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The Los Angeles Dodgers are coming off two consecutive World Series titles over the past two seasons. They have won the National League West each of the past four years and 12 of the past 13 seasons.

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Dodgers-Brewers 2-For-1 Mock Trade Brings All-Star Pitcher To Los Angeles

The Milwaukee Brewers are in a tough spot as the offseason rolls on. They have one of the better rosters in the league, but their ace, Freddy Peralta, is on an expiring contract.

Freddy Peralta News / True Blue LA / January 12

Assessing the Dodgers interest in Freddy Peralta

According to recent reports, the Dodgers are among the teams interested in acquiring Freddy Peralta. It wasn’t that long ago when Peralta was one of the biggest obstacles in trying to prevent the Dodgers from reaching the Fall Classic as the ace of a Brewers team that faced off with Los Angeles in the NLCS.

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The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz

MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / January 12

Dave Roberts Says Shohei Ohtani Admires Freddie Freeman

The sheer talent on the Los Angeles Dodgers roster is the envy of many teams throughout MLB, with names like Freddie Freeman and Shohei Ohtani just the tip of the iceberg.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / January 12

Kyle Tucker Rumors: Dodgers Among Teams To Meet With Free Agent

As the Los Angeles Dodgers look to upgrade both their outfield and offense, they continue to be linked to star free agent Kyle Tucker. The Dodgers are reportedly among the three most aggressive teams trying to sign Tucker, along with the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Mets.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / January 12

John Shoemaker’s 50th season with Dodgers is in Ontario

At least two Dodgers minor league affiliate levels will have the same manager in 2026 as in 2025. Just as Eric Wedge was announced last week to return to helm Double-A Tulsa, John Shoemaker will return to manage the Dodgers Class-A team in 2026.

Clayton Kershaw News / Dodger Blue / January 11

Clayton Kershaw Excited For Freedom Away From Baseball

Clayton Kershaw is experiencing his first offseason without any baseball-related responsibilities after ending his career as a World Series champion with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2025.

Freddie Freeman News / Dodger Blue / January 11

Freddie Freeman Withdraws From Team Canada In World Baseball Classic

Freddie Freeman planned to be among the Los Angeles Dodgers players set to participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic as he committed to Team Canada.

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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.

Freddie Freeman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 10

Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman withdraws from WBC, won’t play with Team Canada

Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman faced a murky situation involving the World Baseball Classic. Now the WBC and Team Canada knows his 2026 status as of Saturday.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / January 10

Dave Roberts: Shohei Ohtani Is The ‘Easiest Player To Manage’

When the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Shohei Ohtani to a record contract, it also came with the understanding that he would need to be managed differently than most players, given his two-way status and reputation as an international superstar.

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MLB News / Dodger Blue / January 10

Cody Bellinger Rumors: Length Of Contract Likely To Prevent Dodgers Reunion

The Los Angeles Dodgers have shown a willingness to be aggressive in free agency over recent years, and that could continue this winter even after the addition of Edwin Díaz on a record-breaking contract.

MLB News / True Blue LA / January 10

Revisiting the 1955 World Series

Let us take a moment to revisit the Dodgers’ first World Championship as a nice throwback 70+ years later. The series started with the Dodgers dropping the first two games in the Bronx before storming back to win the next three in Brooklyn.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / January 9

Dodgers Announce Roster Move After Kiké Hernandez News

The Los Angeles Dodgers are heading into the 2026 MLB season looking to remain atop the league and secure a third straight World Series title. A major factor in their success over the past decade has been utility player Kiké Hernandez, who completed his ninth season with the organization in 2025.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 9

Dodgers To Sign Andy Ibáñez

The Dodgers have signed infielder Andy Ibáñez to a major league deal, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR. The Quality Control Sports client’s salary has not yet been reported.

Shohei Ohtani News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / January 9

Shohei Ohtani May Have Changed the MLB Forever With Autonomy in Dodgers Organization

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the hunt for several big-name free agent bats, like shortstop Bo Bichette and outfielder Kyle Tucker, and they're even being linked to a trade for Detroit Tigers lefty ace Tarik Skubal.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Last Word On Sports / January 8

Are the Dodgers Still in on the Kyle Tucker Sweepstakes?

One of the last holes on the Los Angeles Dodgers roster is a corner outfielder. Free agent Kyle Tucker is still on the market. Is this a signing that is meant to happen or will the Toronto Blue Jays swoop into nab him?

Teoscar Hernandez News / Athlon Sports / January 8

Teoscar Hernandez Sends Message to Phillies Player After Career News

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez endured a down year in 2025, though he still capped it off with a second straight World Series title. The 33-year-old veteran posted a .247 batting average, .284 on-base percentage and .738 OPS with 25 home runs and 89 RBIs across 134 games.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 12

Kyle Tucker saga is down to three potential destinations

Tucker is coming off a down year by his standards because of injuries.

Blue Jays reportedly targeting top free agent Tucker amid Bo Bichette saga

Yankees have a controversial candidate to replace Cody Bellinger

Yankees pivot to Bichette as Bellinger signing looks less likely

Red Sox face just one competitor for top free agent Alex Bregman

Rockies make smart decision by signing veteran Michael Lorenzen

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Last Word On Sports / January 7

Could a Former Blue Jay Land with the Dodgers?

It has been a calm off-season for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The defending World Series Champions roster has remained mostly intact. However, expectations are that they will make a splash or two before Spring Training begins next month.

Brusdar Graterol News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 7

Dodgers re-sign pitcher Brusdar Graterol after missed season, avoid arbitration

The Dodgers and right-hander Brusdar Graterol have avoided arbitration.

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Clayton Kershaw News / Last Word On Sports / January 6

Future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw Could Be In Line for a Broadcast Role

Former Dodgers pitcher and future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw might be retired from baseball, but that doesn’t mean he will be unemployed for long. Andrew Marchand of The Athletic is reporting that NBC Sports is interested in hiring three-time Cy Young Award Winner as a studio commentator for Sunday Night Baseball in 2026.

Alex Vesia News / Field Level Media / January 3

Wife of Dodgers' Alex Vesia addresses death of infant daughter

The wife of Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia has discussed, for the first time, the death of the couple's daughter during the World Series. Kayla Vesia had chronicled the couple's life during her pregnancy on TikTok and made her final post -- before Friday night -- on Oct.