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After an interrupted attempt last year, Mookie Betts is again the Dodgers' starting shortstop -- and this time he has a plan.
February 21, 2025 at 4:35 AM -
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Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller was hit in the head by a line drive on Thursday during the team's spring training game against the Cubs, but he was able to walk off the...
February 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM -
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Ramirez or Chapman? Devers or Machado? It's time to rank the best at 3B entering the new season.
February 20, 2025 at 4:35 AM -
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Players around the league don't seem conflicted about the big-spending Dodgers.
February 20, 2025 at 3:35 AM -
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Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga said he was "very honored" to receive the Opening Day start against the Dodgers in Tokyo.
February 19, 2025 at 1:35 PM -
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The Colorado Rockies added another pitcher to their bullpen on Wednesday by agreeing to a one-year Major League deal with left-hander Scott Alexander.
February 19, 2025 at 11:35 AM -
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We break down the state of each club and what its winter activity level means for the season ahead.
February 19, 2025 at 4:35 AM -
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Thirteen spring stadiums and over 60% of Cactus and Grapefruit League games will feature an automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system.
February 18, 2025 at 6:35 PM -
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Commissioner Rob Manfred acknowledged the widespread concern over payroll disparity in MLB but said he blames the system, not the Dodgers.
February 18, 2025 at 6:35 PM -
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Veteran infielder Justin Turner, 40, and the Chicago Cubs are in agreement on a one-year, $6 million deal, sources tell ESPN.
February 18, 2025 at 8:35 AM -
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From the high payroll Dodgers and Mets to potential breakout teams such as the Cubs, Tigers and Red Sox.
February 18, 2025 at 5:35 AM -
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Buster Olney's dive into the best players at every position entering 2025 continues with a power-packed infield spot.
February 18, 2025 at 4:35 AM -
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Aaron Judge wasn't that surprised by Juan Soto 's decision to sign with the Mets but disagreed with his ex-teammate about which team is in a better spot to...
February 17, 2025 at 1:35 PM -
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William Contreras or Adley Rutschman? We break down the best players at every spot on the diamond entering 2025, starting witch catcher.
February 17, 2025 at 4:35 AM -
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As a new baseball season approaches, we compare the elite at every spot on the diamond.
February 17, 2025 at 4:35 AM -
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Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, 35, who ran at 80 percent of his body weight on a microgravity treadmill on Saturday in Glendale, Arizona, said he is...
February 15, 2025 at 4:35 PM -
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Shohei Ohtani took his most significant step to date in his rehab as a pitcher on Saturday, throwing his first official bullpen session of the year.
February 15, 2025 at 2:35 PM -
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The Los Angeles Dodgers' plan to use a six-man rotation this season is on hold until one of the half-dozen, star right-hander Shohei Ohtani, returns to the mound in May...
February 14, 2025 at 10:35 PM -
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Eric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.
February 14, 2025 at 7:35 AM -
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From prospects with big expectations to All-Stars returning from injury, here's who we're paying attention to as players report to camp.
February 14, 2025 at 4:35 AM -
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Dodgers veteran Clayton Kershaw said he didn't entertain retirement after going through painstaking rehab following foot surgery.
February 14, 2025 at 4:35 AM -
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Dodgers veteran Clayton Kershaw said he didn't entertain retirement after going through painstaking rehab following foot surgery.
February 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM -
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What do the odds for the 2025 season say about the National League? Here are all the win totals for each team, along with the odds to win it all.
February 13, 2025 at 10:35 AM -
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Who could be representing both squads in Atlanta this summer? We make our (very) early roster picks.
February 13, 2025 at 5:35 AM -
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The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani threw off flat ground Wednesday, the latest sign that his return to pitching and a two-way role is approaching.
February 12, 2025 at 3:35 PM -
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Japanese stars Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki are likely to be the Dodgers starting pitchers when Los Angeles opens its season against the Cubs next month in...
February 12, 2025 at 12:35 PM -
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With most of the major winter moves now behind us, we dig into which teams ruled the winter -- and which struck out looking.
