Dodgers News: Brandon Beachy Signs 1-Year Contract
UPDATE (Jan. 6, 10:00 a.m. PT): The Los Angeles Dodgers officially announced the signing of Brandon Beachy to a one-year contract. Left-handed pitcher Tyler Olson was designated for assignment to clear room for Beachy on the 40-man roster. Olson was…
Kenta Maeda Is A Perfect Fit For Historically Multicultural Dodgers
PAGES: 1 | 2 The Los Angeles Dodgers officially signed and introduced Japanese native Kenta Maeda on Thursday, one week after reportedly agreeing to an eight-year contract. Although Maeda confirmed there were "irregularities" with his physical, the 27-year-old right-hander will…
Dodgers News: ESPN’s Buster Olney Ranks Yasmani Grandal Trade Among Top Acquisitons
After roughly two months on the job, Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman shook up the roster with two seismic trades. First, Dee Gordon, Dan Haren and Miguel Rojas were dealt to the Miami Marlins for Austin…
Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw Places Importance On Celebrating Moments Amid High Expectations
The Los Angeles Dodgers won a third consecutive National League West division title last season, but again fell short of reaching or winning the World Series. For Clayton Kershaw, as great and dominant as he's been, his success generally included…
Purchase Dodgers Spring Training Single-Game Tickets On Discount Through Jan. 10
With the calendar turning to 2016 last week, the dreaded baseball offseason is nearing its conclusion with players reporting next month. Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers and catchers are due at Camelback Ranch by Feb. 19, with position players expected to…
Dodgers News: J.P. Howell Impressed By Kenley Jansen
While the Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen has often been referred to as the club's Achilles' heel over the past three seasons, Kenley Jansen has largely been exempt from the criticism. A former catcher, Jansen's transition to the bullpen has been…
Dodgers News: Surplus Of Left-Handed Starting Pitchers Not Viewed As Negative
Without a rule dictating as much, one glance around Major League Baseball and it's evident starting rotations are primarily dominated by right-handers. Clayton Kershaw has given the Dodgers a lefty at the top of their rotation and in 2013 the…
Dodgers News: Kenley Jansen Values Friendship With J.P. Howell
After Brandon League blew two of four save opportunities in June 2013, former Los Angeles Dodgers manager had little choice but to replace League with Kenley Jansen as the club's closer. Jansen, a former catcher, signed with the Dodgers as…
Dodgers News: Bob Geren Looking Forward To Coaching With Dave Roberts
After mutually agreeing to part ways with Don Mattingly in October, the Los Angeles Dodgers launched an extensive search for their new manager that lasted nearly one month and culminated with the hire of Dave Roberts. During the weeks between…
Dodgers News: L.A. Comfortable With Opt-Out Clause In Scott Kazmir’s Contract
The Los Angeles Dodgers took the first step in officially addressing their need for starting pitching by signing Scott Kazmir to a three-year contract on Wednesday. The deal calls for Kazmir, who turns 32 years old on Jan. 24, to…
Dodgers 2015 Player Review: Matt West
After spending his rookie season with the Texas Rangers in 2014, Matt West was claimed by the Toronto Blue Jays to begin the 2015 season. He was later designated for assignment and traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange…
Dodgers News: Farhan Zaidi Admires Scott Kazmir’s Bounce Back
After weeks of minimal roster movement due to a trade for Aroldis Chapman falling apart and an agreement with Hisashi Iwakuma coming undone due to a failed physical, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Scott Kazmir to a three-year, $48 million…
