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Alex Vesia - Avoids arbitration The Dodgers and Vesia avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.3 million contract with a club option for 2026, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Vesia had filed at $2.35 million and the Dodgers at $2.05 million earlier this month, and the two sides will now avoid a hearing. The lefty reliever had a stellar 2024 campaign, collecting a 1.76 ERA and 87:33 K:BB over 66.1 regular-season frames. The Dodgers' bullpen is loaded, but Vesia should see high-leverage opportunities again in 2025.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Chipper Jones trolls Trevor Bauer over ex-Dodgers star's bold claim that he'd 'steamroll' MLB hitters today Trevor Bauer posted a bold take on social media on Tuesday. The former MLB star hasn't played in the United States since 2021.

JANUARY 29 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Dodgers Could Trade $4.5 Million 2-Time World Series Champion in Another Big Move The Los Angeles Dodgers could trade away their standout reliever in another big move this offseason.

JANUARY 29 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

MLB Rumors: Dodgers Finalize Contract With $13 Million Star Reliever The Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly have finalized a contract with veteran relief pitcher Kirby Yates.

JANUARY 29 • KANSASCITY.COM

MLB analyst weighs Freddie Freeman's value in light of his $162,000,000 Dodgers contract Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman finished first in MLB Now's Top 10 First Baseman Right Now list and one MLB analyst weighed in with...

JANUARY 29 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"Aaron Judge is more Barry Bonds than Shohei Ohtani is" - Fans react to Topps paring Dodger superstar with Pirates legend for dual autograph card Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is the face of the franchise and arguably the biggest name in baseball. Given his popularity, Oh...

JANUARY 29 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Dodgers agree to a deal with reliever Kirby Yates The Dodgers agreed to a one-year, $13-million contract with veteran right-handed reliever Kirby Yates.

JANUARY 29 • LATIMES.COM

Brusdar Graterol reflects on Dodgers star's jaw-dropping 99mph fastball while simultaneously snagging his gold chain Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol was featured in an Instagram post on Tuesday by MLB analyst Rob Friedman as he looked ba...

JANUARY 29 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Pitcher Johan Oviedo and Pittsburgh Pirates go to first salary arbitration hearing of the year

Jovan Oviedo and the Pittsburgh Pirates have argued the first salary arbitration case of the year

JANUARY 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Former Dodgers, Diamondbacks All-Star Utility Man Signs With NL West Rival Former Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Jake Lamb is reportedly signing a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants, according to Jon H...

JANUARY 29 • SI.COM

MLB Teams Used Kevin Durant Reference to Try to Lure Roki Sasaki Away From Dodgers The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes has ended, but it's interesting to learn what went on behind the scenes throughout the free agency saga for Japa...

JANUARY 28 • SI.COM

Michael Kopech - Throwing, 'feeling pretty good' Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said Tuesday on the Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast that Kopech (forearm) is going through his normal offseason throwing program and "feeling pr...

Impact Bob Nightentale of USA Today reported earlier this month that Kopech could miss the first month of the season due to right forearm inflammation that he pitched through during the postseason. However, Gomes indicated that the reliever is in the same boat as the team's other pitchers in that he'll be monitored this spring but, at this juncture, a late start to the season is not anticipated. Assuming he's healthy, Kopech will be used in high-leverage situations by the Dodgers.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Roki Sasaki - Previously contemplated Tommy John Sasaki was given a recommendation to undergo Tommy John surgery by a doctor prior to his first season with the Chiba Lotte Marines in Japan, Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Time...

Impact Sasaki decided against having the operation and eventually discovered the issue was shoulder-related, with a nerve problem leading to discomfort in his elbow. The 23-year-old had durability issues throughout his career in Japan, most recently being limited by arm an oblique injuries over the last two seasons. Sasaki topped out at 129.1 innings with Chiba Lotte in 2022 and tossed 111 frames in 2024. While there don't appear to be any current health-related concerns with the righty, the Dodgers undoubtedly will be careful with his workload. Sasaki is expected to be part of a six-man rotation in 2025, and it's likely additional rest will be built in for him whenever feasible.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Trevor Bauer's agent Rachel Luba reflects on "outpouring love" ex-Dodgers pitcher received in LMB Trevor Bauer's agent Rachel Luba helped the ex-Dodgers pitcher seal a sensational move to the Diablos Rojos del Mexico in the Mexican League...

JANUARY 28 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Amid rash of serious injuries in baseball, Neal ElAttrache also sees better recoveries For all the injuries plaguing baseball’s modern era, players are also recovering from them better, and more consistently, than ever, accordi...

JANUARY 27 • LATIMES.COM

Dodgers 2025 spring training position preview: outfielders Teoscar Hernandez returns to the middle of the lineup and will fill the void in right field with Mookie Betts headed back to the infield. Ve...

JANUARY 27 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Justin Verlander's brother Ben calls out MLB fans for criticizing Dodgers while supporting Chiefs' back-to-back-to-back Super Bowl runs The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series, added a ton of talent in free agency and are expected to become the first back-to-back champio...

JANUARY 27 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Joe Kelly's wife Ashley highlights hilarious interaction between son Knox & Dodgers catcher Will Smith The families of Dodgers teammates Will Smith and Joe Kelly reunited on Sunday upon special request from the latter's wife.

JANUARY 27 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Freddie Freeman's wife Chelsea recaps her romantic anniversary getaway with Dodgers superstar; James Outman's spouse reacts It's been 10 years since Freddie Freeman and Chelsea got engaged and took a major step in their relationship. The couple began dating in Jun...

JANUARY 27 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Former Astros Exec Takes Massive Shot at Dodgers for High Spending The Los Angeles Dodgers have received much criticism for their whirlwind offseason which has spared no expense. Former Houston Astros execut...

JANUARY 26 • SI.COM

Oddsmakers Predict Dodgers Will Make History in 2025 Dodgers’ projected win total is most for MLB team since 1999.

JANUARY 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ken Sugiura: Free-spending Dodgers are hardly the Braves' only challenge ATLANTA - The Braves are the car buyer who passes on the new German luxury model and instead purchas...

JANUARY 26 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Dodgers' Will Smith & wife Cara turn up the glamour in coordinated all-black attire LA Dodgers catcher Will Smith and his wife Cara went to his native Louisville for a two-day trip for a family event, and also made time to a...

JANUARY 26 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Why Mookie Betts Still Enjoys Watching Current Red Sox Team The Boston Red Sox may not have Mookie Betts anymore, but he still pays attention with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

JANUARY 25 • NESN.COM

Dodgers GM Not Ready to Give Grade on 2024-25 Offseason Yet The Los Angeles Dodgers have engineered one of the most successful offseasons in baseball history. The reigning World Series champions did n...

JANUARY 25 • SI.COM

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