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Which future stars are currently in your favorite NL team's farm system?
February 14, 2024 at 8:35 AM -
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From the star-studded Dodgers to Juan Soto in pinstripes, here's what we're watching as spring training begins.
February 14, 2024 at 4:35 AM -
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Whether it's a free agent deal that changes the course of a team's future or a blockbuster trade that has the whole league buzzing, our experts weigh in.
February 13, 2024 at 9:35 AM -
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What can you learn from a spring training bullpen session? Apparently, that L.A.'s new ace has the goods.
February 13, 2024 at 4:35 AM -
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Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani took on-field batting practice for the first time with his new team Monday at Glendale, Ariz., with 10 of his 21...
February 12, 2024 at 2:35 PM -
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A lot has changed for players joining the majors from overseas over the past decade.
February 12, 2024 at 5:35 AM -
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Shohei Ohtani says he feels like he's a rookie again in his first spring training with the Dodgers, while his new teammates rave about the star's work ethic.
February 9, 2024 at 2:35 PM -
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Clayton Kershaw, after being confronted with multiple decisions this offseason, feels "really good" about his choices, including re-signing with the Dodgers.
February 8, 2024 at 3:35 PM -
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Which future stars are currently in your favorite NL team's farm system?
February 8, 2024 at 4:35 AM -
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Inking both Ohtani and Yamamoto took years of planning. Will it finally kick-start a postseason dynasty?
February 7, 2024 at 4:35 AM -
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Whether it's a free agent deal that changes the course of a team's future or a blockbuster trade that has the whole league buzzing, our experts weigh in.
February 6, 2024 at 11:35 AM -
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Three-time Cy Young Award winner and 2014 National League MVP Clayton Kershaw is returning to the Dodgers, sources confirmed to ESPN.
February 6, 2024 at 10:35 AM -
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Explore everything you need to know as players begin reporting to camps, including how to watch games such as the Seoul Series on ESPN.
February 6, 2024 at 9:35 AM -
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The Los Angeles Dodgers traded left-hander Caleb Ferguson to the New York Yankees and agreed with right-hander Ryan Brasier.
February 5, 2024 at 10:35 AM -
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While there are still free agents to be signed, here's where our experts think each team stands as the start of spring training approaches.
February 5, 2024 at 4:35 AM -
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Shohei Ohtani expressed confidence he'll be ready to serve as the Dodgers' DH when they open their season. He'll be batting behind Mookie Betts and Freddie...
February 3, 2024 at 6:35 PM -
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Adrián Beltré will have a Rangers logo on his baseball Hall of Fame plaque, while Jim Leyland will not have any team emblem.
February 2, 2024 at 1:35 PM -
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Here's how every organization in baseball stacks up when it comes to young talent.
February 2, 2024 at 4:35 AM -
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New Dodgers left-hander James Paxton agreed to rework his one-year deal, lowering his guarantee from $11 million to $7 million.
January 31, 2024 at 3:35 PM -
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Where do your team's stars of tomorrow land as Kiley McDaniel ranks baseball's best young players?
January 31, 2024 at 4:35 AM -
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Whether it's a free agent deal that changes the course of a team's future or a blockbuster trade that has the whole league buzzing, our experts weigh in.
January 30, 2024 at 9:35 AM -
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What's behind the ice-cold market for designated hitters and outfielders -- and when could the frost finally begin to thaw?
January 29, 2024 at 6:35 AM -
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Who could be representing both squads in Texas this summer? We make our (very) early roster picks.
January 26, 2024 at 4:35 AM -
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Whether it's a free agent deal that changes the course of a team's future or a blockbuster trade that has the whole league buzzing, our experts weigh in.
January 24, 2024 at 7:35 AM -
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Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton and Joe Mauer were voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, while closer Billy Wagner again fell just short with 73.8%.
January 23, 2024 at 4:35 PM -
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The Los Angeles Dodgers have reached a one-year deal with James Paxton that would pay him about $11 million in guaranteed money, sources confirmed to ESPN.
January 22, 2024 at 10:35 PM -
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From rubbing his head to marveling at his pain tolerance, a teammate, an opponent, a coach and an exec share their stories of an MLB legend.
January 22, 2024 at 4:35 AM -
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Whether it's a free agent deal that changes the course of a team's future or a blockbuster trade that has the whole league buzzing, our experts weigh in.
January 17, 2024 at 4:35 PM -
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Cooperstown-worthy before he even takes the field as a Dodger? We examine the two-way star's unique HOF credentials.
