Dodgers News: Keeping Austin Barnes, A.J. Ellis, Yasmani Grandal On Active Roster An Option
The Los Angeles Dodgers are entering the 2016 season with several expected regulars on the disabled list. In some cases, Brett Anderson and Andre Ethier for instance, it's been known for multiple weeks they would not be available come Opening…
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Doesn’t Envision ‘Straight Platoon’ In Center Field
In their first season with president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman leading a progressive-thinking front office, the Los Angeles Dodgers relied on a platoon of some sort at several positions. Those who remained largely exempt from it, when healthy, were…
Dodgers News: Austin Barnes, Louis Coleman, Charlie Culberson, Trayce Thompson Make Opening Day Roster
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced the quartet of Austin Barnes, Louis Coleman, Charlie Culberson and Trayce Thompson will be on the 2016 Opening Day roster that needs to be formally submitted by 9:00 a.m. PT Sunday morning. Barnes' inclusion is…
Dodgers News: Scott Kazmir, Kenta Maeda Enjoy Debuts At Dodger Stadium
Having already made their respective debuts with the Los Angeles Dodgers in early March, next on the list for Scott Kazmir and Kenta Maeda was pitching in Dodger Stadium. They were presented with the opportunity as the Dodgers returned to…
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Focused On Keeping Carl Crawford Healthy
Suffice to say, the Los Angeles Dodgers did not have the Spring Training they envisioned under first-year manager Dave Roberts. Injuries to several key contributors throughout camp forced the Dodgers to adjust and readjust their plans heading into the 2016…
Dodgers News: Yasmani Grandal Once Again Questionable For Opening Day
With a final exhibition game to play in the Freeway Series before Opening Day of the 2016 season, the Los Angeles Dodgers have limped to the starting point. Injuries throughout Spring Training ravaged the starting rotation, and soon after several…
Dodgers News: Luis Avilan, Louis Coleman Vying For Final Bullpen Spot
Having officially named Ross Stripling as their fifth starter, the next significant roster decision Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and the front office face is in the bullpen. The group of relievers was largely unchanged during the offseason, with…
Dodgers News: Ross Stripling Named 5th Starting Pitcher
Less than 24 hours after revealing a decision was down to Carlos Frias or Ross Stripling, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts named Stripling the club's fifth starter. Stripling was summoned Friday morning from Camelback Ranch to Los Angeles by…
Dodgers Top Prospects Entering 2016 Season: Walker Buehler Among Deep Crop Of Right-Handed Pitchers
In the earlier rankings of the Los Angeles Dodgers' top 35 prospects heading into the 2016 season, the organization's pitching depth and newcomers...
Dodgers News: Umpires Tell Dave Roberts More Clarity Needed On ‘Chase Utley Rule’
Major League Baseball announced new provisions in February for slides into second base while attempting to break up a double play. The 'Chase Utley Rule' mandates runners trying to break up a double play must make a “bona fide attempt…
Dodgers News: Scott Kazmir Pleased With Results From Spring Training
While the Los Angeles Dodgers entered Spring Training with some question marks in their starting rotation, Scott Kazmir, generally speaking, was not part of them. The veteran left-hander figured to slot in behind Clayton Kershaw and with Kenta Maeda, offset…
Dodgers News: SportsNet LA Negotiations With DirecTV And Others Come To Halt
While the 2016 season will mark the beginning of Dave Roberts' tenure as manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, it's also the end of a historic era as Vin Scully will retire after an unprecedented 67th season in the broadcast…
