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2024 review: James Paxton
James Paxton started out the year strong, but numerous bouts of underperformance caused the Dodgers to designate the pitcher for assignment. He was traded to the Red Sox in July and retired in September.
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Reactions to the Dodgers signing Blake Snell
Some reactions to the Dodgers agreeing to a five-year, $182 million deal with two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell.
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Dodgers sign Blake Snell for 5 years, $182 million
In a Thanksgiving stunner, the Dodgers sign arguably the best pitcher available on the market in the 2024 offseason’s first nine-figure signing
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2024 review; Max Muncy
Max Muncy set a postseason record for most consecutive times on base in the postseason, and overcame missing three months with an oblique strain to have a productive season for the Dodgers.
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Postseason player pool a record $129.1 million, up 20% over 2023
The MLB postseason player pool was a record $129.1 million in 2024, up 20 percent over 2023. As World Series winners, the Dodgers got the lion’s share of the pile, with full shares worth $477,441 each. Full details within.
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Updated Dodgers 40-man roster
Every Dodgers transaction involving the 40-man roster from the end of the 2024 World Series through the start of spring training in 2025.
Dodgers 2024 offseason roster breakdown
A complete look at the Dodgers 40-man roster heading into the 2024-25 offseason, including free agents, option decisions, players under contract, salary arbitration, service time, and much more.
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2024 Dodgers player season reviews
Reviewing every single player from the 2024 Los Angeles Dodgers, as well as players who spent time on the 40-man roster at any point during the season. In all, we look back at 68 players this year.
A guide to the Dodgers 2025 road schedule
A breakdown of the Dodgers schedule in 2024, specifically the road games, and advice on where one might want to go based on the calendar and other factors.
2024 review: Michael Grove
Michael Grove switched to a relief role in 2024 and made improvements, but the Dodgers right-hander was sidelined by a pair of injuries that curtailed his season and postseason.
2024 review: Landon Knack
Landon Knack was literally the last starter standing left on the 2024 Dodgers’ roster as he traveled back and forth on the old Ross Stripling Express on their way to a championship.
Notes: Buehler, Hernández, Edman, Farmer
Two American League East teams have garnered interest in Walker Buehler and Teoscar Hernández, while Tommy Edman and the Dodgers are in the early stages of a potential contract extension.
2024 review: Matt Gage
The Dodgers acquired left-hander Matt Gage from the Yankees in February, and while he spent time on the 40-man roster he did not pitch in the majors during the 2024 season.
Dodgers sign Giovanny Gallegos to minor league contract
The Dodgers signed veteran relief pitcher Giovanny Gallegos to a minor league contract, per multiple reports. The 33-year-old right-hander has a non-roster invitation to big league camp in spring training.
Notes: Ryan Ward, Sean McLain, Shohei Ohtani
Dodgers minor leaguer Ryan Ward had a great international tournament for Team USA in Tokyo, Sean McLain played with his brother Matt in the Arizona Fall League, an award for Rancho Cucamonga, plus how Shohei Ohtani and Kirk Gibson are linked.
2024 review: Kyle Hurt
Dodgers pitcher Kyle Hurt had a promising start to his season but only pitched three games in the majors, first sidelined for two months with shoulder inflammation, then ending his season with Tommy John surgery, which will keep him out until at least late 2025.
2024 review: Jose Hernandez
Jose Hernandez pitched in the minors in the Dodgers system from 2016-22 before the Pirates took him in the 2022 Rule 5 Draft. This June, he returned to the Dodgers by trade and spent five weeks on the 40-man roster while pitching mostly in Triple-A.
Notes: Tony Gonsolin, Dustin May, Zyhir Hope, Rich Hill
A recap of various Dodgers roster moves Friday, including 2025 deals for Tony Gonsolin and Dustin May to avoid arbitration. Plus insight into Zyhir Hope and other prospects, and checking in on old friend Rich Hill.
Dodgers name Chris Woodward first base coach
The Dodgers hired Chris Woodward to coach first base, after Clayton McCullough left to manage the Marlins. Woodward was on Dave Roberts’ coaching staff from 2016-18 as the third base coach.
Dodgers non-tender Brent Honeywell, Zach Logue
The Dodgers did not tender contracts to pitchers Brent Honeywell and Zach Logue, making them free agents. Los Angeles has 36 players on its 40-man roster, including 14 pitchers.
