Ben Joyce, whose fastball has hit 105 mph, is in line to be the closer, but most of the relievers who pitched well for the team in the second half of 2024 have little experience to establish they

The new year begins Monday, when pitchers and catchers report to spring training in Port St. Lucie, Florida, then Wednesday, when they have their first workout, and then Feb. 17, when the Mets hold their first full-squad workout — Juan Soto and Pete Alonso and all, together as a group for the first time.

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Due to the injuries that ravaged their starting pitching, the Dodgers leaned heavily on their relievers throughout the 2024 season and into October. They have since added the two best free-agent

Miguel Rojas gladly gave up his No. 11 to Roki Sasaki and went back to 72, his jersey as a Los Angeles Dodgers rookie in 2014. “I'm not asking for anything. I have everything that I want in life,” the 35-year-old infielder said.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have one of the most stacked bullpens in recent Major League Baseball history. But there may still be days where fans long for the mid-2010s. Having a lockdown closer is one of the best feelings a team can experience,