What I’m seeing at Dodgers camp: www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

Freddie Freeman hinted at the finish line. He floated the idea of playing until he's 40. But really, he talked about trying to keep going – and wanting to do so as a Dodger even beyond his current deal: www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

Freddie Freeman again today "floated" the idea of playing four more years, which would lead him to retire at age 40 after 20 big league seasons. Didn't want to openly campaign for another contract (he's signed through 2027) but added he would like for it to come in Los Angeles.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start Saturday’s Cactus League opener, Dave Roberts said.

Dodgers are bringing back Yency Almonte on a minor league deal, per source. The reliever battled shoulder trouble after the Dodgers sent him to the Cubs along with Michael Busch. Hasn’t pitched in the majors since 2024.

Will Smith, the Dodgers' MLBPA rep, said yesterday Tony Clark's resignation was "obviously surprising" and "probably not the best timing." Today, Smith said Dodgers met this morning. PA still sorting out plans going forward. "Make the right (decision). That's all that matters."

Shohei Ohtani will likely DH the Dodgers’ first two Cactus League games, Dave Roberts said. Current plan is for Yoshinobu Yamamoto to pitch one of those two games.

Brusdar Graterol won’t be ready to start the season, Dave Roberts said. Not much of a surprise at this point. The velocity ticked up last time he threw off a mound, but the Dodgers will continue to take things slow with him.

Teoscar Hernández can admit now he was never fully healthy after his groin injury last season. He got into better shape this spring, hoping to rebound after a down season that led the Dodgers to listen on him in trade talks this past winter: www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

Shohei Ohtani hit 98 mph today.

In an exclusive interview with The Athletic, Rojas sat down with @fabianardaya.bsky.social at the Dodgers’ facility and relived the at-bat that etched his name into franchise lore forever ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...

Shohei Ohtani’s warming up to face hitters for the first time this spring.

Here’s Kyle Tucker at Dodgers camp.

Just bullpen session things: bullpen coach Josh Bard telling Blake Treinen, “Hit me,” while standing in the batter’s box to reinforce a mental cue on Treinen’s slider.

Stacked list of pitchers facing hitters today at Dodgers camp, including Yoshinubo Yamamoto (two innings) and Shohei Ohtani.

I sat down with Miguel Rojas to break down and rewatch the at-bat of his life: what he saw, thought and felt before launching the game-tying Game 7 home run that etched him into postseason history. www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...

The Dodgers will have a position battle this spring, after all. Assessing their options at second base after it was confirmed that Tommy Edman won’t be ready for Opening Day: www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

It’s a minor league deal, but he will be in big league camp.

The Dodgers signed Santiago Espinal. Infield depth.

Tommy Edman will start the year on the IL, Dave Roberts said.

Evan Phillips said he fielded interest from multiple teams throughout free agency, but things didn’t pick up with the Dodgers until early February. Will throw to a standing catcher off the mound on Tuesday. Hopes to start bullpen sessions next month.

Brandon Gomes on if there’s any validation from stars like Bryce Harper, Manny Machado praising the Dodgers’ spending: “Validation comes from winning championships.”

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is one of the most decorated pitchers in the sport who vaulted himself into a different echelon with a postseason performance that made him a legend. So what’s next? “He wants to win a Cy Young.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...

Max Muncy’s new extension includes, per source: Can earn up to $2.25M more on his $10M salary for 2026 based on PAs this year Up to $3.75M onto his $7M salary for 2027 based on his 2026 PAs (401-550) Up to $3.75M onto his $10M club option for 2028 based on 2027 PAs (401-550)

Dave Roberts said the Dodgers are slow playing Brusdar Graterol a bit this spring. Ball hasn’t come out the way they’d expected as he continues to work his way back from shoulder surgery.

“I was not prepared to not bring my baby girl home, but we’re carrying her with us every day,” Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia said. “It’s been hard, but we’re doing OK.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...

Alex Vesia read from a prepared statement when speaking to reporters this morning, thanking those who offered support after he and his wife, Kayla, lost their daughter during last year's World Series. Vesia's full statement:

Dave Roberts on Shohei Ohtani: “I think it's fair to say he expects to be in the Cy Young conversation.”

For those wondering: Blake Snell is occupying Clayton Kershaw’s old locker stall here at Camelback Ranch.

Kiké Hernández’s deal is official. Evan Phillips was transferred to the 60-day IL.

Dodgers have signed infielder Keston Hiura to a minor league deal that includes an invite to big league camp, source confirms. @jonheyman.bsky.social was on it.

Makes sense. Anthony Banda is a left-handed reliever who needs to be shielded from good right-handed hitters, but he had a 3.14 ERA and .215 opponents' batting average in 115 innings for the Dodgers the past two seasons. And he's cheap at $1.625 million.

Kiké Hernández is back: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...

Source: Kiké Hernández's Dodgers deal is one year, $4.5 million.

Kiké Hernández says he's back: www.instagram.com/p/DUqqNH9j-k...

Max Muncy hasn't been shy about his desire to spend the rest of his career with the Dodgers. It's why he's now signed his fourth team-friendly extension with the organization to keep him there through at least 2027. On Muncy's new deal: www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...

Dodgers say they extended Max Muncy. It’s a $7 million extension for 2027, with a $10 million club option for 2028.

Evan Phillips is back: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...

The Dodgers re-signed Evan Phillips on a one-year, $6.5 million deal. Ben Rortvedt was DFA'd.

Let’s break down every hitter who will be in Dodgers camp: www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...

An annual assignment – one thing to know about every pitcher who will be at Dodgers big league camp this spring: www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...

The Dodgers just announced their NRIs, a group that includes previously unreported signings Seby Zavala, Nick Senzel and others.

Bad Bunny for Super Bowl MVP

Quick thoughts: - Banda was sneakily really effective last season, especially against LHH, but the Dodgers had six potential LH relievers on their 40-man roster, and Banda was out of options. - Banda settled at $1.625 million in arbitration. We'll see what team picks it up.

Anthony Banda was designated for assignment.

The A's have claimed Andy Ibañez off of waivers, source confirms. Dodgers had signed him to a one-year, $1.2 million MLB deal this winter before DFA-ing him this week. @francysromeroFR was on it.

The Dodgers say they will honor Reggie Smith as a Legend of Dodger Baseball on August 15.

The Dodgers haven't formally accepted an invitation yet, but the expecation is they will visit the White House to celebrate their World Series title, as the California Post reported. The team declined comment. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...

Bobby Miller was once the Dodgers’ top pitching prospect. He started a postseason game at 24. Now, he’s “starting from rock bottom.” On his hopes to recapture something: www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...

Andy Ibañez — signed as Tommy Edman insurance — was DFA’d for Mike Siani, an outfielder the Dodgers had already DFA’d this winter.