Dodgers Rumors: Jonathan Papelbon Can Block Trade To L.A.
Despite their best efforts to prevent as much, the Los Angeles Dodgers have been hindered by a shaky bullpen over their past three seasons. The inconsistency placed more strain on the club's starting rotation, particularly come October. The Dodgers attempted…
Dodgers Rumors: Josh Bard To Join Staff As Bullpen Coach
After naming Dave Roberts as manager, the Los Angeles Dodgers have yet to make coaching staff hires official, though indications of who's to join the organization have trickled out. Rick Honeycutt is expected to be retained as pitching coach, and…
Dodgers Rumors: No Evidence To Suggest Yasiel Puig Was Physical With Sister
Major League Baseball is currently in the midst of investigating Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman, Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes and Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig over alleged domestic violence incidents. Of the three, only Reyes was arrested; on…
MLB Rumors: Johnny Cueto Agrees To Contract With San Francisco Giants
With Zack Greinke stunning the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants in favor of signing with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the two storied rivals were forced to move on to alternative options. The Giants immediately reached a five-year, $90 million…
Dodgers Spring Training: Pitchers And Catchers Report Feb. 19
Los Angeles Dodgers announced pitchers and catchers are due to report for Spring Training at Camelback Ranch by Feb. 19, 2016. Position players are expected in camp by Feb. 24, with the first full-squad workout scheduled the following day. For…
MLB Rumors: San Francisco Giants Making ‘Strong Push’ To Sign Johnny Cueto
UPDATE (Dec. 14, 12:45 p.m. PT): With the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants both involved to sign Johnny Cueto, the Giants are the perceived favorite, via Jon Heyman of CBS Sports: The San Francisco Giants are strong in…
Dodgers Rumors: L.A. Among Teams Interested In Todd Frazier
Heading into the offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers needs were easily apparent; the starting rotation, bullpen and second base position all needed to be addressed. As it currently stands, Los Angeles has yet to to fully address those question marks.…
Dodgers Rumors: Cash To Be Included If Carl Crawford Or Andre Ethier Is Traded
Last offseason Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations acknowledged the club would benefit from trading an outfielder given their surplus. While Matt Kemp was sent to the San Diego Padres, he in essence was replaced by Joc Pederson, and…
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Suggests Aroldis Chapman Trade Remains Possibility
The Los Angeles Dodgers opened and closed Major League Baseball's annual Winter Meetings on opposite ends of the spectrum. On Monday, the first morning of the meetings, Los Angeles agreed to trade for Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman. However, by…
Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Praises Diamondbacks For Offseason Moves
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been here before. After a flurry of activity by a National League West rival, the Dodgers are no longer the perceived favorite to win the division. Last offseason it was the San Diego Padres. A…
Top Zack Greinke Quotes From Introductory Press Conference With Diamondbacks
After officially signing Zack Greinke to a six-year, $206.5 million contract on Tuesday, the Arizona Diamondbacks held an introductory press conference for the 32 year old on Friday at Chase Field. With over $60 million in deferred salaries part of…
Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Says Teams Have Called About Outfielders
Since injuries forced the Los Angeles Dodgers' hand in promoting Yasiel Puig from Double-A in June 2013, the club has been saddled -- and at times benefitted from -- having a surplus of outfielders. Puig's meteoric rise to stardom earned…