Baseball America Ranks Dodgers Farm System No. 1
Praise has been constant for the Los Angeles Dodgers crop of prospects this offseason, with Baseball America the latest to recognize the organization's work. In their 2016 rankings of farm systems, the publication rated the Dodgers No. 1 overall. ESPN's…
MLB News: Lazarito Armenteros Not Close To Signing Contract
The Los Angeles Dodgers' farm system has garnered plenty of notoriety from national media recently, which of course is a testament to the club's recent success in drafting. However, the Dodgers have also been active in international market. That has…
Dodgers News: Joc Pederson Values Learning Experiences From 2015 Season
After spending much of last spring battling with Andre Ethier for the starting job in center field, Joc Pederson took hold of the position over the final exhibition games and was the starter on Opening Day of the 2015 season.…
MLB News: Padres Hire Former Dodgers Pitcher Hideo Nomo
The San Diego Padres announced the hire of former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hideo Nomo as an advisor for baseball operations. Nomo joins Takashi Saito as former Dodgers pitchers who are now part of the Padres front office. San Diego…
Dodgers News: Rob Manfred Hopes To Conclude Yasiel Puig Domestic Violence Investigation By Opening Day
As the National Football League dealt with multiple domestic violence incidents last year, Major League Baseball got ahead of the issue by revamping their policy for such cases. The proactive approach came into play this offseason as New York Yankees…
Dodgers Rumors: Yaisel Sierra’s Contract Expected To Be Finalized
The Los Angeles Dodgers wasted little time to exceed their allotted bonus pool money when the international signing period opened last July. Their haul included Yadier Alvarez, a 19-year-old Cuban right-hander signed to a $16-million contract, and Dominican prospects such…
Dodgers Rumors: Alex Guerrero Being Shopped In Trade Talks
While the Los Angeles Dodgers added to their deep crop of infielders and outfielders this offseason, the depth lends to some roster questions. With Howie Kendrick's re-signing the infield is all but set, with Corey Seager replacing Jimmy Rollins at…
Dodgers News: Corey Seager Ranked No. 1 Prospect By ESPN’s Keith Law
Having spent the past few years near the top of best prospects lists, it's more surprising at this point if Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager isn't crowned the best overall prospect, than if he's named No. 1. On Thursday,…
Dodgers News: Brandon Hicks Receives Non-Roster Invite To Spring Training
Former San Francisco Giants infielder Brandon Hicks was extended a non-roster invitation to Spring Training by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hicks signed a Minor-League contract with the Dodgers, which was first reported by Baseball America's Matt Eddy. Hicks becomes the…
Dodgers News: Oklahoma City Manager Bill Haselman Introduced, Returns To Familiar Setting
The Los Angeles Dodgers' Triple-A Oklahoma City affiliate introduced Bill Haselman as manager on Tuesday. He was joined by OKC president and general manager Michael Byrnes, and Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett. Haselman was announced as the Oklahoma City manager…
Dodgers News: Magic Johnson Believes Dave Roberts Is Capable Of Motivating Players
While much of the Los Angeles Dodgers roster from last season returns in 2016, the club will be led by first-year manager Dave Roberts. He replaces Don Mattingly, who went 446-363 in five seasons as manager of the Dodgers. Under…
MLB News: Mat Latos Signs 1-Year Contract With White Sox
Mat Latos signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Chicago White Sox, the club announced on Tuesday. Latos spent last season with the Miami Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He made 16 starts for…