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This Day In Dodgers History: Jim Gilliam Wins Rookie Of The Year; Andy Messersmith Part Of MLB Free Agency Beginning

After putting together a stellar season for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Jim Gilliam was named the National League Rookie of the Year on this day in 1953. For

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 23

Andrew Friedman Calls Edwin Díaz ‘Perfect Fit’ For Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have already named Edwin Díaz as their unquestioned closer after signing the veteran reliever to a record-breaking contract in free agency.

Dalton Rushing News / True Blue LA / December 23

2025 Dodgers season review: Dalton Rushing

Dalton Rushing got his chance to earn some time in the big leagues in 2025, serving as the understudy to Will Smith after the Dodgers released Austin Barnes and platooning with Ben Rortvedt while Smith dealt with a hand injury.

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How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

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Jackie Robinson News / Dodger Blue / December 23

ESPN Exclusively Broadcasting Dodgers’ Jackie Robinson Day Game

ESPN announced its Major League Baseball game selections for the 2026 season, beginning with a matchup between the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers on Jackie Robinson Day at 7:10 p.m.

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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.

Alex Call News / Dodger Blue / December 23

Alex Call ‘Soaking In’ World Series Celebration With Dodgers Fans

The Los Angeles Dodgers won back-to-back elimination games on the road against the Toronto Blue Jays to repeat as World Series champions. While the Dodgers roster had many holdovers from last year’s championship team, there were also several newcomers who got to experience playing in the Fall Classic for the first time.

Roki Sasaki News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 23

Dodgers Insider reveals how Roki Sasaki can make a massive impact in 2026

In 2025, Roki Sasaki had one of the more unusual rookie seasons in recent Los Angeles Dodgers memory. After being the most in-demand international free

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodgers Insider / December 22

10 of the Dodgers most memorable 2025 postseason moments

This is the fourth and final story in a series looking back at the great Dodger moments of 2025. Previous stories: Top 10: The longest home runs by the

Cody Bellinger News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 22

Former Dodgers Fan Favorite Could Land With Mets

The social media world, particularly the one bleeding Dodger Blue, has been hoping for a Los Angeles Dodgers-Cody Bellinger reunion. The team needs an outfielder, and the ex-MVP is one of the better options available.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / December 22

Dodgers' Edwin Diaz Sends Message to Francisco Lindor on Monday

The New York Mets have undergone an offseason full of change heading into 2026, electing to reshape the roster in a different way following last year’s second-half collapse.

Mookie Betts News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 22

How Will the Dodgers Manage Mookie Betts After Offensive Down Year in 2025? Insider Answers

Mookie Betts had a very unlike-Mookie Betts season in 2025. There are several factors that could contribute to this. The Los Angeles Dodgers' star shortstop had a very strange stomach virus that led to him losing at least 20 pounds right before the year started.

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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 / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 22

Dodgers Sign Free Agent After Losing Him at Midseason

The Dodgers signed free agent Chuckie Robinson to a minor league contract. According to his transactions page, the contract became official on Thursday.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / December 22

Shohei Ohtani Baseball Card Sells For Record $3 Million

Shohei Ohtani collectibles have skyrocketed in value over the years, ranging from baseball cards, home run balls and other game-used items. The 2024 Topps Ohtani Black Dynasty “50/50” Relic sold for $1.067 million earlier this year, becoming the first Los Angeles Dodgers card of any kind to sell for more than $1 million.

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Joe Kelly News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 22

Former Dodgers Pitcher Inadvertently Announces Retirement: 'I Ain't Playing'

Joe Kelly, the Dodgers fan favorite who dallied with a comeback in 2025, confirmed on a podcast appearance Monday that his playing career is over. "I ain't playing," Kelly told Rob Bradford on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 22

Edwin Díaz Has ‘Nice And Easy’ Mindset As Closer

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a splash earlier this month when they signed former New York Mets All-Star closer Edwin Díaz to a three-year, $69 million contract.

Clayton Kershaw News / Dodger Blue / December 22

Clayton Kershaw Believes Dodgers Establishing Dynasty Is ‘Good For Baseball’

The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team in 25 years to repeat as World Series champions when they took down the Toronto Blue Jays in seven games.

Tanner Scott News / Dodger Blue / December 22

Andrew Friedman: Tanner Scott ‘Hungry’ To Help Dodgers Bullpen In 2026

The Los Angeles Dodgers did not receive the results they were expecting from Tanner Scott in 2025 after making him MLB’s third-highest paid relief pitcher in terms of average annual value (AAV).

Carlos Duran News / Dodger Blue / December 21

Dodgers Re-Sign Carlos Duran To Minor League Contract

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

Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / Dodger Blue / December 21

This Day In Dodgers History: Yoshinobu Yamamoto Agrees To Record-Setting Contract

On Dec. 21, 2023, Yoshinobu Yamamoto agreed to a record-setting 12-year, $325 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. It represents the longest and richest deal for a pitcher in MLB history.

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.

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.

Mets' Clay Holmes seems puzzled by controversial offseason decisions

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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.