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…
Dodgers News: Farhan Zaidi Believes Competitive Team Will Ease Fans’ Concerns
Winners of three consecutive National League West titles, many believe the Los Angeles Dodgers have fallen behind division rivals Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants. Arizona shockingly signed Zack Greinke to a six-year, $206.5 million contract, then followed it by…
Dodgers News: Scott Kazmir’s 2016-18 Projections
The Los Angeles Dodgers made their first significant signing of the offseason by agreeing to a three-year, $48 million contract with Scott Kazmir. Kazmir's deal includes an opt-out clause after the 2016 season and deferred salaries. As it stands the…
Dodgers News: Farhan Zaidi Explains Backing Off Aroldis Chapman Trade
To no surprise, the Los Angeles Dodgers were seemingly linked to every premier free agent through the early stages of the offseason. Their focus was said to be on re-signing Zack Greinke, though that fell through the wayside when the…
Dodgers News: Kiké Hernandez, Chase Utley To Handle Second Base Duties
When the Los Angeles Dodgers traded for Chase Utley in August they had an apparent need at second base. Howie Kendrick was on the disabled list at the time with a strained hamstring, and he didn't return until Sept. 18.…
Scott Kazmir Blends Seamlessly With Dodgers’ Philosophy
PAGES: 1 | 2 The Los Angeles Dodgers at last signed a free agent that should move the needle a bit as left-handed starter Scott Kazmir agreed to a three-year, $48 million contract. This shores up the rotation’s depth after…
ESPN Ranks Dodgers Among Teams Who Have Had ‘Lousy Winter’
While in one of the biggest markets in Major League Baseball, many would expect the Los Angeles Dodgers to be active throughout much of the offseason. However, while the Dodgers have attempted to make signings and trades, their efforts have…
