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Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto & More Dodgers Ranked On MLB Top 100 List For 2026 Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers were well represented on the MLB Top 100 Players Right Now list heading into the 2026 season as Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Mookie Betts, Will Smith, Kyle Tucker, Freddie Freeman, Blake Snell and Edwin Díaz made the ranking.

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Five Dodgers ranked in MLB Pipeline 2026 top 100 prospects

MLB Pipeline on Friday evening revealed its top 100 prospects heading into the 2026 season, including five Dodgers. Outfielders are the strength of the top of the Dodgers system, including their top four prospects at MLB Pipeline plus shortstop Emil Morales.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / January 24

Andrew Friedman: Dodgers’ Farm System Depth Balanced Out Penalties For Qualified Free Agents

The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed two of the top free agents available this offseason, but the cost associated with bringing Edwin Díaz and Kyle Tucker into the fold goes beyond their salary.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / January 24

Betts vs Abrams 2026 Fantasy Comparison

You are a handful of rounds into your latest fantasy draft. You have yourself an ace pitcher and a great position player or two. The player in front of you has taken an outfielder, and you are on the clock!

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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

MLB News / Dodger Blue / January 24

Yankees Claim Michael Siani Off Waivers From Dodgers

The New York Yankees claimed Michael Siani off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers after he was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster for Kyle Tucker.

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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.

Clayton Kershaw News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / January 24

Dodgers Legend Clayton Kershaw Being Pursued for New Role

With only a few weeks remaining in the 2025 season, Clayton Kershaw announced he was going to be retiring at the end of the year. His revelation came in time for the Dodgers organization and fans to celebrate the longtime ace during their final homestand.

Kyle Tucker News / Dodger Blue / January 24

Andrew Friedman: Kyle Tucker Signing Result Of Dodgers Becoming ‘Destination Spot’ For Free Agents

The Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off another surprising move as they signed top free agent Kyle Tucker to a four-year, $240 million contract. When taking deferrals into account, Tucker is set to earn a record $57.1 million per season over the life of his Dodgers deal.

Kyle Tucker News / Dodger Blue / January 24

Kyle Tucker Playing In Right Field & Possibly Batting In Top Third Of Lineup

The Los Angeles Dodgers not only filled their last remaining need by signing Kyle Tucker to strengthen the outfield, but they did it with one of the best available bats on the market.

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

Dodgers' Minor League Outfielders Ranked on Baseball America Top 100 Prospects List for 2026

The Los Angeles Dodgers not only are entering the 2026 season as the World Series favorite, but they also boast the top farm system in the eyes of MLB executives.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / January 24

Dodgers notes: Bob Costas, Kyle Tucker, pitcher numbers

Major League Baseball announced game times for the full 2026 schedule this week, which includes a 5:30 p.m. PT start for the Dodgers on opening day against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Total Pro Sports / January 24

MLB Rumors: Dodgers Could Part Ways With $750,000 Pitcher

The Los Angeles Dodgers compiled the greatest starting rotation in MLB history last year. They added two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell and top overall prospect Roki Sasaki after signing fellow Japanese stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, along with right-hander Tyler Glasnow, in the previous offseason.

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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.

Kyle Tucker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 23

Kyle Tucker wanted to join Blue Jays before signing with Dodgers, ex-player says

As new details emerge from Kyle Tucker’s free-agency saga, it’s now clear the Toronto Blue Jays came within striking distance of signing the star outfielder before he signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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

Dodgers Co-Owner Answers if Team has Spending Limit

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been on an unprecedented spending spree since Shohei Ohtani agreed to a 10-year, $700 million contract in December 2023. That same offseason saw the Dodgers trade for Tyler Glasnow and sign him to an extension, and ink Yoshinobu Yamamoto to a record-setting contract.

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The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

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

The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

MLB News / Athlon Sports / January 23

Dodgers Lose Player to Yankees on Friday

The Los Angeles Dodgers are gearing up for the 2026 MLB season, determined to maintain their status as the league’s most feared team. Los Angeles has reloaded in a big way, aiming for a third straight World Series title, and on Wednesday the signing of outfielder Kyle Tucker to a massive four-year, $240 million contract became official.

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

2025 World Series Rematch Getting National Treatment

The 2026 season is MLB's fourth consecutive year of a balanced schedule format, which among other changes, traded in fewer divisional matchups to guarantee one series against every team.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / January 23

2026 Dodgers Love L.A. Community Tour Details

The Los Angeles Dodgers will stage their annual community service week – the Dodgers Love L.A. Community Tour – from Monday, Jan. 26, through Friday, Jan.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 23

Dodgers’ Dave Roberts drops ‘heroic’ take on Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s Game 7 appearance

It’s been a few months since the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series, defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in a grueling seven-game series. Much of this was thanks to the Yoshinobu Yamamoto Game 7 appearance, which sealed the deal.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / January 23

Andrew Friedman: Dodgers Roster ‘Feels Pretty Well Set’

The Los Angeles Dodgers have enjoyed another wildly successful offseason after signing two of the top free agents in Kyle Tucker and Edwin Díaz. Tucker fills an important need in the outfield while Díaz gives the team their first dedicated closer since Kenley Jansen.

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

Freddie Freeman Gave Candid Advice to Kyle Tucker for Dodgers' Press Conference

The Los Angeles Dodgers finalized their signing of Kyle Tucker to a four-year, $240 million contract on Wednesday and also held his introductory press conference at Dodger Stadium that morning.

Clayton Kershaw News / Dodger Blue / January 23

Clayton Kershaw Explains Decision To Join Team USA In 2026 World Baseball Classic

Clayton Kershaw officially retired after 18 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he will pitch at least one more time in a competitive setting. The left-hander was named to the Team USA roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, marking the first time he will participate in the event.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 22

Friedman: Dodgers Roster “Feels Pretty Set”

The Dodgers held a press conference yesterday to officially introduce recent signee Kyle Tucker. President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman spoke to the media and downplayed the possibility of anything else really notable happening in the remainder of the offseason.

Mookie Betts News / Athlon Sports / January 22

MLB Makes Mookie Betts Announcement Ahead of 2026 Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers enter the 2026 MLB season with an upgraded core after adding two premier free agents, outfielder Kyle Tucker and closer Edwin Diaz.

Ryan Fitzgerald News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 20

Dodgers Outright Ryan Fitzgerald

The Dodgers sent infielder Ryan Fitzgerald outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City, according to the MLB.com transaction log. He cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week when they finalized their one-year deal with Andy Ibáñez.