Latest news and updates about the Dodgers
After the Dodgers signed Blake Snell around Thanksgiving 2024, I remembered the Dodgers’ mindset after winning the 2020 World Series. My mind kept going back to a quote I read from Andy McCullough’s biography of Clayton Kershaw: The Last of His Kind: Clayton Kershaw and the Burden of Greatness. In discussing the thought process that Kershaw […]
From True Blue LA | about 7 hours ago | 0 reads
The Dodgers signed Kyle Tucker, landing the top free agent on the market with an eye-popping four-year, $240 million contract. After setting competitive balance tax records in each of the last two seasons, this move ensured they will stay in that area for at least two more years, if not longer. But along with the […]
From True Blue LA | about 10 hours ago | 0 reads
A baseball thought before I dive into BN Bears Bullets. Kyle Tucker signing with the Dodgers (mega eye roll, of course) means that the Cubs essentially traded Hayden Wesneski, Cam Smith, and Isaac Paredes for a 90-win regular-season, a playoff series win, Alex Bregman, and a draft pick (that comes Chicago’s way for Tucker signing with Los Angeles). As far as I’m concerned, that looks like a net win for Chicago. OK, we’re on to football things. If you haven’t read Patrick’s Bea...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 11 hours ago | 0 reads
With the 2025 season now concluded, we’ll keep track of every transaction by the Dodgers for the entire offseason here, beginning with the advent of free agency on November 2 until the start of spring training. We will update this page throughout the offseason with every transaction, and links below to specific details about every […]
From True Blue LA | about 12 hours ago | 4 reads
By now, of course, you have heard that Kyle Tucker signed what was initially reported as a four-year, $240 million deal with the Dodgers, with opt-outs after 2027 and 2028. Via MLB Trade Rumors, here are more precise financial details of the deal: The deal includes $30MM in deferrals and will come with an approximate […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | about 12 hours ago | 0 reads
The 2026 international signing period opened Thursday and the San Diego Padres wasted little time, signing three players from Baseball America’s top-100 prospects list according to Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune. The top signee for San Diego is Cuban shortstop Joniel Hernandez. Reports have stated Hernandez, who is just 16 years old, projects […]
From Gaslamp Ball | about 13 hours ago | 0 reads
Good morning! Kyle Tucker signed a massive free agent deal with the Dodgers last night. Don’t waste your breath arguing that this is bad for baseball. It isn’t. There is no evidence whatsoever that the Dodgers are causing fans to lose interest in the sport. In fact, the evidence suggests that they are increasing interest […]
From Over the Monster | about 13 hours ago | 0 reads
MLB Rumors: Kyle Tucker and the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to terms on a four year, $240 million deal, per multiple reports. The deal reportedly includes opt outs after years 2 and 3, with $30 million deferred. The deferrals lower the overall annual average value to $57 million, which is still a record AAV. […]
From Lone Star Ball | about 14 hours ago | 0 reads
It was only a matter of time until the Dodgers pounced on one of the biggest names left on the open market. That day came on Thursday, as Kyle Tucker agreed to a four-year, $240 million to become the newest slugger within a vaunted Dodgers lineup. The rich get richer, and the two-time reigning World […]
From True Blue LA | about 14 hours ago | 0 reads
Meet the Mets Having been heavily involved in Kyle Tucker’s free agency this week, the Mets came up short, as the outfielder has agreed to a four-year deal with the Dodgers. The Mets’ offer to Tucker was a four-year, $220 million contract with no deferrals, opt-outs, and a significant signing bonus. Ken Rosenthal wrote about […]
From Amazin' Avenue | about 14 hours ago | 0 reads
Well, we got some major clarity late last night, and it’s not the kind that’s gonna make most fans happy, as Kyle Tucker is a Dodger. Los Angeles, coming off back-to-back championships, has added the most sought-after player on the market once again. The rich get richer, in every sense; the best team in baseball […]
From Pinstripe Alley | about 16 hours ago | 0 reads
Another year, another sticker shock for the Dodgers, who have leaned into their role as the biggest spenders in the sport, with gusto. Kyle Tucker is their newest prize, picking Los Angeles over the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays, his two other reported closest pursuers. Tucker signed for a reported $240 million over […]
From True Blue LA | about 21 hours ago | 1 read
