Tag: Andrew Friedman

Hotel Security Received Noise Complaint On Dodgers Celebrating Edwin Díaz Signing During Winter Meetings

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a strong history of iconic closers and the electric atmosphere they create when entering a game, and new signing Edwin Díaz will add to that tradition when he makes his debut in 2026. Whether it…

Andrew Friedman Calls Edwin Díaz ‘Perfect Fit’ For Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have already named Edwin Díaz as their unquestioned closer after signing the veteran reliever to a record-breaking contract in free agency. The Dodgers haven't had a dedicated closer since Kenley Jansen in 2021, as even Tanner…

Andrew Friedman: Tanner Scott ‘Hungry’ To Help Dodgers Bullpen In 2026

The Los Angeles Dodgers did not receive the results they were expecting from Tanner Scott in 2025 after making him MLB's third-highest paid relief pitcher in terms of average annual value (AAV). The Dodgers envisioned Scott as their primary closer…

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…

Andrew Friedman: Dodgers Have ‘Less Heavy Lifting,’ But Will Continue To Be ‘Aggressive’

Despite publicly indicating they would have a relatively quiet offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers surprised the baseball world by signing All-Star closer Edwin Díaz to a three-year, $69 million contract. Adding one of the top relief pitchers to their bullpen…

Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Reassured Tyler Glasnow Amid Trade Rumors

As the offseason rumor mill continues on, one scenario that came up involved the Los Angeles Dodgers discussing Tyler Glasnow in trades. A report from ESPN also suggested the Dodgers would not be opposed to moving Glasnow. Those rumors were…

Andrew Friedman: Dodgers ‘Feel Good’ About Finding Position Player

The Los Angeles Dodgers addressed their need for a high-leverage relief pitcher by signing former New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz to a three-year, $69 million contract. The Dodgers have now seemingly set their sights on adding an outfielder and…

Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Had ‘Great Conversation’ With Samurai Japan Officials About World Baseball Classic

Several Los Angeles Dodgers players are expected to participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, including Shohei Ohtani, who is returning to lead Team Japan. Yoshinobu Yamamoto figures to be named to the Samurai Japan roster as well, while Roki…

Andrew Friedman Mindful Of Eventual Need For Younger Players On Dodgers Roster

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the Winter Meetings with major needs in their bullpen and outfield. One of those was filled by signing Edwin Díaz to a three-year, $69 million contract. But even when the team still faced those question…

Andrew Friedman: Dodgers Adding Outfielder ‘Definitely In Play’

While bolstering the bullpen has been identified as a potential need for the Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason, the team could also look to add an outfielder. As it currently stands, the Dodgers are set to return a group that…

Andrew Friedman: Dodgers Bullpen Addition Not A ‘Necessity’

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the offseason with minimal areas of their roster to address, but the bullpen seemingly being among them after an inconsistent 2025 campaign. The Dodgers invested heavily in the group last winter when they signed Tanner…

This Day In Dodgers History: Blake Snell’s Introductory Press Conference

This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history was the introductory press conference at Dodger Stadium for Blake Snell after he signed a five-year, $182 million contract. The Dodgers officially signed Snell on Nov. 30, 2024, and his press conference was…