Tag: Andrew Friedman

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…

Andrew Friedman: Dodgers Interested In Re-Signing Evan Phillips

The Los Angeles Dodgers had five arbitration-eligible player for the 2026 season who needed to be tender a contract at the 2 p.m. PT deadline on Friday, with Evan Phillips among them. However, rather than take the step of keeping…

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…

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…

Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s Hat & Mookie Betts’ Glove Among Dodgers World Series Artifacts On Display At Baseball Hall Of Fame

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in a grueling matchup to capture a ninth World Series title in franchise history, passing their rival San Francisco Giants and entering a three-way tie for third all-time in MLB history.…

Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts & More Dodgers Set Sights On Three-Peat

The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their 2025 World Series title on Monday with a parade and event at Dodger Stadium that drew a sold-out crowd. Among the highlights were DJ Mustard playing some of his most popular songs, a surprise…

Andrew Friedman: Postseason Was ‘Big Factor’ For Dodgers Re-Signing Kiké Hernández

The Los Angeles Dodgers re-signed Kiké Hernández for the 2025 season due in part to his playoff success and leadership on the field come October. The utility man struggled during the regular season but has taken on a larger role…

Dodgers Prioritized Support Over ‘Pressure’ For Alex Vesia, Who Won’t Pitch In World Series

Shortly before the Los Angeles Dodgers were scheduled to take the field at Rogers Centre for a World Series workout on Thursday night, the team announced Alex Vesia was not on hand due to being with his wife, Kayla, because…

Andrew Friedman Credits Phillies’ Excellent Pitching For Shohei Ohtani’s Slow Start To Postseason

The Los Angeles Dodgers eliminated a formidable Philadelphia Phillies team in the National League Division Series despite Shohei Ohtani largely being a non-factor at the plate. The two-way star went 1-for-18 with one RBI, one walk and nine strikeouts in…