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High-Leverage Dodgers Reliever Looking for Resurgence in 2026

The Los Angeles Dodgers made waves last week when they inked the top closer on the free-agent market, right-hander Edwin Díaz, to a three-year deal. The price of 69 million for three years, plus draft picks, was thought to be beyond the Dodgers’ willingness to pay.

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Why Dodgers star Mookie Betts will not play for Team USA in 2026 WBC

The Los Angeles Dodgers received major offseason clarity as shortstop Mookie Betts confirmed he will not represent Team USA during the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodgers Insider / December 17

Top 10: The longest home runs by the Dodgers in 2025

Slug was one of the best ways to define the Dodgers in 2025. They led the National League with 244 home runs and a .441 slugging percentage — a second consecutive season that they led the league in both categories.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / Athlon Sports / December 17

Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto Announces Career News on Wednesday

The Los Angeles Dodgers captured their second consecutive World Series title back in early November, and the biggest reason they did was the dominance of right-handed starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

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Nick Frasso News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 17

Dodgers Sign Pitching Prospect Whom They Cut Last Month

In November 2023, the Dodgers paid Nick Frasso the highest compliment a career minor leaguer can receive. He was promoted to the 40-man roster to protect him from that year's Rule 5 draft, effectively paving the fast track to the big leagues in 2024.

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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 / Dodger Blue / December 17

Hotel Security Received Noise Complaint On Dodgers Celebrating Edwin Díaz Signing During Winter Meetings

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a strong history of iconic closers and the electric atmosphere they create when entering a game, and new signing Edwin Díaz will add to that tradition when he makes his debut in 2026.

Clayton Kershaw News / Dodgers Insider / December 17

Behind the Mic: Stephen Nelson calls Kershaw’s history-making 3000th strikeout

Editor’s Note: This is the fourth in a series of stories where Dodger broadcasters reflect on their favorite call from 2025. Previous stories: Joe Davis

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 17

Freddie Freeman Details Doing The Worm During Mookie Betts’ Party After Dodgers’ World Series Parade

One of the ways Freddie Freeman has endeared himself to the Los Angeles Dodgers fanbase is with his popular dance that involves swaying his hips and raising his arms in rhythm.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / Dodger Blue / December 17

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Remains Hopeful Of Pitching For Team Japan In 2026 World Baseball Classic

While the Los Angeles Dodgers aren’t scheduled to start a new season internationally for the first time since 2023, Spring Training is still going to have a wrinkle because of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Paul Konerko News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 17

Former Dodgers First Baseman, Outfielder Receive Hall of Fame Induction

Paul Konerko and Dusty Baker spent the majority of their careers in Major League Baseball with teams other than the Los Angeles Dodgers. All six of Konerko's All-Star game appearances came as a member of the Chicago White Sox, while Baker spent 11 seasons as a player — and all 26 as a manager — outside Los Angeles.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / December 17

This Day In Dodgers History: Trade Involving Brad Penny, Shawn Green & Randy Johnson Falls Apart

On Dec. 17, 2004, the Los Angeles Dodgers backed out of making a blockbuster trade with the New York Yankees and Arizona Diamondbacks that would have seen Shawn Green, Brad Penny and Randy Johnson switch teams.

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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 / Dodger Blue / December 17

Dave Roberts Believes Mookie Betts Settling In At Shortstop Will Aid Offense

The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team to repeat as World Series champions in 25 years despite Mookie Betts enduring a down year at the plate by his standards.

Kirby Yates News / True Blue LA / December 17

2025 Dodgers season review: Kirby Yates

Potentially, no reliever in the entire sport saw a larger dropoff in performance from their 2024 to 2025 production than the veteran Kirby Yates, perfectly encapsulating a trying year for a Dodger bullpen that failed to live up to expectations.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 17

Tyler Glasnow Hopes Dodgers Trade For Tarik Skubal

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ surprising signing of All-Star closer Edwin Díaz has fueled speculation that they could make additional splashes this offseason.

Tanner Scott News / Dodger Blue / December 17

Tanner Scott Pitched Through Health Issues During First Season With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers bolstered their bullpen by signing Edwin Díaz to a three-year, $69 million contract that came as somewhat of a surprise after hefty investments into the group last winter.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

A Slate of Interesting Dodger World Baseball Classic Updates

The next baseball season, essentially, is almost a year-long one now with the upcoming World Baseball Classic, and the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers have their own cadre of participants who will represent their home countries.

Clayton Kershaw News / Dodgers Insider / December 16

Behind the Mic: Tim Neverett calls Kershaw’s 3,000th career strikeout

Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series of stories where Dodger broadcasters reflect on their favorite call from 2025. Previous stories: Joe Davis on Freeman’s World Series walk-off José Mota on Ohtani’s moonshot and masterpiece Clayton Kershaw records his 3,000th career strikeout on July 2 against the Chicago White Sox at Dodger Stadium.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodgers Insider / December 16

Behind the Mic: José Mota calls Ohtani’s moonshot and masterpiece

Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series of stories where Dodger broadcasters reflect on their favorite call from 2025. Previous story: Joe Davis on Freeman’s World Series walk-off Shohei Ohtani’s second home run during his masterful performance in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the Brewers.

Edwin Diaz News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 16

Dodgers, Edwin Diaz Deal Set Contract Record For Relievers

A few weeks before Dec. 25, both the Los Angeles Dodgers and Edwin Diaz got what they asked for for Christmas. The Dodgers, who struck out last offseason by signing closer Tanner Scott to a hefty contract only for him to largely disappoint, needed a reliable closer going into the 2026 season.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / December 16

Dodgers World Series win celebrated at Hall of Fame

Every year at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, the reigning champion has a display at the museum with various artifacts and highlights from the World Series and postseason.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 16

Dodgers Mourn The Death Of Longtime Fan Rob Reiner

Rob Reiner, a film director, producer, screenwriter, actor, activist and longtime Los Angeles Dodgers fan, died on Dec. 14, 2025 at the age of 78. Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found fatally stabbed at their home over the weekend.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / December 15

Dodgers have made a decision about trading Tyler Glasnow

The Dodgers acquired Glasnow from the Tampa Bay Rays two years ago, and he's signed through the 2028 campaign.

Dodgers Re-Sign Nick Frasso To Minor League Deal

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Tyler Glasnow News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 14

Tyler Glasnow Does Not Expect To Be Traded

Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow’s name reportedly “came up” in trade talks with other teams in recent days, but Glasnow made an appearance on MLB Network Radio’s Sunday Sliders program with Dani Wexelman of SiriusXM and made clear that he does not expect to be traded.