Tag: Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers News: Justin Turner Progressing Well In Recovery From Knee Surgery

After the Los Angeles Dodgers were eliminated from the postseason the road to recovery began to for some players. Included in the group was third baseman Justin Turner, who underwent left knee surgery on Oct. 21. Initially planned for arthroscopic…

Dodgers News: Kasten Defends Relationship Between Front Office And Owners

When the Guggenheim group purchased the Los Angeles Dodgers they immediately were in the fans' good graces simply by replacing the embattled Frank McCourt. Also working in Guggenheim's favor was former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Magic Johnson's inclusion in…

Dodgers News: Chris Hatcher Made Productive Use Of Time On Disabled List

It didn't take long for Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman to make his presence felt. Six weeks after joining the Dodgers front office, Friedman completed a seven-player trade with the Miami Marlins. Gone were All-Star second…

MLB Rumors: Washington Nationals Have Spoken With Howie Kendrick

While a handful of notable staring pitchers and position players have already signed new contracts, the offseason has largely moved at a slow pace. That's been particularly true for free-agent second basemen, as Ben Zobrist joining the Chicago Cubs on…

Dodgers News: Justin Turner Comments On Zack Greinke Joining Diamondbacks

No matter what else may or may not transpire for the Los Angeles Dodgers during the offseason, their dugout will look drastically different in 2016 than it did last season. Dave Roberts is now manager, taking over for Don Mattingly,…

Dodgers News: Chris Hatcher Not Content With 2015 Second Half Success

Although the lack of consistency from their bullpen again proved to be the Los Angeles Dodgers' Achilles heel, the group did provide a few bright moments. One reliever who largely ended the season on a high note was Chris Hatcher.…

Dodgers’ Injury Bug In 2015 Playing A Role Moving Forward

It's something most fans intuitively felt, but probably didn't find the data to prove. Now, thanks to Jeff Zimmerman and Hardball Times, the data is out (and remarkably user-friendly) and the results are just as you may have expected: the…

Dodgers Rumors: L.A. Interested In Scott Kazmir, Other Left-Handed Starting Pitchers

Another free-agent starting pitcher signed a new contract on Tuesday and once again, it was not with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Mike Leake, whom the Dodgers reportedly had some level of interest in at one point, joined the St. Louis…

Dodgers Select California-Based Sculptor Branly Cadet To Create Jackie Robinson Statue

The Los Angeles Dodgers selected California-based sculptor Branly Cadet to create the Jackie Robinson statue that will be unveiled at some point during the 2016 season at Dodger Stadium. Robinson's statue is the first of multiple the Dodgers intend on…

Dodgers Rumors: L.A. In Contact With Kenta Maeda’s Representatives

Thus far in the offseason the Los Angeles Dodgers haven't been able to address their startin pitching need. Brett Anderson accepted the qualifying offer, but Los Angeles has otherwise come away empty handed in their pursuit of another starter. Another…

Dodgers Rumors: Finding Common Ground On Jose Fernandez Trade Proving Difficult

With the number of viable free-agent options dwindling, it appears increasingly more likely the Los Angeles Dodgers will need to address their starting pitching need via trade. At minimum, the Dodgers need one starter to fill the void left in…

Dodgers News: Farhan Zaidi Says Club Is Going Through ‘A Little Transition’

While the Los Angeles Dodgers have reached the postseason in each of the past three seasons, they've yet to advance beyond the National League Championship Series. After reaching the NLCS in 2013, the Dodgers have been bounced from the NL…