FanGraphs Projects Dodgers To Win NL West In 2016
The Los Angeles Dodgers have reigned supreme over the National League West from 2013-15, winning three consecutive division titles -- a first in franchise history. Los Angeles also won a minimum of 90 games over the past three seasons for…
Dodgers Rumors: Max Value Of Kenta Maeda’s Contract Under $100 Million
Last week the Los Angeles Dodgers officially signed Kenta Maeda to an eight-year contract. The pact is incentive-laden with a relatively low guaranteed salary for the Japanese native. Of course, on top of however much Maeda ends up earning over…
Dodgers News: Chris Hatcher Re-Signs, Avoids Arbitration
UPDATE (Jan. 13, 4:50 p.m. PT): The Los Angeles Dodgers announced they avoided arbitration with Chris Hatcher by agreeing to a one-year contract. After the Los Angeles Dodgers tendered contracts to six players last December, they had yet to re-sign…
Dodgers Rumors: Jordan Schafer Signs Minor-League Contract
After rounding out their starting rotation with the singings of Scott Kazmir and Kenta Maeda, the Los Angeles Dodgers have continued to tinker with the edges of the 40-man roster and overall organizational depth. Brandon Beachy was re-signed to a…
Dodgers’ Brandon McCarthy Passes On Playing Powerball
Whether a professional athlete, businessman, regular joe or anything in between, seemingly everyone across the country has been captivated by Wednesday's Powerball drawing, with the payout up to a record $1.5 billion. Those in Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Mississippi, Nevada and…
Dodgers Rumors: Yaisel Sierra To Be Developed As Starting Pitcher
The Los Angeles Dodgers continued with their international spending spree on Tuesday as they reportedly agreed with Cuban native Yaisel Sierra on a six-year, $30 million contract. The 24-year-old right-hander left Cuba last April after spending the last five years…
Dodgers News: Kenley Jansen, Justin Turner And 4 Others File For Salary Arbitration
Six Los Angeles Dodgers officially filed for salary arbitration on Tuesday. The players union announced a total of 156 players filed for arbitration. The Dodgers' group consists of left-handed relief pitcher Luis Avilan, catcher Yasmani Grandal, right-handed reliever Chris Hatcher,…
Dodgers News: Tyler Olson, Ronald Torreyes Traded To Yankees For Rob Segedin
Shortly after trading Joe Wieland to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for speedy Minor League infielder Erick Mejia, the Los Angeles Dodgers sent pitcher Tyler Olson and infielder Ronald Torreyes to the New York Yankees. In return, the Dodgers received…
Dodgers News: Joe Wieland Traded To Seattle Mariners
UPDATE (Jan. 12, 2:30 p.m. PT): The Los Angeles Dodgers officially announced Joe Wieland was traded to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for Minor League infielder Erick Mejia. The switch-hitting infielder played at four levels in the Mariners organization last…
Dodgers News: Alex Anthopoulos Joins Front Office As Vice President Of Baseball Operations
The Los Angeles Dodgers made the expected hire of former Toronto Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos official on Monday. The heralded executive joins the Dodgers front office as vice president of baseball operations. In adding Anthopoulos, the Dodgers now…
Dodgers Rumors: Cuban Pitcher Yaisel Sierra Agrees To 6-Year Contract
With a talented group of international prospects available, the Los Angeles Dodgers quickly blew past their allotted $2 million signing bonus pool when this year's international signing period began last July. Yadier Alvarez, a 19-year-old Cuban right-hander signed to a…
ESPN’s Buster Olney Ranks Dodgers Starting Rotation Among Top 10 In Baseball
Over the past three seasons the Los Angeles Dodgers arguably had the best one-two punch in Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke. Hyun-Jin Ryu proved a formidable No. 3 starter behind the two aces, and the Dodgers continued to hang their…