The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets, as expected, have reportedly begun their pursuit of a free agent shortstop.

The New York Mets are ready to pony up to improve their infield this winter. Baseball writer Mike Rodriguez reported Thursday that the Mets have made a seven-year, $160 million contract offer to free-agent infielder Willy Adames.

SAN ANTONIO — Shohei Ohtani had arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday to repair a labrum tear in his left shoulder, following an injury the Los Angeles Dodgers star suffered during Game 2 of the World Series on Oct. 26. The Dodgers say the Japanese two-way player is expected to be ready for spring training in February.

Fernando Valenzuela was remembered for “having the heart of a lion” throughout his stellar pitching career with the Los Angeles Dodgers during a funeral highlighting his Catholic faith

Valenzuela's son and his former catcher Mike Scioscia were scheduled eulogists for the public funeral, which was being held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels.

A public funeral Mass for the Dodgers' Fernando Valenzuela will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles.

Mookie Betts, who has won six Gold Glove Awards in right field, is set to move back to the infield in 2025. Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Brandon