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While the Dodgers' star is willing to play defense, the team isn't likely to take him up on the offer, not after he had Tommy John surgery in September.
February 27, 2024 at 6:35 PM -
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What started as a slow day for Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani ended with the type of dramatic flair the team hopes to experience often.
February 27, 2024 at 6:35 PM -
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Manger Dave Roberts has opted to go with Mookie Betts, Ohtani and Freddie Freeman at the top of the Dodgers' lineup.
February 27, 2024 at 12:35 PM -
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Dodgers utilityman Kiké Hernández signs a one-year, $4 million deal with the Dodgers. Margot was acquired in the offseason as part of the Tyler Glasnow...
February 26, 2024 at 1:35 PM -
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The Dodgers' two-way star won't pitch in 2024 after Tommy John surgery, meaning he can fully concentrate on his hitting.
February 26, 2024 at 4:35 AM -
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The Dodgers declined to offer Cody Bellinger arbitration for the 2023 season. He starred for the Cubs and now will stay with Chicago on a three-year deal.
February 25, 2024 at 12:35 AM -
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has been impressed with new starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow, calling the 6-foot-8 right-hander "very cerebral."
February 24, 2024 at 4:35 PM -
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MLB players are in an uproar over new uniforms designed by Nike. Pants are see-through and caps are too bright. The Dodgers seem less concerned than others.
February 23, 2024 at 12:35 PM -
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With Walker Buehler likely to miss a month (or more) at the start of the season, the Dodgers have an open competition for the final spot in their rotation.
February 23, 2024 at 8:35 AM -
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Andre Ethier, who retired after the 2017 season, has been helping Miguel Vargas make the transition from playing the infield to the Dodgers outfield.
February 22, 2024 at 6:35 PM -
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A couple weeks into this year's spring camp, Walker Buehler's exact timetable to return remains unclear. But it is not an unexpected development.
February 22, 2024 at 10:35 AM -
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The former Dodgers pitcher hasn't appeared in a major league game since 2021 after MLB determined he violated its domestic violence policy. He made his case for...
February 22, 2024 at 6:35 AM -
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Former Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer wants to play again in the majors. Here's a transcript of his case to MLB owners.
February 22, 2024 at 6:35 AM -
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The Dodgers' new designated hitter had his second batting practice session of the spring against major league pitchers on Wednesday.
February 21, 2024 at 2:35 PM -
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MLBPA executive director has no issue with Shohei Ohtani's contract with Dodgers, saying the union wants to protect the rights of players to pursue deferred...
February 20, 2024 at 5:35 AM -
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The Latino Media Network will have Spanish-language radio broadcasts of Dodgers games this season in a deal set to be announced Tuesday.
February 19, 2024 at 7:35 PM -
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Taking live batting practice for the first time since undergoing elbow surgery, Shohei Ohtani dazzled a crowd of fans, reporters and Dodgers personnel.
February 19, 2024 at 2:35 PM -
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With Ohtani coming off elbow surgery, the Dodgers will let the two-way star ramp up at his own pace.
February 18, 2024 at 3:35 PM -
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto has quickly impressed his new teammates on the Dodgers, showcasing the potential of a deceptive delivery that made him a $325-million man.
February 17, 2024 at 4:35 PM -
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Shohei Ohtani is still ahead of schedule in his recovery from last year's Tommy John surgery. And even in a routine batting practice Friday, he still put on a show for...
February 16, 2024 at 4:35 PM -
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The 6-foot-8 right-hander has a huge upside, but he's been injured often during his career.
February 16, 2024 at 4:35 AM -
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First baseman Freddie Freeman says the pain remains from the Dodgers' early elimination in the 2023 playoffs.
February 15, 2024 at 1:35 PM -
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Ohtani is a likable guy and that's a major difference from baseball's last transcendent star, Barry Bonds.
February 15, 2024 at 6:35 AM -
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Mookie Betts didn't make it this far not to care deeply about winning, but he knows he can't keep disappearing for the Dodgers in crunch time.
February 13, 2024 at 5:35 AM -
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Shohei Ohtani launched 10 home runs during a 21-swing session on a backfield at the Dodgers' spring training facility, with plenty more hard line drives.
February 12, 2024 at 1:35 PM -
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Six years after the former Dodgers owner first pitched the gondola, the proposal gets its first public vote Wednesday.
February 12, 2024 at 4:35 AM -
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The Dodgers' starting pitchers have the potential to be among the best in the majors. But can they overcome injury concerns?
