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Jason Heyward takes special assistant role with Dodgers as they chase three-peat

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 6:17 PM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Jason Heyward takes special assistant role with Dodgers as they chase three-peat

Summary

Jason Heyward, former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder, now serves as a special assistant to the front office. Heyward, who retired earlier this year, discusses his new role and the team's transformation since adding stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining team cohesion and having fun as the Dodgers aim for a third consecutive World Series title. The Dodgers won the World Series in 2024, an achievement that followed a 100-win regular season in 2023, despite a postseason setback against the Arizona Diamondbacks that year.

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By the Numbers

•Heyward retired from MLB earlier this year.
•He discusses cultural changes within the Dodgers after key acquisitions.
•The Dodgers aim for a three-peat in the 2026 season.
•Heyward's role includes bridging communication between the front office and players.
•In 2024, the Dodgers won the World Series after a successful regular season.

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6:17 PMYahoo Sports — Jason Heyward Discusses New Role With Dodgers, Key to Three-Peat

What they're saying

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Former Los Angeles Dodger Jason Heyward is back with the team as a special assistant, and he sat down with Dodgers Nation's Noel Sanchez for an exclusive interview.
— Yahoo Sports

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