Dodgers News: Brandon Beachy-Scott Van Slyke Team Win Spring Training Ping Pong Tournament
Along with using Spring Training to prepare for the regular season, the Los Angeles Dodgers have established a tradition of staging an annual ping pong tournament. Clayton Kershaw is regarded as the architect, as he also hosts the annual Ping…
Dodgers News: Scott Kazmir Attempting To Maintain Positive Outlook Amid Frustration
With Scott Kazmir making his second start with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, it was an opportunity to extract some revenge on the club who cut ties with him in June 2011. Kazmir's tenure with the Los Angeles Angels…
Dodgers News: Adrian Gonzalez To Play For Mexico In WBC Qualifier
Spring Training is underway as the Los Angeles Dodgers are 4-1-2 through their first seven games. Veteran first baseman Adrian Gonzalez has only played in three of those games, as he was sidelined early with a bulging disk in his…
Dodgers News: Farhan Zaidi Says There Isn’t Regret Over Re-Signing Brett Anderson
The Los Angeles Dodgers underwent significant changes in their starting rotation during the offseason as Zack Greinke bolted for Arizona on a six-year, $206.5 million contract. Los Angeles replaced the co-ace with Scott Kazmir and Kenta Maeda. However, prior to…
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…
LADF Presenting Dodgers RBI For Third Consecutive Season
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) announced its third consecutive season of Dodgers RBI. LADF is expanding their programming to serve more than 6,000 youngsters at 35 locations including Compton, South Los Angeles and Venice. Three Dodgers RBI sites will…
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Calls Micah Johnson ‘Dynamic Player’
At the time of acquiring Micah Johnson, Frankie Montas and Trayce Thompson from the Chicago White Sox in a three-team trade last December, the trio of prospects figured to have a puncher's chance at making an impact with the Los…
Dodgers News: A.J. Ellis Hopeful Core Group Feels Sense Of Urgency
The Los Angeles Dodgers are the reigning three-time National League West champions, having accomplished the feat for the first time in franchise history. However, all the Dodgers have to show for it are fond memories of celebrating the division titles,…
Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw Frustrated By Cubs’ Number Of Hits
Although the Los Angeles Dodgers game against the Chicago Cubs was merely another Spring Training meeting that will be long forgotten come April, much less October, there were plenty of marquee names on the field at Sloan Park on Tuesday…
All’s Well Between J.P. Howell And Turner Ward Years After 2013 Dodgers-Diamondbacks Brawl
Along with hiring Dave Roberts as their new manager during the offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers overhauled their coaching staff. Only pitching coach Rick Honeycutt was retained, with Turner Ward among the new additions. Ward, who replaced Mark McGwire as…
Dodgers Spring Training Notes: Julio Urias Scheduled For Debut, Howie Kendrick Still Out With Groin Soreness
Along with the significant injuries and surgeries for Brett Anderson and Frankie Montas, a handful of Los Angeles Dodgers have incurred a few bumps and bruises since camp opened. On Saturday, Alex Guerrero was a late scratch against the Arizona…
Dodgers News: Carl Crawford Accepting Of Limited Role In 2016
Going into the 2016 season, the Los Angeles Dodgers are still dealing with the same crowded outfield that at times has been a headache over recent years. However, that same problem has been a saving grace as at least one…