Dodgers 2015 Player Review: Ian Thomas
When the Los Angeles Dodgers traded Juan Uribe and Chris Withrow to the Atlanta Braves on May 27, they acquired utility infielder Alberto Callaspo, as well as left-handed pitchers Eric Stults and Ian Thomas. While the trade was mainly to…
Dodgers News: Gabe Kapler Noticed Significant Improvement In Zach Lee
The Los Angeles Dodgers had an injury-plagued season in 2015, particulary in their starting rotation as both Brandon McCarthy and Hyun-Jin Ryu were lost early in the year due to respective arm injuries that requires surgery. As a result, the…
Former Dodgers Closer Takashi Saito Hired As Padres Intern
Although the Los Angeles Dodgers have a history of signing marquee international free agents, their addition of relief pitcher and Japanese native Takashi Saito didn't exactly meet Saito signed to a Minor League contract with the Dodgers in 2006 and…
MLB News: Chris Heisey Signs Minor League Contract With Nationals
Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Chris Heisey signed a Minor-League contract with the Washington Nationals with a non-roster invitation to Spring Training, the club announced on Saturday. Shortly after Andrew Friedman was hired as Dodgers president of baseball operations, he…
Dodgers News: Vin Scully’s Balk-Off Call Wins Esurance MLB Award for Best Call, TV
Given that Los Angeles Dodgers Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully has been on the call for 66 seasons, there isn't much at this point he's yet to experience. However, even Scully was taken aback over what transpired between the…
Dodgers Add Jharel Cotton, Ross Stripling To 40-Man Roster Ahead Of Rule 5 Draft
As anticipation grows for the Los Angeles Dodgers to make their big splash in free agency or the trade market, the club tended to internal roster matters on Friday. With the desire to protect them from the upcoming Rule 5…
Dodgers News: Alex Wood Critical Of Season, Eager To Improve Over Offseason
Needing to address their starting rotation, the Los Angeles Dodgers refrained from completing a midseason trade for an ace, and instead went the route of adding depth without dealing away any of their top prospects. On July 31, the Dodgers…
Dodgers News: Video Announcing Vin Scully’s Return Wins Esurance MLB Award
In each of the last two seasons the Los Angeles Dodgers surprised and thrilled fans by announcing Vin Scully's return via an in-game video. Scully naturally received a standing ovation both instances, and he waved to the crowd before so…
Dodgers News: Kenley Jansen Calls Don Mattingly’s Departure ‘Bittersweet’
On Wednesday the Los Angeles Dodgers honored Veterans Day by hosting an estimated 300 service members and their families at Dodger Stadium for batting practice. Along with Dodgers legend Don Newcombe, Kenley Jansen was among those in attendance. The Dodgers'…
Dodgers News: Honeycutt Confident Greinke Will Age Similar To Maddux
Barring Zack Greinke and the Los Angeles Dodgers agreeing on a contract extension, it was all but certain the right-hander would opt out of the remaining three years on his contract after the 2015 season. Greinke proceeded to have a…
Dodgers News: Yasmani Grandal Recovering Well From Shoulder Surgery
Facing pressure as being the centerpiece of the Los Angeles Dodgers' return in their trade of Matt Kemp, Yasmani Grandal had a tremendous first half in 2015, culminating with his first trip to the All-Star Game. Along with quickly growing…
Dodgers News: Andy Van Slyke Claims Trading Yasiel Puig Was Suggested
Much has been made of Yasiel Puig's perception and presence in the Los Angeles Dodgers' clubhouse over the last two seasons. A lightening rod that helped lift the Dodgers off the mat in 2013, Puig since has often been the…