The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Friday that they have agreed to terms with utility player Hyeseong Kim on a three-year contract for $12.5 million with a two-year club option for 2028 and 2029. To make room on the 40-man roster, the club designated catcher Diego Cartaya for assignment.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers made another move to bolster their player roster on Friday by reportedly signing righty-hitting outfielder Teoscar Hernandez to a multi-year contract. The deal is evidently for three years and $66 million with an option for a fourth year, plus a signing bonus.
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As the MLB hot stove continues to percolate, there are still a slew of factors that could affect how the Opening Day roster for the Los Angeles Dodgers shapes up in 2025. More specifically, there are various scenarios that could affect where some players appear regularly on the field.
What we know for certain, as far as position players go, is that Shohei Ohtani will do the bulk of the designated hitting, Freddie Freeman will be at first base, Will Smith will be behind the plate and newly acquired Michael Conforto will see time at the corner outfield spots. It’s also highly likely that Max Muncy will be the club’s regular third baseman.
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After an intense bidding war that went into the late hours of Saturday night, Freddie Freeman’s 2024 World Series walk-off grand slam baseball sold at SCP Auctions for $1.56 million.
This ball is the third-most valuable baseball ever, surpassing Aaron Judge’s 62nd home run ball in 2022. “We are so honored to have handled one of the most important artifacts in World Series history, dating back to 1903,” SCP Auctions President David Kohler said.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday morning officially announced the signings of veteran righty reliever Blake Treinen and journeyman outfielder Michael Conforto.
Treinen’s deal is for two years and $22 million with a $5 million signing bonus. The 6-foot-5, 36-year-old Treinen came on strong late in the 2024 season after missing the first part of the year with a lung contusion he sustained in spring training.
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Although Tommy Edman’s extension from the Los Angeles Dodgers has seemingly taken a backseat to the Blake Snell signing, it still remains an important part of the team roster foundation in 2025 and beyond.
Edman’s solid defensive versatility in both the outfield and infield gives the Dodgers incredible flexibility in their defensive alignments and late-game substitutions. His switch-hitting ability and speed on the basepaths add another dynamic element to an already potent lineup.
The Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday afternoon made the signing of Blake Snell official, revealing that they snagged the 31-year-old lefty to a five-year, $182 million contract after he opted out of his current two-year deal with rival San Francisco.
For front-office boss Andrew Friedman and his crew, this acquisition represents more than just adding another high-quality arm — it spearheads what could be a productive offseason that sets the team up for a run at another World Championship.
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In the storied history of the MLB, few seasons have captured the imaginations of fans like Shohei Ohtani‘s 2024 campaign with the Los Angeles Dodgers. While UCL surgery may have temporarily silenced his pitching arsenal, Ohtani responded by orchestrating perhaps the most remarkable offensive season in baseball’s modern era — one that culminated in his third Most Valuable Player award, an achievement as unprecedented as the player himself.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Tuesday afternoon that superstar Shohei Ohtani underwent arthroscopic shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum. The surgery was performed in Los Angeles by Dr. Neal ElAttrache.
Ohtani injured his left shoulder on October 26 during Game 2 of the World Series while attempting to steal second base. According to the initial reports, he partially dislocated his shoulder in the seventh inning after a failed attempt, forcing him to leave the game. Though initially concerning, he continued to participate in the series with careful monitoring of his condition. The injury, while painful, did not immediately prevent him from playing in subsequent games.
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To say that the 2024 playoff journey for the Los Angeles Dodgers was an insane roller-coaster ride would be an understatement. All three series were loaded with action and excitement, providing fans of the team with some of the best postseason baseball they’ve witnessed in years.
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