Spring Training Preview: Zach Lee Faces Giants In Opportunity To State His Case
The Los Angeles Dodgers head to Scottsdale to face the San Francisco Giants on Sunday, in the second of back-to-back games against a National League West opponent. The Dodgers cruised to a 7-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday…
Dodgers News: Chase Utley Expects Adjustment Period For New Second Base Rules
Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association announced new rules for slides into second base that will take effect this season. The changes are largely viewed as a response to Chase Utley's slide in Game 2 of the National…
MLB Implements New Slide Rules, Expands Pace-Of-Game Program
As expected, Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association announced a new set of rules for slides into second base while attempting to break up a double play and two pace-of-game initiatives. Under the new rules, which take effect…
Dodgers News: A.J. Ellis, Justin Turner Praise Chase Utley’s Hard Play
In need of some insurance last season with Howie Kendrick on disabled list due to a hamstring strain, the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired veteran second baseman and six-time All-star Chase Utley from the Philadelphia Phillies. After coming to the Dodgers,…
Dodgers 2015 Player Review: Chase Utley
An All-Star in 2014, Chase Utley looked to be an appealing trade chip for the rebuilding Philadelphia Phillies entering the 2015 season. Unfortunately for both parties, he suffered a freak injury in January by spraining his ankle after stepping on…
MLB News: Progress Made In Rule Change For Slides Into Second Base
In similar fashion to a rule change being implemented at home plate after San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey suffered a serious injury, Major League Baseball and the Players Association is heading down a path to reform. While the topic…
Dodgers News: Chase Utley Welcomes Howie Kendrick’s Return
Since taking the helm as president of baseball operations for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Andrew Friedman has not shied away from carrying plenty of depth on the 25- and 40-man rosters and throughout the organization. The club focused on adding…
Dodgers Pursuing Howie Kendrick Because, Why Not?
With the noise of the offseason dulling to a halt as we approach Spring Training, news on Friday morning of the Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly making progress to re-sign Howie Kendrick came as a surprise. Ever since the 2015 season ended,…
MLB News: Rule Change For Slides Into Second Base Being Discussed
With the Los Angeles Dodgers trailing the New York Mets, 2-1, in the bottom of the seventh inning of Game 2 of the National League Division Series, they were threatening to tie the game with runners on the corners and…
Dodgers News: Kiké Hernandez, Chase Utley To Handle Second Base Duties
When the Los Angeles Dodgers traded for Chase Utley in August they had an apparent need at second base. Howie Kendrick was on the disabled list at the time with a strained hamstring, and he didn't return until Sept. 18.…
Dodgers News: Kiké Hernandez, Micah Johnson And Chase Utley In Position To Compete For Second Base Job
While the Los Angeles Dodgers' search for starting pitching has been well documented, the uncertainty at second base has largely flown under the radar. Howie Kendrick appears unlikely to re-sign, Chase Utley re-signed on a one-year contract, and Jose Peraza…
Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman See Value In Chase Utley
The lone move made official by the Los Angeles Dodgers during Major League Baseball's annual Winter Meetings was re-signing Chase Utley on a one-year contract. The veteran second baseman was first acquired in August and played a key role for…
