Dodgers News: J.P. Howell Impressed By Kenley Jansen
While the Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen has often been referred to as the club's Achilles' heel over the past three seasons, Kenley Jansen has largely been exempt from the criticism. A former catcher, Jansen's transition to the bullpen has been…
Dodgers News: Surplus Of Left-Handed Starting Pitchers Not Viewed As Negative
Without a rule dictating as much, one glance around Major League Baseball and it's evident starting rotations are primarily dominated by right-handers. Clayton Kershaw has given the Dodgers a lefty at the top of their rotation and in 2013 the…
Dodgers News: Kenley Jansen Values Friendship With J.P. Howell
After Brandon League blew two of four save opportunities in June 2013, former Los Angeles Dodgers manager had little choice but to replace League with Kenley Jansen as the club's closer. Jansen, a former catcher, signed with the Dodgers as…
Dodgers News: Bob Geren Looking Forward To Coaching With Dave Roberts
After mutually agreeing to part ways with Don Mattingly in October, the Los Angeles Dodgers launched an extensive search for their new manager that lasted nearly one month and culminated with the hire of Dave Roberts. During the weeks between…
Dodgers Rumors: Kenta Maeda’s Contract Has $25 Million Guarantee
One day after announcing the signing of Scott Kazmir to a three-year, $48 million contract, the Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly reached an agreement with Japanese right-hander Kenta Maeda. The Hiroshima Carp posted Maeda for the maximum $20 million fee in…
Dodgers News: L.A. Comfortable With Opt-Out Clause In Scott Kazmir’s Contract
The Los Angeles Dodgers took the first step in officially addressing their need for starting pitching by signing Scott Kazmir to a three-year contract on Wednesday. The deal calls for Kazmir, who turns 32 years old on Jan. 24, to…
Dodgers Rumors: Kenta Maeda’s Contract ‘Complicated’ With Bonuses
Up to Wednesday when the Los Angeles Dodgers announced the signing of Scott Kazmir to a three-year, $48 million contract, the club had largely been left on the outside looking in as it pertained to free-agent starting pitchers. Los Angeles…
Dodgers News: Farhan Zaidi Believes Competitive Team Will Ease Fans’ Concerns
Winners of three consecutive National League West titles, many believe the Los Angeles Dodgers have fallen behind division rivals Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants. Arizona shockingly signed Zack Greinke to a six-year, $206.5 million contract, then followed it by…
Dodgers News: Scott Kazmir’s 2016-18 Projections
The Los Angeles Dodgers made their first significant signing of the offseason by agreeing to a three-year, $48 million contract with Scott Kazmir. Kazmir's deal includes an opt-out clause after the 2016 season and deferred salaries. As it stands the…
Dodgers Rumors: Kenta Maeda Agrees To Contract
After the Los Angeles Dodgers failed to re-sign Zack Greinke and were unable to sign a marquee starting pitcher, their focus appeared to shift to trading for a starter after the first few weeks of the offseason. The club was…
Dodgers News: Kiké Hernandez, Chase Utley To Handle Second Base Duties
When the Los Angeles Dodgers traded for Chase Utley in August they had an apparent need at second base. Howie Kendrick was on the disabled list at the time with a strained hamstring, and he didn't return until Sept. 18.…
Dodgers React To Scott Kazmir Signing 3-Year Contract
While there was reported interest as recently as one week ago, the Los Angeles Dodgers' signing of Scott Kazmir to a three-year contract on Wednesday came as a bit of a surprise. Whereas most free agent signings are accompanied by…
