The Cold Wire on Los Angeles Dodgers

Get the latest Los Angeles Dodgers news, rumors and updates!

Andre Jackson #94 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates the Dodgers' 4-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium on September 25, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Latest Stories

Julio Urias #7 of the Los Angeles Dodgers opening pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of opening day of the 2023 Major League Baseball season at Dodger Stadium on March 30, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Julio Urias Debuted A Special New Pitch On Opening Day

MLB athletes are extremely competitive. They are already excellent at their craft, but are always looking to get better. Well, at least most of them. It's the nature of the game, though: you have to be two steps ahead of everybody else just to keep your roster spot. We alre

Andres Chavez • 1 hour ago

Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers raises his hat to acknowledge the crowd after becoming the Los Angeles Dodgers all-time strikeout leader during the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Dodger Stadium on April 30, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Clayton Kershaw Explains Why He Doesn't Sign Long-Term Contracts

The Los Angeles Dodgers are once again expected to compete for a championship this season. They have consistently been one of the best teams in the MLB over the past decade, and that does not seem to be changing anytime soon. One of the reasons for their long-term success has bee

Jarrett Prendergast • 2 days ago

Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch on March 10, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Clayton Kershaw Took Down 2 Superstars In Spring Tune-Up

Los Angeles Angels stars Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani are quite likely two of the five best players in baseball. Trout is the most accomplished hitter of our generation, with three MVP awards and lots of other accolades, while Ohtani is the most uniquely talented player in the histo

Andres Chavez • 4 days ago

More from The Cold Wire on Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Dodgers Have Incredible Odds For A Repeat Performance

Dave Roberts and president and CEO Stan Kasten of the Los Angeles Dodgers stand on the field before game one of the National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on October 11, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Andres Chavez • 1 week ago FanDuel Sportsbook is incredibly confident in the Los Angeles Dodgers' ability to repeat their stellar 2022 performance or, at the very least, secure their place in the postseason. Perhaps they shouldn't feel as confident given the fact LA lost a lot of talent, but making the playof

Trea Turner #6 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws to first base during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on May 20, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Dodgers May Be Dealing With A Serious Regret In 2023

Andres Chavez • 1 week ago

Manager Dave Roberts #30 of the Los Angeles Dodgers claps as he pulls Alex Vesia #51 from the mound in the eighth inning in game one of the National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on October 11, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers Manager Declares His Rooting Interest For WBC Final

Andres Chavez • 1 week ago

Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates his solo home run in the first inning in game two of the National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on October 12, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Freddie Freeman Comments On Why The Dodgers Are Still Stacked

Andres Chavez • 2 weeks ago

Starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws a warm-up pitch during the first inning of the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on September 13, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Clayton Kershaw Continues To Ramp Up For 2023

Andres Chavez • 2 weeks ago

Tony Gonsolin #26 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the game at PNC Park on May 10, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers Manager Shares Definitive Tony Gonsolin Update

Andres Chavez • 2 weeks ago

Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers Manager Shares Definitive Tony Gonsolin Update

Tony Gonsolin #26 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the game at PNC Park on May 10, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Andres Chavez • 2 weeks ago With Walker Buehler out for the season, Tyler Anderson and Andrew Heaney having left via free agency, Dustin May without his best command, and the injury-prone Clayton Kershaw, the Los Angeles Dodgers really need Julio Urias and Tony Gonsolin to be both healthy and effective. The fo

Mookie Betts #3 of Team USA is seen during a workout before the start of the World Baseball Classic at Chase Field on March 10, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Mookie Betts Comments On Having Fun In March

Andres Chavez • 2 weeks ago

Freddie Freeman #5 and Tyler O'Neill #27 of Team Canada laugh while working out in advance of the World Baseball Classic at Chase Field on March 10, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Freddie Freeman Shares His Special Reason For Joining Team Canada

Andres Chavez • 2 weeks ago

Austin Barnes #15 of Team Mexico talks with catcher Will Smith #16 of Team USA during the second inning of the World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Chase Field on March 12, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Los Angeles Dodgers

2 Dodgers Teammates Shared A Special Moment Sunday Night

Andres Chavez • 3 weeks ago

Mookie Betts #3 of Team USA works out in advance of the World Baseball Classic at Chase Field on March 10, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Mookie Betts Clearly Enjoys His Newfound Defensive Flexibility

Andres Chavez • 3 weeks ago

Los Angeles Dodgers

Mookie Betts Clearly Enjoys His Newfound Defensive Flexibility

Mookie Betts #3 of Team USA works out in advance of the World Baseball Classic at Chase Field on March 10, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Andres Chavez • 3 weeks ago You don't have to be close to Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts to understand how competitive he is. He likes something, and immediately feels the need to be the best at it. You can't be an MVP in MLB, a bowling champion, and a skilled football and basketball player without

Los Angeles Dodgers

Trayce Thompson Praises His Father For His Guidance

Trayce Thompson #25 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates his three-run home run against starting pitcher Kyle Freeland of the Colorado Rockies in the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium on July 4, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Curt Bishop • 3 weeks ago Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Trayce Thompson is taking part in the World Baseball Classic this spring and will be suiting up for Great Britain. They'll take on Team USA in their WBC opener on Saturday night. Thompson has chosen to don the No. 43 for the tournament. But he di

Starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin #26 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Dodger Stadium on July 25, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers Manager Shares Latest Tony Gonsolin Update

Andres Chavez • 3 weeks ago

Trayce Thompson #25 of the Los Angeles Dodgers at bat during the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium on September 21, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Trayce Thompson Shares An Inspiring Message With His WBC Teammates

Curt Bishop • 3 weeks ago

Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on from the dugout rail during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 09, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers Insider Shares New Clayton Kershaw Update

