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Miguel Rojas: ‘If everyone’s healthy, we’ll win 120 games’
Miguel Rojas believes that if the Dodgers’ 2025 roster is fully healthy, then they have the chance to win 120 games, a feat that has yet to be accomplished in MLB history.
Dodgers trade Ryan Brasier to Cubs
Relief pitcher Ryan Brasier, who was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on January 30, was traded to the Cubs on February 4.
Dodgers finalize 2025 coaching staff
The Dodgers 2025 major league coaching staff under manager Dave Roberts is mostly the same as 2024. With Clayton McCullough now managing the Marlins, Chris Woodward is back to coach first base. Brandon McDaniel, longtime strength and conditioning coach and vice president of player performance, is now major league development integration coach.
Shoemaker & Fernandez return as minor league managers
Dodgers captain of player development John Shoemaker will return to manage the Low-A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes for a fifth season in 2025. In High-A Great Lakes, Jair Fernandez is back at the helm for the Loons.
Tyler Glasnow looking ahead to 2025
Dodgers news and notes on Tyler Glasnow feeling healthy and making a tweak to his delivery, a look at the team’s rotation options, a study of MLB broadcast angles, and old friend Jacob Amaya riding the waiver wire.
Fay Vincent, former MLB commissioner, dies at 86
A look back at Fay Vincent, the former commissioner of Major League Baseball, who died Saturday at age 86.
Dodgers projected for 104 wins by Baseball Prospectus
A look at the PECOTA projections by Baseball Prospectus, which tab the Dodgers to win 104 games, 12 more than any other team in Major League Baseball.
Notes: Taylor, Freeman, Kim
Chris Taylor spoke on his teammates showing in support for the second annual Polar Plunge event.
Jack Flaherty returns to the Tigers
Jack Flaherty won a World Series with the Dodgers, his hometown team, after they acquired him at the trade deadline. He parlayed his strong season into a free agent contract with the Tigers, for whom he pitched during the first four months of the 2024 season.
Andrew Friedman: ‘The door will never be closed on Kiké’
Updates from the Dodgers fan fest, including interest in free agent Kiké Hernández plus injury updates on Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Miguel Rojas and more.
Dodgers 2025 bobbleheads & single-game ticket info
A look at the known giveaways in 2025 at Dodger Stadium, including at least 21 bobblehead dolls. Plus, information on single-game tickets going on sale to the general public on February 6.
Ned Colletti named GM of Team Italy ahead of WBC
Ned Colletti, the former Dodgers general manager, was hired as general manager for Team Italy ahead of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Dodgers introduce ‘grinder & great teammate’ Kirby Yates
Highlights from the Dodgers’ introductory press conference for veteran reliever Kirby Yates at Dodger Stadium on january 31, 2025.
Ron Cey will join Legends of Dodger Baseball in July
Former Dodgers third baseman Ron Cey, who made six All-Star teams and played 12 seasons in Los Angeles, will be inducted into the Legends of Dodger Baseball at Dodger Stadium on Friday, July 18.
The next tier of Dodgers prospects
While the Dodgers have a handful (or more) of prospects ranked in the top 100 in the sport, here’s a look at some other minor leaguers on the rise, or on the cusp of making their way into the upper echelon, including Emil Morales, Eduardo Quintero, Brendan Tunink, and Mike Sirota.
The Roki Sasaki Burger Challenge
After his introductory press conference, Sasaki expressed a desire to try American hamburgers. Our Michael Elizondo might be able to help with that notion.
Dodgers established themselves as a preferred destination
The Dodgers success story in getting people to come to them, by establishing themselves as a premier destination in MLB.
True Blue LA is looking for writers
Here at True Blue LA, we are looking for new additions to the staff to write about the Dodgers.
Notes: Ohtani, Hernández, Scherzer, Kahnle
A trio of Dodgers players traveled to Fire Station 69 in the Pacific Palisades, where the team donated $10,000 to the station and an additional $350,000 from the Dodgers Foundation directed towards the LAFD Foundation.
Dodgers designate Ryan Brasier for assignment
The Dodgers designated veteran reliever Ryan Brasier for assignment, which cleared space on the 40-man roster for the signing new bullpen addition Kirby Yates.
Notes: Prospect rankings, Kellon Lindsey, Roki Sasaki
More and more Dodgers analyses, including whether Roki Sasaki is one of the best pitching prospect ever plus high marks for 2024 first-round draft pick Kellon Lindsey. Plus a look at MLB as a whole, with parity in the sport, deferred salaries, and the likelihood of a lockout in 2026.
Alex Vesia avoids salary arbitration with Dodgers
The Dodgers avoided salary arbitration with left-hander Alex Vesia by signing the left-hander to a one-year, $2.3 million contract for 2025 plus a club option for 2026.
8 Dodgers ranked in ESPN top 100 prospects, led by Sasaki
A whopping eight Dodgers are ranked among the top 100 prospects in baseball by ESPN, headlined by Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki at No. 1 overall. Dalton Rushing and Josue De Paula are both in the top 20, and 18-year-old shortstop Emil Morales made his first top-100 list after a strong professional debut.
Notes: Yates, LA Rises, offseason spending
The addition of Kirby Yates gives the Dodgers another All-Star closing option, but also a pleasant personality in an already vibrant clubhouse.
Dodgers finalize 1-year contract with Kirby Yates
The Dodgers officially signed veteran reliever Kirby Yates to a one-year, $13 million contract, which includes potential for an extra $1 million in bonuses based on games pitched.