Sebastian Abdón Ibarra

Sebastian Ibarra covers the Las Vegas Raiders as a staff writer for Raiders Newswire. He previously worked as a Marketing/Communications intern for the Ontario Jr Reign, and a staff writer and two time Editor for the Campus Times at the University of La Verne. Sebastian graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2022 from ULV with a major in Communications. His love of sports stems from his baseball career starting at tee-ball and ending his senior year at Servite High School. He enjoys video games and DC comics in his spare time. Follow him on Twitter: @sebas_abdon.
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Stan Kasten: Shohei Ohtani ‘Fixated’ On Winning World Series Every Season During Dodgers Contract

When the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Shohei Ohtani, they knew they were getting a one-of-a-kind talent who could help them compete for championships every season. The first two years of Ohtani's tenure have been an unequivocal success, with back-to-back National…

Dodgers News: Blake Snell Enjoys Friendships With Hyeseong Kim & Jung Hoo Lee

Blake Snell and Hyeseong Kim were among the Los Angeles Dodgers' many free-agent signings prior to the 2025 season, as the team hoped to give itself the best chance to repeat as World Series champions. The two have formed a…

Dodgers Expect ‘Normal Year’ For Gavin Stone & River Ryan In 2026

The Los Angeles Dodgers have some clear needs in free agency this offseason, and starting pitching is not among those in a reversal from recent trends. Clayton Kershaw is the only member of the Dodgers rotation who won't return next…

Does MLB Need New Shohei Ohtani Rule For Intentional Walks? Dave Roberts & Freddie Freeman Not Convinced

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays delivered seven pulse-pounding games during the World Series, one of which was an 18-inning marathon. One of the reasons Game 3 lasted so long was that Shohei Ohtani was intentionally walked four…

Dodgers Considering Dalton Rushing Playing Some Left Field

The Los Angeles Dodgers have to decide how they want to address their outfield need ahead of the 2026 season, and they have a couple different avenues to choose from. Free agency would be the most straightforward solution, with the…

Kyle Tucker Rumors: Dodgers Among Predicted Signing Teams

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered offseason after accomplishing what no other MLB team had done in 25 years. Winning back-to-back World Series championships was their aim when the team aggressively spent in free agency for the second year in a…

2025 BBWAA Awards: Paul Skenes Wins Cy Young Over Cristopher Sánchez & Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes was voted the unanimous winner of the 2025 National League Cy Young Award, finishing ahead of Philadelphia Phillies southpaw Cristopher Sánchez and the Los Angeles Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Skenes received all 30 first-place votes and…

Dodgers News: Teoscar Hernández And Miguel Rojas Participating In La Gente Del Barrio Foundation Event

Several members of the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers roster have made the rounds of late, which has included appearing on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and attending Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Kings and Los Angeles Chargers games. Looking ahead…

Andrew Friedman: Dodgers Prioritized Signing Blake Snell For Postseason

When the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Blake Snell last offseason it was viewed as a significant boon to their starting rotation after the events of relying on their bullpen to win the 2024 World Series. Snell was the first high-end…

Dodgers World Series: Kiké Hernández Details Getting ‘Posterized’ By Andy Pages’ Heroic Catch

In a series filled with twists and turns, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays saved the best for last in a thrilling Game 7 of the World Series. The Dodgers' season came dangerously close to ending in disappointing…

Dodgers World Series: Max Muncy Made Key Adjustment For Home Run Against Trey Yesavage In Game 7

The Los Angeles Dodgers overcame an early 3-0 lead in Game 7 of the World Series to eventually win 5-4 and capture their second consecutive World Series title. The Dodgers were largely held in check by Toronto Blue Jays starter…

Los Angeles Dodgers Minor League Free Agents: Michael Grove, Kody Hoese, Giovanny Gallegos & More

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set up to have an active free agency period, with a need for outfield and bullpen help. In addition to their own Major League free agents, the Dodgers also have decisions to make on Minor…