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Dodgers 2026 non-roster invitees to spring training

The Dodgers invited 32 non-roster players to big league camp in spring training, a mix of veterans on minor league deals plus top prospects Josue De Paula, Zyhir Hope, Jackson Ferris, and others. Last season, nine of the 27 non-roster invitees in big league camp eventually played for the Dodgers during the regular season, including […]

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Dodgers sign Keston Hiura to minor league deal, per reports

On a busy transactional day that saw the Dodgers bring back utility man Kiké Hernández and extend third baseman Max Muncy, they also have signed infielder Keston Hiura to a minor league contract, per multiple reports. Hiura will receive a non-roster invitation to big league camp, per both Jon Heyman of the New York Post […]

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Every Dodgers transaction throughout 2026 season

Here is every transaction for the Los Angeles Dodgers for the entire 2026 season, starting with the first day of spring training through the end of the team’s postseason run. We will keep track of every single transaction involving the 40-man roster here, including players getting called up or sent down to the minor leagues, […]

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Dodgers 40-man roster for 2025-26 offseason

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 […]

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Dodgers trade Anthony Banda to Twins for international bonus pool space

The Dodgers found a new home for Anthony Banda, trading the veteran left-handed reliever to the Minnesota Twins on Thursday for international bonus pool space, the teams announced. The amount of bonus pool space traded is reportedly $500,000, per Francys Romero. By rule, teams can trade space in increments of $250,000 unless trading the entirety […]

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Kiké Hernández says he’s back with Dodgers

It’s time for the annual tradition of fan favorite and postseason stalwart Kiké Hernández returning to the Dodgers. The veteran utility player says he’s back in Los Angeles for a fifth time, posting on Instagram on Thursday that he’s returning to the Dodgers for 2026. From Hernández on Instagram: “What else did you expect?!!! 3 […]

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Dodgers sign Max Muncy through 2027, plus 2028 option

The Dodgers on Thursday extended the contract for third baseman Max Muncy, signing him to a $7 million deal for 2027 that includes a $10 million club option for 2028. Muncy had his $10 million club option exercised by the Dodgers on November 6, which secured a ninth season in Los Angeles for the veteran […]

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Dodgers in World Baseball Classic TV schedule

Major League Baseball and Fox Sports on Thursday announced the television schedule for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, which begins with pool play starting on March 5 and runs through the championship game at loanDepot Park in Miami on March 17. Games throughout the tournament will be televised by various Fox Sports outlets and affiliates, […]

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Freddie Freeman, doubles hitter

Freddie Freeman last season hit 39 doubles, the third-most in the National League, the seventh time in his career he’s been in the top three in the league in two-baggers. That includes four times leading the NL in doubles, including each of his first two seasons with the Dodgers. His 59 doubles in 2023 are […]

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Evan Phillips is back, bye bye Benny Biceps (again)

Just one more sleep until pitchers and catchers officially report to Dodgers Spring Training. Many of them are already in camp, itching to get that third World Series ring in a row. One guy who is back is our favorite Honeybun, one Evan Phillips. Phillips was non-tendered in November, six months after he underwent Tommy […]

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Evan Phillips re-signs with Dodgers for $6.5 million

Though there was a brief detour through free agency this offseason, Evan Phillips is back with the Dodgers for a sixth season. The veteran right-hander re-signed with Los Angeles on Wednesday on a one-year, $6.5 million contract, the team announced. Phillips is recovering from Tommy John surgery last June 4, which is expected to sideline […]

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Which team is Dodgers’ biggest threat in NL West?

