Jim Bowden says the Dodgers should pursue Nationals All-Star CJ Abrams for second base, citing his 30 homers and 30 steals. It's only a suggestion, not a reported deal. Abrams would upgrade on Tommy Edman, who could move to a utility role. 🔍
Elly De La Cruz is a speculative Dodgers trade target, not a done deal. Jim Bowden says the Reds will entertain offers after failed extension talks, but the price would be steep. Mookie Betts, 34 next year, is the shortstop for now. 🔍
Jim Bowden floated Nationals infielder CJ Abrams as a "perfect fit" at second base for the Dodgers, saying Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman could teach him to prepare. It's one analyst's idea, not a reported trade negotiation. 🧠
The Dodgers were swept by the Brewers in the NLCS, and the Brewers-Rays World Series still averaged 12 million viewers. The comparisons conspicuously skip 2024 and 2025, a reminder of how much TV pull the Dodgers carry. 📺
A FanSided trade prediction has the Dodgers landing Elly De La Cruz from the Reds for four top prospects: Quintero, Morales, Zazueta and Tibbs III. It's only speculation. Kline's pitch slots him near Ohtani, Betts and Freeman. 🔮
Tarik Skubal is expected to sign before the Dec. 1 lockout, per ESPN's Jeff Passan. The Dodgers and Mets may be the top suitors, though nothing is confirmed. Teams that miss out could pivot to Freddy Peralta or Michael King. 🎯
Teoscar Hernandez is floated as the Dodgers' "obvious" trade candidate after the NLCS loss to Milwaukee, per Buster Olney. With Ohtani locked in at DH and the outfield crowded, Hernandez's path to playing time looks narrow. Nothing is confirmed. 🔍
Former Dodgers outfielder Dusty Baker is one of eight candidates on the 2027 Hall of Fame Contemporary Era ballot. He ranks eighth all-time with 2,183 managerial wins and played for LA from 1976 to 1983. Results come Dec. 6, with 75% needed. 🧢
Mark Walter shares fans' disappointment over a "bad end" to 2026 but thanked them, vowing another World Series push. Dodgers fans set a franchise record with 4,034,219 in attendance, topping 4 million in back-to-back years. Loyalty: unmatched. 🏟️
Dodgers' 40-man sits at 33 ahead of today's deadline, so cuts aren't urgent, but Bobby Miller and catcher Eliezer Alfonzo could reportedly be traded or cut for flexibility. Rule 5 protection and offseason additions are the motive. 🧹
Tarik Skubal's free agency reportedly tilts toward a Dodgers return: ESPN's Alden Gonzalez says he became "besties" with Blake Snell and loved the organization. But price decides it, with Steve Cohen's Mets lurking and a possible salary cap looming. 🧾
Skubal is a free agent after finishing 2026 with the Dodgers, and Jeff Passan reportedly calls L.A. and the Mets the "most obvious suitors." He posted a 2.61 ERA in 10 games for L.A. A signing is expected before the Dec. 1 lockout. 🔒
Mets reportedly are the favorite to land free agent Tarik Skubal, with the Dodgers a top suitor after acquiring him from Detroit in August without an extension. ESPN's Alden Gonzalez senses Skubal would love to return to L.A. Free agency opens at 5 p.m. ET. 🎯
Brewers clinched the 2026 World Series on the road in St. Petersburg, continuing a trend. The Dodgers' last three titles were all clinched away from home, and their only home clincher came in 1963 against the Yankees. Home cooking remains rare. 🏟️
Dodgers are projected, not confirmed, to land utility man Mauricio Dubón, who'd fill the Rojas (retiring) and Kiké Hernández (free agent) versatility gap. Dubón hit .719 OPS with a third Gold Glove; Bowden pegs him at 2 years, $16M. 🧰
Six Dodgers are arbitration-eligible, and MLB Trade Rumors projects Andy Pages (Super Two) as the big winner at $4.9MM, up from $800K. Emmet Sheehan is projected at $2.1MM, Alex Call $1.9MM, Brock Stewart $1.8MM, Gavin Stone $1.2MM, Jake Cousins $1MM. 💰
Former Dodger Tony Gonsolin gets another shot: the Royals exercised his $2.5M club option for 2027. The 2022 All-Star (16-1, 2.14 ERA) has had elbow trouble since, and gave up five earned runs in 2⅔ innings in his lone 2026 MLB outing. 🐱
Speculation: if Tarik Skubal doesn't re-sign, the Dodgers could pivot to other free-agent starters, with Freddy Peralta floated as the top alternative. Skubal's record-setting price and Andrew Friedman's aversion to long deals could complicate things. 🤔
Tarik Skubal, reportedly acquired by the Dodgers at the deadline, is now a free agent. One Bleacher Report prediction sends him to the Mets, who are expected to match any offer. The Dodgers would need to win another bidding war to keep him. 💰
Dodgers went 0-for-2 on Gold Gloves: Andy Pages lost to Pete Crow-Armstrong, Max Muncy to Alex Bregman. Still, finalist nods for two bat-first guys count. Pages' 14 outfield assists led the majors, so the glove is no longer a work in progress. 🧤
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