The Athletic | Chris Kirschner ($): Another day, another Cody Bellinger article. Despite recent reports that there were considerable gaps between Belli and the Yankees in terms of contract length and average annual value, Kirschner says “not so fast, my friend,” to quote the great Lee Corso. There are reasons, admittedly, the Yankees could pivot […]
From Pinstripe Alley | about 22 hours ago | 0 reads
It was a foregone conclusion that the Cubs were not going to bring back outfielder Kyle Tucker. For whatever reason, they showed little interest in bringing him back. The Cubs instead pivoted to a major signing of third baseman Alex Bregman, which you know all about by now. But it is a minor surprise that […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | about 24 hours ago | 1 read
Kyle Tucker has signed a four-year, $240 million contract with the Dodgers. That’s $60 million a year, which seems almost insane to me. The rumour was the the Jays offered a long term contract, but I’m sure not at $60 million per year. That would be a hard number to turn down. Such is life […]
From Bluebird Banter | about 24 hours ago | 1 read
The Dodgers have made themselves quite comfortable in the deep end of the free agent pool. First came the signing of closer Edwin Díaz to a record-setting contract, and now comes outfielder Kyle Tucker, the top free agent on the market, per multiple reports. Jeff Passan was first to report the pact, which is worth […]
From True Blue LA | 1 day ago | 1 read
Last year the Dodgers international signing period was dominated by the signing for Roki Sasaki, the pitching sensation from Japan who signed for $6.5 million and started his career in the major leagues. Their 2026 international signing period is more traditional in the sense that they have spread things around to several prospects. The team […]
From True Blue LA | 1 day ago | 0 reads
On Wednesday, Beats unveiled a new ad campaign with Shohei Ohtani, characterizing him as literally larger than life. “Los Angeles is a city of energy, culture, and ambition,” Ohtani said in a press release. “Wearing Beats and seeing myself rise above the skyline feels symbolic of the connection I have with this city and our […]
From True Blue LA | 1 day ago | 0 reads
Following a dismal season, and a brief period of reflection, the Washington Commanders quickly parted ways with Kliff Kingsbury. The list of possible replacements to lead Jayden Daniels into 2026 was long, with more than one writer or analyst predicting that with his job on the line, Dan Quinn would not risk selecting a rookie […]
From Hogs Haven | 1 day ago | 0 reads
The hot stove is beginning to sizzle again, and some notable moves took place that could shake up the free agent market. Third baseman Alex Bregman will play for his third team in as many year, as he agreed to a five-year, $175 million with the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. The move by Chicago all […]
From True Blue LA | 3 days ago | 0 reads
The Chicago Cubs have added outfielder Justin Dean to the 40-man roster, claiming him off of waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he just picked up a ring. Although it has hardly been a concern that rose to the level of anything on the Major League roster, it’s been hard not to notice the extreme need in the outfield at Triple-A Iowa. Thanks to graduations and trades, the Cubs entered the offseason with just one minor league outfielder on the Iowa roster. That outfielder, Parker Ch...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 days ago | 2 reads
The Dodgers made their signing of Andy Ibáñez official on Tuesday, inking the infielder to a one-year deal worth $1.2 million. To make room on the 40-man roster, Ryan Fitzgerald was designated for assignment just four days after getting claimed off waivers. Ibáñez hit .239/.301/.352 with eight doubles, four home runs, and 84 wRC+ in […]
From True Blue LA | 3 days ago | 0 reads
Meet the Mets The Mets are believed to be one of three finalists for Kyle Tucker and have held conversations with the All-Star outfielder and his team, which have been described as “positive”. The Blue Jays and Dodgers are the other finalists. In Anthony McCarron’s bold predictions for the remainder of the offseason, he sees […]
From Amazin' Avenue | 4 days ago | 0 reads
According to recent reports, the Dodgers are among the teams interested in acquiring Freddy Peralta. It wasn’t that long ago when Peralta was one of the biggest obstacles in trying to prevent the Dodgers from reaching the Fall Classic as the ace of a Brewers team that faced off with Los Angeles in the NLCS. […]
From True Blue LA | 4 days ago | 2 reads
Meet the Mets Along with the Dodgers and the Blue Jays, the Mets have met with free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker either in person or via Zoom. It’s going to be a hard task for Juan Soto to improve his outfield defense, but would you really put it past him to figure out how to […]
From Amazin' Avenue | 5 days ago | 0 reads