Dodgers News: Skip Schumaker Leaves Padres To Retire
In December 2012, the Los Angeles Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals agreed to a trade that sent outfielder/second baseman Skip Schumaker to the Dodgers. The Southern California native appeared in 125 games in his first season with the Dodgers, batting…
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…
MLB Implements New Slide Rules, Expands Pace-Of-Game Program
As expected, Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association announced a new set of rules for slides into second base while attempting to break up a double play and two pace-of-game initiatives. Under the new rules, which take effect…
MLB News: Chicago White Sox Sign Jimmy Rollins To Minor League Contract
The Chicago White Sox signed Jimmy Rollins to a Minor-League contract with an non-roster invitation to spring training, the club announced Monday. After spending 15 seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies and one with the Los Angeles Dodgers, this marks Rollins'…
Marlins Manager Don Mattingly ‘Proud’ Of Accomplishments With Dodgers
One week after the Los Angeles Dodgers lost Game 5 of the National League Division Series at home to the New York Mets, the club and Don Mattingly announced a mutual split. The managerial change was hardly a surprise, as…
MLB News: Padres’ Tyson Ross Starting Opening Day Against Dodgers
UPDATE (Feb. 28, 9:45 a.m.): Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced Clayton Kershaw will make his sixth consecutive Opening Day start. As pitchers and catchers have reported for Spring Training over the last couple of days, snippets of news…
MLB News: Pitchers To Wear New Protective Headwear In Spring Training
Player safety has become a major talking point in Major League Baseball over recent seasons, particularly on the mound and at the plate. How and when catchers are permitted to block home plate was changed in the aftermath of San…
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…
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…
MLB News: Progress Made In Rule Change For Slides Into Second Base
In similar fashion to a rule change being implemented at home plate after San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey suffered a serious injury, Major League Baseball and the Players Association is heading down a path to reform. While the topic…
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…
MLB News: Joel Peralta Signs Minor-League Contract With Mariners
The Seattle Mariners announced the signing of Joel Peralta to a Minor-League contract with an invitation to Spring Training. Peralta spent last season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Just over one month after taking the helm as Dodgers president of…
