Tag: Andrew Friedman

Andrew Friedman Explains ‘Emotional Week’ For Dodgers With Austin Barnes & Chris Taylor Roster Decisions

The Los Angeles Dodgers under president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman have proven time again to be plenty patient and willing to give veterans every opportunity to right the ship. Friedman has also demonstrated an openness to keep a player…

Max Muncy & Andrew Friedman Participate In Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Reading Event

The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) and Los Angeles Dodgers, in partnership with Andrew and Robin Friedman, hosted its second Storytime of the year on May 14, as part of the ninth annual L.A. Reads program. Max Muncy was in…

Andrew Friedman: Tony Gonsolin Pitching Through Elbow Injury Was ‘Mutual Benefit’

Tony Gonsolin was in the middle of a disappointing 2023 season when it was revealed he had a right elbow injury that required Tommy John surgery. All the Dodgers had disclosed prior to that point was Gonsolin had been pitching…

Andrew Friedman Hopes Dodgers Avoid Having Needs At MLB Trade Deadline

The Los Angeles Dodgers have an established track record of being one of the most proficient teams in the Majors at swinging trade deadline deals under president of baseball operations. The irony is that the annual MLB trade deadline is…

Andrew Friedman: Dodgers Made Progress With Studying Causes For Pitcher Injuries

The Los Angeles Dodgers accomplished their goal of winning the World Series last season despite dealing with a plethora of injuries to their starting rotation. Tyler Glasnow, Tony Gonsolin, Kyle Hurt, Clayton Kershaw, Dustin May, Shohei Ohtani, River Ryan, Emmet…

Andrew Friedman Regrets Expressing Optimistic Dodgers Trade Deadline Goal

Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman led an ultra-aggressive approach in free agency as he looked to further bolster a talented roster in preparation for the team's World Series title defense. That resulted in the Dodgers adding…

Dodgers Front Office Heralded For ‘Insane Discipline’ In Sports Poll

The Los Angeles Dodgers stormed their way to a World Series title last year by defeating the New York Yankees in five games in a historic matchup. President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and general manager Brandon Gomes created a…

Dodgers Sign Dave Roberts To Record Contract Extension: Andrew Friedman ‘Could Not Be More Thrilled’

The Los Angeles Dodgers checked off the final bit of offseason business on Tuesday by announcing the signing of manager Dave Roberts to a four-year contract extension that runs through the 2029 season. It was an outcome that had long…

Andrew Friedman: Dave Roberts’ Contract Extension ‘Goal’ Before Dodgers Leave To Tokyo

Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and general manager Brandon Gomes spent the offseason assuring manager Dave Roberts would be signed to a contract extension at some point before his current deal expires with the 2025 season.…

Andrew Friedman: ‘Collaboration’ Is Dodgers’ Greatest Strength

The Los Angeles Dodgers' run of regular season dominance has continued for over a decade at this point. And while that same success in the postseason largely eluded them, they climbed the mountaintop last year to cap it off with…

Andrew Friedman & Brandon Gomes Want To Build Best Roster For Dodgers Fans

After winning the 2024 World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers are poised for further success this year. The team seemingly has a stronger roster following the offseason signings of Blake Snell, Michael Conforto, Hyeseong Kim, Tanner Scott and Roki Sasaki,…

Dodgers Planning Traditional Starting Rotation Until Shohei Ohtani Returns To Pitching

The Los Angeles Dodgers created a surplus in their starting rotation by signing Blake Snell and Roki Sasaki, in addition to bringing back Clayton Kershaw for his 18th season. Though in Kershaw's case, he's expected to begin the year on…