Dodgers Digest

1 month ago | dodgersdigest.com | Dustin Nosler

Shohei Ohtani is coming off a season for the ages. He became the first 50-50 player in the 150-year history of this great sport. He won his third MVP award and became the first primary designated hitter to do so. Oh, and he helped the Dodgers to a World Series title in his first season with the team. What’s he going to do for an encore? Well, he’s going pitch in 2025.

2 months ago | dodgersdigest.com | Dustin Nosler

Game Threads It has been nearly four months since the Dodgers claimed their eighth World Series title by defeating the Yankees in five games. We all remember that fateful night. After yet another busy and spendy offseason, the Dodgers are back to defend their crown. They’re hosting the Cubs at Camelback Ranch — a team they’ll be for-real playing in Tokyo in less than a month.

2 months ago | dodgersdigest.com | Dustin Nosler

In what should be a surprise to absolutely no one, Clayton Kershaw is back. Clayton Kershaw is at the Dodgers facility playing catch. He and the Dodgers have agreed to terms on a new contract, per source, though he still has to finish going through his physical. — Alden González (@Alden_Gonzalez) February 11, 2025Kershaw, 37 next month, is back for at least one more run at another World Series ring.

Jan 21, 2025 | dodgersdigest.com | Dustin Nosler

As if signing Tanner Scott over the weekend was enough, it seems the Dodgers are set to bring in another high-leverage reliever. The Los Angeles Dodgers, who already have folks screaming about their payroll, have reached a tentative agreement with free-agent closer Kirby Yates, pending a physical. The deal comes on the heels of signing Tanner Scott to a 4-year, $72 million contract. — Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) January 21, 2025Before Scott, this would have made a ton of sense.

Jan 17, 2025 | dodgersdigest.com | Dustin Nosler

As we inch closer to the Roki Sasaki‘s posting window closing on Thursday, there have been a couple bits of news on that front. Hearing from multiple sources that the Padres are out in Roki Sasaki. They will begin their international signings of Jhoan De La Cruz and Carlos Alvarez in the next few hours. — Francys Romero (@francysromeroFR) January 17, 2025And …Blue Jays have acquired international cap space plus Myles Straw and cash in a trade with Cleveland for a PTBNL or cash.