Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Pumps Brakes On Yasiel Puig Trade Talk
Speaking after the Dave Roberts introductory press conference on Tuesday, Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said he expects Major League Baseball's investigation into Yasiel Puig's involvement in a fight with a bouncer at a Miami bar…
Dodgers News: Magic Johnson Comfortable With Role In Managerial Search
The Guggenheim Baseball Management group that eventually purchased the Los Angeles Dodgers from embattled owner Frank McCourt received a significant boost in December 2011 when former Lakers point guard Magic Johnson joined aligned with them. A beloved figure throughout Los…
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Not Feeling Pressure, Embraces World-Series Goal
After mutually agreeing to part ways with Don Mattingly on Oct. 22, the Los Angeles Dodgers hired rookie manager Dave Roberts. He inherits a team that's made three consecutive trips to the postseason, but never advanced to the World Series…
Dodgers News: Alanna Rizzo To Be Honored By HOPE For Leadership In Latina Community
Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Alanna Rizzo is being honored by Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) on Thursday evening. Rizzo will receive the organization's "HOPE Rising" award for her leadership and innovation in her field while representing the Latina community.…
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Open To Incorporating Advanced Stats
Coming off another first-round postseason exit, the Los Angeles Dodgers took the first step toward further refining the organization by hiring Dave Roberts as manager. Roberts, the first minority manager in franchise history, takes the reins amid expectations to win…
Dodgers Tender Contract To Justin Turner, 5 Others; Lisalverto Bonilla And Juan Nicasio Non-Tendered
The Los Angeles Dodgers tendered contracts to Luis Avilan, Yasmani Grandal, Chris Hatcher, Kenley Jansen, Justin Turner and Scott Van Slyke ahead of Wednesday's 9 p.m. PT deadline to do so for arbitration-eligible players. Lisalverto Bonilla and Juan Nicasio were…
Mark McGwire Named San Diego Padres Bench Coach
Former Los Angeles Dodgers hitting coach Mark McGwire has officially been named the San Diego Padres bench coach, the club announced on Wednesday. The Padres also announced the rest of manager Andy Green's coaching staff for the 2016 season. Returning…
Dodgers News: A.J. Ellis Signs To Avoid Arbitration
The Los Angeles Dodgers and A.J. Ellis avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract, the club announced Wednesday. Ellis is expected to earn $4.5 million next season. On Tuesday the Dodgers avoided arbitration with Joe Wieland. Both agreements came…
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Aiming To Fill Coaching Staff With Teachers
UPDATE (Dec. 2, 11:15 a.m. PT): The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to add former Arizona Diamondbacks hitting coach Turner Ward to Dave Roberts' staff in the same role. The same energy and passion that Dave Roberts wowed the Los…
Dodgers News: Being Genuine Is Key To Connecting With Yasiel Puig, Says Adrian Gonzalez
The Los Angeles Dodgers formally introduced manager Dave Roberts with a press conference held inside the Dodger Stadium Club on Tuesday. Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman was seated onstage to Roberts' left, with general manager Farhan Zaidi sitting…
Dodgers News: 2015 Tax Bill Comes In At Record $43.7 Million
Since the Guggenheim group took control of the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2012, payroll and adding to it has seemingly been a non-issue. It was clear as day when that August the Dodgers completed a nine-player trade with the Boston…
Dave Roberts Focused On Connecting With Yasiel Puig, Other Dodgers Players
If there's one person Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts shared the spotlight with at his introductory press conference on Tuesday morning, it was outfielder Yasiel Puig. While Adrian Gonzalez and several others with ties to the Dodgers organization were…