January 17, 2024 at 8:35 AM -
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The Los Angeles Dodgers re-hired longtime major leaguer Raul Ibanez as their new vice president of baseball development and special projects, the team announced...
January 12, 2024 at 4:35 PM -
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The Cubs have acquired slugger Michael Busch and Yency Almonte from the Dodgers in exchange for prospect Jackson Ferris and Zyhir Hope.
January 11, 2024 at 12:35 PM -
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Shohei Ohtani visited the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, where Ambassador Rahm Emanuel presented the new Los Angeles Dodgers star with a supersized visa for his dog.
January 11, 2024 at 11:35 AM -
A Boston blockbuster? An All-Star slugger traded? Bold predictions for the rest of the MLB offseasonFrom the Web › ESPN
There are plenty of moves to be made before pitchers and catchers report next month. Our experts go out on a limb.
January 11, 2024 at 4:35 AM -
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Whether it's a free agent deal that changes the course of a team's future or a blockbuster trade that has the whole league buzzing, our experts weigh in.
January 10, 2024 at 6:35 PM -
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Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers will be featured on two of ESPN's first three "Sunday Night Baseball" telecasts this season. Their opening two games of the season, against...
January 10, 2024 at 4:35 AM -
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The L.A. District Attorney's Office will not file felony charges against Julio Urias stemming from his September arrest. The case now moves to the City Attorney's Office...
January 9, 2024 at 7:35 PM -
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We've got one month left until spring training. Is your team passing or failing the winter -- and what can it do from here to change that?
January 9, 2024 at 5:35 AM -
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Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts joined forces in L.A. Here's how they stack up against the top 10 lineup groups in baseball history.
January 8, 2024 at 4:35 AM -
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Mookie Betts walked the red carpet at the Golden Globes on Sunday night as the owner of his own media company, OMG.
January 7, 2024 at 9:35 PM -
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The Dodgers have agreed to a one-year, $23.5 million deal with Teoscar Hernández, with sources telling ESPN that $8.5 million of that will be deferred, to be paid...
January 7, 2024 at 8:35 PM -
A scorching 195.6 degrees? A frozen 18.7? Ranking all 30 MLB teams by how hot -- or cold -- they areFrom the Web › ESPN
Is your favorite franchise boiling hot or below freezing? We take the temperature of every club with a brand new number.
January 5, 2024 at 5:35 AM -
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Whether it's a free agent deal that changes the course of a team's future or a blockbuster trade that has the whole league buzzing, our experts weigh in.
January 4, 2024 at 11:35 AM -
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Ross Atkins expressed regret Shohei Ohtani turned down the Blue Jays after meeting with the team and chose to sign a record deal with the Dodgers.
January 3, 2024 at 9:35 AM -
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We've got you covered on all the major signings and trades this offseason.
January 3, 2024 at 4:35 AM -
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The opt-outs in free agent starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto's record $325 million, 12-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers are uniquely tied to the health of his...
January 2, 2024 at 3:35 PM -
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As the calendar flips, which moves have we liked? Which left us confused? And what do we expect next? Our MLB insiders weigh in.
January 2, 2024 at 7:35 AM -
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Win or lose, the new supercharged Dodgers will be interesting -- and that's a good thing for baseball.
December 31, 2023 at 1:35 PM -
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As a new year approaches, we dig into the stats that will make (or break) the upcoming season for the National League.
December 28, 2023 at 4:35 AM -
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Whether it's a free agent deal that changes the course of a team's future or a blockbuster trade that has the whole league buzzing, our experts weigh in.
December 27, 2023 at 11:35 PM -
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto, donning a No. 18 jersey as the Dodgers introduced him Wednesday, said "winning now and winning into the future" was the biggest reason he signed with...
December 27, 2023 at 5:35 PM -
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Free agent infielder Jonathan Arauz has signed a minor league contract with the Dodgers with the possibility of an invitation to major league spring training.
December 26, 2023 at 6:35 PM -
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New Dodgers acquisition Shohei Ohtani gifted a new Porsche to the wife of pitcher Joe Kelly in return for her campaign to give her husband's No. 17 to the two-way...
December 24, 2023 at 11:35 AM -
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The New York Mets have been hit with a record luxury tax of nearly $101 million after a disappointing season that saw them finish in fourth place in the NL...
December 23, 2023 at 10:35 AM -
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Despite Japanese star Yoshinobu Yamamoto choosing to join the Dodgers in a high-profile move worth a total investment of $375 million, Mets owner Steve Cohen said he...