February 12, 2024 at 4:35 AM -
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Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto is only 5-foot-10, but he's been a big presence in the Dodgers' spring workouts as he prepares for a grueling MLB season.
February 11, 2024 at 3:35 PM -
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Walker Buehler, who is heading into a contract year, is confident he can be a dominant pitcher for the Dodgers coming off his second Tommy John surgery.
February 10, 2024 at 3:35 PM -
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says he thinks teammates are prepared for the media circus surrounding Japanese stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
February 10, 2024 at 2:35 PM -
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Shohei Ohtani's humility has impressed his new Dodgers teammates, but the $700-million star understands he isn't quite like anyone else on the roster.
February 9, 2024 at 4:35 PM -
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After historic spending spree, Andrew Friedman understands a strong Dodgers clubhouse culture must be forged with all the new players on the roster.
February 9, 2024 at 3:35 PM -
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Shohei Ohtani's first media scrum from Camelback Ranch as a Dodger went about as expected Friday. His answers to questions in English and Japanese were brief. He was...
February 9, 2024 at 9:35 AM -
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The left-hander finalized his one-year contract with a player option for 2025 on Thursday.
February 8, 2024 at 4:35 PM -
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Miguel Rojas says new Dodger Shohei Ohtani has to tell interesting stories on his first team bus ride or the Japanese star will spend time on the toilet.
February 7, 2024 at 2:35 PM -
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The Dodgers legend could have signed with the Rangers or even retired. Instead, he's probably set now to retire in Dodger blue.
February 6, 2024 at 6:35 PM -
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The left-hander, who will return for a 17th season with the Dodgers, will start the year on the injured list as he recovers from shoulder surgery.
February 6, 2024 at 10:35 AM -
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The Dodgers have announced several bobblehead giveaways and the prices for the two games involving Ohtani are the highest.
February 5, 2024 at 1:35 PM -
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The Dodgers and Ryan Brasier agreed to a two-year, $9-million contract to keep the reliever in Los Angeles after his resurgent performance in 2023.
February 5, 2024 at 10:35 AM -
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The right-hander, who is coming off his second Tommy John surgery, won't start his season for at least a month in an attempt to keep him fresh for October.
February 4, 2024 at 2:35 PM -
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The Dodgers have long featured stars, but DodgerFest on Saturday confirmed Shohei Ohtani is a unique superstar who will bring unprecedented pressure.
February 4, 2024 at 8:35 AM -
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Players on the Dodgers seem to be just as excited as fans about Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto joining the team amid a $1.185-billion spending spree.
February 3, 2024 at 7:35 PM -
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The Dodgers are one of the few teams in the majors who can hit the attendance mark and with two-way star Ohtani aboard, they figure to reach it.
February 2, 2024 at 3:35 AM -
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The Dodgers addressed their biggest concern after last season, fortifying their rotation. But they still might not be World Series favorites.
January 31, 2024 at 3:35 AM -
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Shohei Ohtani delivered a two-minute MVP acceptance speech in English, thanking teams, fans, Japanese supporters, his translator and his family.
January 28, 2024 at 9:35 AM -
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Beltre, who started his career with the Dodgers, is one of three players to earn baseball's highest honor on Tuesday.
January 23, 2024 at 4:35 PM -
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The Dodgers are nearing a deal to sign former Boston Red Sox left-handed starting pitcher James Paxton to a one-year contract.
January 22, 2024 at 8:35 PM -
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Adrián Beltré will be a first-ballot Hall of Famer. But neither Beltré nor seven other former Dodgers on the ballot would wear an L.A. cap if...
January 22, 2024 at 4:35 AM -
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The Dodgers can sell fans on excitement and winning. The other California teams? Not so much.
January 17, 2024 at 3:35 AM -
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The Dodgers were looking for another right-handed hitting outfielder and they are hopeful Hernández can return to his All-Star form.
January 16, 2024 at 6:35 PM -
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More often than not, the Dodgers have revitalized the careers of middling pitchers and optimized the production of pitchers they have.
January 14, 2024 at 4:35 AM -
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The Dodgers announced Friday that the annual fan festival, now called DodgerFest, will have a $10 admission instead of being a free event.
January 12, 2024 at 11:35 AM -
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The Dodgers create roster space by sending Busch, the club's minor league player of the year in 2023, and Almonte to the Cubs for two prospects.
January 11, 2024 at 1:35 PM -
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Urías was arrested in September on suspicion of domestic violence. He could still face a misdemeanor charge.
January 9, 2024 at 6:35 PM -
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The Dodgers agree to terms on a one-year, $23.5-million deal with former Seattle Mariners outfielder Teoscar Hernández.
