Dodgers Rumors: Andrew Friedman, Dave Roberts Called Kenley Jansen To Explain Aroldis Chapman Trade
Through Monday morning and into the afternoon, the Los Angeles Dodgers appeared destined to boast a bullpen version of what Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke were for the starting rotation over the past three seasons. However, as the day wore…
Dodgers News: Andrew Friemdan Pleased With Yasiel Puig’s Progress
While Yasiel Puig has been no stranger to the spotlight and criticism during his young career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, last season was a new low for the dynamic right fielder. In late April Puig was placed on the…
Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Comments On Zack Greinke’s Agreement With Diamondbacks
The idea of a Los Angeles Dodgers starting rotation led by Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke for years to come was laid to rest Friday as Greinke agreed to a contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The reported six-year, $206.5 million…
Dodgers Rumors: Andrew Friedman Values Compensatory Pick Tied To Zack Greinke
UPDATE (Dec. 3, 5:15 p.m. PT): With Zack Greinke expected to soon make a decision between re-signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers or signing with the San Francisco Giants, his reportedly focus lies on the years and average annual value…
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: 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: 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…
Dodgers News: Stan Kasten Explains Dave Roberts Hire Was Collective Effort
Coming off another postseason in which the Los Angeles Dodgers failed to advance beyond the National League Division Series, there figured to be fallout and changes made. While the club had pending free-agent matters to be mindful of, finding a…
Dodgers News: Rival General Manager Doesn’t Expect L.A. To Reduce Payroll
The Los Angeles Dodgers last season carried a $300 million payroll, which lent to criticism writing itself whenever the team struggled. However, while the Dodgers were technically on the hook for the exorbitant figure, it included salaries paid to players…
ESPN’s Jim Bowden Lists Dodgers As ‘Trending Downward’
Despite losing both Brandon McCarthy and Hyun-Jin Ryu for the remainder of the 2015 season by late-May, the Los Angeles Dodgers won 92 games and third consecutive National League West division title. However, their postseason run again fell short as…
Andrew Friedman, Dave Roberts Comment On Dodgers’ Managerial Hiring
The Los Angeles Dodgers officially named Dave Roberts as the 28th manager in franchise history (10th in Los Angeles franchise history) and the organization's first minority manager. Roberts is expected to be formally introduced in a news conference at Dodger…
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Hired As Manager
The Los Angeles Dodgers officially announced the hiring of Dave Roberts as manager on Monday morning. Next season will be the first as skipper for the former San Diego Padres bench coach. Moreover, Roberts becomes the first minority manager for…
