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The White Sox have some interest in free agent outfielder Michael Conforto, according to Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Conforto was with the Dodgers in 2025 but never seemed likely to return there even before Los Angeles made their stunning agreement with Kyle Tucker last night.

MLB News / Just Baseball / December 10

Four Ways the Dodgers Can Further ‘Ruin Baseball’ This Winter

Fresh off consecutive World Series titles, and several offseasons adding star-caliber talent, many believe the Los Angeles Dodgers are ruining baseball.

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The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz

Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?

The 'MLB teammates to hit 30 HRs in 2017' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active MLB doubles leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 8

Teoscar Hernández On Trade Block

The Los Angeles Dodgers don’t have many roster needs heading into the 2026 season, but there is a glaring void in their outfield. On the surface it’s in left field, where Michael Conforto played and fell well short of expectations on his one-year contract.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 6

Trade For Outfielder More Likely Than Free Agent Signing

The majority of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup is locked in for the 2026 season, but they do have a hole to fill in their outfield. Last offseason the Dodgers took a gamble on Michael Conforto as their everyday left fielder, but things didn’t work out.

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

Dodgers Named Most Desperate Team to Upgrade One Key Position

The Los Angeles Dodgers had another successful season in 2025 — finishing first in the National League West and securing their second consecutive World Series title — but could still look to improve their roster this offseason.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / November 4

Dodgers' Michael Conforto Receives Major Contract Prediction Ahead of Free Agency

Michael Conforto's contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers is up following the end of the 2025 World Series, and NBC Sports' Matthew Pouliot has a bold prediction for how he will fare during the offseason.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / November 2

Dodgers Free Agents: Miguel Rojas, Michael Conforto & More; Clayton Kershaw Retires

The book closed on the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2025 season with a triumphant World Series win against the Toronto Blue Jays, and on the heels of celebration, MLB free agency officially began at 6 a.m.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 30

Former All-Star, future Hall of Famer absent from Dodgers' wild-card roster

There were some notable omissions from the Dodgers' wild-card roster.

Top 10 hitters in MLB playing in the postseason

What to know about the 2025 MLB postseason

Ranking the pressure on MLB superstars in the postseason

The 25 most unlikely World Series teams

The 'AL & NL batting champions since 2003' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / September 30

2025 Dodgers Wild Card Roster: Will Smith Included, Michael Conforto & Anthony Banda Left Off

The Los Angeles Dodgers roster for the 2025 National League Wild Card consists of 15 hitters, 11 pitchers and one Shohei Ohtani as a two-way player. The Dodgers opted to go with fewer pitchers for the short three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds, carrying two fewer than the maximum number permitted.

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 / Field Level Media / September 14

Michael Conforto excels as Dodgers pound Giants

Michael Conforto contributed a two-RBI, pinch-hit single to a four-run fifth inning, Tyler Glasnow pitched effectively into the seventh and the Los Angeles Dodgers secured a second consecutive road win over the San Francisco Giants with a 10-2 thumping Sunday afternoon.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 15

Dodgers Hopeful Michael Conforto Gets Back On Upswing Amid ‘Pressing’

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a $17 million bet on Michael Conforto during the offseason, but things have not worked out as they hoped. Conforto is hitting just .187/.299/.327 with nine home runs, 25 RBI, 41 runs and 81 wRC+ with -0.5 WAR.

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The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / July 13

Dodgers Insider Reveals Michael Conforto Update as MLB Trade Deadline Nears

The Los Angeles Dodgers hold the best record in the National League and lead the entire MLB in runs per game. However, one spot in the lineup has been terrible, and it needs to be fixed.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / July 5

Dodgers Get Bad News on Potential All-Star Michael Conforto Replacement

While the Los Angeles Dodgers have one of the best rosters in baseball, there are still areas to improve. One of those areas is in the outfield, specifically, replacing Michael Conforto.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / July 2

Michael Conforto Feeling ‘More Comfortable’ But Has ‘Work To Do’

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a fairly significant bet on Michael Conforto this past offseason as they signed him to a one-year, $17 million contract. But for the first half of the 2025 season, things have not worked the way either side would have hoped.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 25

Shohei Ohtani homers as Dodgers beat up on MLB-worst Rockies

Just as they're supposed to, the Los Angeles Dodgers took advantage of the worst team in baseball on Tuesday night.

How Dave Roberts plans to use Shohei Ohtani in the All-Star Game

Former first overall draft pick is finally hitting his stride with the Rockies

NL: Picking a dream Home Run Derby participant

The 20 greatest in-game traditions in MLB

The 'Active MLB pitchers with a 200-strikeout season' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 22

Andrew Friedman: Dodgers Expect Michael Conforto To Have ‘Better’ Second Half

The Los Angeles Dodgers addressed an outfield need by signing Michael Conforto to a one-year, $17 million contract before agreeing to terms with Teoscar Hernández as well.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Dodgers' Exec on Trading for Michael Conforto's Replacement: 'Never Say Never'

The Los Angeles Dodgers took a swing this offseason by signing veteran outfielder Michael Conforto to a one-year, $17 million deal to fill their hole in left field. Now, Conforto has become a hole in the batting lineup, struggling at the plate.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 12

Michael Conforto Feels His Swing Is ‘Getting There’

The Los Angeles Dodgers had high expectations for Michael Conforto after signing him to a one-year deal this past offseason, but things have not gone the way either side hoped to begin the season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 12

Seven relievers lead Dodgers to series win over Padres

With the Padres continuously nipping at the Dodgers' heels all season, Los Angeles picked up a massive win on Wednesday night. The Dodgers beat San Diego 5-2, relying on seven total relievers to secure the game and split the series.

Teoscar Hernandez's three-run blast leads Dodgers past Padres

Shohei Ohtani's progress on mound has Dodgers changing comeback tune

Ben Casparius gets major opportunity with Dodgers

Who threw the most recent no-hitter for every MLB team?

The '400+ total bases in one MLB season' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Just Baseball / May 14

When Do the Dodgers Give Up On Michael Conforto?

When the Los Angeles Dodgers signed veteran outfielder Michael Conforto to a one-year, $17 million deal this past offseason, some fans didn’t flinch. He

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / May 10

Dodgers' Michael Conforto Sends Message Amid Horrendous Start

When the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Michael Conforto during the offseason, the hope was for him to be a decent player for the team. Not only has Conforto been around the league for quite a bit now, but he's shown some impressive signs throughout his career, earning an All-Star nod during his time with the New York Mets in 2017.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Just Baseball / February 28

Why Michael Conforto Will Resurge With the Dodgers in 2025

In case you haven’t heard, the Los Angeles Dodgers made a lot of noise this offseason. After winning a decisive 2024 World Series championship, LA strengthened by adding two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell, Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki, and high-leverage relievers Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates.