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With velo still down, Graterol looking iffy for Opening Day

@sonjamchen
30 minutes ago

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Righty reliever Brusdar Graterol will slow-play his ramp-up during Spring Training, manager Dave Roberts said Saturday, creating uncertainty around his availability for Opening Day.

Graterol missed all of last year after undergoing right shoulder labrum surgery in November 2024. He remained a distant possibility to return in '25,

Stream Dodgers games through the MLB App

February 10, 2026

Three-peat? The Dodgers are still hungry for more as Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman and newcomer Kyle Tucker are ready to defend their championship. And the best way to follow the Dodgers all season long is on SNLA+.

Coming off rehab-free offseason, could Cy campaign be in Ohtani's sights?

@sonjamchen
February 13, 2026

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Coming off a season where he secured a second World Series ring and a fourth unanimous MVP Award, Shohei Ohtani was finally able to enjoy a rehab-free winter.

Ohtani had to recover from a second major surgery on his right elbow after the 2023 season, a process that

Vesia immensely grateful for widespread support after loss of child

@sonjamchen
February 13, 2026

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Less than four months after suffering a heartbreaking loss, Alex Vesia put the unimaginable into words.

Speaking on behalf of himself and his wife, Kayla, Vesia expressed his gratitude to the Dodgers and the baseball community for their support after the death of their newborn daughter,

Dodgers bring loaded roster to Spring Training -- but questions as well

@sonjamchen
February 13, 2026

This story was excerpted from Sonja Chen’s Dodgers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Muncy, Dodgers agree to 1-year extension

@sonjamchen
February 12, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers' longest-tenured player is locked up for at least an additional year.

Third baseman Max Muncy signed a one-year extension worth a guaranteed $10 million with L.A. on Thursday morning. He will earn $7 million in 2027, and he has a club option worth $10 million for

Latest Dodgers injuries & transactions

February 13, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Dodgers injury news and transactions.

Kiké Hernández announces he's back with Dodgers

@sonjamchen
February 12, 2026

On the eve of the Dodgers' first official spring workout, Kiké Hernández himself broke the news that many L.A. fans had been waiting to hear all offseason long: He's back for his 10th season in Dodger blue.

Hernández signed a one-year, $4.5 million contract to return to the Dodgers

The next generation of players following in footsteps of Ohtani, Kikuchi

@AyakoOikawa
February 13, 2026

*Yusei Kikuchi and Shohei Ohtani — two stars who rose from Iwate Prefecture to the world stage — have been named to Japan’s roster for this spring’s World Baseball Classic. Both graduates of Hanamaki Higashi High School, what impact have the two had on their hometown of Iwate and their

Dodgers deal left-hander Banda to Twins

@HarriganMLB and @matthewhleach
February 12, 2026

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- In a move that almost made too much sense not to happen, the Twins acquired left-hander Anthony Banda from the Dodgers for international bonus pool money on Thursday. To make room for Banda on the 40-man roster, right-hander Jackson Kowar was designated for assignment.

The

Dodgers bring back rehabbing reliever Phillips for '26

@sonjamchen
February 11, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers re-signed righty reliever Evan Phillips to a one-year, $6.5 million contract on Wednesday. Catcher Ben Rortvedt, who had recently been claimed off waivers from the Reds, was designated for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.

Here are 19 prospects who also starred on the basketball court

@benweinrib
February 13, 2026

Crossing over from basketball to baseball can be quite difficult -- just look at Michael Jordan and his .556 OPS at Double-A.

Over the years, 12 athletes have played in both Major League Baseball and the National Basketball Association, including four who did so in overlapping seasons. The most

Predicting each club's No. 1 prospect in 2028

@SamDykstraMiLB and @JimCallisMLB and @JonathanMayo
February 11, 2026

The point of prospecting is to gaze into our collective crystal ball and predict who will be the best and most productive Major Leaguers years down the line. But every winter, we also take another tack: We gaze into that same crystal ball and predict who will be the best

Will 'pen be strength for Dodgers in '26? Here's who's in the mix

@sonjamchen
February 10, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- As Spring Training nears, we'll take a look at how the Dodgers stack up around the diamond. We've covered catchers, infielders, outfielders and the rotation. Last but not least: the bullpen.

The Dodgers' relief corps was much maligned in 2025, a weakness

The top player at every position entering 2026

@ByJasonFoster
February 10, 2026

Determining the best MLB player at each position is no easy exercise, and the results of the number-crunching will never please everyone. But the debate is all part of the fun.

We find ourselves in that place again with MLB's Network's annual ranking of the Top 10 Players Right Now at

Will Top 100 prospect De Paula crack Opening Day roster?

@JimCallisMLB and @benweinrib and @JonathanMayo
February 10, 2026

Spring Training is going to be packed with top prospects this year -- but who will be able to use it as a springboard to Opening Day rosters?

In all, 72 prospects from MLB Pipeline's overall Top 100 list are taking part in big league camp, including

Early Opening Day roster projection for back-to-back champs

@sonjamchen
February 9, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- After becoming the first team in a quarter century to repeat as World Series champions, the Dodgers have the opportunity to do something even more special this year.

13 must-watch pitchers in Spring Training

@_dadler
February 9, 2026

The nastiest pitchers in the world are about to be back on the mound.

With pitchers and catchers reporting to Spring Training this week, let's highlight some of the arms who are worth keeping an eye out for.

These could be the top pitching prospects in the Majors, stars with new teams,

Each team's top storyline entering Spring Training

February 9, 2026

After a long and busy offseason, in a matter of days, all 30 clubs will have their full Spring Training squads on hand and the official push to Opening Day will begin.

With all that in mind, it's a good time to take stock of where everyone stands. To warm us

Dodgers flush with rotation options

@sonjamchen
February 6, 2026

This story was excerpted from Sonja Chen’s Dodgers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Prior looking forward to seeing 'full version of Shohei' in 2026

@jared_greenspan
February 6, 2026

Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior is excited to see what he’s calling a “full version” of Shohei Ohtani in 2026.

“Last year, it was obviously a very unique year,” Prior said during Friday’s edition of Dodgers Territory. “He was coming off Tommy John, and then he had the shoulder injury on

Here are the Top 100 prospects heading to big league camp

@benweinrib and @RobTnova24
February 9, 2026

With pitchers and catchers set to report to Spring Training in the coming days and full-squad workouts beginning shortly thereafter, the beginning of the baseball season continues to get that much closer.

Spring Training provides the opportunity for players to potentially earn spots on the Opening Day roster. Additionally top prospects

For John: Sax honors son through digital baseball art

February 7, 2026

Steve Sax has always been moving.

From his childhood -- when he would “run everywhere” -- to his days as a Major League second baseman who stole 444 bases (and ran, not jogged, to first base when he was walked), was selected to five All-Star teams and won two World Series