Dodgers news & notes
Los Angeles Dodgers news and notes, plus starting lineups, pregame and postgame happenings, including interviews with players, coaches, and managers.
Freeman says he’s ‘perfectly on track’ for opening day
Working his way back from November surgery on his right ankle, Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman took batting practice for the first time this spring training, and maintained he’s on track to be ready by opening day.
Dodgers sign Eddie Rosario to minor league contract
Veteran outfielder Eddie Rosario signed a minor league contract with the Dodgers that includes a non-roster invitation to big league camp in spring training at Camelback Ranch.
Dodgers sign Michael Chavis to minor league contract
Infielder Michael Chavis signed a minor league contract with the Dodgers and is a non-roster invitee in big league camp in spring training. Chavis has played mostly first base and second base in the majors, plus time in third base and left field.
Time for the Dodgers to extend Dave Roberts
In checking off what the Dodgers have yet to finish in the 2024 offseason, manager Dave Roberts needs to be extended and paid accordingly for his efforts.
Dustin May battled back, now competing for rotation spot
Dustin May talked about the "freak accident" esophageal tear that ended his 2024 season before it began. Now he’s battling for a spot in the 2025 Dodgers starting rotation, as is Tony Gonsolin, with essentially only one open spot for the season’s first month or so.
Roberts on contract talks: ‘Confident it’s going to get done’
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is in line for a big payday with one year left on his contract, and a second championship on his resume. He’s in talks with the Dodgers about an extension, and told reporters Friday at Camelback Ranch he’s confident it will get done.
Dodgers add RHP Luis García as non-roster invitee
Veteran reliever Luis García, who began his professional career in the Dodgers organization before getting traded away in 2009, is back on a minor league deal 16 seasons later. He has a non-roster invitation to big league camp.
Clayton Kershaw returns for more moments in the sun
Clayton Kershaw’s 2024 season was largely lost. On the eve of his anticipated return for his 18th major league season, some unsolicited advice: take care and leave nothing to chance.
Blake Snell, pitching deep & Dodgers’ 6-man rotation
Blake Snell wants to pitch deeper into games, and how he fits into a potential six-pitcher rotation with the Dodgers.
Shohei Ohtani’s plan, now that he’s a 2-way player again
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will throw his first bullpen session of spring training over the weekend, as he works his way back to the mound from September 2023 elbow surgery. Let’s look back to his final three years in Anaheim as to what a two-way workload of pitching and hitting might look like in 2025.
Michael Kopech behind schedule in spring training
Dodgers reliever Michael Kopech is behind schedule in spring training, manager Dave Roberts said on Wednesday. Whether that means the right-hander won’t be ready for the start of the regular season remains to be seen.
Roberts: Yamamoto, Sasaki expected to pitch in Tokyo
The Dodgers will likely start Japanese pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki in their two games against the Cubs in Tokyo on March 18-19, manager Dave Roberts said on MLB Network on Wednesday morning.
Clayton Kershaw back for an 18th season, as expected
Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw re-signed with the team, returning to Los Angeles for a franchise-record-tying 18th season.
Steve Dittmore on ‘Forgotten Dodger’ Jim Gilliam
An interview with author Steve Dittmore on his book, ‘Jim Gilliam: The Forgotten Dodger’ about the longtime Dodgers player and coach.
Dodgers will face Cubs’ Imanaga during Tokyo Series
Cubs manager Craig Counsell told reporters in Arizona that Shota Imanaga will start on the mound in one of the games against the Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome in Japan on March 18-19. Plus, video of Shohei Ohtani hitting and pitching at Camelback Ranch in Arizona.
Andrew Friedman praises Kiké Hernández’s leadership
Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman talked glowingly of versatile utility player Kiké Hernández, whose deal to return to Los Angeles is nearly finalized, praising his leadership skills, among other things.
Farhan Zaidi back with Dodgers as special advisor
The Dodgers have hired Farhan Zaidi, their former general manager, as a special advisor to the front office, per multiple reports. In between stints in Los Angeles, Zaidi was president of baseball operations for the Giants for six seasons.
Kevin Kiermaier rejoins Blue Jays as special assistant
Centerfielder Kevin Kiermaier, who played the final three months of his playing career with the Dodgers, retired after the season. Now he’s back with the Blue Jays as a special assitant, and will work with the outfielders in the organization for Toronto.
Dodgers offseason, compared recent World Series winners
The Dodgers were proactive in going for the repeat back in 2021, but nowhere near the level of this current offseason as baseball’s top spenders this side of the Mets
Dodgers spring training roster
A look at the entire roster for the Los Angeles Dodgers to start spring training, as well as every uniform number used and availble.
Kiké Hernández returns through open door to LA
Kiké Hernández turned his season around in the second half and added to his October lore with another strong postseason with the Dodgers. He parlayed that into a new contract as a free agent, signing back with Los Angeles.
Roberts on contract talks with Dodgers: ‘It’s about value’
Dave Roberts is primed to sign a big contract extension with the Dodgers after winning the World Series, his second. Roberts, who is signed through the end of this 2025 season, told Buster Olney of ESPN that he and the Dodgers have started contract talks.
Dodgers 2025 spring training primer
The Dodgers begin spring training officially next week at Camelback Ranch in Arizona. Here’s a look at the schedule, the roster, and more heading into workouts and then Cactus League play.
Dodgers ‘Star Wars night’ giveaway includes a Death Star
Several articles regarding the Dodgers’ record-setting payroll have referred to the team as the Evil Empire. Perhaps fitting, the Dodgers are giving away a Dodger Stadium with the Death Star above it on Star Wars Night at the ballpark on May 14.
Tokyo Series ticket prices are absurd
Prices for the Dodgers vs. Cubs March 18-19 games in Tokyo are at obscene levels, with about 40 days to go before opening day in Japan.
Dodgers finalize 2025 coaching staff
The Dodgers 2025 major league coaching staff under manager Dave Roberts is mostly the same as 2024. With Clayton McCullough now managing the Marlins, Chris Woodward is back to coach first base. Brandon McDaniel, longtime strength and conditioning coach and vice president of player performance, is now major league development integration coach.
Dodgers projected for 104 wins by Baseball Prospectus
A look at the PECOTA projections by Baseball Prospectus, which tab the Dodgers to win 104 games, 12 more than any other team in Major League Baseball.
Jack Flaherty returns to the Tigers
Jack Flaherty won a World Series with the Dodgers, his hometown team, after they acquired him at the trade deadline. He parlayed his strong season into a free agent contract with the Tigers, for whom he pitched during the first four months of the 2024 season.
Dodgers 2025 bobbleheads & single-game ticket info
A look at the known giveaways in 2025 at Dodger Stadium, including at least 21 bobblehead dolls. Plus, information on single-game tickets going on sale to the general public on February 6.
The Roki Sasaki Burger Challenge
After his introductory press conference, Sasaki expressed a desire to try American hamburgers. Our Michael Elizondo might be able to help with that notion.
Dodgers established themselves as a preferred destination
The Dodgers success story in getting people to come to them, by establishing themselves as a premier destination in MLB.
Dodgers keep adding strikeout pitchers
A number of pitchers added by the Dodgers ahead of the 2025 season have among the best strikeout rates in baseball. That should reverse a two-year trend in declining strikeout rates and run prevention in Los Angeles.