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A look at stories, news, and notes from around the internet involving the Los Angeles Dodgers and their opponents. Outside sources include the Los Angeles Times, Orange County Register, The Athletic, MLB dot com, ESPN, Fox Sports, CBS Sports, Yahoo, FanGraphs, Baseball Prospectus, Baseball America, and many more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Walker Buehler honored in his hometown
Dodgers pitcher and current free agent Walker Buehler was honored by the city of his hometown Lexington, Kentucky on Monday. Plus Juan Soto’s meeting with the Dodgers, a look at potential additions to the 40-man roster, and more on Russell Martin and the Hall of Fame ballot.
FA Notes: Soto, Hernández, Treinen
Juan Soto to the Dodgers is an unlikely scenario, but should the Yankees fail to bring him back, New York has their sights set on signing Teoscar Hernández.
Notes: Paul Sewald, Tommy John, Hall of Fame
Saturday notes include free agent relief pitcher Paul Sewald talking Dodgers, plus a look at Tommy John’s chances on the upcoming Hall of Fame ballot.
Notes: Ohtani’s 50-50 home run ball, Hernández, Puig
Shohei Ohtani’s 50-50 home run ball now resides at Taipei 101, the tallest building in Taiwan.
Notes: Ohtani’s MVP voting, LA plate discipline, Freeman’s slam
With Shohei Ohtani likely to win NL MVP next week in his first year with the Dodgers, a look at recent consensus in award voting, some insight into the Dodgers approach during the postseason, plus where Freddie Freeman’s grand slam rates in huge playoff swings this century.
Notes: Valenzuela’s cause of death revealed, Freeman, Hernández
Fernando Valenzuela passed away due to decompensated alcoholic cirrhosis and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis cirrhosis.
Notes: Freddie Freeman, Roki Sasaki, Mark Prior
Dodgers news for your Tuesday include Freddie Freeman winning another award and also adopting a cat, plus more information and analysis of Roki Sasaki, plus pitching coach Mark Prior on the ups and downs of the 2024 season.
Notes: Miguel Rojas, Max Scherzer
Miguel Rojas weighed in on what it means to win a World Series championship, noting how the sacrifices his family made to get him to where he is now have fully paid off.
Notes: Eriq Swan, Zyhir Hope, Teoscar Hernández, Roki Sasaki
Notes on a Dodgers prospect in the Arizona Fall League, plus insights into outfielder Teoscar Hernández’s free agency and possible return to Los Angeles, plus what Roki Sasaki might be looking for in free agency.
Roki Sasaki’s impact, rankings & signing mechanisms
Digging deeper into Roki Sasaki getting posted to Major League Baseball this offseason, how signing the Japanese right-hander might work, how his stuff and talent rates, and the teams interested in him, including the Dodgers.
Notes: Ohtani’s return plan after surgery, Freeman’s HR binge
A look at what Shohei Ohtani’s rehab plan looks like after shoulder surgery, specifically with his pitching return timeline. Also Freddie Freeman talked about his World Series home run(s), and a look at the Dodgers’ run of dominance.
Notes: Kershaw’s surgery, Hernández, Garvey
Clayton Kershaw underwent surgery on both his toe and his knee on Wednesday.
FA notes: Soto, Sasaki, Hernández
The race for Juan Soto is looking like a two-horse race in the east between the Yankees and the Mets, plus Teoscar Hernández on his desire to remain a Dodger.
Notes: Valenzuela’s funeral, Adames, 2025 roster
Fernando Valenzuela’s funeral will be held at the Cathedral of the Lady of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles.
Notes: Kiké Hernández, Joe Kelly, Scott Hennessey
Dodgers notes for a Tuesday morning, including Kiké Hernández in Alhambra, Joe Kelly talking about the World Series (and his future), plus more on Triple-A manager Scott Hennessey.
Fernando Valenzuela mural unveiled in Boyle Heights
A mural of Dodgers icon Fernando Valenzuela, painted by artist Robert Vargas, was unveiled in Boyle Heights on Sunday in a ceremony that was attended by Jaime Jarrín, Edward James Olmos, and others.
Notes: Freddie Freeman, dynasty talk, 2025 outlook
Dodgers notes on a Sunday include Freddie Freeman being perhaps the face of the 2024 team, how does this Dodgers dynasty rank, and an early pondering of 2025.
Notes: Dave Roberts, Freddie Freeman, Brent Honeywell
Saturday morning Dodgers stories including manager Dave Roberts strengthening his Hall of Fame case, how the Dodgers as an organization don’t rely on a single guiding philosophy, plus comparing the Freddie Freeman grand slam to Kirk Gibson, and a Brent Honeywell anecdote from the World Series celebration at Yankee Stadium.
Freddie Freeman played through postseason with fractured rib
On top of dealing with a fractured middle finger and a sprained right ankle, Freddie Freeman dealt with a fractured rib throughout the postseason.
Dodgers celebrate winning it all
More reaction from the Dodgers winning the World Series, including Freddie Freeman, Shohei Ohtani, and others playing through injuries, how Dave Roberts’ resumé for the Hall of Fame looks very good right now, plus every call of the final out of Game 5.
Walker Buehler’s trying season ends in glory for the Dodgers
Walker Buehler struggled in the regular season after returning from his second Tommy John surgery. But the Dodgers pitcher ended his postseason with 13 consecutive scoreless innings, including a win in Game 3 of the World Series and a save to close out the Game 5 clincher at Yankee Stadium.
‘To be here as champions, this is everything’
Reaction from the Dodgers winning the World Series, including postgame comments from Dave Roberts, Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, Andrew Friedman, and more.
Dodgers notes: Flaherty on Game 5 start
After the Yankees’ 11-4 win over the Dodgers in Game 4, Jack Flaherty discussed the difficulty of facing a Yankees lineup that is starting to awaken with their backs against the wall.
Notes: Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, bullpen games
More World Series notes on Dodgers bullpen games in the postseason, Shohei Ohtani playing through his shoulder injury, and teammates in awe of Freddie Freeman’s October while playing on a sprained ankle.
Notes: Teoscar Hernández, Buehler, Hershiser, Freeman
Dodgers World Series related notes about Walker Buehler’s bond with Orel Hershiser, plus teammates praising Teoscar Hernández and Freddie Freeman.