February 12, 2025 at 4:35 AM -
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Facing immense expectations heading into the 2025 season, the defending champion Dodgers are preaching patience and avoiding the temptation to talk about the World...
February 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM -
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Manager Aaron Boone hopes that, if his Yankees win the World Series, they "handle things with a little more class" than the Dodgers did after last year's victory over...
February 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM -
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The Dodgers have agreed to a new contract with Clayton Kershaw, who will return to the team for an 18th season, a source told ESPN.
February 11, 2025 at 12:35 PM -
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Our report card for every MLB offseason signing and trade.
February 11, 2025 at 11:35 AM -
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There are still stars available via free agency and trades as teams report to camp for a new season. Here's what we're hearing.
February 11, 2025 at 3:35 AM -
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The Dodgers have hired Farhan Zaidi, the former president of baseball operations for the Giants, to their front office as a special adviser.
February 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM -
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CC Sabathia (Yankees), Billy Wagner (Astros), Ichiro Suzuki (Mariners), Dave Parker (Pirates) and Dick Allen (Phillies) will represent their longtime teams on their Hall...
February 10, 2025 at 12:35 PM -
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The Dodgers won the World Series in 2024 and they just might win it again this season.
February 10, 2025 at 4:35 AM -
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From the high payroll Dodgers and Mets to potential breakout teams such as the Cubs, Tigers and Red Sox.
February 10, 2025 at 4:35 AM -
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Super-utility player Enrique Hernandez will return to the Dodgers for a fourth time after reaching a free agent deal, a source told ESPN.
February 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM -
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We know the names well. They were first overall in their year -- but how do they compare to each other?
February 7, 2025 at 5:35 AM -
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Ippei Mizuhara was sentenced to nearly five years in prison for stealing about $17 million from Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani to repay gambling debts.
February 6, 2025 at 3:35 PM -
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Rob Manfred says he is getting emails from fans concerned over MLB's lack of a salary cap following an offseason spending spree by the Dodgers.
February 6, 2025 at 12:35 PM -
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As MLB's superteam convenes for the Cactus League, here's the latest on transitions, transactions and the pursuit of a second straight ring.
February 6, 2025 at 4:35 AM -
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From eye-popping stats to a way-too-early 2026 top 10, we predict the immediate future for baseball's next wave of young stars.
February 5, 2025 at 4:35 AM -
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The Cubs acquired right-handed reliever Ryan Brasier from the Dodgers on Tuesday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
February 4, 2025 at 6:35 PM -
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The Sapporo Snow Festival is an annual weeklong event that features around 200 sculptures.
February 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM -
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Who are the names to know in your favorite club's farm system? Kiley McDaniel digs in.
February 4, 2025 at 5:35 AM -
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We've got you covered on all the major signings and trades.
February 3, 2025 at 8:35 PM -
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Jack Flaherty and the Tigers are in agreement on a two-year, $35 million contract that includes an opt-out after the first season, sources said.
February 3, 2025 at 8:35 AM -
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Our report card for every MLB offseason signing and trade.
February 3, 2025 at 7:35 AM -
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The longtime Astro is still available as we enter February. We break down whether he's worth a big deal -- and where he fits the best.
February 3, 2025 at 4:35 AM -
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Shohei Ohtani said he was "on schedule" in his attempt to return as a two-way player this season, despite what he described as a "complicated surgery" on his...
February 1, 2025 at 7:35 PM -
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New York Yankees reliever Mark Leiter Jr. and Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dennis Santana lost to their teams in salary arbitration on Saturday.
February 1, 2025 at 1:35 PM -
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The future Hall of Famer led Leones del Escogido to a thrilling championship this week. He'd love to do something similar in the States.
February 1, 2025 at 4:35 AM -
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Federal prosecutors are investigating unusual betting patterns surrounding the play of former Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier.
January 31, 2025 at 9:35 AM -
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How bright is your favorite team's future? Here's how every organization in baseball stacks up.