Andres Chavez • 3 weeks ago

Justin Turner #10 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning at Dodger Stadium on May 17, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Dodgers Kept An Eye On A Former Player

Andres Chavez • 3 weeks ago

Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates his solo home run in the first inning in game two of the National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on October 12, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Freddie Freeman Shows Off His Perfect WBC Outfit

Andres Chavez • 4 weeks ago

Los Angeles Dodgers

Freddie Freeman Shows Off His Perfect WBC Outfit

Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates his solo home run in the first inning in game two of the National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on October 12, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Andres Chavez • 4 weeks ago The 2023 World Baseball Classic is about to start, and several high-profile MLB players will be on the field trying to help their respective countries win. Freddie Freeman is one of those, as he will be the leader of Team Canada as they try to complete an upset. Despite being bor

Outfielder Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers runs onto the field during the first inning of the spring training game against the San Diego Padres at Peoria Stadium on February 27, 2023 in Peoria, Arizona.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Mookie Betts Flashes The Leather At A New Position

Curt Bishop • 4 weeks ago

Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the seventh inning during the opening series at Dodger Stadium on April 14, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Mookie Betts Is Making A Notable Switch Friday

Andres Chavez • 4 weeks ago

A detailed view of a Los Angeles Dodgers batting helmet in the dugout before the start of the game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on May 16, 2018 in Miami, Florida.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers GM Comments On Preseason Predictions

Curt Bishop • 4 weeks ago

Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the seventh inning during the opening series at Dodger Stadium on April 14, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Los Angeles Dodgers

MLB Points Out Intriguing Mookie Betts Stat

Curt Bishop • 4 weeks ago

Los Angeles Dodgers

MLB Points Out Intriguing Mookie Betts Stat

Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the seventh inning during the opening series at Dodger Stadium on April 14, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Curt Bishop • 4 weeks ago The Los Angeles Dodgers may currently still be dealing with the initial shock of losing shortstop Gavin Lux for the entire season, but that doesn't mean they don't have things to look forward to for 2023. Despite the loss of Lux, Los Angeles still has a solid core of players featuri

Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers Insider Shares Latest Walker Buehler Update

Walker Buehler #21 of the Los Angeles Dodgers delivers a first inning pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on April 25, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Andres Chavez • 4 weeks ago If there ever was a year in which the Los Angeles Dodgers needed their ace healthy, it is definitely 2023. They won't have Tyler Anderson, as he signed with the crosstown rival Los Angeles Angels. They also lost Andrew Heaney to the Texas Rangers. Dustin May's command hasn't r

A detailed view of a Los Angeles Dodgers batting helmet in the dugout before the start of the game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on May 16, 2018 in Miami, Florida.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers Infielder Withdraws From The WBC

Andres Chavez • 4 weeks ago

Chris Taylor #3 of the Los Angeles Dodgers doesn't get the ball out of his glove to make the throw to first base on an infield single off the bat of Luis Gonzalez #51 of the San Francisco Giants in the bottom of the six inning at Oracle Park on September 16, 2022 in San Francisco, California. The single was the first hit of the game for the Giants.

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Dodgers Are Starting To Cycle Through Shortstop Options

Andres Chavez • 1 month ago

Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers adjusts his glove between pitches in the second inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on April 9, 2022 in Denver, Colorado.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Freddie Freeman Comments On Gavin Lux's Injury

Curt Bishop • 1 month ago

Gavin Lux #9 of the Los Angeles Dodgers follows through on his third inning two run single against the New York Mets at Citi Field on August 30, 2022 in New York City.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers Fan Perfectly Sums Up The Gavin Lux Situation

Curt Bishop • 1 month ago

Gavin Lux #9 of the Los Angeles Dodgers on the field during a game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Gavin Lux Offers Emotional Response To His Injury

Curt Bishop • 1 month ago

Los Angeles Dodgers

Gavin Lux Offers Emotional Response To His Injury

Gavin Lux #9 of the Los Angeles Dodgers on the field during a game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Curt Bishop • 1 month ago The Los Angeles Dodgers got bad news this afternoon when it was announced that Gavin Lux, the team's young shortstop, would be out for the entire 2023 season. This is a huge blow for the Dodgers, especially after losing Trea Turner to the Philadelphia Phillies in free agency. Lux

Dave Roberts and president and CEO Stan Kasten of the Los Angeles Dodgers stand on the field before game one of the National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on October 11, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Dodgers Are Weighing Their Options At Shortstop

Andres Chavez • 1 month ago

Gavin Lux of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the seventh inning during the opening series at Dodger Stadium on April 14, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Gavin Lux Comments On His Recovery Timetable

Andres Chavez • 1 month ago

Manager Dave Roberts #30 of the Los Angeles Dodgers watches from the dugout during the spring training game against the San Diego Padres at Peoria Stadium on February 27, 2023 in Peoria, Arizona.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers Manager Comments On Last Year's World Series Guarantee

Jarrett Prendergast • 1 month ago

Gavin Lux #9 of the Los Angeles Dodgers rounds the bases on his two-run home run in the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on August 15, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Gavin Lux Shares Statement After His Serious Injury

Andres Chavez • 1 month ago

Los Angeles Dodgers

Gavin Lux Shares Statement After His Serious Injury

Gavin Lux #9 of the Los Angeles Dodgers rounds the bases on his two-run home run in the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on August 15, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Andres Chavez • 1 month ago Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Gavin Lux looked like a legitimate breakout candidate for the 2023 campaign. Despite having a solid .745 OPS and a 113 wRC+ in 471 trips to the plate in 2022, he hit just six home runs. That, for an MLB regular, is a very low total. Lux looked bu