The Dodgers are favorites to win the National League West in 2026, which is not a surprise. They have been favored to win the division nearly every year for over a decade. But perhaps the scale of their expected prowess this year stands out. We already know that PECOTA projected the Dodgers for 105 wins […]

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If only the 2017 World Series had gone just like Game 1 did

The first great team from the Andrew Friedman era came within one game of reaching the ultimate goal despite all of the shenanigans, malfeasances, and such they had to deal with during the 2017 World Series. We aren’t here to dwell on the what-ifs; there’s been plenty of that for far too long. We’re here […]

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Dodgers expected to trade Anthony Banda

The Dodgers made a flurry of waiver claims over the past week, first by reclaiming outfielder Michael Siani from the New York Yankees while designating recent signee Andy Ibañez for assignment. The Dodgers then brought back catcher Ben Rortvedt off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds, and in doing so, they made the tough decision to […]

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Dodgers notes: Joe Thon, Michael Vilchez, World Baseball Classic

Joe Thon is in his second year coaching in the Dodgers’ system, serving this year as the bench coach for Triple-A Oklahoma City after holding the same job for High-A Great Lakes in 2025. During part of last season, Thon was undergoing kidney dialysis, and needed a kidney transplant in December. The donor was his […]

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PECOTA projects Dodgers to win 105 games

Projection systems by their nature tend to be conservative, which is why it’s rare to see such a clear outlier. When it comes to predicting baseball records, the Dodgers are standing out. FanGraphs has the Dodgers projected for about 100 wins, 99.6 to be exact as of Tuesday morning. It’s notable because only one other […]

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Dodgers spring training dates to remember

Spring training for the Dodgers begins in earnest this weekend at Camelback Ranch. Here are a few dates to keep in mind for the next six weeks. Friday, February 13: First workout for pitchers and catchers Tuesday, February 17: First full-squad workout Saturday, February 21: Dodgers first Cactus League game (at Angels in Tempe) Monday, […]

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Dodgers bobblehead giveaways in 2026

The Dodgers on Monday announced their initial set of promotions at Dodger Stadium during 2026. The list revealed so far includes 23 bobblehead giveaways, including three for Shohei Ohtani and five bobbleheads featuring notable moments from Game 7 of the World Series. Ohtani on his six bobblehead-giveaway days at Dodger Stadium in 2024-25 had nine […]

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Dodgers spring training preview: Starting rotation

Dodgers pitchers and catchers have their first official workout at Camelback Ranch on Friday, so let’s look at the starting rotation for Los Angeles, the team’s greatest strength. 40-man roster starting pitchers Things to watch Ohtani unleashed: For the better part of the last two seasons, Shohei Ohtani wasn’t a two-way player while recovering from […]

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Underdog role nearly suited Clayton Kershaw & Dodgers in 2016

The Dodgers have grown in strength gradually since the early days of Dave Roberts in charge — before becoming this current powerhouse, essentially the favorite against whichever National League opponent came their way in the postseason — the Dodgers played the role of spoilers against the team of destiny, and for a little bit, in […]

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Clayton Kershaw added as pregame analyst for NBC Sports

NBC’s interest in adding Clayton Kershaw to its television team, which was first reported by The Athletic in January, officially came to fruition on Sunday, with NBC Sports announcing more of its plans for 2026 baseball coverage. Kershaw, who retired at the end of the 2025 season after pitching 18 years for the Dodgers, joins […]

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Dodgers predictions for 2026

We are now less than a week away from pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training, and two weeks away from having actual games to watch on our televisions, or in person. So before things settle in, let’s think about Dodgers predictions for this season. And not necessarily how many wins they will amass, or […]

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An ode to baseball role players

I do love a specialized role, as it can highlight the many ways to impact a baseball game. The Dodgers have had a few examples over the years. Andre Jackson pitched in 14 games over three seasons with Los Angeles, and in four of them recorded a save of three innings or longer. “I didn’t […]

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Dodgers notes: Roki Sasaki, Steve Sax, Terrance Gore

It’s Super Bowl Sunday, bringing an end to another exciting football season and leaving a small gap between the end of the NFL season and the beginning of spring training. As the Dodgers prepare to once again defend their title, they do so without a concrete plan for the starting rotation. While the quartet of […]

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Dodgers spring training preview: Bullpen

Our latest roster preview heading into spring training looks at the Dodgers bullpen, which like the outfield was bolstered by signing the best free agent available. 40-man roster relievers Things to watch Swimming in the deep end: For the second offseason in a row, the Dodgers spent big on a reliever, signing Edwin Díaz for […]

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