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Dodgers 2026 non-roster invitees to spring training

Among the Dodgers non-roster players invited to big league camp in spring training is 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, […]

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about 12 hours ago | 4 reads

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, […]

about 12 hours ago | 5 reads

Dodgers option River Ryan, starting rotation becoming clearer

The Dodgers continued sorting out their roster on Wednesday, sending both pitcher River Ryan and utility man Ryan Fitzgerald to minor league camp. Ryan, who is on the 40-man, was optioned, while non-roster invitee Fitzgerald was reassigned to the minors. Earlier Wednesday, the Dodgers also optioned pitcher Kyle Hurt and selected infielder Santiago Espinal to […]

about 13 hours ago | 0 reads

Dodgers add Santiago Espinal to roster

Pretty much since the day he signed a minor league deal with the Dodgers, Santiago Espinal was talked about in camp as someone very much in the mix for making the opening day roster. On Wednesday, the Dodgers made it official, selecting the contract of the veteran infielder. Espinal takes the 40-man-roster vacancy created when […]

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Shohei Ohtani dominates in Dodger win

It was all about Shohei Ohtani today, making his first start this spring and showcasing the stuff that makes him one of the filthiest pitchers in the game—Ohtani pitched into the fifth inning when he was relieved by Edgardo Henríquez, helping Los Angeles on their way to a 5-1 win over the Giants. Possessing one […]

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Dodgers vs. Giants game chat

The best baseball player on the planet prepares for what will hopefully be another successful campaign with the Dodgers—Shohei Ohtani makes his first start this spring training, pitching against the Giants.

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Dodgers on Deck: Friday, March 20 vs. Padres

The Dodgers’ penultimate spring game in Arizona is their final night game of this portion of their exhibition schedule, hosting the San Diego Padres Friday night at Camelback Ranch. Yoshinobu Yamamoto makes his final spring start this season, and his first since returning from the World Baseball Classic. This will be the final tuneup for […]

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Dodgers vs. Giants spring training game roster

The Dodgers are back at Camelback Ranch on Wednesday afternoon to face the San Francisco Giants. Shohei Ohtani pitches in a game for the first time this spring. Lineup Miguel Rojas 2BFreddie Freeman 1BMookie Betts SSMax Muncy 3BTeoscar Hernández LFAndy Pages CFDalton Rushing CSantiago Espinal RFAlex Freeland DH Ohtani on the mound. Other pitchers Tanner […]

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Dodgers option Kyle Hurt to Triple-A, opening day choices narrow

The Dodgers on Wednesday optioned pitcher Kyle Hurt to Triple-A Oklahoma City, getting closer to finalizing the opening day roster. After Tuesday night’s win over the Royals in Surprise, manager Dave Roberts was asked by Kirsten Watson on SportsNet LA if, this late into camp, the team has seen what they needed to see to […]

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Dodgers finalize spring breakout roster

Dodgers prospects play White Sox prospects on Saturday afternoon at Camelback Ranch, and on Wednesday all teams finalized their rosters for these spring breakout games. This game on Saturday will be in the big league stadium at Camelback Ranch, and was originally slated for 3:30 p.m., after the Dodgers play the A’s. But due to […]

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Dodgers notes: Roki Sasaki, Blake Treinen, Yoshinobu Yamamoto

There was a hint of optimism after Roki Sasaki struck out nine Chicago White Sox hitters in a “game B” outing last week. After Tuesday’s performance, the struggles that Sasaki has experienced throughout most of spring have returned. Sasaki was finally able to throw at least half of his pitches for strikes on Tuesday against […]

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Roki Sasaki continues his spring struggles

The Roki Sasaki experiment continued on Tuesday night, with a loss of command coming to be expected from the Dodgers right-hander despite this game taking place in Surprise. Sasaki got through parts of five innings in a 10-4 Kansas City Royals. Sasaki’s first time through the Royals’ batting order was a pleasant stroll, with three […]

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Venezuela beats USA to win World Baseball Classic

Venezuela outlasted the United States in a pitching duel, with Eugenio Suárez providing the tournament-winning RBI double in the ninth inning of a 3-2 victory Tuesday night in Miami to win the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Venezuela, which clinched a berth in the 2028 Summer Olympics by reaching the WBC semifinals, wins its first World […]

