Dodgers News: Vin Scully Wouldn’t Vote Pete Rose Into Hall Of Fame
In August 1989, Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hits leader, was placed on the league's permanently ineligible list for betting on baseball by then-commissioner Bart Giamatti. Following that ruling, the Baseball Hall of Fame enacted a clause that all…
Dodgers News: Brett Anderson Cites Differences As Key For Left-Handed Rotation
The Los Angeles Dodgers starting rotation underwent somewhat over a makeover during the offseason as they lost Zack Greinke, one of their two aces, to the division rival Arizona Diamondbacks in free agency. Although Greinke is no longer with the…
Dodgers News: Brooks Brown Released From Organization
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Friday relief pitcher Brooks Brown was released from the organization. Brown was claimed off waivers from the Colorado Rockies last October. Jim Johnson was designated for assignment at the time to clear room for Brown…
Dodgers News: Chase Utley Expects Adjustment Period For New Second Base Rules
Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association announced new rules for slides into second base that will take effect this season. The changes are largely viewed as a response to Chase Utley's slide in Game 2 of the National…
Dodgers News: Yasiel Puig Cleared For Spring Training Workouts
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig arrived at Camelback Ranch last week, days earlier than position players were expected to report for Spring Training. Puig was joined by Kiké Hernandez, Corey Seager, Justin Turner and Chase Utley, among others. After…
Dodgers News: Corey Seager Thankful For Time Spent With Jimmy Rollins
After declining the qualifying offer, the writing was on the wall for 2014 to wind up being the last season Hanley Ramirez spent with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ramirez, an aging shortstop with a checkered medical history, was seeking a…
Dodgers News: Josh Byrnes Calls Spending On Cuban Talent ‘Unique’ Situation
There's been a noticeable rise in Cuban players making their way to the Majors over the past few seasons, and the Los Angeles Dodgers have been at the center of the action. Signed to a seven-year, $42 million contract in…
Tony Gwynn Jr. Joins DodgerTalk On AM 570 LA Sports Radio, Dodgers On Deck Adds Tim Cates
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Tony Gwynn Jr. joined the DodgerTalk broadcasting team, hosted by David Vassegh on AM 570 LA Sports Radio. Vassegh returns for his fifth season as host, while this essentially marks Gwynn's retirement from Major League…
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…
Dodgers News: Vin Scully Avenue Might Not Be Unveiled Until May
The Los Angeles City Council passed a motion last month to rename Elysian Park Avenue to Vin Scully Avenue with unanimous approval, with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and several players attending the hearing. The street renaming applies to the portion…
Dodgers News: A.J. Ellis, Justin Turner Praise Chase Utley’s Hard Play
In need of some insurance last season with Howie Kendrick on disabled list due to a hamstring strain, the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired veteran second baseman and six-time All-star Chase Utley from the Philadelphia Phillies. After coming to the Dodgers,…
Diamondbacks’ Chip Hale, Giants’ Bruce Bochy Expect Dodgers To Be Part Of Competitive NL West
The National League West went through an arms race over the offseason, with division rivals Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants all focusing on starting pitching. Zack Greinke was long believed to be the apple of the…
