Blake Williams

Blake Williams is a journalist from Reseda, Calif., who is currently the Managing Editor for Dodger Blue. He previously worked as a Managing Editor for Angels Nation, as a staff writer at Dodgers Nation, as the Managing Editor and Sports Editor for the Roundup News at L.A. Pierce College, and as an Opinion Editor for the Daily Sundial at California State University, Northridge. Blake graduated Cum Laude from CSUN with a major in journalism and a minor in photography/video. He is now pursuing his master's degree from the University of Alabama. Blake is also always open to talk Star Wars with you. Contact: Blake@mediumlargela.com
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Dodgers News: Brusdar Graterol’s Arm Feels ‘New’ After Surgery

Following the conclusion of the World Series, Brusdar Graterol was among the Los Angeles Dodgers players to undergo offseason surgery. Graterol had surgery on his shoulder with what the Dodgers announced was a procedure to repair the labrum in his…

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Dodgers News: Evan Phillips Likely To Miss Opening Day Because Of Shoulder Injury

Evan Phillips did not make the Los Angeles Dodgers roster for the 2024 World Series with what was believed to be right arm and shoulder fatigue, along with some nerve irritation. The Dodgers debated whether to keep Phillips on the…

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Dodgers Rumors: Clayton Kershaw Re-Signing

With pitchers and catchers officially reporting to Spring Training, the Los Angeles Dodgers are now able to put players on the 60-day injured list. The Dodgers have been in a roster crunch for much of the offseason, which led to…

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Los Angeles Dodgers Re-Sign Kiké Hernández For 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to terms with infielder/outfielder Kiké Hernández on a one-year contract for $6.5 million. Hernández first reported the agreement himself, but the deal is now official. In order to make room on the 40-man roster, the…

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Dodgers World Series Champion Kevin Kiermaier Joins Toronto Blue Jays Front Office

The Los Angeles Dodgers were busy at the 2024 MLB trade deadline, and among their moves was acquiring Kevin Kiermaier from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for Ryan Yarbrough. The veteran outfielder was in the final year of his…

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Magic Johnson Compares Lakers Trading For Luka Doncic To Dodgers Signing Shohei Ohtani

The City of Angels is known for it's star power from Hollywood to its sports clubs, and both the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Lakers have added significant superstars to their team in the last 14 months. The Lakers…

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Are The Dodgers Ruining Baseball? Mark Walter Denies Notion

Complaints against the Los Angeles Dodgers grew louder with each star free agent they signed throughout the offseason. Starting with Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Teoscar Hernández last year, to Blake Snell, Tanner Scott, Roki Sasaki and Kirby Yates this…

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Stan Kasten: Dodger Stadium Will Be ‘State-Of-The-Art’ For Players With Latest Renovations

Shortly after winning the 2024 World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced significant renovations to Dodger Stadium to upgrade and modernize one of the most iconic ballparks in baseball. The main area of focus was to the first level of…

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Rob Manfred: Dodgers Not Ruining Baseball & Operating Within MLB’s Rules

Last offseason saw the Los Angeles Dodgers commit more than $1 billion in salary to free agents, including Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Teoscar Hernández. They went on to win the World Series and followed that up with another busy…

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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…

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Ippei Mizuhara Sentenced To 57 Months In Prison With Restitution To Shohei Ohtani

As Shohei Ohtani was beginning his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he and former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara became an the center of an illegal sports gambling scandal. Mizuhara was fired by the Dodgers during the Seoul Series for…

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Dodgers Trade Ryan Brasier To Chicago Cubs

The Los Angeles Dodgers traded Ryan Brasier and cash to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. When the Dodgers announced the signing of Kirby Yates, it was accompanied by Ryan Brasier…

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