One of the biggest issues dividing Major League Baseball and the Players Association (MLBPA) with respect to forthcoming collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations is the potential implementation of a salary cap. The players remain strongly against an MLB salary cap as it would limit their potential earnings, while the league believes implementing one is necessary to … [Read more...] about Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Welcomes MLB Salary Cap With Floor Included
Josh Reddick Praises Yoshinobu Yamamoto, But Declines To Apologize For Viral Tweet
Part of the Los Angeles Dodgers dominating free agency after the 2023 season was signing Yoshinobu Yamamoto to the richest contract in MLB history for a starting pitcher. Yamamoto’s 12-year, $325 million contract included a $50 million signing bonus and has opt-out clauses after both the 2030 and 2032 seasons. He joined the Dodgers after quite the career in Nippon Professional … [Read more...] about Josh Reddick Praises Yoshinobu Yamamoto, But Declines To Apologize For Viral Tweet
Josh Byrnes ‘Thrilled’ For Return To Rockies As General Manager
The Colorado Rockies announced the hiring of Josh Byrnes as their new general manager under president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta, who was hired in November. Byrnes filled a senior vice president of baseball operations role for the Los Angeles Dodgers since the 2015 season. In that position he supervised the club’s scouting and player development. The move reunites … [Read more...] about Josh Byrnes ‘Thrilled’ For Return To Rockies As General Manager
Max Muncy: Tatsuya Imai’s Feelings Toward Dodgers ‘No Different Than Any Other Starting Pitcher’
The Los Angeles Dodgers have seemingly established a stronghold in Japan, and in particular on the pitching front with their signings of Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki. Of course, Ohtani spent six seasons with the Los Angeles Angels before signing what was a record-breaking contract with the Dodgers in December 2023. Yamamoto joined the organization that same … [Read more...] about Max Muncy: Tatsuya Imai’s Feelings Toward Dodgers ‘No Different Than Any Other Starting Pitcher’
Dodgers ‘Support’ Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto & Roki Sasaki In World Baseball Classic Despite Some Concern
Shohei Ohtani became the first confirmed Los Angeles Dodgers participant for the 2026 World Baseball Classic that begins in spring. The two-way star will again play for Team Japan as they look to repeat as champions in the international competition. Ohtani could ultimately be joined by fellow Dodgers teammates Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki on the Samurai Japan roster. All … [Read more...] about Dodgers ‘Support’ Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto & Roki Sasaki In World Baseball Classic Despite Some Concern