Dodgers News Update

By: Angela Redding | Los Angeles, CA | Hollywood Beat magazine | February 6, 2024
Photos: Los Angeles Dodgers Media, Hollywood Beat magazine

Dodgers’ Chris Taylor Braves the Icy Waters for Charity

^{Chris Taylor, his wife Mary, and Dodger teammates take a Polar Plunge for charity. Courtesy: Dodgers Media}

Over the weekend, Chris Taylor, his wife Mary, and some of his Dodger teammates braved the icy waters at Manhattan Beach to raise money for the CT3 Foundation to help support the Friendship Foundation as they support parents and families who have children and young adults with special needs. The event was hosted by Mario Lopez.

Dodger News

2024 SPRING TRAINING
NON-ROSTER INVITES

Trades/Signings

-Caleb Ferguson

-James Paxton

Dodgers 2024 Season Promotional Schedule

Latest – Trades/Signings

Trades

The Los Angeles Dodgers have completed a trade, sending left-handed pitcher Caleb Ferguson to the New York Yankees. In return, they will receive left-handed pitcher Matt Gage and right-handed pitcher Christian Zazueta Jr.

GAGE

In his five games with the Houston Astros last season, Gage, 30, struck out eight batters in 6.2 innings.

Zazueta Jr.

The previous season, Zazueta, 19, made 12 starts, pitched in 12 games for the Dominican Summer League Yankees (DSL), giving up 19 runs in 52 innings while striking out fifty batters. With a 3.29 ERA and a 3-2 record, he kept hitters’ batting average to .211 while pitching.

SigNings

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made an exciting addition to their roster by signing left-handed pitcher James Paxton to a one-year contract for the 2024 season.

Paxton, aged 35, showcased his prowess in 2023 with 19 stellar starts for the Boston Red Sox. His impressive performance resulted in a 7-5 record with a notable 4.50 ERA and an impressive tally of 101 strikeouts in 96.0 innings, while allowing only 33 walks.

Dodgers Non-roster invites spring training 2024

The first official Spring Training workout for pitchers and catchers is February 9. CLICK TO ENLARGE IMAGE

Announcing the Dodgers 2024 Promotional Schedule

The Dodgers promotional schedule will feature 27 stadium-wide giveaways, as well as theme nights and special celebrations. Notably, there will be 10 unique Friday night drone shows during the season, with the first one scheduled for March 29th against the Cardinals.

The 2024 bobblehead series kicks off on March 30 vs. St. Louis with Freddie Freeman, presented by Bank of America, followed by Brusdar Graterol on April 13 vs. San Diego.

Additional bobblehead giveaways in the first half include Walker Buehler, LA vs NYM, Shohei Ohtani, (May 16 vs. Cincinnati), Will Smith, Mookie Betts, Tyler Glasnow, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Bobby Miller, Jason Heyward bobblehead.

Check out Dodgers.com/Promotions for additional information.

Other exciting giveaways include a Fernando Valenzuela jersey on April 1 vs. San Francisco, a Dodger hooded sweatshirt, on April 3 vs. San Francisco, a special Brooklyn logo cap, on Jackie Robinson Night, April 15 vs. Washington, and a Joe Kelly home No. 99 jersey on June 11 vs. Texas.

The Dodgers are gearing up to celebrate Independence Day at home on July 4 as they face off against Arizona. Fans can look forward to an electrifying fireworks show, sponsored by Budweiser, making it a thrilling event for all in attendance.

Special Theme Nights

Theme nights are back and fans can take home an exclusive item with the purchase of a ticket-pack ticket.

Special themes include:

Healthcare Night (April 2 vs. San Francisco)
Hello Kitty Night (April 16 vs. Washington)
Law Enforcement Night (May 3 vs. Atlanta)
Mental Health Night (May 4 vs. Atlanta)
Star Wars Night (May 6 vs. Miami)

Mexican Heritage Night
(May 7 vs. Miami)
Teachers Day
(May 19 vs. Cincinnati)
Black Heritage Night
(June 15 vs. Kansas City) and
Japanese Heritage Night
(July 2 vs. Arizona)

For the complete list of scheduled theme nights, visit Dodgers.com/TicketPacks.

Promotional items will be given to the first 40,000 ticketed fans at the gate, while supplies last, unless otherwise noted on Dodgers.com/Promotions.

The Dodgers are going all out to entertain their fans this season! You won’t believe the fantastic promotions they have in store for you. Check out all the fun stuff they’ve got planned at Dodgers.com/Promotions.