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There is a reason why veteran pitcher Joe Kelly's regular antics have not been making waves in media circles in recent months – the fact that he remains unsigned by an MLB team.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 27

Former Dodgers Fan Favorite Calls 2024 World Series Complete Mismatch With Yankees

Former Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly may not be signed to a team this season, but he's made it clear where his loyalties lie. Kelly didn't pitch

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 26

World Series Winning Pitcher Wants to Sign With Dodgers

Former Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly wants to return to the Dodgers if he returns to MLB. "If I come back healthy, I'm only playing for one team, and that's the Dodgers," Kelly said on Foul Territory.

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Who should be the starting MLB All-Stars at every position?

The starting lineups for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game are set to be revealed on July 6. While the fans have their say for the starting lineups, the most deserving All-Star starters could be very different than the actual starters.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 26

Joe Kelly Encouraged With Rehab Process & Remains Focused On Dodgers

Joe Kelly was among the Los Angeles Dodgers free agents after the 2024 season, and the 37-year-old reliever still remains unsigned. Kelly made 35 appearances for the Dodgers last season, throwing 32 innings with a 4.78 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 35 strikeouts.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 24

Former Dodgers Fan Favorite Punched on Field in Youth Game

Joe Kelly never took a punch on the field in any of his five seasons in a Dodgers uniform, though he was famously unafraid to do so. Kelly hasn't pitched this season while he coaches his his son's youth baseball team, a path similar to the one former Dodgers pitcher Rich Hill followed before signing with the Boston Red Sox in August of last year.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 15

Joe Kelly Receives 2024 Dodgers World Series Ring

Joe Kelly was presented his 2024 World Series ring on Saturday before the Los Angeles Dodgers faced the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium. Kelly was accompanied by his wife, Ashley, and their four children.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 23

Dodgers Pitcher Explains Absence From Donald Trump White House Visit

Joe Kelly, part of the Los Angeles Dodgers' 2024 World Series champion roster, told Rob Bradford on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast why he did not visit the White House with his teammates on April 7.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / February 25

Yankees Pitcher Responds to Dodgers' Joe Kelly's Bashing: 'I Don't Know Him At All'

Gerrit Cole doesn’t understand why Joe Kelly keeps calling him out over a mistake in the World Series. The latest shot from the Dodgers free agent compared Cole’s blunder to a Little League error.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / February 23

Former Dodgers Pitcher Contemplates Surprising Decision Following Latest Injury Update

The Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly is weighing retirement as he recovers from a lingering shoulder injury that sidelined him for much of the 2024 season.

MLB News / FirstSportz / February 23

Ex-Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly takes SHOT at Aaron Boone after Yankees manager took AIM at him over his lack of ‘class’ following World Series victory

Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly has taken another shot at Aaron Boone. This time, his words comes after the New York Yankees manager took a swipe at him and slammed his for his lack of ‘class’ after the World Series.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / February 22

Joe Kelly Responds To Aaron Boone Over His Comments About Dodgers’ World Series Win

The Los Angeles Dodgers are still in the early part of their Spring Training slate, still enjoying the fruits of their recent World Series championship season.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / February 22

Dodgers Fan Favorite Pitcher Considering Retirement Ahead of 2025 Season

Three-time World Series champion right-handed relief pitcher Joe Kelly is reportedly considering retirement. Kelly revealed the possibility of retiring to Rod Bradford on the Baseball Isn’t Boring podcast.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 20

Why Cardinals Should Swing $3 Million Deal With World Series Champ

The St. Louis Cardinals had a weird offseason but luckily things have slowed down with Spring Training now here. St. Louis didn’t send superstar slugger Nolan Arenado away.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / February 6

Angels Predicted to Sign World Series Winning Veteran Pitcher in Blockbuster Move

The Los Angeles Angels could make a big splash in free agency with spring training right around the corner. The team has already been busy adding talent to its roster but a World Series-winning pitcher would add leadership and experience the pitching staff is missing.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / February 5

Dodgers Fan Favorite Free Agent Predicted to Leave LA, Sign With Angels

The Los Angeles Dodgers have had an incredibly successful offseason. With so many moves that have improved an already World Series-caliber roster, the Dodgers unfortunately can't bring back every single piece from seasons prior.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / January 19

Dodgers Fan Favorite Free Agent Goes Off on Fans Complaining MLB Needs Salary Cap

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed the crown jewel of the 2025 international class, Roki Sasaki, and the top available reliever in the free agent class, Tanner Scott, in the span of a weekend.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / January 11

Two-time Dodgers champion plans to retire if not brought back by team

One veteran arm does not intend to continue his MLB career anywhere else but with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / January 11

Dodgers Fan Favorite Free Agent Reveals Where He Wants to Play Next Season

Throughout the offseason, most of the news surrounding the Los Angeles Dodgers has been about Japanese free agent starting pitcher Roki Sasaki and adding relievers.

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

Joe Kelly Says He Wants to Either Play in LA or Retire

Right-handed reliever Joe Kelly wants to play for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2025 if he is healthy, otherwise he will probably retire. The fireballer is currently rehabbing from a shoulder injury.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / November 7

Is Joe Kelly Going to Retire? Dodgers Champion Reveals Plans for Future

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly is not planning to retire just yet. During an appearance on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast, the 36-year-old revealed that he plans to continue pitching next season.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / November 4

Los Angeles Dodgers' Joe Kelly Keeps Roasting New York Yankees After World Series Win

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been World Series champions for a few days now, but they aren't done taking the New York Yankees to task. Los Angeles defeated New York in five games, coming back from a five-run deficit in Game 5 to seal the deal.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 3

Veteran RP Joe Kelly is planning to pitch in 2025 season

In an upcoming edition of the Baseball Isn’t Boring podcast, veteran reliever Joe Kelly told host Rob Bradford that he isn’t yet planning to retire, and that the right-hander is aiming to return next season and pitch in what would be his 14th Major League campaign.

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 28

Dodgers’ Joe Kelly taunts Astros fans in response to being booed

Joe Kelly had an epic response to being booed by Houston Astros fans on Sunday.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / December 8, 2023

Could Shohei Ohtani's decision come down to this number?

Could Shohei Ohtani's free-agency decision come down to this number?

AL MVP Shohei Ohtani's free-agency decision could come down to one number that has nothing to do with money, according to MLB columnist Bob Nightengale of USA Today.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 2, 2023