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…
Dodgers News: Rick Honeycutt Pleased With Pitching Depth Throughout Organization
After an offseason in which they retained their top prospects and signed Scott Kazmir and Kenta Maeda, the past few days have given the Los Angeles Dodgers their first look at the organization's collection of pitchers. On top of evaluating…
Dodgers News: Corey Seager To Remain Shortstop, Justin Turner At Third Base
The Los Angeles Dodgers are entering this season with much of the same group of infielders from 2015, which is a versatile collection of talent. Outside of Adrian Gonzalez and A.J. Ellis, each infielder is capable of playing multiple positions.…
Dodgers News: Jamey Wright Signed To Minor League Contract
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed veteran relief pitcher Jamey Wright on Tuesday to a Minor League contract with a non-roster invitation to big league camp. He will wear No. 96 during Spring Training. Wright spent last spring with the Texas…
Dodgers News: Kenley Jansen Endorses Yimi Garcia, Chris Hatcher, Et Al As Closers
In one of the biggest surprises of the offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers had a deal in place with the Cincinnati Reds to trade for Aroldis Chapman, which would have put two of baseball's most dominant closers in one bullpen.…
Dodgers News: Jharel Cotton Confident He Can Adjust To Bullpen Role
While the likes of Cody Bellinger, Jose De Leon and Julio Urias are the headline-grabbing prospects participating in big league camp with the Los Angeles Dodgers this spring, the group of Minor Leaguers includes other intriguing names as well. It's…
Dodgers News: Alex Wood Intends To Be Part Of Starting Rotation
In need of starting pitching last season, the Los Angeles Dodgers opted against trading for an ace and instead acquired Mat Latos and Alex Wood as part of a 13-player trade with the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins. Latos was…
