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For all the injuries plaguing baseball's modern era, players are also recovering from them better, and more consistently, than ever, according to Dodgers head physician...
January 27, 2025 at 1:35 PM -
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Andrew Friedman has long wanted to avoid making big decisions at the MLB trade deadline. He might finally get his wish because of the roster he has constructed.
January 24, 2025 at 4:35 AM -
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The Dodgers officially welcomed Roki Sasaki in a news conference at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, and he will now prepare for a highly anticipated rookie MLB...
January 23, 2025 at 8:35 AM -
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No one in Dodger blue was apologizing Wednesday, when the Dodgers introduced pitcher Roki Sasaki at a news conference.
January 23, 2025 at 6:35 AM -
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Despite an alarming number of recent Dodgers pitcher injuries, the franchise sold Roki Sasaki on the idea they would help him minimize his injury risk.
January 23, 2025 at 4:35 AM -
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The Dodgers have spent money like they were desperate. They have acquired stars like they were barren. Has any defending champion ever acted less like a defending...
January 23, 2025 at 3:35 AM -
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Less than a week after announcing he would sign with the Dodgers in one of this offseason's major free agency coups, Roki Sasaki was officially introduced by the...
January 22, 2025 at 4:35 PM -
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The night before Roki Sasaki was to be introduced at Dodger Stadium, the Japanese pitcher met LeBron James, Rui Hachimura and others at his first Lakers game.
January 22, 2025 at 2:35 PM -
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Sen. Josh Becker wants to close a loophole that puts the state at risk of losing millions in revenue because of the Dodgers' deferrals
January 22, 2025 at 5:35 AM -
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Throughout Roki Sasaki's highly anticipated posting process and free agency, the Dodgers knew the main pillars they wanted their courtship to be built upon.
January 22, 2025 at 3:35 AM -
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Ichiro Suzuki has become the first Japanese player to make it to baseball's Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is likely to be the next.
January 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM -
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No contract had been finalized yet, but it appeared as though the Dodgers were on the verge of their latest notable addition this offseason in Kirby Yates.
January 21, 2025 at 10:35 AM -
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The Dodgers' ability to put off long-term payments while reaping short-term benefits is raising new fears about a competitive imbalance in a sport already lacking...
January 20, 2025 at 3:35 AM -
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The Dodgers add another free agent, this time agreeing to terms with left-hander Tanner Scott, the best available reliever left on the market.
January 19, 2025 at 9:35 AM -
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Over the last year, there had been speculation around MLB that the Dodgers had a possible handshake agreement in place with pitcher Roki Sasaki.
January 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM -
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Roki Sasaki's decision to play for the Dodgers, on what will start as a standard minor-league contract, instantly transforms the club's short- and long-term...
January 18, 2025 at 9:35 AM -
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Some fans won't be happy with Roki Sasaki signing with the Dodgers, but many team owners will be happy to see Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers come to town.
January 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM -
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The Dodgers pull off another big win in free agency, agreeing to sign Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki to bolster their already formidable starting pitching...
January 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM -
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Roki Sasaki could be the greatest Japanese pitcher ever. He hopes the Dodgers can turn him into just that, even if it means Shohei Ohtani outshines him.
January 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM -
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Dodgers stars Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman are among the many Los Angeles sports figures donating to help those affected by the Los Angeles Fires.
January 17, 2025 at 1:35 PM -
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On Wednesday, MLB's 2025 international signing period opened, an annual date of significance in which top international amateur players can begin signing with MLB...
January 15, 2025 at 2:35 PM -
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The Dodgers are one of three MLB teams still in the running to sign Roki Sasaki, but have they done enough to sign the Japanese pitching star?
January 14, 2025 at 3:35 AM -
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Two New York Yankees fans that interfered with Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts during Game 4 of the World Series are banned from all MLB ballparks.
January 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM -
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The Dodgers protected Diego Cartaya, the crown jewel of their highly touted farm system, for years. Injuries and poor performance prompted a change.
January 9, 2025 at 11:35 AM -
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While the Dodgers will be sacrificing potential offensive upside in Gavin Lux, they are banking on the overall versatility of the roster instead.
January 7, 2025 at 1:35 PM -
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Days after signing Hyeseong Kim, the Dodgers trade Gavin Lux to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for a competitive balance pick and prospect Mike Sorota.
January 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM -
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The Dodgers sign Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim for three years and $12.5 million and formally recognize Teoscar Hernández's return on the same day.
January 3, 2025 at 1:35 PM -
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Every top-10 memorable 2024 L.A. sport moment belonged to the Dodgers, winners of their eighth World Series championship in franchise history.
December 31, 2024 at 4:35 AM -
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Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto were not part of a Dodgers pitch to Roki Sasaki after the free-agent pitcher requested no players attend the meeting.
