This Day In Dodgers History: Yoshinobu Yamamoto Agrees To Record-Setting Contract
On Dec. 21, 2023, Yoshinobu Yamamoto agreed to a record-setting 12-year, $325 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. It represents the longest and richest deal for a pitcher in MLB history. As part of the signing, the Dodgers were…
Tommy Edman Relieved Dodgers Signed Edwin Díaz: ‘Toughest’ Pitcher To Face
The Los Angeles Dodgers made one of the biggest splashes of the offseason by signing Edwin Díaz to a three-year, $69 million contract. The deal represents the largest average annual value ($23 million) for a relief pitcher in MLB history.…
Dodgers Planning For Shohei Ohtani To Be ‘Regular Starter’ But With Extra Rest Opportunities
Shohei Ohtani returned to the mound this year after a record-setting 2024 season as the Los Angeles Dodgers' full-time designated hitter. Ohtani made his Dodgers pitching debut on June 16 and threw one inning against the San Diego Padres. He…
Dodgers Potentially Gained Team Option Year On Blake Snell’s Contract
As the Los Angeles Dodgers looked to bolster their starting rotation last offseason, they made an early splash by signing Blake Snell to a five-year, $182 million contract. The deal included a $52 million signing bonus, deferred salary and limited…
Edwin Díaz: Signing With Dodgers Was ‘Really Easy’ Decision
The Los Angeles Dodgers bolstered their bullpen by signing former New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz to a three-year, $69 million contract that includes more than $13 million in deferrals and a conditional option for 2029. Díaz became a free…
This Day In Dodgers History: Rafael Furcal Re-Signs On 3-Year Contract
On December 19, 2008, the Los Angeles Dodgers re-signed Rafael Furcal to a three-year, $30 million contract. Prior to Furcal agreeing to terms with the Dodgers, Atlanta Braves president John Schuerholz thought he had an agreement in place to sign…
Dodgers News: Kiké Hernández Aggravated Left Elbow Injury During Postseason
Kiké Hernández was among the Los Angeles Dodgers players who missed a significant amount of games during the 2025 season because of injury. Hernández was plagued by left elbow trouble that started occurring after he slid head-first into home plate…
Andrew Friedman Hoping Dodgers ‘Sync’ Up Starting Rotation & Bullpen
The Los Angeles Dodgers leaned heavily on their bullpen when they won the World Series in 2024 but did not have the luxury of doing so this past season. The team's relief corps struggled with inconsistency in 2025, whether it…
Tarik Skubal & Mason Miller Among New Players Named To Team USA Roster For 2026 World Baseball Classic
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal and San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller were the latest players named to the Team USA roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. They joined New York Mets teammates Clay Holmes and Nolan McLean, Minnesota…
Edwin Díaz Contract Details: Potential Dodgers Option Year Includes Incentives
The Los Angeles Dodgers addressed their bullpen by adding All-Star closer Edwin Díaz on a three-year, $69 million contract that includes more than $13 million in deferrals and a $9 million signing bonus. The $23 million average annual value (AAV)…
Tanner Scott Pitched Through Health Issues During First Season With Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers bolstered their bullpen by signing Edwin Díaz to a three-year, $69 million contract that came as somewhat of a surprise after hefty investments into the group last winter. The three-time All-Star brings stability to a relief…
Tyler Glasnow Hopes Dodgers Trade For Tarik Skubal
The Los Angeles Dodgers' surprising signing of All-Star closer Edwin Díaz has fueled speculation that they could make additional splashes this offseason. One possibility is a blockbuster trade for back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal, whose name…
