Dodgers News: Hyun-Jin Ryu Given Extra Rest Due To Shoulder Discomfort
Largely aided by the pitching depth they assembled during the offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers have aired on the side of caution with Brandon McCarthy and Hyun-Jin Ryu. Both pitchers underwent season-ending surgeries (McCarthy - Tommy John; Ryu - torn…
Dodgers News: Don Mattingly, Yasiel Puig Failed To Reach Understanding
After coaching under Joe Torre in New York and Los Angeles, Don Mattingly took the helm as Dodgers manager in 2011. He guided the club to a pedestrian 82-79 record as a rookie skipper, though the Dodgers increased their win…
Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw ‘Impressed’ By Yasiel Puig
After a frustrating 2015 season in which multiple hamstring injuries limited him to just 79 games, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig found little reprieve over the winter months. Andy Van Slyke, father of Dodgers outfielder Scott Van Slyke, strongly…
Dodgers Rumors: Yasiel Puig Unlikely To Be Suspended By Major League Baseball
New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman was suspended 30 games by Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred on Thursday. Chapman's suspension closed the books on the league's investigation into his involvement in a domestic dispute at his Florida home last…
Yankees Closer Aroldis Chapman Suspended 30 Games
New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman was suspended on Tuesday for 30 games by Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred under the league's new domestic violence policy. The disciplinary action concludes MLB's investigation into Chapman for his role in incident…
Dodgers Video: Yaisel Sierra Throws Bullpen Session At Spring Training
More than one month after agreeing to a six-year, $30 million contract with Cuban right-hander Yaisel Sierra, the Los Angeles Dodgers finalized the deal on Feb. 21. Sierra's contract includes a $6 million signing bonus and annual increases in salary.…
Dodgers News: Josh Ravin Suffers Broken Forearm In Auto Accident
When Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers and catchers reported for Spring Training, it was known Brandon McCarthy and Hyun-Jin Ryu would be a step behind as they continued to recover from their respective surgeries. However, they were joined on the mend…
Dodgers News: Yaisel Sierra Cleared, 3 Cuban Prospects Arrive At Camelback Ranch
Officially arriving in the Majors has been an arduous process for Yaisel Sierra since he defected from Cuba last April. The right-hander established residency in the Dominican Republic, then was declared a free agent by Major League Baseball in December.…
Dodgers News: Yasmani Grandal Compares Kenta Maeda To Zack Greinke
For the first time since 2012, the Los Angeles Dodgers do not have an ace to pair with Clayton Kershaw at the front of their starting rotation. Los Angeles went beyond what team president and CEO Stan Kasten called was…
Dodgers News: Justin Turner To Miss First Week Of Spring Training Games
Along with pitchers Brandon McCarthy and Hyun-Jin Ryu, the Los Angeles Dodgers have a few position players who are also on the mend after undergoing respective surgeries. Once Los Angeles was eliminated from the postseason, Yasmani Grandal, Kiké Hernandez and…
Dodgers News: Andre Ethier Pushing Forward With ‘Every Day’ Mentality
With a new leader in the front office but the Los Angeles Dodgers roster still carrying a surplus of outfielders, Andre Ethier reported to Spring Training last year with a simple message and mindset -- he wanted to play every…
Dodgers News: Kenta Maeda Scheduled For March 5 Spring Training Debut
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts formally announced on Sunday that Clayton Kershaw will start the club's Cactus League opener and on Opening Day against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. The news was hardly a surprise, though Roberts…
