Dodgers News: Brett Anderson To Undergo Back Surgery
Throughout the offseason and entering Spring Training, the buzz word surrounding the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting rotation was depth. Although Zack Greinke was lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Dodgers lengthened their rotation by signing Scott Kazmir and Kenta Maeda.…
Dodgers News: Yasmani Grandal To Catch Majority Of Clayton Kershaw’s Starts
While Yasmani Grandal was viewed by many as the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting catcher last season, more times than not A.J. Ellis was behind the plate when Clayton Kershaw was on the mound. Ellis caught 21 of Kershaw's 33 regular…
AM 570 LA Sports Announces Dodgers 2016 Spring Training Coverage Schedule
With the Los Angeles Dodgers beginning Cactus League play on Thursday with an afternoon affair against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch, AM 570 LA Sports announced their Spring Training coverage schedule. The flagship station of the Dodgers radio…
Dodgers News: Hyun-Jin Ryu Given Extra Rest Due To Shoulder Discomfort
Largely aided by the pitching depth they assembled during the offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers have aired on the side of caution with Brandon McCarthy and Hyun-Jin Ryu. Both pitchers underwent season-ending surgeries (McCarthy - Tommy John; Ryu - torn…
Dodgers News: Yaisel Sierra Grateful For Opportunity, Willing To Fill Any Role
After another busy offseason for the Los Angeles Dodgers' front office, Feb. 25, the date of the club's first full-squad workout, marked the start of putting together the pieces of the puzzle. Additionally, the Dodgers are getting another look at…
Dodgers News: Don Mattingly, Yasiel Puig Failed To Reach Understanding
After coaching under Joe Torre in New York and Los Angeles, Don Mattingly took the helm as Dodgers manager in 2011. He guided the club to a pedestrian 82-79 record as a rookie skipper, though the Dodgers increased their win…
Dodgers News: Kiké Hernandez Relegated To Infield For Time Being
After the Los Angeles Dodgers were eliminated in the National League Division Series by the New York Mets, Yasmani Grandal and Justin Turner underwent their respective surgeries, as was largely expected. However, they were joined shortly after on the rehab…
Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw ‘Impressed’ By Yasiel Puig
After a frustrating 2015 season in which multiple hamstring injuries limited him to just 79 games, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig found little reprieve over the winter months. Andy Van Slyke, father of Dodgers outfielder Scott Van Slyke, strongly…
Dodgers Video: Yaisel Sierra Throws Bullpen Session At Spring Training
More than one month after agreeing to a six-year, $30 million contract with Cuban right-hander Yaisel Sierra, the Los Angeles Dodgers finalized the deal on Feb. 21. Sierra's contract includes a $6 million signing bonus and annual increases in salary.…
Dodgers News: Josh Ravin Suffers Broken Forearm In Auto Accident
When Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers and catchers reported for Spring Training, it was known Brandon McCarthy and Hyun-Jin Ryu would be a step behind as they continued to recover from their respective surgeries. However, they were joined on the mend…
Dodgers News: Yaisel Sierra Cleared, 3 Cuban Prospects Arrive At Camelback Ranch
Officially arriving in the Majors has been an arduous process for Yaisel Sierra since he defected from Cuba last April. The right-hander established residency in the Dominican Republic, then was declared a free agent by Major League Baseball in December.…
Dodgers News: Farhan Zaidi Not Worried About Andre Ethier’s 10-and-5 Rights
The longest-tenured Los Angeles Dodgers player is outfielder Andre Ethier, who made his debut in 2006. Ethier's name has often been mentioned in trade rumors over recent years, but it's been more smoke and mirrors than actual activity. By remaining…