Tag: Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers News: Orel Hershiser Had ‘Special Moment’ After Wearing Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s Jersey At Dodgers World Series Parade

The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team in 25 years to repeat as World Series champions behind the contributions of several players, including Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who had a performance for the ages. The right-hander posted a 1.02 ERA and…

This Day In Dodgers History: Don Newcombe Wins First Ever Cy Young Award

On Nov. 27, 1956, Brooklyn Dodgers starting pitcher Don Newcombe was named the first ever Cy Young Award winner, which was at the time was given to the best pitcher in both leagues. Newcombe received the award after going 27-7…

Dodgers News: Will Smith Sets World Series Record For Innings Caught

In many ways, 2025 was a career-defining season for Will Smith. Not only did he have the best offensive regular season of his seven years in the Majors, but Smith was also instrumental in helping the Los Angeles Dodgers repeat…

Teoscar Hernández Hopes To Play For Team Dominican Republic In 2026 World Baseball Classic

The Los Angeles Dodgers figure to be well-represented in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, but to this point only have one confirmed participated in Shohei Ohtani, who announced plans to play for Team Japan as they look to repeat as…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…