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As the offseason progresses, baseball players are taking a much-needed break to recharge and refresh before the 2025 season. They're enjoying quality time with friends and family, and Blake Snell, who recently joined the Los Angeles Dodgers, is no exception.
On Friday, the newly signed ace pitcher took to Instagram to share a heartfelt compliment about Zach LaVine, the Chicago Bulls shooting guard, highlighting the bond between the two athletes. Snell's post included a picture of him posing with LaVine, with the caption:
"My brudda 👌🏻."
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Zach LaVine responded to Blake Snell's recent Instagram post about him by commenting on it from his own account.
"My dawg!!" wrote LaVine.
This friendly exchange between athletes from different sports highlights the mutual respect and admiration they have for one another.
Blake Snell's Dodgers signing and Christmas celebration with family
During the festive Christmas celebrations, Blake Snell took time to enjoy the special occasion with his family. On Dec. 25, he shared a heartfelt post on Instagram, wishing his followers a merry Christmas.
The post featured a picture of Snell with his girlfriend, Haeley Mar, and their son, Kaedyn. Blake Snell captioned his Christmas post:
"Merry Christmas 🎄"
As the 2024 season wrapped up, former San Francisco Giants pitcher Blake Snell became a hot topic in the free-agent market. The Los Angeles Dodgers quickly seized the opportunity and signed the two-time Cy Young winner, making him their first major acquisition of the offseason.
According to MLB.com, Snell signed a five-year deal with the Dodgers on Nov. 26, worth $182 million, securing his place with the team until the 2030 season.
In 2024, Snell appeared in 20 games for the Giants, posting a 5-3 win-loss record and a 3.12 ERA over 104 innings, with 145 strikeouts. Now, with a new chapter in his career, Snell's performance with the Dodgers in the 2025 season will be closely watched after his brief stint with the Giants.
