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Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson passed away on Friday at the age of 65. He is survived by his wife, Pamela, and three children, Angela, Alexis and Adrianna. Henderson played for nine teams in his 25-year career, including most notably the Oakland Athletics, whom he was with for four different stints (1979-1984; 1989-1993; 1994-1995; and 1998). Henderson … [Read more...] about Dodgers Mourn Passing Of MLB Hall Of Famer Rickey Henderson

Although Major League Baseball does not have a hard salary cap, the competitive balance tax (CBT) is in place to both deter bigger market teams from consistently spending at higher rates while also benefiting the smaller market clubs. Commonly referred to as the luxury tax, teams pay a penalty for their total payroll over thresholds set by MLB and the Players Association as … [Read more...] about Dodgers Paying Record Luxury Tax Bill For 2024 Season

Teoscar Hernández rejected more lucrative offers in free agency last winter in order to sign a one-year, $23.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hernández sought an opportunity to play for a World Series and believed the organization’s hitting coaches could help him rebound from a down 2023 season. The Dodgers saw reason for optimism as well, particularly given … [Read more...] about Dodgers Paid Bonus To Teoscar Hernández

Part of the offseason plan for the Los Angeles Dodgers is the addition of starting pitching and high-leverage bullpen pieces. Blake Snell fit the bill for the starters, being one of the most coveted names signed this winter. He joined the Dodgers staff on a five-year, $182 million contract. The Dodgers are still expected to pursue more rotation help, and that will eventually … [Read more...] about Dodgers Free Agent Clayton Kershaw ‘Continuing To Heal And Build Up’

Even after winning the 2024 World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers have continued to upgrade their roster in a significant way with the hopes of creating a dynasty. Outfield help is high on the list of priorities for the Dodgers front office, and they have also pursued top available relievers and brought in depth pieces and role players. In addition, they still have numerous … [Read more...] about Kiké Hernández: Re-Signing With Dodgers Is ‘Main Priority’