Dodgers News: L.A. Was ‘In Play’ Late To Sign Johnny Cueto
After losing Zack Greinke to the Arizona Diamondbacks in stunning fashion, the Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly turned their attention to Jeff Samardzjia as they pressed forward with their search for a starting pitcher. However, Samardzija wound up quickly agreeing to…
Dodgers News: Trayce Thompson Values Friendships With Nolan Arenado And Joc Pederson
Prior to any Minor League prospect reaching the Majors they typically will have endured several trials and tribulations as they made their way up an organization's farm system. The Los Angeles Dodgers' recent three team-trade with the Cincinnati Reds and…
Dodgers News: Hyun-Jin Ryu Confident He’ll Return For Spring Training
Having already lost Brandon McCarthy to Tommy John surgery, the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting rotation took another hit in May when Hyun-Jin Ryu underwent season-ending surgery to repair the torn labrum in his left shoulder. The procedure brought an end…
Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw Reflects On Experience, Helping Children Of Cuba
Major League Baseball crossed a significant barrier this week by holding a three-day goodwill tour in Cuba. On top of it being the league's first visit to the island since 1999, a handful of Cuban natives who defected were part…
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Clarifies Quality Assurance Coach Juan Castro’s Role
The Los Angeles Dodgers coaching staff underwent several changes with Don Mattingly's tenure as manager coming to an end. Only pitching coach Rick Honeycutt was retained as the Dodgers otherwise added several new faces to the staff. Along with the…
Dodgers Trade For Mariners Left-Hander Tyler Olson
The Los Angeles Dodgers traded for Seattle Mariners left-hander Tyler Olson on Friday, in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Daniel Reynolds was designated for assignment to clear room for Olson on the 40-man roster.…
Dodgers News: Gabe Kapler Prefers Front Office To First Base Coach
More than three weeks after making the hire of Dave Roberts as manager official, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced their 2016 coaching staff. As expected, the group of hires included several new names, with pitching coach Rick Honeycutt and Steve…
Dodgers News: Kiké Hernandez, Micah Johnson And Chase Utley In Position To Compete For Second Base Job
While the Los Angeles Dodgers' search for starting pitching has been well documented, the uncertainty at second base has largely flown under the radar. Howie Kendrick appears unlikely to re-sign, Chase Utley re-signed on a one-year contract, and Jose Peraza…
MLB News: Hisashi Iwakuma Re-Signs With Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners announced Thursday night Hisashi Iwakuma re-signed to a one-year contract with vesting options for 2017 and 2018. Iwakuma returns to Seattle after agreeing to a three-year, $45 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Dec. 6.…
Former Dodgers Outfielder Justin Ruggiano Signs With Rangers
Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Justin Ruggiano signed a one-year, $1.65 million contract with the Texas Rangers, the club announced on Thursday. The deal also includes incentives, the details of which were not released. The Seattle Mariners traded Ruggiano to…
Los Angeles Dodgers Announce 2016 Coaching Staff
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced the 2016 coaching staff, which features eight new faces including rookie manager Dave Roberts. As expected, Bob Geren takes over as bench coach, Rick Honeycutt remains pitching coach, Turner Ward is hitting coach and Chris…
Dodgers 2015 Player Review: Chris Hatcher
Looking to shore up the bullpen for the 2015 season, Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman accomplished that goal by acquiring setup man Chris Hatcher as part of the blockbuster seven-player trade with the Miami Marlins last…