December 30, 2024 at 7:35 PM -
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LA Times staff photographers year in photos for 2024, from wildfires, landslides, to a Dodgers world series victory.
December 30, 2024 at 6:35 AM -
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Already this offseason, the Dodgers begun positioning themselves for another title run. But more moves remain before the team reports to spring training in early...
December 29, 2024 at 11:35 AM -
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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani announces on social media that he and his wife are expecting their first child soon.
December 28, 2024 at 2:35 PM -
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Leveraging their big-market status, the Dodgers continue to show their willingness to spend, taking on $45 million in new financial commitments for 2025.
December 28, 2024 at 5:35 AM -
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Let the sunflower seeds fly because the Dodgers have bolstered their chances of repeating as World Series champions by retaining Teoscar Hernández.
December 27, 2024 at 7:35 PM -
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The Dodgers agreed to re-sign outfielder Teoscar Hernández to a three-year, $66-million deal, bringing back one of the most productive hitters from its title...
December 27, 2024 at 4:35 PM -
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Dodgers star Mookie Betts tells comedians Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson how upset he was at the Yankees fans who tried to pull the ball from his glove during Game 4 of...
December 27, 2024 at 9:35 AM -
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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is the Associated Press' male athlete of the year for a third time. He and Michael Jordan trail only LeBron James, Lance Armstrong and Tiger...
December 23, 2024 at 1:35 PM -
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The chances of a reunion were effectively dashed when the Dodgers decided not to extend a one-year, $21.05 million qualifying offer to Walker Buehler.
December 23, 2024 at 9:35 AM -
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Dave Roberts reminisces about the Dodgers World Series-winning season with actor Bryan Cranston, who wants Roki Sasaki to be part of the team's 2025 plans.
December 20, 2024 at 3:35 AM -
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The Los Angeles police and fire departments' expenses for working during the Dodgers' World Series parade totaled $2,028,805.19. The Dodgers are reimbursing the...
December 18, 2024 at 3:35 PM -
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Kiké Hernández, the free-agent utility player who was a Dodgers postseason hero, says he was fined and nearly suspended after dropping an F-bomb during a...
December 18, 2024 at 2:35 PM -
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Devin Williams, owner of the 'Airbender' changeup, wasn't blowing smoke when the closer said he'd been told he'd be traded to the Dodgers. Instead, he went to the...
December 17, 2024 at 3:35 PM -
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The ball Aaron Judge dropped during the Yankees' loss in Game 5 of the World Series against the Dodgers fetches $43,510 at a charity auction.
December 16, 2024 at 6:35 PM -
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While the Dodgers are adding and re-signing key players, the Padres and Diamondbacks haven't done much this offseason. San Diego is reportedly fielding offers for Xander...
December 13, 2024 at 9:35 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
It's a whirlwind time for Dodgers players and coaches, who have achieved another level of notoriety in the wake of the team's World Series title victory.
December 13, 2024 at 4:35 AM -
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Dodgers beat reporter Jack Harris is joined by columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernández during our Dodgers Debate live Christmas show Tuesday.
December 12, 2024 at 9:35 AM -
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The Dodgers still reign supreme in baseball's hierarchy of contenders, well positioned coming out of this week's winter meetings to mount a World Series defense in...
December 11, 2024 at 2:35 PM -
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There's no way Roki Sasaki hasn't already contemplated whether he wants to share a clubhouse with the greatest player ever to come out of his country.
December 11, 2024 at 7:35 AM -
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The Dodgers are expected to be a top contender for Roki Sasaki, though Joel Wolfe said he still has to talk more with Sasaki about exactly what he is looking for in an...
December 10, 2024 at 12:35 PM -
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Mykalai Kontilai, who fraudulently used Jackie Robinson's Brooklyn Dodgers contracts, was sentenced to 51 months in prison and ordered to pay $6.1 million he stole from...
December 10, 2024 at 8:35 AM -
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With Juan Soto heading to the Mets, the Dodgers are expected to face tougher competition from the Red Sox and Yankees to re-sign Teoscar Hernández.
December 9, 2024 at 6:35 PM -
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It's been one year since the Dodgers agreed to terms with Shohei Ohtani on a 10-year, $700-million deal, and the impact has been bigger than imagined.
December 9, 2024 at 3:35 AM -
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The Dodgers have reached a two-year, $22-million deal with Blake Treinen, a key part of their World Series-winning bullpen.
December 8, 2024 at 9:35 PM -
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Juan Soto agrees to a record-breaking deal with the Mets as the Dodgers sign former Giants and Mets outfielder Michael Conforto.
