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Dodgers Pitcher Included on Japan's WBC Roster: Report

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is a few months away, but participating teams are busy finalizing their rosters for the international tournament. Perhaps no team faces more pressure than the defending champions, Japan, which defeated the United States to win the last incarnation of the tournament in 2023.

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Roki Sasaki On Preliminary Team Japan Roster For 2026 World Baseball Classic

Although the Los Angeles Dodgers will have a more traditional Spring Training in 2026 due to not beginning the regular season internationally, it is going to include some of their players participating in the World Baseball Classic.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 8

Who Are The Dodgers Targeting in Free Agency?

The Los Angeles Dodgers are facing an outfield conundrum this season, as they reportedly are weighing trading Teoscar Hernandez while also exploring the free-agent market.

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How many of the AL and NL MVPs since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?

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Harrison Bader News / Dodger Blue / December 8

Dodgers Free Agency Rumors: Preference To Sign Harrison Bader & Robert Suarez

The Los Angeles Dodgers don’t have much work to do this offseason with the majority of their roster in place, but they face a need in their outfield and back end of the bullpen.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Jeff Kent News / Dodger Blue / December 8

Former Dodgers All-Star Jeff Kent Elected To Hall Of Fame By Contemporary Baseball Era Committee

Jeff Kent, who spent four of his 17 MLB seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame through the Contemporary Era committee on Sunday night at the 2025 Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla.

Jackie Robinson News / True Blue LA / December 8

Dodgers-Mets game on Jackie Robinson Day is on ESPN

The Dodgers play the Mets on Wednesday, April 15, Jackie Robinson Day at Dodger Stadium, a game that will be exclusively televised by ESPN, the network announced today.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 8

Friedman: Less 'heavy lifting' to do for Dodgers this winter

The Dodgers are back-to-back World Series champions thanks to a massive financial outlay over the past two offseasons that allowed them to bring in Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, and a number of other pieces that were key to their current core.

Tyler Glasnow News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 8

Dodgers' Tyler Glasnow Shares Personal Announcement During Offseason

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow announced that he is now married, marking a milestone in his career. Glasnow is coming off a strong season where he played a key role in the Dodgers' starting rotation during their World Series run.

Freddie Freeman News / Dodger Blue / December 8

Freddie Freeman Booed By Blue Jays Fans In Ryan Reynolds’ SickKids Campaign Fundraiser

Actor Ryan Reynolds, popular for his role as “Deadpool,” is in a seventh year of wearing an ugly Christmas sweater as part of campaign to support Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, and its SickKids Foundation.

Clayton Kershaw News / CBSSports.com / December 8

MLB Rule 5 Draft: 10 names to watch, including former Florida star and a Clayton Kershaw impersonator

The 2025 MLB Rule 5 Draft is set for Wednesday

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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.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 8

Teoscar Hernández On Trade Block

The Los Angeles Dodgers don’t have many roster needs heading into the 2026 season, but there is a glaring void in their outfield. On the surface it’s in left field, where Michael Conforto played and fell well short of expectations on his one-year contract.

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Jeff Kent News / Field Level Media / December 7

Contemporary Era committee elects Jeff Kent to Baseball Hall of Fame

Second baseman Jeff Kent was elected to the Hall of Fame by the Contemporary Baseball Era committee on Sunday. Seven other former Major League Baseball greats, including Kent's ex-teammate Barry Bonds, did not receive enough votes from the 16-member group.

Fernando Valenzuela News / Dodger Blue / December 7

Dodgers Legend Fernando Valenzuela Falls Short For Baseball Hall Of Fame In Contemporary Era Committee Voting

The wait continues for Los Angeles Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela, who fell short in voting for induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame by through the Contemporary Era ballot.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 7

Former Giants star, NL MVP Jeff Kent finally gets his due with HOF election

The National Baseball Hall of Fame will have at least one member of the 2026 class.

Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens learn fate as Hall Fame member announced

Dodgers' stance on Enrique Hernandez becomes known

Pirates reportedly make impressive offer to Kyle Schwarber

Three potential landing spots if Padres trade Jake Cronenworth

Three top prospects Yankee fans should be excited to see next year

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / December 7

Dodgers, Cody Bellinger Report Emerges After Teoscar Hernandez Trade News

The Los Angeles Dodgers are entering the offseason looking to retool in hopes of capturing a third straight World Series title in 2026. The organization has long been building a dynasty, but there is a clear need for a corner outfielder heading into next year.

J.P. Feyereisen News / True Blue LA / December 7

2025 Dodgers season review: J.P. Feyereisen

J.P. Feyereisen reached the Jake Reed zone in 2025, a previous pitching acqusition finding his way back to the Dodgers on waivers after some time away, and only for a short time.

Teoscar Hernandez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 7

Dodgers rumors: 2 ‘preferred’ targets in free agency amid Teoscar Hernandez trade buzz

The Los Angeles Dodgers enter MLB free agency surrounded by familiar noise with the Winter Meetings just around the corner. Teoscar Hernandez remains at the Dodgers’ center of attention, with trade chatter growing as free agency speculation spikes across the league.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Last Word On Sports / December 7

Dodgers’ Internal Options for High-Leverage Relievers

In assessing the Los Angeles Dodgers’ offseason needs, a high-leverage right-handed reliever is near the top of the list. It was a weakness on last year’s roster.

Enrique Hernandez News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 7

Dodgers' stance on Enrique Hernandez becomes known

Hernández has spent nine of his 12 big league seasons with the Dodgers.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 6

Top Free Agent Closer Deemed Too Expensive for Dodgers' Liking

The Los Angeles Dodgers will be opening their wallets this winter and looking to add multiple players, though there are quite a few positions of need. The Dodgers could use some help in the middle of the batting order, potentially adding a key bat to the lineup, along with an outfielder or two, and an infielder who can cover multiple positions.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Viral Sports News / December 6

Dodgers Rumored Blockbuster Deal Could Shock MLB

In the wake of securing consecutive World Series championships, the Los Angeles Dodgers show no signs of easing off the accelerator. Their ambition to elevate the roster remains fierce, and whispers of a blockbuster move could propel them into rarefied air.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 5

1 prospect who could impact Dodgers’ 2026 pitching plans

Heading into 2026, one of the biggest questions surrounding the Los Angeles Dodgers has been how they will retool their pitching staff ahead of the hunt for the elusive three-peat.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 4

1 Dodgers All-Star is reportedly a trade candidate

The Los Angeles Dodgers may be saying “thanks and good luck” to a key member of their back-to-back World Series titles. Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez has had his name come up in trade conversations, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported on Thursday.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Last Word On Sports / December 4

Dodgers Could Be Shopping Their Veteran Corner Outfielder

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made it clear that they are looking to upgrade their outfield this offseason. Word is, they will be active during the Winter Meetings next week.