The Los Angeles Lakers placed Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball Andrew Friedman into an advisory role Friday, and ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne revealed the executive’s job.
“Friedman, the president of baseball operations with the Dodgers, has played a lesser role. He mostly consults with Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka, sources said,” Shelburne wrote. “Friedman has helped the Dodgers win three of the past six World Series.
The Dodgers have earned a long rest after their World Series win, and will return to baseball activity in March. The 2025 World Baseball Classic is also in March, but the Dodgers don’t want their Japanese stars, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Roki Sasaki and Shohei Ohtani, pitching in the tournament.
Here’s all the latest Dodgers news and stories (click the headline for the full article):
What Role is Dodgers’ Andrew Friedman Playing With the Lakers?
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MLB Insider Proposes Blockbuster 5-Player Trade to Land Tarik Skubal With Dodgers
Mookie Betts Sends Message to Dodgers Fans, City of Los Angeles
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Dodgers Tweets of the Day:
Shohei Ohtani just shared a look at his new “Shohei Ohtani Family Foundation” which appears to feature himself, his wife Mamiko, his dog Decoy and his daughter.
His mission statement says he’s aiming to create healthier, happier communities by funding initiatives that inspire… pic.twitter.com/AZQFaYP2ci
— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) November 22, 2025
Mookie Betts sent a message to Dodgers fans and the city of LA: “I love being a Dodger and I love the city of LA. And that’s why I’m out here [on Wednesday]."
The star co-hosted a Thanksgiving event earlier this week ?? pic.twitter.com/ERn0LLKPho
— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) November 22, 2025
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