Santiago Espinal was a low-risk signing when the Los Angeles Dodgers added him before the first full squad workout of Spring Training. The former All-Star was one of the names in competition for the starting second base job to start the season with Tommy Edman momentarily out of commission, according to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.
Roki Sasaki was fantastic as a reliever during last year’s World Series run, but the Los Angeles Dodgers signed him to be a starting pitcher. They still have big plans for the Japanese right-hander in their rotation, especially given the frequent injury issues that plague Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow.
Undoubtedly, Shohei Ohtani is the premier baseball phenomenon of his generation. Whether with the LA Dodgers or his native Japan, he is virtually beyond human.
If it is not obvious, the Dodgers and the United States are merely borrowing Shohei Ohtani, as most recently evidenced by Ohtani’s recent batting practice session at the Tokyo Dome in preparation for the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
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.
The Los Angeles Dodgers secured back-to-back World Series titles after committing over $1.5 billion in the free agent market over the past two offseasons.
Roki Sasaki’s two Cactus League outings for the Los Angeles Dodgers thus far have left a lot to be desired, but he did show signs of improvement on Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians.
Alex Freeland made his Major League debut last season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, appearing in 29 games while the team dealt with various injuries. Freeland enters the 2026 season as the Dodgers’ No.
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.
Jack Suwinski was outrighted to Triple-A Oklahoma City after clearing waivers, taking him off the Los Angeles Dodgers' 40-man roster. Suwinski joined the organization in late February, when he was claimed off waivers by the Dodgers upon getting designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates as their corresponding move to sign Marcell Ozuna.
Shohei Ohtani belted a grand slam and added an RBI single during a 10-run second inning, fueling defending champion Japan to a 13-0 victory over Taiwan on Friday in a pool play game during the World Baseball Classic in Tokyo.
Three years ago, the Dodgers took a chance on outfielder Jason Heyward after a disappointing finish to his seven-year tenure with the Chicago Cubs. Although signed to a minor-league deal, Heyward eventually broke camp, had a bounce back season in 2023 and was able to prolong his career for another two years afterwards.
The Dodgers sent Jack Suwinski outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction log. The team had not previously designated Suwinski for assignment, so this drops their 40-man roster tally to 39.
One of the first moves the Los Angeles Dodgers made during the offseason was adding Ryan Ward to their 40-man roster in order to prevent him from leaving the organization as a Minor League free agent.
Veteran infielder Santiago Espinal is in Dodgers camp as a non-roster invitee, but it seems he’s already positioned himself as a favorite to break camp with the club.
The injury bug does not discriminate. It bites every club during and tends to dash even the most optimistic expectations. While the Los Angeles Dodgers will miss super-utility man Tommy Edman to start the season, they will also receive an opportunity to test their depth while he recovers from right ankle surgery.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to make another trip to the World Series in 2026, hoping to three‑peat as champions. This offseason, they added multiple All‑Stars in free agency, including outfielder Kyle Tucker and closer Edwin Diaz, while also bringing back two trusted veterans: infielder Miguel Rojas and utility man Kiké Hernandez.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have routinely acquired some of the league’s best players through MLB free agency and trades with other organizations. However, one of their most important pieces over the past decade was once available to anyone, that player being third baseman Max Muncy.
Dodgers right-hander Gavin Stone is battling shoulder discomfort, manager Dave Roberts told reporters (including Jack Harris of The California Post and Sonja Chen of MLB.com).
Blake Snell will be an important part of the Dodgers' rotation as they look to win their third consecutive World Series. The biggest question is whether he can stay on the mound for most of the season.