Dodgers Rumors: Jordan Zimmermann Emerges As Top Target
With Zack Greinke opting out of his contract and question marks in Brandon McCarthy and Hyun-Jin Ryu, the Los Angeles Dodgers face uncertainty in their starting rotation this offseason. Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said acquiring pitching, not…
Dodgers Rumors: Giants Viewed As Big Threat To Sign Zack Greinke
With the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings just over two weeks away, trade and free agency rumors are beginning to ramp up ahead of the Hot Stove season commencing. Zack Greinke continues to reign supreme among starting pitchers available, with…
Dodgers Rumors: Manager Decision Likely Delayed
As Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Farhan Zaidi indicated would be the case, the club reportedly selected four finalists for their managerial vacancy by Nov. 13. They were thrown a curveball soon after when University of Nebraska head coach Darin…
Dodgers Rumors: L.A. Among Teams To Contact John Lackey
As much as the Los Angeles Dodgers need to be cognizant of re-signing Zack Greinke or acquiring another elite starter to slide behind Clatyon Kershaw, they must not overlook the backend of their rotation. The starting staff currently projects to…
Dodgers Rumors: Pursuit Of Free Agent Reliever Darren O’Day ‘Big Time’
UPDATE (Nov. 19, 7:25 p.m. PT): Having recently traded shortstop Andrelton Simmons to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and reportedly making other players available, the Atlanta Braves were perceived to be a team entering a rebuilding stage. However, that…
Dodgers Rumors: Josh Byrnes Candidate For Blue Jays’ General Manager Position
Last offseason the Los Angeles Dodgers overhauled their front office, beginning with the hire of Andrew Friedman as president of baseball operations. Shortly after, Farhan Zaidi replaced Ned Colletti as general manager, and Josh Byrnes was added to an expanded…
Dodgers Rumors: Braves Contacted On Availability Of Shelby Miller
The Los Angeles Dodgers are said to be nearing the end of their managerial search, with their decision down to selecting between team director of player development Gabe Kapler and former San Diego Padres bench coach Dave Roberts. As that…
Dodgers Rumors: Starting Outfielder Being Shopped In Trade Talks With Indians
The majority of speculation currently involving the Los Angeles Dodgers is centered around their search for Don Mattingly's replacement. Los Angeles is reportedly set to decide between team director of player development Gabe Kapler and former San Diego Padres bench…
Dodgers Rumors: Mark McGwire Unlikely To Become Diamondbacks Hitting Coach
During a press conference to discuss parting with Don Mattingly as manager, Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman confirmed coaches' contracts expired at season's end. Friedman didn't rule out any of the staff returning under the new…
MLB Rumors: Darren O’Day Seeking 4-Year Contract
When Andrew Friedman was hired by the Los Angeles Dodgers as president of baseball operations in November 2014, he stressed the importance of having pitching depth. While Friedman and general manager Farhan Zaidi made a concerted effort to upgrade the…
Dodgers Rumors: Manager Search Down To Gabe Kapler And Dave Roberts
When the Los Angeles Dodgers parted with Don Mattingly as manager on Oct. 22, team president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and general manager Farhan Zaidi spoke of finding a manager who had strong leadership skills. Neither specifically named any…
Dodgers Rumors: Brad Boxberger, Jake McGee Drawing Interest
At the outset of the general manager meetings in Boca Raton, Fla. Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman placed an emphasis on acquiring pitching this offseason. Friedman added that entailed replenishing the starting rotation, with voids at…