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Here are the hot stove rumors on Sunday, Nov. 8


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Here are the hot stove rumors on Sunday, Nov. 8
Japanese right-hander Shoki Oda is one of the most interesting names of the offseason, as the 18-year-old right-hander is meeting with MLB teams, including the Dodgers. The lure of a larger bonus in the U.S. than what they might get in the NPB draft has led to some Japanese teenagers to jump stateside. Yuri Karasawa…

It has been 10 days since the 2026 season concluded with the Milwaukee Brewers winning their first World Series championship in franchise history. Unsurprisingly, there haven’t been any major moves that have drastically changed the landscape of the sport, and until that first spark is ignited, we must sit back and…

Perry will take over on November 30 for retiring COO Bob Wolfe

The Dodgers have a designated hitter, and he’s under contract for seven more seasons. His name is Shohei Ohtani. Doesn’t matter how special of a hitter the Dodgers believe Josue...

Bates coached in organization the last 12 years, including last 8 as part of major league staff

Aaron Bates spent 12 years in the Dodgers organization, including four as a co-hitting coach with Robert Van Scoyoc, and four as an assistant hitting coach.

One of the expected casualties of the upcoming lockout is the certainty of the timing of the salary arbitration process heading into the 2027 season. Had this been a normal offseason, the exchange date for salary arbitration would have been Friday, January 8 based on the current collective bargaining agreement, or…

The Dodgers have an unexpected coaching vacancy to fill this winter.

Kyle Tucker’s first season as a Dodger was undoubtedly a disappointment, but it can be broken up into two phases. The first phase saw him underwhelm to the tune of a .221/.321/.350 slash line while producing negative value both offensively and defensively. Over his final 17 games of the regular season, he finished…

What destiny had reserved for Eaaston Shelton in the 2026 season was better than anything he might have hoped for

A pair of Dodgers are in the mix for a Silver Slugger Award in 2026. Max Muncy and Shohei Ohtani are one of two finalists at third base and designated hitter, respectively, in the National League, announced on Thursday morning. Silver Slugger Awards, given annually to the top offensive players at each position in each…

Major League Baseball on Wednesday announced rosters for the Fall Stars Game, with two Dodgers and the possibility of more for the All-Star Game for the Arizona Fall League. Third baseman Chase Harlan and pitcher Luke Fox were named to the National League roster for the Fall Stars Game, which will be played on Sunday…

I guess it could have been worse. Kyle Tucker and Edwin Díaz could have stunk in the regular season and the playoffs. So, maybe Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes had...

Josue De Paula ended the 2026 season as the top prospect in the Dodgers organization, while also playing briefly in the major league postseason after his September debut. So it’s no surprise that De Paula tops the list of top Dodgers prospects heading into 2027, as rated by the fine folks at Baseball Prospectus. But…

Boston Red Sox owner FSG is among the parties interested in buying Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter's Cadillac F1 team.

Amid the league-wide roster settling on Monday at the major league level, hundreds of players were declared minor league free agents, most of whom after at least six seasons of their contracts getting renewed. As usual, Matt Eddy at Baseball America compiled and sorted all the players, totaling 504 in all. Thirteen…

Alex Vesia was a fixture in the Dodgers bullpen for the last six seasons, after getting acquired from the Miami Marlins ahead of the 2021 season. So much so that his 367 games pitched are 13th-most in Dodgers history, and seventh-most among relievers in franchise history. Now, Vesia is one of nine Dodgers free agents,…

Free agency has officially begun, and the Dodgers are now on the clock to try to fortify their roster before the impending lockout. Left-hander Tarik Skubal is atop the list of the most highly coveted free agents this offseason, and the Dodgers are not the only bidder for his services. Jeff Passan at ESPN reports […]

It’s out with the old and in with the new for Alex Vesia this offseason. The Dodgers free agent was recorded by his wife, Kayla, as he shaved off his...

The Dodgers were facing a pickle this offseason. MLB's newest CBA proposal might have offered a some important clarity
The Major League Baseball offseason technically began last week, after the Milwaukee Brewers closed out the World Series last Wednesday, and free agency began on Thursday. Nine Dodgers became free agents last week, headlined by Tarik Skubal and four relievers who were the longest-tenured pitchers on the team’s 40-man…
Los Angeles Dodgers Shohei Ohtani is a 2026 NL MVP finalist alongside Brice Turang and favorite Pete Crow-Armstrong.

Mark Walter and his representatives have said multiple times the Dodgers won't be sold, but he also said that about his stake in the Cadillac Formula One team.

Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani won’t win the National League MVP award this year, but will finish among the top three in MVP voting for a sixth year in a row. Ohtani was the only Dodger on Monday to be announced among the top three in voting for the five Baseball Writers Association of America […]
The Dodgers are hiring former San Diego Padres executive Caroline Perry as their executive vice president and chief operating officer.

Fans arrive prior to the game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.The Dodgers are poaching a business executive from the San Diego Padres to...
I was off last week so forgive me for rehashing old news, but I was struck watching the Milwaukee Brewers celebrate their first championship in franchise history while on the road at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. Milwaukee followed the 2024 Dodgers script in the World Series, with two close wins at home followed…
Dodgers executive vice president and chief operating officer Bob Wolfe will retire at the end of 2026, the club announced on Friday. He will shift into an advisory role. Wolfe has been with the Dodgers since Guggenheim Partners took over ownership of the team in 2012, and headed the club’s day-to-day business…

The Dodgers have three months to prepare for spring training 2027, while also figuring out what they need to do before the impending lockout begins. Nine players from the 2026 team have now reached free agency, and Tarik Skubal is the prized possession that every team will have their eyes on this offseason. Even with…

The Dodgers have eight pending free agents, including Tarik Skubal. Here are the biggest questions facing LA in an offseason of uncertainty.

Mark Walter laid out specific plans, goals for Dodgers future.

The Commissioner’s Trophy resides in the city of Milwaukee for the first time in 69 years after the Brewers secured their first World Series championship. In doing so, they trampled over the Dodgers in a lackluster four-game series sweep, crushing the Dodgers’ dreams of becoming the first baseball team to three peat…

The Dodgers hope to address their bullpen needs and pitching depth this offseason, but the threat of a lockout could complicate their free-agency plans.
The MLB offseason is officially underway with the Brewers crowned as World Series champions. The Dodgers, who stood behind Milwaukee and the Fall Classic, lost a number of players to...
Keeping track of the 40-man roster from the end of the 2026 postseason through the start of 2027 spring training

LOS ANGELES — The World Series ended on Wednesday, which brings the official start of the offseason. First up was 6 a.m. PT on Thursday, with scores of players across the sport now officially free agents. Nine Dodgers are free agents, headlined by ace pitcher Tarik Skubal. Miguel Rojas is also a free agent, though […]

Dodgers’ principal owner Mark Walter has been all over the news lately, as he is under investigation for alleged misrepresented loans. He has sold his stakes in the Los Angeles Lakers and Chelsea Football Club, and is reportedly looking to sell the Los Angeles Sparks. On Tuesday, Walter said that in regard to the…

In the aftermath of the Brewers' first title in franchise history, it's already time to flip the page to next year's champion
The Brewers won the 2026 World Series but aren't the favorites to win it all next season.