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The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Yoshinobu Yamamoto for 12 years and $325 million, making him the new ace. This strengthens their bid for a first world championship win.
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On December 15, 2023, the Los Angeles Dodgers traded Ryan Pepiot and Johnny DeLuca for Tyler Glasnow and Manny Margot from the Tampa Bay Rays. The Dodgers also extended Glasnow’s contract by five years with a $135 million deal. Despite Glasnow’s past health issues, the Dodgers believe their medical team can optimize his performance.
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Shohei Ohtani, the only player to win two unanimous American League MVPs, has decided to join the Los Angeles Dodgers for the next decade on a $700 million contract. Known for his formidable pitching and hitting abilities, Ohtani promises to greatly enhance the Dodgers’ offensive prowess. His commitment to the team is also seen as…
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On the first day of Winter Meetings, LA Dodgers haven’t signed anyone, but manager Dave Roberts indicates Mookie Betts will be the standing second baseman, creating an outfield position. Trade speculations circle around Juan Soto if Shohei Ohtani isn’t signed. Meanwhile, current second baseman Miguel Vargas may be traded due to poor performance.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers renewed Joe Kelly’s one-year contract just before the winter meetings. Despite earlier transactions with the Saint Louis Cardinals and the Chicago White Sox, Kelly, known for his diverse pitching style and notorious showdown with the Houston Astros, remains valuable to the Dodgers. The decision follows Dodgers’ approach to build an elite…
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The Los Angeles Dodgers have re-signed Jason Heyward for a one-year $9 million deal. As an excellent right fielder, his role will also permit Mookie Betts to play his preferred position. His leadership qualities will also be instrumental in the 2024 season. The team’s finances are still capable of acquiring Shohei Ohtani and two starting…
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The Los Angeles Dodgers offered contracts to their twelve arbitration-eligible players, including Yency Almonte for $1.9 million. Despite initial struggles in the season, the Dodgers’ bullpen stepped up to be one of the best, particularly during the NLDS against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The team is now focusing on signing Shohei Ohtani and obtaining starting pitchers,…
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Clayton Kershaw, a 16-year Major League player, has undergone his first shoulder surgery. Despite a significant shoulder injury, the Dodgers’ management let Kershaw start the NLDS, marking the worst start of his career. He plans to return for the 2024 season post-recovery. Amidst unprecedentedly frequent injuries amongst the Dodgers’ starters, management is now faced with…
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Friday, November 3, 2023 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2023 Thursday, the Los Angeles Dodgers restructured Max Muncy’s contract. He will be under the Dodgers’ control through 2025 with an option for the 2026 season. Muncy is a classic power hitter with an excellent eye for the strike zone. While he has played for the Dodgers…
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