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Dodgers Star to Miss 2026 World Baseball Classic for Surprise Reason

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts announced he will not participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic on internet personality Adin Ross' livestream on Wednesday.

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World Series win worth nearly $485,000 for Dodgers players

Major League Baseball distributed nearly $128.2 million in postseason bonuses, with the World Series-winning Los Angeles Dodgers dividing their pot into 82 full shares worth nearly $485,000 each.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / ESPN / December 18

Dodgers' full postseason share was $484,748

A full postseason share for the World Series champion Dodgers totaled $484,748, up from the amount Los Angeles players earned in 2024 but still down from the winner's figure in 2022 and 2023.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 18

Dodgers Trade Rumors: Lars Nootbaar Interest

So far this offseason the Los Angeles Dodgers have re-signed Miguel Rojas and stunned the industry by adding Edwin Díaz on a team-friendly three-year contract.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / December 18

Dodgers players’ haul for winning World Series is $484,748 per share

LOS ANGELES – A full postseason share for the Dodgers, who won the World Series for a second straight season, is worth $484,747.57 in 2025, part of a total $128.2 million player pool for the postseason, a source confirmed to True Blue LA.

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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.

Evan Phillips News / Dodger Blue / December 18

Dodgers Free Agent Rumors: Evan Phillips Seeking 1-Year Contract

The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen was the weakest unit of the team this past season, which was in part due to Evan Phillips virtually missing the entire year.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 18

Dodgers Notes: Edwin Diaz Deal Sets Record, Cody Bellinger Update, More

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz secured a record-breaking deal for relievers after signing a three-year, $69 million contract with the reigning champions.

Dave Roberts News / Dodger Blue / December 18

Dave Roberts ‘Challenged’ Bob Chesney Before UCLA Hired New Football Coach

Los Angeles Dodgers manager and UCLA alumnus Dave Roberts provided some input in the Bruins’ search for a new head football coach after the football program parted ways with DeShaun Foster during the season.

Clayton Kershaw News / True Blue LA / December 18

2025 Dodgers in review: Clayton Kershaw

In what was the final season of his historic career, Clayton Kershaw gave Dodgers fans one last hurrah as he ended his career as a three-time champion and one of the greatest pitchers in franchise history.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 18

Edwin Díaz Contract Details: Potential Dodgers Option Year Includes Incentives

The Los Angeles Dodgers addressed their bullpen by adding All-Star closer Edwin Díaz on a three-year, $69 million contract that includes more than $13 million in deferrals and a $9 million signing bonus.

Mookie Betts News / Athlon Sports / December 18

Dodgers' Mookie Betts Announces Personal News Amid MLB Offseason

The Los Angeles Dodgers have enjoyed remarkable success since Mookie Betts arrived from the Boston Red Sox ahead of the 2020 MLB season. In six years with the club, Betts has added three more rings to his collection and now leads all active players with four championships.

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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 / Last Word On Sports / December 18

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.

Mookie Betts News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 18

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.

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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.

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.

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

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.

Shohei Ohtani News / Total Apex Sports / December 16

Los Angeles Dodgers Shohei Ohtani HR Ball Could Sell For Record-Breaking Amount

A piece of baseball history from Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s most legendary performances is set to hit the auction block, and it could command a record-setting price.

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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Los Angeles Dodgers 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.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 14