Tony Gonsolin, Dodgers avoid arb with $5.4 million deal
The Dodgers signed Tony Gonsolin to a $5.4 million contract for 2025, avoiding salary arbitration. The right-hander missed the entire 2024 season after Tommy John surgery.
Dodgers sign Dustin May, avoid arbitration with 1-year deal
The Dodgers on Friday avoided salary arbitration with pitcher Dustin May on a one-year, $2.135 million contract for 2025, per multiple reports, matching his salary in 2024. May missed all of this season after Tommy John surgery and surgery to repair a torn esophagus.
2024 review: Daniel Hudson
Hudson bounced back from an MCL injury that nearly wiped his 2023 season, ends his career as a two-time World Series champion.
Reactions to Shohei Ohtani winning MVP, plus a 2025 outlook
Reaction to Shohei Ohtani winning National League MVP, plus info on his readiness heading into 2025 from Ohtani and manager Dave Roberts after shoulder surgery. Also, the Dodgers are reportedly interested in free agent pitcher Blake Snell.
Shohei Ohtani’s smashing first year with Dodgers ends with NL MVP
Shohei Ohtani was the runaway winner of the National League MVP award, the third MVP of his career. In his first year with the Dodgers he was the first ever to have a 50-50 season, won the World Series, and is now the MVP.
How Dodgers fared on the NL MVP ballot
Four Dodgers received votes for National League MVP, an award won by Shohei Ohtani. Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Teoscar Hernández all received down-ballot support.
The rarity of MVP winners on two teams (and leagues)
Frank Robinson was the only player to win an MVP award in both the American League and National League. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani joined him on Thursday, also joining a rare group of MVP winners on two different teams.
Roki Sasaki likely signs in 2025 & agent calls ‘poor sportsmanship’
Highly-coveted Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki likely won’t sign until at least January 15 during the 2025 international signing period, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said. Sasaki’s agent Joel Wolfe called rumors of a handshake deal with the Dodgers are "poor sportsmanship."
2024 review: Andy Pages
Andy Pages got an early call as the Dodgers’ outfield was failing to match the rest of the offense in production, and ended up doing a phenomenal job against left-handers
Notes: Freeman’s slam ball, Buehler’s free agency, MLB TV plans
Freddie Freeman’s World Series grand slam baseball is going up for auction in December, Walker Buehler’s fastball returning to form in October could bode well for him in free agency, plus more on MLB’s hopes to revamp TV and streaming of games.
Dalton Rushing tops Baseball America Dodgers prospect list
The top 10 Dodgers prospects heading into 2025, per Baseball America, are catcher and left fielder Dalton Rushing as well as shortstop Alex Freeland taking the top two spots.
2024 review: Walker Buehler
Walker Buehler had a 2024 that both defied logic and embodied a literal Hollywood ending that was truly stranger than fiction.
Jerming Rosario not on roster, wins AFL pitcher of the week
Dodgers minor league right-hander Jerming Rosario struck out seven of 10 batters faced in his final Arizona Fall League game and won pitcher of the week. He was not added to the 40-man roster on Tuesday, which means the 22-year-old right-hander is available in the Rule 5 Draft in December.
Notes: Flaherty, Betts, Hope
Jack Flaherty was visibly intoxicated during the Dodgers’ World Series Parade, and his former high school teammate, Lucas Giolito, doesn’t blame him for his way of celebrating.
Dodgers add LHP Jack Dreyer to 40-man roster
The Dodgers added left-handed pitcher Jack Dreyer to the 40-man roster, setting the roster in anticipation of December’s Rule 5 Draft.
Dave Roberts finishes 7th in NL Manager of the Year vote
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts didn’t win 2024 National League Manager of the Year. That award went to Pat Murphy of the Milwaukee Brewers, with Roberts finishing a shocking seventh place. Here’s a full breakdown of the voting, plus Roberts’ history in the voting in his nine years on the job.
Teoscar Hernández rejects Dodgers qualifying offer
Free agent Teoscar Hernández rejected the one-year, $21.05 million qualifying offer from the Dodgers, an expected move that doesn’t prevent or impede the outfielder from returning to Los Angeles, but would net the team a compensatory draft pick if he signs elsewhere.