January 31, 2025 at 4:35 AM -
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As baseball comes together at the Oakland Arena to celebrate the life of a legend, those who knew him best share tales of his talent, flair and friendship.
January 31, 2025 at 4:35 AM -
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Federal prosecutors said Thursday that there is no evidence Ippei Mizuhara, the ex-interpreter of Shohei Ohtani, suffered from a gambling addiction, as he claimed when...
January 30, 2025 at 8:35 PM -
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We rank and hand out superlatives for the future stars who just missed Kiley McDaniel's top 100 prospect list.
January 30, 2025 at 3:35 AM -
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L.A.'s run of star additions has sounded alarms across the sport. But is the team or the system to blame?
January 29, 2025 at 2:35 PM -
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Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner said it is "difficult" for other teams to keep up with the Dodgers' offseason spending.
January 29, 2025 at 6:35 AM -
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NBA legend Magic Johnson, Dodgers chairman Mark Walter and 2028 Olympics organizer Casey Wasserman will lead a new philanthropic effort to support wildfire recovery and...
January 29, 2025 at 5:35 AM -
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Where do stars of tomorrow like Roki Sasaki and Roman Anthony land as we rank baseball's best young players?
January 29, 2025 at 4:35 AM -
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We've got you covered on all the major signings and trades.
January 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM -
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The Dodgers agreed to a $13 million deal with reliever Kirby Yates, sources told ESPN, pushing their total offseason spending to more than $450 million.
January 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM -
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There are still plenty of good players available as spring training approaches. Here is one for every need.
January 28, 2025 at 5:35 AM -
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We kept one part of MLB's superteam in L.A. -- and moved the rest to Brooklyn. Would the Los Angeles Dodgers and Brooklyn Trolleys BOTH rule baseball?
January 27, 2025 at 4:35 AM -
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Our report card for every MLB offseason signing and trade.
January 26, 2025 at 5:35 PM -
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Here's what our experts think could still go down between now and spring training, from free agency to off-the-field drama.
January 24, 2025 at 4:35 AM -
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Federal prosecutors released an audio recording in which they say Ippei Mizuhara impersonates Shohei Ohtani in an attempt to wire money from Ohtani's bank...
January 23, 2025 at 8:35 PM -
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L.A.'s run of star additions has sounded alarms across the sport. But is the team or the system to blame?
January 23, 2025 at 1:35 PM -
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Roki Sasaki donned a No. 11 Los Angeles Dodgers jersey atop a makeshift stage on Wednesday afternoon and called it the culmination of "an incredibly difficult...
January 22, 2025 at 7:35 PM -
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We've got you covered on all the major signings and trades.
January 22, 2025 at 2:35 PM -
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Mookie Betts, on a promotional tour in Japan, advised Shohei Ohtani to "get his sleep now" and discussed his first impressions of Roki Sasaki.
January 21, 2025 at 1:35 AM -
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If Jones had retired after 10 seasons, he'd be a shoo-in for Cooperstown. But he didn't retire. Now what?
January 20, 2025 at 5:35 AM -
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Jeff Torborg, who caught Sandy Koufax's perfect game and was the 1990 AL Manager of the Year with the White Sox, died Sunday.
January 19, 2025 at 7:35 PM -
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Our report card for every MLB offseason signing and trade.
January 19, 2025 at 10:35 AM -
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Closer Tanner Scott and the Dodgers are in agreement on a four-year, $72 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Sunday.
January 19, 2025 at 8:35 AM -
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The 23-year-old is expected to be an MLB ace -- eventually. Here's what insiders say about Sasaki in 2025 and beyond.
January 18, 2025 at 5:35 AM -
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Now that the 23-year-old right-hander has picked his team, we break down what makes Sasaki so valuable.
January 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM -
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The 23-year-old Japanese ace has chosen his team -- and it's great news for the World Series champs.
January 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM -
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Roki Sasaki, the prized Japanese pitching prospect who has had scouts drooling over his potential since high school, has chosen the Los Angeles Dodgers as his major...
January 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM