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Few could have imagined such a positive impact from the July trade that brought over Michael Kopech and Tommy Edman. Kopech was lights out from the minute he put on the Dodgers jersey.

Closer Devin Williams initially thought he would be dealt to the Dodgers before the Yankees acquired him from the Brewers on Friday.

Miguel Vargas did not have a fielding position with the Dodgers, but was the lynchpin in bringing critical pieces Michael Kopech and Tommy Edman to Los Angeles in a three-team trade that sent Vargas to the White Sox.

The baseball Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman hit for the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history to beat the Yankees in Game 1 sold at auction for over $1.5 million. Also, more stats to show how good Shohei Ohtani was at baserunning . ...

Tommy Edman was acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals at the trade deadline and became a driving force for the Dodgers' offense in the postseason, resulting in him winning the NLCS MVP and receiving a five-year extension.

Pitcher Matt Sauer was signed by the Dodgers to a minor league contract with a non-roster invite to spring training. The right-hander made his major league debut with the Royals in 2024, but spent most of the season in the minor leagues with the ...

Dodgers starter Emmet Sheehan opened the 2024 season on the injured list and eventually underwent season-ending elbow surgery on May 15, a hybrid Tommy John and internal brace procedure that is expected to sideline him until midseason 2025.

Michael Conforto struggled to hit for power within the unusual dimensions of Oracle Park in San Francisco. Now with the Dodgers, a change of scenery could benefit his offensive production.

Yet another injury-spoiled season for Dustin May who is running out the clock on his ability to be an impactful force for the Dodgers.

Outfielder Taylor Trammell spent two weeks on the Dodgers in 2024, traversing the waiver wire from the Mariners and to the Yankees, playing for both World Series teams this season.