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If Dodgers are put up for sale, previous runner-up Patrick Soon-Shiong is interested

The Los Angeles Dodgers' ownership situation is in flux after the sale of the Lakers, with a billionaire expressing interest in buying the team.

By · Published August 24, 2026 at 16:06 UTC · Updated August 24, 2026 at 16:56 UTC

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Source diversity sample: CBS Sports · ABC7 Los Angeles · Bleacher Report · Yahoo Sports · Los Angeles Times.

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📍 Where it landed

The Dodgers president addressed and dismissed rumors of a potential sale following Mark Walter's deal involving the Lakers. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 15h ago, after coverage quieted.

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The story so far

The Los Angeles Dodgers' ownership situation is under scrutiny after Mark Walter sold the Los Angeles Lakers for $12.5 billion. The Dodgers' president, Stan Kasten, has publicly stated that the team is not for sale.

This statement came amid growing fan concerns and rumors sparked by Walter's Lakers deal. The Los Angeles Times has reported that Patrick Soon-Shiong, who previously attempted to purchase the Dodgers, has expressed interest in buying the team if it is put up for sale.

CBS Sports, ABC7 Los Angeles, Bleacher Report and Yahoo Sports have all covered the Dodgers president's denial of sale rumors. The Dodgers' president has not changed his stance on the team's sale status.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (86% supported) Updated 16h ago.

The obvious questions

Who is the current owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers?

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently owned by Guggenheim Baseball Management, which includes Mark Walter.

Who is Patrick Soon-Shiong?

Patrick Soon-Shiong is a billionaire businessman and philanthropist who previously attempted to purchase the Los Angeles Dodgers.

What is the value of the Los Angeles Lakers sale?

The Los Angeles Lakers were sold for $12.5 billion.

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Los Angeles Dodgers Mark Walter Patrick Soon-Shiong MLB Sports Ownership

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