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Tommy Edman News / Dodger Blue / December 21

Tommy Edman Relieved Dodgers Signed Edwin Díaz: ‘Toughest’ Pitcher To Face

The Los Angeles Dodgers made one of the biggest splashes of the offseason by signing Edwin Díaz to a three-year, $69 million contract. The deal represents the largest average annual value ($23 million) for a relief pitcher in MLB history.

Hunter Feduccia News / True Blue LA / December 21

2025 Dodgers season review: Hunter Feduccia

Hunter Feduccia in 2025 finally got his chance at extended major league time, but it took getting traded from the Dodgers for the opportunity. The 12th-round pick in 2018 out of LSU got one brief run with the Dodgers this April, called up for six games as Freddie Freeman finished off his early-season injured-list stint.

Dave Roberts News / Dodger Blue / December 21

Dave Roberts Hopes Bruins Fans Immediately Support New UCLA Coach Bob Chesney

The UCLA football program has been in a state of flux for more than a year as hiring DeShaun Foster as head coach didn’t yield expected results. Foster went 5-7 in his first season as Bruins head coach, then started this year 0-3 before getting fired.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 21

Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Invests $7.4 Million In Programs & Grants

The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) announced it invested $7.4 million in programs and grants for 2025. Funding supported over 60 unique nonprofits,

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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.

Mookie Betts News / True Blue LA / December 21

Dodgers notes: Mookie Betts, Justin Dean, Munetaka Murakami

The baseball world isn’t used to players appearing with widely-known influencers on streaming platforms, but Mookie Betts was handed the opportunity for fans to get to know a bit more about him.

Matt Sauer News / True Blue LA / December 20

2025 Dodgers season review: Matt Sauer

Matt Sauer got the chance to play for his hometown team, appearing in 10 games for the Dodgers and even making a start while pitchers such as Tyler Glasnow, Clayton Kershaw and Blake Snell were all on the injured list.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / December 20

Dodgers Planning For Shohei Ohtani To Be ‘Regular Starter’ But With Extra Rest Opportunities

Shohei Ohtani returned to the mound this year after a record-setting 2024 season as the Los Angeles Dodgers’ full-time designated hitter. Ohtani made his Dodgers pitching debut on June 16 and threw one inning against the San Diego Padres.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 20

This Day In Dodgers History: Hideo Nomo & Fred McGriff Signed

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a rich history of international signings, which Hideo Nomo is part of as the first Japanese-born player in Major League Baseball.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Total Apex Sports / December 20

Los Angeles Dodgers Hit With a Historic Luxury Tax Bill

Nobody throws a parade for a tax bill. But if you’re the Los Angeles Dodgers, you might just throw a parade because of the tax bill. Fresh off their back-to-back World Series victory, the invoice from the league office has finally arrived, and the numbers are absolutely staggering.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 20

Dodgers Linked to Versatile Outfielder on Trade Block

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a big splash in free agency with the signing of star closer Edwin Diaz, whose three-year, $69 million contract set an MLB record for relievers.

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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.

Chuckie Robinson News / Dodger Blue / December 20

Los Angeles Dodgers Re-Sign Chuckie Robinson To Minor League Contract

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Chuckie Robinson to a Minor League contract, per his player profile page on MLB.com. He returns after finishing the 2025 season with the Atlanta Braves organization.

Nick Frasso News / True Blue LA / December 20

2025 Dodgers season review: Nick Frasso

Nick Frasso returned from shoulder and hip surgeries that wiped out his 2024 season for a full 2025, but he struggled in Triple-A to end his time with the Dodgers.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 20

Dodgers Paying Record Luxury Tax Total For 2025 Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers won their second consecutive World Series in the 2025 season, but it didn’t come cheap, as they had the most expensive roster in MLB history.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 20

Dave Roberts ‘Excited’ For Gavin Stone & River Ryan Returning

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a plethora of Major League-caliber starting pitching talent in their organization heading into the 2026 season. Not only are

Chuckie Robinson News / True Blue LA / December 20

Dodgers sign Chuckie Robinson, Carlos Duran to minor league deals

In the last week or so the Dodgers have signed a trio of players to minor league contracts, per the MLB.com transaction logs. Nick Frasso returning after getting non-tendered was already reported, but a couple others have returned as well — catcher Chuckie Robinson and pitcher Carlos Duran.

Tyler Glasnow News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 20

Why Dodgers trading Tyler Glasnow would immediately backfire

The Los Angeles Dodgers are not wrong to listen and they never stop listening. But listening and acting are very different things, and when it comes to a potential Tyler Glasnow trade, acting would unravel much of what the Dodgers intentionally built during MLB Free Agency.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / December 20

Dodgers' latest title comes with staggering luxury-tax bill

Los Angeles Dodgers' latest World Series championship comes with staggering luxury-tax bill, nearly doubles next-highest team

The Dodgers won another World Series title, but it came with a steep cost.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Last Word On Sports / December 18

Current Dodgers Rumors, News, and Notes

The Los Angeles Dodgers have had their fair share of activity so far this winter. No doubt there will be more to come in the coming days and weeks. It definitely feels like there is another shoe to drop soon.

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.

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