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Thursday, Jan. 8 represents the deadline for teams and eligible players to exchange arbitration salary figures, so both sides work to reach an agreement rather than going through the unwanted process of an arbitration hearing.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / January 8

Dodgers Arbitration Rumors: Brusdar Graterol Agrees To Contract For 2026 Season

Brusdar Graterol was among the nine Los Angeles Dodgers players who went into the offseason eligible for salary arbitration in 2026, but that group had been whittled down come the deadline to tender contracts in late November.

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '2025 MLB hits leaders' quiz

The 'Cleveland's 1997 World Series roster' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 4

Red Sox Tabbed Trade Fit For Dodgers World Series Champion Lefty

Should the Boston Red Sox make another trade centered around pitching this winter? That was the contention of Just Baseball's Jay Staph, who recently circled Boston as a perfect fit for a current member of the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series champion bullpen.

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 / November 25

2026 Dodgers Arbitration Projections: Brusdar Graterol, Anthony Banda, Brock Stewart & Alex Call

The Los Angeles Dodgers went into the offseason with nine players eligible for arbitration in 2026, but the group has since been reduced after several moves.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / November 22

Dodgers Arbitration: Anthony Banda, Alex Call, Brock Stewart & More Tendered Contracts For 2026 Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers 40-man roster has remained near-full or without any open space so far this offseason. That looks to still be the case for the foreseeable future as the team tendered contracts to players who are eligible for salary arbitration for the 2026 season.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / November 20

2025 Dodgers season review: Anthony Banda

No pitcher on the roster appeared in more games for the Dodgers in 2025 than Anthony Banda, perhaps not the hero this team deserved, but the one it needed to get through a grind of a regular season filled with underwhelming performances, some disappointment, and a great need for innings-eaters.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 25

Blue Jays exploit Dodgers bullpen in statement World Series win

The rubber match between Los Angeles Dodgers veteran southpaw Blake Snell and Toronto Blue Jays phenom Trey Yesavage didn’t quite go as either team had planned.

Blue Jays' Addison Barger accomplishes World Series first in Game 1

Blue Jays had clear plan of attack against Blake Snell

Trey Yesavage thrilled for Game 1 start versus Dodgers: ‘It’s something I never even would have dreamed of’

World Series Game 1 takeaways: Big inning pushes Blue Jays past Dodgers

The greatest World Series home runs of all time

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 24

Blue Jays' Addison Barger accomplishes World Series first in Game 1

Toronto Blue Jays utility man Addison Barger entered Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night with 28 home runs in his career. None of them compared to the home run he hit in the bottom of the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Blue Jays had clear plan of attack against Blake Snell

Should the Dodgers give Clayton Kershaw one final World Series moment?

10 best players in the 2025 World Series

The 25 all-time greatest MLB postseason performers

The 'Last World Series winning manager for each MLB team' quiz

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / October 23

Former Diamondbacks to keep an eye on in World Series

TORONTO — The Arizona Diamondbacks may not play in this year’s World Series, but their roots are still present. As the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays prepare to face off for the ultimate prize, two familiar names Arizona fans will recognize are Anthony Banda and Daulton Varsho.

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 / Dodger Blue / October 5

Dodgers Wanted Clayton Kershaw On NLDS Roster; Anthony Banda Picked For Matchups

The Los Angeles Dodgers roster for the National League Division Series included just two changes from the Wild Card round, both on the pitching staff, as Anthony Banda and Clayton Kershaw were added.

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The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

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

Dodgers Reveal NLDS Roster, Make Key Changes to Pitching Staff

The Dodgers revealed their 26-man roster for the National League Division Series on Saturday. Left-handers Anthony Banda and Clayton Kershaw were added to the pitching staff for the best-of-five series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / October 3

2025 NLDS: Anthony Banda, Clayton Kershaw Likely Changes For Dodgers Postseason Roster

With Clayton Kershaw making a regular start on the final day of the regular season, it signaled he was not going to be on the Los Angeles Dodgers roster for their National League Wild Card Series matchup against the Cincinnati Reds.

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.

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

Dodgers Pitcher Considered Retirement in Offseason Before Coming to LA

Dodgers pitcher Anthony Banda pitched for seven teams over parts of seven major league seasons before he joined the Dodgers in May 2024. On the surface, it would seem that finding employment has never been an issue for the 32-year-old left-hander.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 10

Anthony Banda, Stephen Nelson Participate In Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Legacy Scholars Ceremony

The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation recently celebrated their fourth cohort of Legacy Scholars during a special ceremony and visit at Dodger Stadium. Dodgers broadcaster Stephen Nelson and Anthony Banda accompanied LADF chief executive officer Nichol Whiteman in addressing the esteemed group of 10 students.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / March 30

Dodgers Top Reliever Says He Almost Retired

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Anthony Banda has spent less than a full season with the team, but he quickly became a fan favorite. Banda was traded to the Dodgers in exchange for cash considerations in May 2024.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / January 25, 2025

Anthony Banda: Coaching Makes The Dodgers ‘Special’

Early in the 2024 season, the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Anthony Banda from the Cleveland Guardians for cash considerations. At the time of the deal, Banda had pitched 118.2 innings over his career with a 5.69 ERA, 4.35 FIP, 1.63 WHIP, 8.27 strikeouts per nine and 3.72 walks per nine.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 21, 2024