Tag: Los Angeles Dodgers

This Day In Dodgers History: Jim Lefebvre Wins Rookie Of The Year; Stan Williams Trade

This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw Jim Lefebvre named the 1965 National League Rookie of the Year. Lefebvre was just the sixth Dodgers Rookie of the Year in franchise history at the time. He earned the award by…

Dodgers News: Blake Snell Enjoying ‘Really Fun Friendship’ With LAFC Star Son Heung-Min

Blake Snell enjoyed his first year with the Los Angeles Dodgers, having already won a World Series and forming new friendships on and off the field. One of which happens to be with international soccer star Son Heung-Min, who joined…

Dodgers Injury Update: Tommy Edman Encouraged After ‘Smooth’ Ankle Surgery

In the time since the Los Angeles Dodgers won their second consecutive World Series title, both Kiké Hernández and Tommy Edman underwent offseason surgery. Hernández had an extensor repair for a left elbow injury suffered during the season that nearly…

Brandon Gomes: Dodgers Will Consider Keeping 6-Man Starting Rotation

The Los Angeles Dodgers starting rotation was expected to be a strength during the 2025 season, and ultimately that is how matters played out despite some occasional bumps in the road. The club had one of the deepest pitching staffs…

Dodgers Extended World Series Streak For Players Named Will Smith

The Los Angeles Dodgers won back-to-back elimination games on the road to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays and repeat as World Series champions. While a monumental moment for the franchise, it also represented the sixth consecutive season that a player…

Posted Japanese Pitcher Tatsuya Imai Prefers To ‘Take Them Down’ Instead Of Signing With Dodgers

The MLB free agent class got a big boost earlier this month when it was announced that star Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) pitcher Tatsuya Imai would be posted by the Saitama Seibu Lions. The negotiating period began on Nov. 19…

Shohei Ohtani Commits To Play For Team Japan In 2026 World Baseball Classic

The Los Angeles Dodgers have their first confirmed participant for the 2026 World Baseball Classic as Shohei Ohtani announced plans to play for Team Japan as they look to become repeat champions in the international competition. Ohtani shared news of…

Timeline For Dodgers Free Agent Kiké Hernández Returning After Extensor Repair During Elbow Surgery

Shortly after the Los Angeles Dodgers became back-to-back World Series champions by defeating the Toronto Blue Jays, Kiké Hernández announced he underwent left elbow surgery that was going to require him to miss the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Hernández did…

Yankees Owner Hal Steinbrenner: No Significant Correlation Between Dodgers’ Payroll And Winning World Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers have spent plenty in order to build their roster over the past two offseasons, culminating in back-to-back World Series titles. Heading into the 2025 season, there were plenty of front office executives from other teams who…

2026 Dodgers Arbitration Projections: Brusdar Graterol, Anthony Banda, Brock Stewart & Alex Call

The Los Angeles Dodgers went into the offseason with nine players eligible for arbitration in 2026, but the group has since been reduced after several moves. Among them was Ben Rortvedt, who reportedly avoided arbitration with the Dodgers before going…

Stan Kasten Confident Dodgers Will ‘Contend Every Year’ Under Potential MLB Salary Cap

As a result of the Los Angeles Dodgers' recent spending and subsequent success, calls for an MLB salary cap have never been stronger. Implementing a salary cap has long been a desire for certain owners across the league, and frustrations…

Miguel Rojas & Will Smith Dodgers World Series Home Run Balls From Game 7 Sell In Auction

The Los Angeles Dodgers erased a three-run deficit against the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series thanks to a pair of clutch home runs by Miguel Rojas and Will Smith. The Dodgers were down to…