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Miguel Rojas & Brusdar Graterol Celebrate Venezuela Winning 2026 World Baseball Classic

Team Venezuela captured its first-ever World Baseball Classic title after defeating Team USA, 3-2, in the championship game on Tuesday night. Venezuela took a 2-0 lead into the bottom of the eighth, only for Bryce Harper to even the score with a two-run homer.

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Dodgers vs. Giants spring training game roster

The Dodgers are back at Camelback Ranch on Wednesday afternoon to face the San Francisco Giants. Shohei Ohtani pitches in a game for the first time this spring.

Kyle Hurt News / True Blue LA / March 18

Dodgers option Kyle Hurt to Triple-A, opening day choices narrow

The Dodgers on Wednesday optioned pitcher Kyle Hurt to Triple-A Oklahoma City, getting closer to finalizing the opening day roster. After Tuesday night’s

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / March 18

Dodgers finalize spring breakout roster

Dodgers prospects play White Sox prospects on Saturday afternoon at Camelback Ranch, and on Wednesday all teams finalized their rosters for these spring breakout games.

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The 'Active 40-homer MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / March 18

Dave Roberts High On Alex Freeland’s At-Bat Quality

Alex Freeland has been competing for an Opening Day roster spot with the Los Angeles Dodgers this spring, and the results have been positive. Freeland entered the spring as the Dodgers’ No.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Miguel Rojas News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / March 18

Miguel Rojas Emotional Over Venezuela Winning World Baseball Classic

Team Venezuela capped off an impressive run in the World Baseball Classic with a 3-2 win over Team USA in the final game. In doing so Venezuela captured the first WBC championship in the country's history.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / March 18

Shohei Ohtani Expected To Pitch Multiple Innings In Early Season Starts

The Los Angeles Dodgers have some decisions to make regarding their starting rotation prior to the start of the regular season, but Shohei Ohtani’s presence is not one of them.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / March 18

Dodgers notes: Roki Sasaki, Blake Treinen, Yoshinobu Yamamoto

There was a hint of optimism after Roki Sasaki struck out nine Chicago White Sox hitters in a “game B” outing last week. After Tuesday’s performance, the struggles that Sasaki has experienced throughout most of spring have returned.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / March 18

This Day In Dodgers History: Famed Clown Emmett Kelly Not Re-Signed As Mascot

This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw the team part ways with Emmett Kelly, the famed clown who had been hired by owner Walter O’Malley in 1957 to work as their mascot.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Roki Sasaki News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 17

Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki reacts to latest rough spring training outing

Roki Sasaki’s struggles last season was one of the biggest stories of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2025 regular season. Coming over from Japan, Sasaki was billed to be one of the best pitchers that Japan has produced in recent memory.

Clayton Kershaw News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 17

Clayton Kershaw reveals when he will return to Dodger Stadium

For the first time since 2009, Clayton Kershaw will not be a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers when they take the field for Opening Day. From the final

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / March 17

Dodgers Facing Tyler Glasnow Decision After Shohei Ohtani News

The Los Angeles Dodgers feature one of MLB’s most talented rotations as the 2026 season approaches. While the team did not add any arms to the staff this past offseason, they did not need to.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / March 17

WBC & Dodgers at Royals game chat

Tuesday evening is for multi-tasking, with the World Baseball Classic championship game starting at 5 p.m. PT, followed by the Dodgers playing the Royals in Surprise one hour later.

Shohei Ohtani News / ESPN / March 17

Ohtani set for spring training pitching debut Wed.

Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to make his first pitching appearance in spring training on Wednesday for the Dodgers against the Giants.

MLB News / True Blue LA / March 17

Dodgers on Deck: Wednesday, March 18 vs. Giants

A National League West showdown is upon us on Wednesday afternoon, with the Dodgers back at Camelback Ranch to battle the San Francisco Giants. Shohei Ohtani will pitch in his first game this spring in this one, manager Dave Roberts told reporters at Camelback Ranch on Tuesday.

MLB News / True Blue LA / March 17

Dodgers at Royals spring training travel roster

The Dodgers on Tuesday night take on the Kansas City Royals in Surprise, playing their final road game of the Arizona portion of their spring training.

Hyeseong Kim News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / March 17

Hyeseong Kim Shares Focus After Struggling in World Baseball Classic

When Hyeseong Kim left the Los Angeles Dodgers to join Team Korea in the World Baseball Classic, he did so amid a strong start to Spring Training. That

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / March 17

Clayton Kershaw Explains Viewpoint on White House Visit

Details have not yet been finalized but the Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to visit the White House in 2026 for another celebration of their World Series title.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / March 17

Dodgers playoff hero Miguel Rojas falls victim to crazy mistake by reporter

Miguel Rojas must have gotten quite the scare when he woke up this morning. On Monday, the news broke that Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas had been suspended for 80 games by Major League Baseball.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / March 16

Trio of Dodgers pitchers shelled in spring training outing vs. Brewers

Spring training games do not count in the standings or on the back of the baseball card. For a trio of Los Angeles Dodgers relievers, that is a good thing.

Mets' Francisco Lindor reflects on spring training debut coming off injury

Mets' Brett Baty getting help from former teammate after alleged clubhouse issues

Orioles' Pete Alonso reflects on what went wrong for 2025 Mets

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / Field Level Media / March 16

World Series hero Yoshinobu Yamamoto to start Dodgers' opener

World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be the Opening Day starter when the Los Angeles Dodgers kick off the season against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on March 26.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / March 16

Report: Uniqlo buys naming rights at Dodger Stadium

For the first time since the ballpark opened in 1962, the Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly have sold the naming rights to their field at Dodger Stadium. The team has reached a deal with the Japanese fast-fashion retailer Uniqlo as the field's official presenting sponsor, The Athletic reported Sunday.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / LWOSports.com / March 16

2026 Los Angeles Dodgers O/U: Why the Dodgers Will Hit The Over

Let’s get the easy part out of the way: yes, the 2025 Dodgers finished 12 games below their preseason over/under. Yes, they prioritize October over June.