Old Friends
A look back at former Dodgers in their new homes.
Freeman, Jansen reunions an emotional to start Dodgers-Braves
Monday was an emotional day at Dodger Stadium, with Freddie Freeman meeting with his former Braves teammates and Kenley Jansen meeting his former Dodgers teammates.
Albert Pujols reunites with Cardinals after 11 years away
Albert Pujols, who found success with the Dodgers in a limited role as a part-time player for the first time in his 21-year career, has a new home for 2022. It’s a familiar place, returning to the St. Louis Cardinals for the first time since 2011.
Jansen says Dodgers wanted him back
Kenley Jansen spoke with reporters for the first time since signing with the Atlanta Braves. He said the Dodgers tried to bring him back, but ultimately he chose to sign with the Braves.
Kenley Jansen signs 1-year deal with the Braves
Longtime Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen signed a one-year, $16 million contract with the Atlanta Braves.
Andrew Vasquez signs with Blue Jays
Andrew Vasquez, a left-hander who pitched in two games in September 2021 for the Dodgers, signed a one-year free agent contract with the Toronto Blue Jays for 2022.
Farewell, Odalis Pérez
Former Dodgers pitcher Odalis Pérez died at his home in the Dominican Republic on March 10, 2022. He pitched 10 years in the majors leagues and made an All-Star team with Los Angeles in 2002.
Matt Magill retires
Former Dodgers pitcher Matt Magill retired from baseball this week. Andrew Heaney was one of the witnesses called in the trial of former Angels employee Andrew Heaney.
Corey Knebel heads to Philly
Corey Knebel, after excelling in the Dodgers bullpen in 2021, has a new home for 2022 and beyond, reportedly signing with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Corey Seager goes to Texas on 10-year deal
Former Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager found a new home in free agency, agreeing to a 10-year, $325 million contract with the Texas Rangers.
Max Scherzer lands record contract with Mets
Max Scherzer signed a free agent contract with the New York Mets, outbidding the Los Angeles Dodgers, for whom he was dominant after the trade deadline in 2021.
True Blue LA welcomes new staff members
Announcing seven new members of the True Blue LA staff, including four returnees.
Welcome back, Ryan Walton
Ryan Walton is back to write about the Dodgers for True Blue LA
Alanna Rizzo a part of MLB’s first all-female broadcast crew
Former Dodgers reporter will be one of five women on YouTube’s Orioles-Rays game of the week, the first all-female broadcast team in Major League Baseball history.
McGee heads to SF on reported 2-year deal
Former Dodgers reliever Jake McGee has a new home, signing a free agent contract with the Giants worth a reported $hit 7 million over two years.
Joc Pederson is off to Chicago
Joc Pederson leaves the Dodgers after 11 years in the organization, signing a free agent deal with the Chicago Cubs, per multiple reports.
Alanna Rizzo leaves the Dodgers
Alanna Rizzo, who reported for the Dodgers for SportsNet LA since 2014, will leave for personal reasons, after seven seasons.
Kiké Hernández heads to Boston
The extremely versatile Kiké Hernández has found a new home, signing a free agent contract with the Boston Red Sox, after six years with the Dodgers.
Alex Wood signs one-year deal with Giants
Former Dodgers left-hander Alex Wood signed a one-year deal with the Giants.
Báez finds 2-year deal with Astros
Longtime Dodgers reliever Pedro Báez has agreed to a two-year free agent contract with the Astros.
A legend steps away from the beat
Longtime Dodgers beat writer Ken Gurnick, whose first year covering the team was in 1982, announced his retirement on Monday.
Ross Stripling talks about getting traded
Now Blue Jays pitcher Ross Stripling on his podcast this week talked about his experience getting traded by the Dodgers.
Puig reportedly finds a home with Braves
Former Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig has reportedly signed with the Atlanta Braves.
Manny Machado remains in division, signs with Padres
Though he wasn’t expected to return to LA, it looks as if Machado will be making his return to Dodger Stadium in 2019. However, he won’t be suiting up for LA.
2018 Dodgers Review: Alex Wood
Former Dodger left-hander did not recapture his All-Star form but was second on the team with 151⅔ innings pitched
Yasiel Puig’s most memorable moments as a Dodger
A look back on Yasiel Puig’s most memorable moments as a Dodger.
Dodgers trade Wilmer Font to A’s for LHP Logan Salow
The Dodgers traded Wilmer Font to the A’s and received minor league pitcher Logan Salow, a 2017 draftee.
Jesus Liranzo claimed off waivers by Pirates
RHP’s Dodgers tenure lasted all of three days
Thompson claimed off waivers by Yankees
Former Dodgers outfielder Trayce Thompson was claimed off waivers by the Yankees.
Cory Mazzoni’s Dodgers tenure lasted 3 days
The Dodgers lost pitcher Cory Mazzoni off waivers to the Cubs on Friday, just three days after claiming him off waivers from Chciago.
Old friend alerts
By my count there are at least 28 former Dodgers as non-roster invitees around baseball this spring.
Watson headed to San Francisco
Former Dodgers relief pitcher Tony Watson reportedly has reached agreement on a multi-year contract with the San Francisco Giants.
Darvish gets reported 6 years, $126 million from Cubs
Former Dodgers pitcher Yu Darvish has a reported six-year, $126 million free agent deal with the Cubs.
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.@kikehndez learning how to hula dance in Hawaii is everything we never knew we wanted. #JapanAllStarSeries pic.twitter.com/IRU36dwXOe
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— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 21, 2018