Blake Williams

Blake Williams is a journalist from Reseda, Calif., who is the Managing Editor for Dodger Blue. He formerly worked as the Managing Editor for Angels Nation, a staff writer at Dodgers Nation, the Managing Editor and Sports Editor for the Roundup News at L.A. Pierce College, and the Opinion Editor for the Daily Sundial at California State University, Northridge, while also serving as the Editor-in-Chief for Scene Magazine. Blake graduated Cum Laude from CSUN with a major in journalism and a minor in photography/video. Blake is always open to talking about Star Wars, Pokémon and Disneyland with you, and he is also rooting for the Patriots to win another Super Bowl. Contact: Blake@mediumlargela.com
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Dodgers Sign Evan Phillips & Designate Ben Rortvedt For Assignment

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Evan Phillips to a one-year contract worth $6.5 million and designated Ben Rortvedt for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster. Phillips made seven appearances in 2025, striking out six batters in 5.2 innings…

Dodgers Rumors: Anthony Banda Trade Expected

On Friday, the Los Angeles Dodgers designated Anthony Banda for assignment, opening a spot on the 40-man roster for Ben Rortvedt, who was claimed off waivers. The move took Banda off the 40-man roster, and it started a clock giving…

Dodgers Announce 2026 Non-Roster Invites To Spring Training

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced their 2026 non-roster invitees to Major League Spring Training, including multiple top prospects and consists of 17 pitchers, five catchers, four infielders and six outfielders. In total, 32 non-roster invitees will be at Major League…

Dodgers Announce Initial Promotional Schedule & Single Game Ticket Sales For 2026

The Los Angeles Dodgers revealed their initial promotions for the 2026 season with many new bobbleheads planned, and announced that single-game tickets will go on sale this Thursday, February 12. The bobblehead schedule comes right out of the gate on…

Clayton Kershaw, Joey Votto & Anthony Rizzo Joining NBC Sports

Recently retired Major League Baseball stars Clayton Kershaw, Anthony Rizzo, and Joey Votto have joined NBC Sports’ Major League Baseball coverage. The announcement was made official on Sunday and has been expected for some time now. Kershaw, Rizzo, and Votto…

Reggie Smith Being Inducted Into Legends Of Dodger Baseball

Reggie Smith, the switch-hitting outfielder whose powerful bat and clubhouse leadership helped fuel three pennant-winning teams and a World Series championship for the Los Angeles Dodgers, will be inducted into the Legends of Dodger Baseball on Saturday, August 15, at…

Athletics Claim Andy Ibáñez Off Waivers From Dodgers

The Athletics claimed Andy Ibáñez off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, ending his stint in the organization at just 23 days. The Dodgers first signed Ibáñez on January 13 to a one-year contract worth $1.2 million and…

This Day In Dodgers History: Orel Hershiser Takes Pay Cut Through Arbitration For 1987 Season

On February 7, 1987, Orel Hershiser signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers for $800,000, taking a pay cut of 20% from his previous season's salary. It was only the second time since MLB implemented the rule that a player takes…

Dodgers Claim Ben Rortvedt & Designate Anthony Banda For Assignment

The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed Ben Rortvedt off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds and designated Anthony Banda for assignment. Rortvedt, 28, was designated for assignment on February 3 by the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds claimed him off waivers after the…

Dodgers Announce 2026 Minor League Coaching Staff

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced their Minor League coaching staffs for the 2026 season with Scott Hennessey (Oklahoma City), Eric Wedge (Tulsa), Jair Fernandez (Great Lakes), John Shoemaker (Ontario), Fumi Ishibashi (Arizona Complex League Dodgers), Leury Bonilla and Sergio Mendez…

Six Dodgers Make 2026 World Baseball Classic Rosters

Final rosters for the 2026 World Baseball Classic were announced, and they include six Los Angeles Dodgers represented among the 20 teams participating in the tournament. Shohei Ohtani is joined on Samurai Japan by Yoshinobu Yamamoto, while Will Smith (USA),…

Jackson Merrill: ‘Focusing On The Dodgers’ Won’t Help Padres Win

The Los Angeles Dodgers have established a dynasty with back-to-back World Series titles and three in the last six seasons, but despite their recent success, they haven't slowed down. Many teams often regress after winning a World Series, and some…