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Dave Roberts says ‘mindset of do-or-die’ was lacking in Dodgers’ playoff failure
Roberts says he saw greater intensity in the Padres’ dugout as they eliminated the Dodgers in four games in their NLDS, but he doesn’t think the Dodgers have “an October problem.” → Read More
Dave Roberts says ‘mindset of do-or-die’ was lacking in Dodgers’ playoff failure
Roberts says he saw greater intensity in the Padres’ dugout as they eliminated the Dodgers in four games in their NLDS, but he doesn’t think the Dodgers have “an October problem.” → Read More
Cody Bellinger, Andrew Heaney are latest Dodgers to leave as roster turnover continues
Bellinger agrees to a one-year, $17.5 million contract with the Cubs, Heaney joins the Texas Rangers and relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle heads back to the Yankees. Pitchers Tyler Anderson and Chris Mar… → Read More
Dodgers officially re-sign Clayton Kershaw for 2023
The Dodgers officially announced a one-year, $20 million contract with Kershaw Monday. The 2023 season will be his 16th with the team. → Read More
Will Dodgers show more restraint in free agency?
The Dodgers have trimmed $100 million from last season’s payroll, but they have hinted at introducing young, homegrown players into the mix in 2023 while re-setting the team’s luxury tax status.… → Read More
Dodgers lose Chris Martin, add Shelby Miller to bullpen
Martin, one of the Dodgers’ best relievers in the second half of last season, signs as a free agent with the Boston Red Sox. → Read More
Dodgers set to sign right-hander Shelby Miller
The well-traveled veteran, one of the most successful young starting pitchers in the National League early in his career, is trying to reinvent himself in a bullpen role. → Read More
Dodgers hitting coach Brant Brown leaving for Marlins
Brown is expected to join the coaching staff of new Marlins manager Skip Schumaker. Brown has been on the Dodgers’ staff since 2018. → Read More
Dodgers non-tender Cody Bellinger and Edwin Rios, making them free agents
The Dodgers could re-sign Bellinger or Rios for lesser salaries than they would have received in arbitration. Luke Williams (recently claimed on waivers from the Marlins) was also not tendered a co… → Read More
Dodgers’ Julio Urias 3rd in NL Cy Young voting; Marlins’ Sandy Alcantara is unanimous winner
Urias’ strong second half was not enough to sway voters, who were clearly impressed with Alcantara’s throwback workload. Atlanta left-hander Max Fried, a former Harvard-Westlake standout, finished … → Read More
Dodgers’ Dave Roberts finishes 2nd to Mets’ Buck Showalter for NL Manager of the Year – San Bernardino Sun
Showalter and Roberts each receive eight first-place votes, but the New York skipper gets more second- and third-place votes to win his fourth Manager of the Year honor. Cleveland’s Terry Fra… → Read More
Trea Turner, Tyler Anderson decline Dodgers’ qualifying offers
Each rejects the one-year, $19.65 million contract, with Anderson opting to sign a three-year deal with the Angels. Catcher Diego Cartaya, infielder Michael Busch and outfielders Andy Pages and Jon… → Read More
What will the Dodgers do with Cody Bellinger?
Will the Dodgers keep the former MVP, who made $17 million last year and is in his final year of arbitration eligibility after another dismal offensive season? → Read More
Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen has surgery to repair shoulder
Recovery is likely to cause Treinen to miss the entire 2023 season → Read More
Dodgers, Clayton Kershaw near agreement on new contract
The Dodgers did not extend a qualifying offer to Kershaw before Thursday’s deadline. Instead, they are close to finalizing a new one-year contract that would return Kershaw to Los Angeles for… → Read More
Dodgers decline Justin Turner’s option but continue discussions
Turner could still re-sign with the Dodgers as Clayton Kershaw is expected to. Meanwhile, Trea Turner and Tyler Anderson received qualifying offers. → Read More
Trea Turner sweepstakes will have big impact on Dodgers’ offseason
Turner is one of the most attractive free agents on the market this winter. Whether the Dodgers’ re-sign him will determine a lot about the team’s direction this offseason. → Read More
Dodgers’ Blake Treinen could miss 2023 season with more shoulder problems
Treinen pitched just five innings during the 2022 season due to a tear in his shoulder capsule. Further damage in his shoulder could require surgery this offseason. → Read More
Dodgers want Justin Turner back but haven’t decided to pick up his option yet – San Bernardino Sun
The Dodgers declined club options on Hanser Alberto, Danny Duffy and Jimmy Nelson, making them free agents. They want Turner back, Andrew Friedman said, but they have until Thursday to pick up his … → Read More
Dodgers’ Justin Turner wins MLB’s 2022 Roberto Clemente Award
Turner, who works alongside his wife Kourtney with his Justin Turner Foundation and the Los Angeles-based Dream Center, is the third Dodgers player to win the prestigious honor, joining Clayton Ker… → Read More