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1 day ago | 2 reads

WBC & Dodgers at Royals game chat

Tuesday evening is for multi-tasking, with the World Baseball Classic championship game starting at 5 p.m. PT, followed by the Dodgers playing the Royals in Surprise one hour later. Will Smith gets the start at catcher for Team USA on Tuesday night, his second straight game behind the plate. In spring training, Tuesday is the […]

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Dodgers on Deck: Wednesday, March 18 vs. Giants

A National League West showdown is upon us on Wednesday afternoon, with the Dodgers back at Camelback Ranch to battle the San Francisco Giants. Shohei Ohtani will pitch in his first game this spring in this one, manager Dave Roberts told reporters at Camelback Ranch on Tuesday. Ohtani last pitched four simulated innings last Thursday […]

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Dodgers at Royals spring training travel roster

The Dodgers on Tuesday night take on the Kansas City Royals in Surprise, playing their final road game of the Arizona portion of their spring training. Highly-regarded outfield prospect Mike Sirota (wearing number 05) gets his first start of spring, hitting ninth at designated hitter in his fourth Cactus League game. Lineup Andy Pages CFKyle […]

1 day ago | 1 read

What to expect from Shohei Ohtani pitching in 2026

Shohei Ohtani is back in Dodgers camp after the World Baseball Classic, and will likely be back in the Dodgers lineup later this week. We’re also nearing the point when he will pitch in an actual game, after doing his pitching build-up this spring on the backfields and before games. Ohtani pitched four simulated innings […]

2 days ago | 1 read

Dodgers notes: Shohei Ohtani’s ‘shortcomings’, what’s in a name?

The baseball world is in the throes of the World Baseball Classic, with the final game Tuesday night featuring Team USA against. Will Smith is the only Dodger still playing in the WBC. Samuri Japan was eliminated Saturday by Venezuela and as such, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shohei Ohtani are back in Arizona. While neither is […]

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Dodgers throwing the last pitch, then the first pitch

Yoshinobu Yamamoto on Monday was officially named the opening day starter for the Dodgers, with the right-hander set to take the mound on Thursday, March 26 against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium. That puts Yamamoto in rare air, considering he also threw the last pitch for the Dodgers in 2025, getting the final eight […]

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Dodgers roster cuts include Zyhir Hope, Zach Ehrhard & James Tibbs III

The Dodgers made a few more roster cuts after Monday’s marathon loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, sending eight players to the minor league side of camp at Camelback Ranch. Outfielder Michael Siani and reliever Paul Gervase are on the 40-man roster, so they were optioned to the minors. Non-roster invitees Zach Ehrhard, James Tibbs III, […]

2 days ago | 3 reads

Tyler Glasnow pitches into the fifth inning, Dodgers lose 24-9

The Dodgers opened up their final week of Cactus League play with a lopsided defeat against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday, relinquishing a seven-run lead and falling 24-9. Tyler Glasnow was given an extended leash as he worked his way into the fifth inning. He tossed 79 pitches (46 strikes) while striking out six and […]

2 days ago | 0 reads

Dodgers on Deck: Tuesday, March 17 at Royals

The Dodgers’ final road game of the Arizona portion of spring training comes Tuesday night in Surprise, taking on the Kansas City Royals. Roki Sasaki gets the start, looking for his first successful outing against major league competition this spring. He last pitched four innings on the backfields at Camelback Ranch, striking out nine Chicago […]

3 days ago | 0 reads

Dodgers name Yoshinobu Yamamoto opening day starter

Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw the final pitch of the 2025 baseball season, and it’s no surprise that he’ll throw the first pitch of the 2026 season for the Dodgers as well. Manager Dave Roberts on Monday made official that the right-hander will start on opening day against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium on Thursday, March […]

3 days ago | 2 reads

Dodgers vs. Brewers spring training game roster

After a split squad and two games on Sunday, the Dodgers are back to facing just one opponent at a time for the rest of spring training, beginning Monday afternoon against the Milwaukee Brewers at Camelback Ranch. Lineup Miguel Rojas DHFreddie Freeman 1BMookie Betts SSMax Muncy 3B Teoscar Hernández LFHyeseong Kim 2BJames Tibbs III RFZach […]

3 days ago | 1 read