December 8, 2024 at 7:35 PM -
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Some MLB teams and their fans are complaining the Dodgers are spending too much on star free agents, but other teams should be doing the same thing.
December 4, 2024 at 4:35 AM -
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By adding left-hander Blake Snell, the Dodgers took their biggest weakness from this October's World Series run and added an instant potential fix.
December 3, 2024 at 4:35 PM -
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Shohei Ohtani will get $325,000 worth of baseball cards that former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara fraudulently bought with the Dodgers star's money, according to court...
December 3, 2024 at 9:35 AM -
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Tommy Edman, who was the most valuable player of the NLCS, agrees to a five-year, $74-million extension to stay with the Dodgers.
November 29, 2024 at 3:35 PM -
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Among the blessings we count: Los Angeles city and county reforms, a marine sanctuary off the California coast, money to alleviate homelessness and the Dodgers.
November 28, 2024 at 5:35 AM -
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The financial considerations that previously kept the Dodgers from pushing all-in on an annual basis suddenly feel as if they're behind them.
November 27, 2024 at 7:35 AM -
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The Dodgers made a major move Tuesday night, agreeing to a five-year, $182-million contract with two-time Cy Young Award winning pitcher Blake Snell.
November 26, 2024 at 8:35 PM -
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Chris Woodward, who worked as the Dodgers' third base coach before managing the Texas Rangers, returns to the Dodgers as their new first base coach.
November 22, 2024 at 8:35 PM -
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Dodgers pitchers Dustin May and Tony Gonsolin, who missed this past season because of injuries, agreed to contracts for next season to avoid arbitration.
November 22, 2024 at 2:35 PM -
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Shohei Ohtani winning National League MVP was a foregone conclusion after the Dodgers star put up the best season by any L.A. athlete ever.
November 21, 2024 at 7:35 PM -
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Shohei Ohtani caps off a historic season by winning his third MVP award, joining Frank Robinson as the only players in MLB history to win an MVP in both...
November 21, 2024 at 4:35 PM -
Freddie Freeman grand slam ball to be auctioned. Could bring 'life-changing money' for Venice familyFrom the Web › Los Angeles Times
Freddie Freeman's World Series grand slam ball brought joy to the young Dodgers fan who caught it. Now it could bring his family millions at auction.
November 21, 2024 at 7:35 AM -
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Column on Dodgers offseason and how they should run it back, except for adding pitcher Max Fried.
November 20, 2024 at 3:35 AM -
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The Dodgers are already well on their way to paying luxury tax penalties for a fifth consecutive year. But the Dodgers are not facing typical financial restraints...
November 19, 2024 at 9:35 AM -
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Tickets for spring training went on sale Monday, and the price of lawn seats for Dodgers home games at Camelback Ranch range from $40 to $53 on weekends, $25 to $42 on...
November 18, 2024 at 11:35 AM -
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Brusdar Graterol had right shoulder labrum surgery on Thursday and is expected to return for the second half of the 2025 season, the Dodgers announced.
November 15, 2024 at 2:35 PM -
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A fan favorite when he played with the Dodgers in 2012-13, Luis Cruz returns to the team by stepping into the broadcast booth in the wake of Fernando Valenzuela's...
November 15, 2024 at 12:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
How you watch Major League Baseball games could be very different in the years ahead because of the evolving television landscape, from cable to streaming.
November 15, 2024 at 4:35 AM -
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The underlying cause of death is disclosed almost a month after the beloved Dodgers pitcher was pronounced dead from a mysterious illness.
November 13, 2024 at 9:35 AM -
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Clayton McCullough was key in helping Shohei Ohtani attain a 59-steal season and was called "the best coach I've ever had" by Mookie Betts.
November 10, 2024 at 4:35 PM -
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The Chiba Lotte Marines announce 23-year-old pitcher Roki Sasaki will be posted, making him a free agent and a potential target for the Dodgers.
November 9, 2024 at 12:35 AM -
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As the Dodgers evaluate their plans for this winter, whether or not they retain Teoscar Hernández could be a key determinant to the entire offseason.
November 7, 2024 at 2:35 PM -
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Shohei Ohtani's chances of being in the Dodgers' opening-day rotation narrowed because of the surgery on his torn labrum.
November 7, 2024 at 4:35 AM -
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Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said during a scrum at the GM meetings in San Antonio that the team intends to move Mookie Betts back to the infield.
November 6, 2024 at 4:35 PM -
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On Wednesday, fans dressed in black, some dressed in Dodgers jerseys, attended a attend a public funeral Mass for Fernando Valenzuela, who died last month.
November 6, 2024 at 3:35 PM -
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A public funeral Mass for the Dodgers' Fernando Valenzuela will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday in downtown Los Angeles.
November 5, 2024 at 8:35 PM