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Joe Kelly hasn't given up on his ambitions to return to Major League Baseball. Kelly has made it clear he'll only return for one team: the Dodgers. The Southern California native and three-time World Series champion doesn't want to embarrass himself if and when he takes the mound in a showcase setting, however.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 6

Joe Kelly Details ‘Ultimate Plan’ Before Dodgers Audition

Joe Kelly became a free agent after winning the 2024 World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but has yet to pitch this season as he continues to recover from the same right shoulder injury that prevented him from throwing in the postseason last year.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / LAFB Network / July 28

Dodgers May Turn To Familiar Flame-Thrower Amid Bullpen Crisis

As the Los Angeles Dodgers stare down a shaky bullpen and a looming trade deadline, a familiar face may soon reemerge on the mound. Veteran right-hander Joe Kelly, a fan favorite and two-time World Series champion, is expected to throw for the team in the coming days, according to MLB insider Robert Murray.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / July 27

Joe Kelly Scheduled To Pitch For Team

As the Los Angeles Dodgers continue to search for bullpen help before the MLB trade deadline arrives on July 31, one possibility that has seemingly remained off the radar is Joe Kelly.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 11

Dodgers claims former prospect used in Joe Kelly, Lance Lynn trade

The Los Angeles Dodgers have one more series before the All-Star break. Before playing the San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles claimed a pitcher off of the waiver wire.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / June 27

Joe Kelly Pledges Loyalty to Dodgers if MLB Teams Come Calling

There is a reason why veteran pitcher Joe Kelly's regular antics have not been making waves in media circles in recent months – the fact that he remains unsigned by an MLB team.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 27

Former Dodgers Fan Favorite Calls 2024 World Series Complete Mismatch With Yankees

Former Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly may not be signed to a team this season, but he's made it clear where his loyalties lie. Kelly didn't pitch

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

World Series Winning Pitcher Wants to Sign With Dodgers

Former Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly wants to return to the Dodgers if he returns to MLB. "If I come back healthy, I'm only playing for one team, and that's the Dodgers," Kelly said on Foul Territory.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 26

Joe Kelly Encouraged With Rehab Process & Remains Focused On Dodgers

Joe Kelly was among the Los Angeles Dodgers free agents after the 2024 season, and the 37-year-old reliever still remains unsigned. Kelly made 35 appearances for the Dodgers last season, throwing 32 innings with a 4.78 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 35 strikeouts.

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

Former Dodgers Fan Favorite Punched on Field in Youth Game

Joe Kelly never took a punch on the field in any of his five seasons in a Dodgers uniform, though he was famously unafraid to do so. Kelly hasn't pitched this season while he coaches his his son's youth baseball team, a path similar to the one former Dodgers pitcher Rich Hill followed before signing with the Boston Red Sox in August of last year.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 15

Joe Kelly Receives 2024 Dodgers World Series Ring

Joe Kelly was presented his 2024 World Series ring on Saturday before the Los Angeles Dodgers faced the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium. Kelly was accompanied by his wife, Ashley, and their four children.

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

Dodgers Pitcher Explains Absence From Donald Trump White House Visit

Joe Kelly, part of the Los Angeles Dodgers' 2024 World Series champion roster, told Rob Bradford on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast why he did not visit the White House with his teammates on April 7.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / February 25

Yankees Pitcher Responds to Dodgers' Joe Kelly's Bashing: 'I Don't Know Him At All'

Gerrit Cole doesn’t understand why Joe Kelly keeps calling him out over a mistake in the World Series. The latest shot from the Dodgers free agent compared Cole’s blunder to a Little League error.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / February 23

Former Dodgers Pitcher Contemplates Surprising Decision Following Latest Injury Update

The Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly is weighing retirement as he recovers from a lingering shoulder injury that sidelined him for much of the 2024 season.

MLB News / FirstSportz / February 23

Ex-Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly takes SHOT at Aaron Boone after Yankees manager took AIM at him over his lack of ‘class’ following World Series victory

Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly has taken another shot at Aaron Boone. This time, his words comes after the New York Yankees manager took a swipe at him and slammed his for his lack of ‘class’ after the World Series.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / February 22

Joe Kelly Responds To Aaron Boone Over His Comments About Dodgers’ World Series Win

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / February 22

Dodgers Fan Favorite Pitcher Considering Retirement Ahead of 2025 Season

Three-time World Series champion right-handed relief pitcher Joe Kelly is reportedly considering retirement. Kelly revealed the possibility of retiring to Rod Bradford on the Baseball Isn’t Boring podcast.

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New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / February 20

Joe Kelly Rips Yankees Again, Compares Gerrit Cole to Nine-Year-Olds

The New York Yankees may be trying to turn the page on their embarrassing 2024 World Series loss, but Joe Kelly isn't letting the Yankees forget. The former Dodgers pitcher, who called the Yankees "a complete mismatch" this offseason, just took a direct shot at Yankees ace Gerrit Cole.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / January 11

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Last Word On Sports / January 8

Joe Kelly Says He Wants to Either Play in LA or Retire

Right-handed reliever Joe Kelly wants to play for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2025 if he is healthy, otherwise he will probably retire. The fireballer is currently rehabbing from a shoulder injury.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 3

Veteran RP Joe Kelly is planning to pitch in 2025 season

In an upcoming edition of the Baseball Isn’t Boring podcast, veteran reliever Joe Kelly told host Rob Bradford that he isn’t yet planning to retire, and that the right-hander is aiming to return next season and pitch in what would be his 14th Major League campaign.

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 28, 2024

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