Los Angeles Dodgers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Chris Stratton News / True Blue LA / December 21

2025 Dodgers season review: Chris Stratton

For those needing a dramatis personae, or those who mistook Chris Stratton for Andrew Heaney (oops), Stratton is a journeyman pitcher who was drafted by and debuted with the San Francisco Giants before bouncing around the league.

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.

Freddie Freeman News / Dodger Blue / December 21

Freddie Freeman Reflects On ‘Special’ Experience Playing World Series In Canada

The 2025 World Series marked Freddie Freeman’s third championship overall and his second with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but it was the circumstances under which he won it that made the experience all the more memorable.

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Los Angeles Dodgers 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.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

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.

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,

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 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.

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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.

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.

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

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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Tommy Edman News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 19

Andrew Friedman Hints at Dodgers Adding Position Player After $69 Million All-Star Addition

The Dodgers might have made their biggest addition of the offseason already, when they signed free agent closer Edwin Diaz to a three-year, $69 million contract.

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.

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.