Tag: Los Angeles Dodgers

Justin Turner: Dodgers-Blue Jays World Series Was ‘Really Good For Baseball’

A record-setting amount of people tuned in to watch the 2025 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays, and among them was Justin Turner. A nine-year veteran with the Dodgers from 2014-2022, Turner spent the 2025…

This Day In Dodgers History: Roberto Clemente Joins Pirates, Steve Sax Wins Rookie Of The Year & Vin Scully Receives Presidential Medal Of Freedom

This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history was memorable for Steve Sax and Vin Scully, and also a franchise-altering transaction involving Roberto Clemente. On Nov. 22, 1954, the Pittsburgh Pirates purchased Clemente's contract from the Montreal Royals, the Dodgers' Triple-A…

Dodgers Rumors: Andrew Friedman & Farhan Zaidi Assisting Mark Walter With Lakers Front Office

The Los Angeles Lakers are officially under the control of majority owner Mark Walter, whose purchase of the team from the Buss family was approved by the NBA and finalized at the beginning of the 2025-2026 season. Although Jeanie Buss…

Dodgers Non-Tender Evan Phillips & Nick Frasso

The offseason began with the Los Angeles Dodgers having nine players who were in line to be eligible for arbitration for 2026. However, that began to change with roster decisions involving Tony Gonsolin, Michael Grove and Ben Rortvedt. Gonsolin was…

Brendan Donovan Trade Rumors: Dodgers Part Of ‘Widespread Interest’

As the Los Angeles Dodgers were in search of a left-handed hitting outfielder at the 2025 MLB trade deadline, one possibility that emerged was completing a deal with the St. Louis Cardinals for Brendan Donovan. An All-Star for the first…

USC Head Coach Lincoln Riley Shows Will Smith’s Play From World Series To Trojans Football Team

Will Smith was involved among the several memorable moments from the 2025 World Series, particularly during Game 7 as the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a comeback against the Toronto Blue Jays. Although Smith's go-ahead home run in 11th inning proved…

Mookie Betts’ 5050 Foundation & Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Deliver Smiles During Thanksgiving Event

The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, Brotherhood Crusade and Mookie Betts' 5050 Foundation partnered to host their annual Thanksgiving Grab and Go! Basket distribution event at the Algin Sutton Recreation Center on Thursday. We Benefit Children (WBC), which is a nonprofit…

This Day In Dodgers History: Joe Black Wins Rookie Of The Year; Darryl Strawberry Stops Franchise Streak

On Nov. 21, 1952, Joe Black, a 28-year-old right-hander for the Brooklyn Dodgers, was overwhelmingly voted as the National League Rookie of the Year, receiving 19 of 24 first-place votes. Hoyt Wilhelm, Dick Groat and Eddie Mathews also received first-place…

Dodgers Injury Update: Gavin Stone Completed Rehab & Expects To Be ‘Full-Go’ In Spring Training

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to welcome back Gavin Stone next year after he missed the entire 2025 season while recovering from right shoulder surgery. The former fifth-round draft pick made his MLB debut in 2023 and took a…

2026 Dodgers Opening Day Game To Air On NBC & Stream Via Peacock Under New MLB Agreement

For the first time in two seasons, the Los Angeles Dodgers will not be starting their season with an international series. The Dodgers instead are scheduled to open their 2026 season at Dodger Stadium against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Not only…

Dodgers Arbitration Rumors: Evan Phillips Becomes Free Agent After Non-Tender

The Los Angeles Dodgers went into the offseason with nine players eligible for salary arbitration, but that group was down to five as the 2 p.m. PT deadline to tender contracts arrived. The group of Dodgers arbitration players for the…

Ben Rortvedt Signed $1.25 Million Contract Prior To Dodgers DFA

Amid a flurry of roster moves the Los Angeles Dodgers made last week was one that seemingly went under the radar and led to Ben Rortvedt getting claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds after being designated for assignment. Rortvedt…