his 15-year, $765 million deal with the New York Mets.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 25

Freddie Freeman’s swing gets rave reviews from Dodgers’ Dave Roberts, his dad

Although Freddie Freeman scuffled in the 2025 MLB playoffs, he still managed to notch another massive World Series home run that helped push the Los Angeles Dodgers toward a championship.

Freddie Freeman News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / February 24

Freddie Freeman Reveals 'Big, Big Goal' After Honest Assessment

Although Freddie Freeman recently shared his feelings on wanting to play a total of 20 MLB seasons and retire with the Los Angeles Dodgers, his focus squarely remains on 2026.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / February 24

Dave Roberts Announces Teoscar Hernandez Decision Amid Spring Training

The Los Angeles Dodgers enter the 2026 season with one of the most talented rosters in baseball. There is a reason they have won two straight World Series

MLB News / Yardbarker

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

Mookie Betts News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / February 24

What's Different for Mookie Betts in Spring Training This Year

The Los Angeles Dodgers are taking a more methodical approach to Spring Training this year that has resulted in the likes of Mookie Betts and Max Muncy being among the veterans who have not yet played in a Cactus League game.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / February 24

Who will win the Dodgers second base job?

We know Tommy Edman will start the season on the injured list for some amount of time. That gives us one of the main (only?) position battles in Dodgers camp this spring training, with a handful of players vying for second base.

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The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most seasons played by NFL team' quiz

Gavin Stone News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / February 24

Gavin Stone Faring Better than Fellow Dodgers Pitcher Returning from Surgery

The Los Angeles Dodgers returning their starting rotation from last year--sans the now-retired Clayton Kershaw--is being backed by the team also welcoming back the likes of Gavin Stone and River Ryan.

Alex Vesia News / Dodger Blue / February 24

Alex Vesia Finding Comfort Being With Dodgers Teammates

Alex Vesia is back with the Los Angeles Dodgers this spring after he and his wife, Kayla, suffered the heartbreaking loss of their newborn daughter last October.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / February 24

Dodgers vs. Guardians spring training game roster

The Dodgers on Tuesday take on the Cleveland Guardians at Camelback Ranch. Here are the active players for the fourth game of the Dodgers’ spring, including Freddie Freeman at first base in his first Cactus League game this year, just as he planned.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / February 24

5 Greatest Dodgers Hitters of All Time

Whether it’s Brooklyn or Los Angeles, the Dodgers franchise has been one of the most iconic in Major League Baseball history, bested only, truly, by the New York Yankees.

Mookie Betts News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 24

Dodgers’ Mookie Betts makes candid admission about unexpected change

It wasn’t long ago that Mookie Betts was known as one of the best right fielders in MLB. Now, he is known as one of the best shortstops in the sport. Of course, making the move from the outfield to a premier position such as shortstop is far from a simple task, but Betts has made it look easy.

Tyler Glasnow News / Dodger Blue / February 24

Dodgers Asked Tyler Glasnow To Gain Weight For Improved Health

Tyler Glasnow continued to pitch at a high level for the Los Angeles Dodgers last season, but he again struggled to stay on the field. Glasnow was limited to just 90.1 innings during the regular season, primarily due to right shoulder inflammation that sidelined him for more than two months.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 24

Mets' Juan Soto sends MVP warning to Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani

In the eyes of some, Ohtani has essentially emerged as the uncrowned National League Most Valuable Player for each season until further notice.

Rangers' Brandon Nimmo opens up about Francisco Lindor, alleged clubhouse problems that impacted 2025 Mets

Mets legend Darryl Strawberry shares warning for Pete Alonso about joining Orioles

The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Larry Brown Sports / February 24

Pete Crow-Armstrong takes a swipe at Dodgers fans

Pete Crow-Armstrong really does not care for one rival fanbase. The Chicago Cubs star outfielder Crow-Armstrong was the subject of a Chicago Magazine feature that ran this week.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Last Word On Sports / February 23

Three Dodgers That Could Break Out in 2026

The Los Angeles Dodgers are locked, loaded, and looking for a three-peat. They didn’t have the busiest of off-seasons. However, they did make two additions to add to a core that is used to winning.

Alex Vesia News / Larry Brown Sports / February 24

Dodgers fans had awesome gesture for Alex Vesia

Los Angeles Dodgers fans had a great gesture for pitcher Alex Vesia when he made his spring training debut on Monday. Vesia took the mound for the Dodgers in the fifth inning of Monday’s spring training game against Seattle at Camelback Ranch in Phoenix, Az.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Just Baseball / February 23

The Dodgers’ Underrated Asset on Their 2026 Superteam

The Los Angeles Dodgers are really, really good. Controversial, I know. On paper, the projected roster for the 2026 Dodgers grades out among the most formidable teams in modern MLB history.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 24

Nimmo opens up about Lindor, alleged 2025 Mets problems

Rangers' Brandon Nimmo opens up about Francisco Lindor, alleged clubhouse problems that impacted 2025 Mets

Part of New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns dismantling the core of the club's roster this offseason involved trading Nimmo to the Texas Rangers for second baseman Marcus Semien this past fall.

How Juan Soto could be key to Luis Robert Jr.'s bounce back with Mets

Mets' Francisco Lindor reacts to Steve Cohen 'never' having a team captain

MLB insiders rip Mets for letting Pete Alonso leave

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

Shohei Ohtani News / Field Level Media / February 23

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani (probably) won't pitch for Japan in WBC

Shohei Ohtani exited spring training camp with a virtual handle-with-care tag as the Dodgers' two-way star commits his talents to helping Japan win a fourth World Baseball Classic.