Tag: Andrew Friedman

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…

Dodgers Rumors: Trade For Aroldis Chapman, Other Closers Being Considered

The Los Angeles Dodgers officially marked the end of their managerial search with the hire of former San Diego Padres bench coach Dave Roberts. Once a manager is in place, Los Angeles will shift their offseason focus to free agency…

Dodgers Rumors: Veteran Players Voiced Support For Dave Roberts Hiring

In a mild surprise, the Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to name former San Diego Padres bench coach Dave Roberts as their next manager. The team has yet to make an official announcement, but the one-time Dodgers outfielder is expected…

Dodgers Rumors: Ownership Has Grown More Open To Trading Yasiel Puig

Last winter the Los Angeles Dodgers traded a disgruntled Matt Kemp to the San Diego Padres in effort to improve the clubhouse atmosphere and put the team in the best position moving forward. To some, they face a similar dilemma…

Dodgers News: Video Announcing Vin Scully’s Return Wins Esurance MLB Award

In each of the last two seasons the Los Angeles Dodgers surprised and thrilled fans by announcing Vin Scully's return via an in-game video. Scully naturally received a standing ovation both instances, and he waved to the crowd before so…

Dodgers News: Yasmani Grandal Recovering Well From Shoulder Surgery

Facing pressure as being the centerpiece of the Los Angeles Dodgers' return in their trade of Matt Kemp, Yasmani Grandal had a tremendous first half in 2015, culminating with his first trip to the All-Star Game. Along with quickly growing…

Dodgers News: Andy Van Slyke Claims Trading Yasiel Puig Was Suggested

Much has been made of Yasiel Puig's perception and presence in the Los Angeles Dodgers' clubhouse over the last two seasons. A lightening rod that helped lift the Dodgers off the mat in 2013, Puig since has often been the…

Kenley Jansen, Don Newcombe Attend Veterans Day Batting Practice At Dodger Stadium

The Los Angeles Dodgers honored Veterans Day on Wednesday by hosting roughly 300 active-duty service members members representing the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard, along with their families, for batting practice at Dodger Stadium. The day…

Dodgers’ Managerial Search A Drawn Out, But Sound And Necessary Process

PAGES: 1 | 2 In general, it’s difficult for fans and writers to assess the Los Angeles Dodgers’ managerial candidates. We’re privy to very little, if any, of the most crucial information that the team is using to make personnel…

Dodgers News: Darin Erstad Believes He Was ‘Long Shot’ For Manager’s Position

Outside of Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman stating he hopes to have a manager in place by the Winter Meetings, which begin Dec. 7, and general manager Farhan Zaidi later reiterating that notion, there's little known…

Dodgers News: Todd Boehly Pleased With Development Of Farm System

Among the various frustrations that arose during Frank McCourt's era as owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers was the emptying of the farm system. Upon purchasing the Dodgers from McCourt, the Guggenheim group hired Stan Kasten and president and CEO…