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Andrew Friedman shuts down Kyle Tucker’s passion for baseball concerns

The Los Angeles Dodgers are heading into the 2026 season on top. They are the two-time defending World Series champions. Also, they signed free-agent slugger Kyle Tucker to a $240 million contract.

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Dodgers beat writer provides in-depth look at Blake Snell’s potential injury timeline

For the second consecutive spring training, the Los Angeles Dodgers enter the exhibition season as defending champions. The Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in seven games to capture their ninth world championship.

Tyler Glasnow News / Dodgers Insider / February 20

2026 Spring Training: The Dodgers ready for the Cactus League opener; Glasnow’s growth praised

The training in Spring Training now is deemphasized as we shift to Cactus League games for the Dodgers on Saturday. The Dodgers will play the Angels in their Cactus League opener in Tempe, Arizona.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 20

Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s World Series performance draws honest Dave Roberts take

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a spring training game on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels, as the club prepares for the 2026 season. However, with a new year of baseball on the horizon, manager Dave Roberts just can’t get over Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s performance in the 2025 World Series.

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Freddie Freeman News / Athlon Sports / February 20

Andrew Friedman's Freddie Freeman Message After Dodgers Retirement Decision

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a roster full of superstars, yet one player continues to stand out above the rest. That player is first basemanFreddie Freeman, who is preparing for his fifth season in Los Angeles after signing a six‑year, 162 million dollar contract in March 2022.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Mookie Betts News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 20

Dodgers’ Mookie Betts reveals key to success in 2026: ‘Proof is in the pudding’

To say Mookie Betts’ 2025 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers didn’t go as planned would be a massive understatement. Entering the season with sky-high

Shohei Ohtani News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 20

Latest Dodgers-Shohei Ohtani update suggests he could have best two-way season yet

With the Los Angeles Dodgers signing Kyle Tucker and Edwin Diaz to further improve their star-studded team, one player who will continue to reach new heights, no one has seen before his two-way sensation, Shohei Ohtani.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / February 20

Longest-tenured Dodgers list enters a new era

Last season was a year of roster transition for the Dodgers, who cut ties with longtime mainstays Chris Taylor and Austin Barnes in May, then Clayton Kershaw retired after 18 seasons.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / February 20

Will Dodgers Fans Have to Deal With Padres Stars Defeating Team Japan in WBC?

Rosters for the 2026 World Baseball Classic feature a record 78 MLB All-Stars and are headlined by Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal combining to make tournament history as reigning Baseball Writers' Association of America award winners participating.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 20

Dodgers’ Max Muncy makes ‘weird’ admission about Clayton Kershaw’s retirement

The Los Angeles Dodgers are gearing up for another championship run in 2026. However, spring training feels a bit different for LA this year, as future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw retired after last season.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / February 20

Dave Roberts: Mookie Betts ‘Will Be In The MVP Conversation’

The Los Angeles Dodgers won their division with a 93-69 record and eventually the World Series despite sub-par offensive production from Mookie Betts. Betts has been one of the Dodgers’ most important offensive pieces since joining the organization in 2020, but did not have the same level of production in 2025.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Dalton Rushing News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / February 20

Dodgers Set Goals for Dalton Rushing as Backup Catcher

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a surprising change last year by parting with Austin Barnes, their longest-tenured position player, in order to promote then-top prospect Dalton Rushing from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / February 20

Dave Roberts: Blake Treinen Has ‘A Lot In The Tank’ For Dodgers

Blake Treinen is among the Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers looking to bounce back after enduring a difficult 2025 season. Treinen missed more than three months because of right forearm tightness and was never able to find much of a rhythm after returning in late July.

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

How the Los Angeles Dodgers are Actually Building Their 2026 Roster

The Los Angeles Dodgers didn't have many needs during the offseason but they aggressively adressed those by signing the two best players who were available in Edwin Díaz and Kyle Tucker.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / February 20

Every Dodgers prospect on or near top-100 lists

With actual (spring training) games about to start, all the major prospect lists entering 2026 are in, which allows us to form a consensus of sorts. For the Dodgers prospects, the outfielders lead the way.

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

What Andrew Friedman Doesn't 'Understand' With Dodgers Ruining Baseball Narrative

Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman has repeatedly shared a goal of wanting to establish what will be regarded as the "golden era" of the storied franchise.

Pedro Guerrero News / Dodger Blue / February 20

This Day In Dodgers History: Pedro Guerrero Signs Richest Contract In Team History

On Feb. 20, 1984, Pedro Guerrero avoided arbitration with the Los Angeles Dodgers by signing a five-year, $7 million contract, which at the time set a record for the most lucrative deal in team history.

Freddie Freeman News / True Blue LA / February 20

Freddie Freeman wishes to finish career with Dodgers

Freddie Freeman is now at the latter third of his six-year deal he signed with the Dodgers following the 2021-22 lockout. After spending parts of 12 seasons

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Last Word On Sports / February 20

Dodgers Looking for Their Sixth Man in 2026

Spring training is underway for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the starting rotation is making news. Manager Dave Roberts has already said that the Dodgers will use a six-man rotation, at least through April.

Freddie Freeman News / Larry Brown Sports / February 20

Freddie Freeman reveals where he wants to finish his career

In 2022, the Los Angeles Dodgers inked Freddie Freeman to a six-year, $162 million deal. Since then, Freeman has made the National League All-Star team every season in LA and was named the World Series MVP in 2024.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / February 19

Edwin Diaz Sends Message to Shohei Ohtani Ahead of Dodgers Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers bolstered their two biggest weaknesses in MLB free agency this year, the bullpen and the outfield, by adding closing pitcher Edwin Diaz and outfielder Kyle Tucker. While Tucker drew the bigger headlines, Diaz has a chance to make just as significant an impact in the ninth inning.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 19

Dodgers, Yency Almonte Agree To Minor League Deal

The Dodgers are bringing right-handed reliever Yency Almonte back on a minor league contract, The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya reports. The Rosenhaus Sports client will presumably be in big league camp.

Freddie Freeman News / Athlon Sports / February 18

Freddie Freeman Makes Personal Announcement

The Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing for a run at a third straight World Series title, and first basemanFreddie Freeman remains one of the most reliable anchors in their pursuit.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 18