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Bill Plunkett

Bill Plunkett graduated from Michigan State with a bachelor's degree in journalism. He has worked for daily newspapers as a sportswriter since 1983, in Southern California since 1987 and at the Orange County Register since 1999.

Location: Los Angeles, California, USA

Sasaki’s agent, Joel Wolfe, offered some updates on the process as the Japanese star moves toward a decision on where he will sign, with the World Series champs considered one of the favorites.

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Dodgers target Roki Sasaki ‘wants to be great’ in move to MLB, agent says

December 30, 2024 at 6:09 p.m.

Sasaki’s agent, Joel Wolfe, offered some updates on the process as the Japanese star moves toward a decision on where he will sign, with the World Series champs considered one...

The Dodgers, considered the favorites to sign the 23-year-old right-hander, join five other teams to have had confirmed meetings with Sasaki and agent Joel Wolfe.

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Dodgers met with Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki

December 29, 2024 at 6:39 a.m.

The Dodgers, considered the favorites to sign the 23-year-old right-hander, join five other teams to have had confirmed meetings with Sasaki and agent Joel Wolfe.

The Dodgers star posted on Instagram that he and wife Mamiko “can't wait for the little rookie” to join their team.

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Shohei Ohtani and wife expecting first child

December 29, 2024 at 6:44 a.m.

The Dodgers star posted on Instagram that he and wife Mamiko “can't wait for the little rookie” to join their team.

The free agent outfielder, a leader in the clubhouse and a key contributor in the lineup last season, Hernandez posted “I’m back” on his Instagram page on Friday afternoon, confirming that he will return to the Dodgers in 2025.

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Teoscar Hernández, Dodgers agree to 3-year, $66M deal

December 27, 2024 at 4:51 p.m.

The free agent outfielder, a leader in the clubhouse and a key contributor in the lineup last season, Hernandez posted “I’m back” on his Instagram page on Friday afternoon, confirming...

Buehler is expected to sign with the Boston Red Sox for one year and $21.05 million — the same as the qualifying offer the Dodgers chose not to extend to him.

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World Series hero Walker Buehler leaving Dodgers for Red Sox

December 23, 2024 at 2:36 p.m.

Buehler is expected to sign with the Boston Red Sox for one year and $21.05 million — the same as the qualifying offer the Dodgers chose not to extend to...

The Dodgers’ 2024 payroll for Competitive Balance Tax purposes was $353 million, just topping the New York Mets ($347M). A record nine teams exceeded the $237M luxury tax threshold.

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Dodgers’ 2024 payroll and luxury tax bill tops MLB

December 20, 2024 at 4:37 p.m.

The Dodgers’ 2024 payroll for Competitive Balance Tax purposes was $353 million, just topping the New York Mets ($347M). A record nine teams exceeded the $237M luxury tax threshold.

The Dodgers’ obligations for deferred payments exceed $1 billion owed to seven players from 2028-46, with critics arguing that the reigning World Series champs are gaming the system to build a super team.

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Dodgers’ deferred-money spending sprees stir controversy

December 7, 2024 at 8:35 a.m.

The Dodgers’ obligations for deferred payments exceed $1 billion owed to seven players from 2028-46, with critics arguing that the reigning World Series champs are gaming the system to build...

Freeman injured his right ankle in a game on Sept. 26 and played through it in the postseason. The World Series MVP is expected to recover in time for spring training.

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Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman undergoes surgery on injured ankle

December 5, 2024 at 4:25 p.m.

Freeman injured his right ankle in a game on Sept. 26 and played through it in the postseason. The World Series MVP is expected to recover in time for spring...

After watching injuries deplete their starting rotation during the 2024 season, the Dodgers quickly moved to add the two-time Cy Young Award winner this offseason.

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Dodgers targeted Blake Snell to reinforce starting rotation

December 4, 2024 at 9:19 a.m.

After watching injuries deplete their starting rotation during the 2024 season, the Dodgers quickly moved to add the two-time Cy Young Award winner this offseason.

The Dodgers will add the two-time Cy Young Award winner to a starting rotation that includes a number of players returning from injury and/or surgery.

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It’s official: Dodgers sign Blake Snell for 5 years, $182 million

November 30, 2024 at 10:08 p.m.

The Dodgers will add the two-time Cy Young Award winner to a starting rotation that includes a number of players returning from injury and/or surgery.

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