January 7, 2024 at 7:35 PM -
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Lakers forward Rui Hachimura had dreams of playing baseball at the highest levels as a youth. Now he lives those dreams through Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers.
January 4, 2024 at 3:35 AM -
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Asian Americans are going bonkers over Shohei Ohtani, the two-way Japanese baseball superstar and now Dodgers ace who gives them pride over representation at the highest...
December 29, 2023 at 3:35 AM -
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto says 'Ohtani-san picking the Dodgers was really one of the reasons for my decision,' selling him on a chance to win big in L.A.
December 28, 2023 at 4:35 AM -
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Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto said it was clear everyone from the front office to players are invested in winning, helping him pick the Dodgers.
December 27, 2023 at 1:35 PM -
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Dodgers legend Orel Hershiser teams with Frankie Moreno and singer-songwriter John Ondrasik of "Five for Fighting" on a rendition of "We Three Kings."
December 25, 2023 at 4:35 PM -
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Lars Nootbaar believes Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto can be dominant, but scouts are torn on whether he can be an ace and avoid Tommy John surgery.
December 22, 2023 at 5:35 PM -
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Shohei Ohtani's $680-million loan to the Dodgers is why the team was able to reach terms on a 12-year, $325-million deal with Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
December 21, 2023 at 10:35 PM -
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Japanese pitching ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto agrees to a deal with the Dodgers, joining the newly acquired Shohei Ohtani and Tyler Glasnow on the team.
December 21, 2023 at 9:35 PM -
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Shohei Ohtani signed with the Dodgers less than two weeks ago, and already there are at least two murals in Los Angeles County featuring the Japanese star.
December 21, 2023 at 9:35 AM -
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Shohei Ohtani's unique contract presents an equally unprecedented business opportunity for the Dodgers to make up to $1 billion over the next decade.
December 19, 2023 at 1:35 PM -
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The former Newhall Hart High School star grew up a huge Dodgers fan, idolizing former slugger Shawn Green and a young left-hander named Clayton Kershaw.
December 18, 2023 at 1:35 PM -
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The Dodgers used a 2017 video of Kobe Bryant pitching the team to Shohei Ohtani while recruiting the Japanese baseball superstar as a free agent in December.
December 18, 2023 at 11:35 AM -
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Angels general manager Perry Minasian declines to discuss why the team chose not to match or beat the Dodgers' contract offer to Shohei Ohtani.
December 15, 2023 at 3:35 PM -
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Since the two-way superstar will only be able to hit in 2024, the Dodgers have yet to substantially upgrade the roster.
December 15, 2023 at 11:35 AM -
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While Shohei Ohtani will enhance the Dodgers' brand, he will also affect his teammates' everyday experiences, and the team should be mindful of this reality.
December 15, 2023 at 7:35 AM -
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The Dodgers have a variety of ways they could commercially capitalize on Shohei Ohtani, from jersey patches to Dodger Stadium field naming rights.
December 15, 2023 at 5:35 AM -
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There's never been more pressure on Dodgers manager Dave Roberts to win a championship now that Shohei Ohtani has been signed.
December 15, 2023 at 3:35 AM -
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Shohei Ohtani, who repeatedly praised the Angels on Thursday, gave his former team multiple chances to counter the Dodgers' offer he ultimately accepted.
December 14, 2023 at 8:35 PM -
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The two-way superstar speaks to the media for the first time since signing with the Dodgers.
December 14, 2023 at 7:35 PM -
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The Dodgers reportedly will get the right-hander and outfielder Manuel Margot in exchange for pitcher Ryan Pepiot and outfielder Jonny DeLuca.
December 14, 2023 at 6:35 PM -
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Shohei Ohtani's dog stole the show during his American League MVP announcement last month. The new Dodgers star revealed the dog's name on Thursday.
December 14, 2023 at 4:35 PM -
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Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly said he was happy to give up his number to Shohei Ohtani because the star 'isn't afraid of the moment.'
December 14, 2023 at 4:35 AM -
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Neal ElAttrache, the Dodgers team physician, has performed both Tommy John surgeries on the team's new superstar two-way player.
December 14, 2023 at 4:35 AM -
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The Dodgers' two-way superstar can leave the team early if certain personnel are no longer in the organization.
December 13, 2023 at 5:35 PM -
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The Dodgers will introduce Shohei Ohtani at a news conference at Dodger Stadium. Some 300 reporters are expected, many from Japanese media outlets.
December 13, 2023 at 4:35 PM