December 22, 2023 at 5:35 PM -
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Win or lose, the new super-charged Dodgers will be interesting -- and that's a good thing for baseball.
December 22, 2023 at 11:35 AM -
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The Rangers are World Series champions, but the Dodgers are now the offseason favorite in 2024 after acquiring Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The Yankees moved up...
December 22, 2023 at 6:35 AM -
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Whether it's a free agent deal that changes the course of a team's future or a blockbuster trade that has the whole league buzzing, our experts weigh in.
December 21, 2023 at 10:35 PM -
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The Dodgers dropped the biggest starting pitching contract ever on a player who's never thrown an MLB pitch. What's the verdict on the deal?
December 21, 2023 at 10:35 PM -
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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was given the red carpet treatment with a custom Rams jersey ahead of the team's "Thursday Night Football" matchup.
December 21, 2023 at 8:35 PM -
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Japanese star Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the Dodgers are in agreement on a 12-year, $325 million deal, sources told ESPN, ending a frenzied free agency with the largest...
December 21, 2023 at 8:35 PM -
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Shohei Ohtani's performance for both the Angels and for Japan in the World Baseball Classic earned him The Associated Press' Male Athlete of the Year honor for the...
December 21, 2023 at 3:35 AM -
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After heavy speculation, the two-way star revealed his dog's name had no correlation to his new team.
December 20, 2023 at 7:35 PM -
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We've got you covered on all the major signings and trades as the hot stove season starts to heat up.
December 20, 2023 at 8:35 AM -
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Shohei Ohtani played a significant role in luring Tyler Glasnow to the Dodgers, the former Rays pitcher said Monday in a video interview.
December 18, 2023 at 12:35 PM -
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The best remaining free agent in baseball brings plenty of questions -- about his size, his transition, his training regimen -- but also some of the best stuff in the...
December 18, 2023 at 11:35 AM -
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Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuna Jr. won the 2023 Hank Aaron Awards on Saturday, presented by Major League Baseball to the most outstanding offensive performer in each...
December 16, 2023 at 7:35 PM -
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Angels GM Perry Minasian had high praise for Shohei Ohtani on Friday, adding "life goes on" after the two-way star's record-setting move to the Dodgers.
December 15, 2023 at 2:35 PM -
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A mutual desire to win brought MLB's biggest free agent to L.A. -- but both sides had to defy convention along the way.
December 15, 2023 at 11:35 AM -
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Whether it's a free agent deal that changes the course of a team's future or a blockbuster trade that has the whole league buzzing, our experts weigh in.
December 15, 2023 at 11:35 AM -
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Right-hander Tyler Glasnow and the Los Angeles Dodgers have finalized a five-year, $136.5 million contract that makes official the trade of Glasnow and outfielder Manuel...
December 15, 2023 at 8:35 AM -
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After heavy speculation, the two-way star revealed his dog's name had no correlation to his new team.
December 14, 2023 at 6:35 PM -
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By acquiring a potential No. 1 starter, the Dodgers fill a much-needed hole in a rotation that struggled mightily in October.
December 14, 2023 at 5:35 PM -
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Shohei Ohtani opened his first news conference with the Los Angeles Dodgers by saying he can't wait to "get it going" while also avoding questions about whether he had a...
December 14, 2023 at 5:35 PM -
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The Rays have agreed to trade frontline starter Tyler Glasnow to the Dodgers, though the deal is contingent on Glasnow signing a contract extension with Los Angeles...
December 14, 2023 at 5:35 PM -
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We've got you covered on all the major signings and trades as the hot stove season starts to heat up.
December 14, 2023 at 7:35 AM -
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Clayton Kershaw said he is still "in that process" of determining where he will play baseball next season.
December 14, 2023 at 4:35 AM -
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Shohei Ohtani's historic contract with the Dodgers allows him to opt out if owner Mark Walter or president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman lose their roles with...
December 13, 2023 at 5:35 PM -
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The Dodgers will officially introduce Shohei Ohtani at a news conference Thursday. Reliever Joe Kelly said he had a chance to talk to the two-way superstar and "he was...
December 13, 2023 at 11:35 AM -
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We've got everything you need to know about Ohtani's unusual contract, including reaction from other MLB agents and execs.
December 13, 2023 at 10:35 AM -
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Now that the market has taken shape, here's who is due for a bigger -- or smaller -- payday than previously thought.
December 13, 2023 at 4:35 AM