Dodgers Rumors: Gabe Kapler Joining Staff As First Base Coach
At the time of announcing the mutual separation with Don Mattingly as manager, Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman didn't rule out any of the coaches being retained for the 2016 season. However, Friedman added the coaches'…
Dodgers Rumors: Bob Geren, Gabe Kapler To Join Dave Roberts’ Coaching Staff
The Los Angeles Dodgers formally introduced manager Dave Roberts on Tuesday, which gave him the opportunity to discuss philosophy and rounding out the coaching staff, among other topics. While the Dodgers front office is perceived as having their hand in…
Dodgers News: Gabe Kapler Impressed By Corey Seager’s Demeanor
Over the last few years Los Angeles Dodgers fans were told of a promising shortstop working his way up the Minor League ranks. They got their first glimpse at Corey Seager last season when the 21 year old was promoted…
Dodgers News: Gabe Kapler Posts Photo In Support Of Dave Roberts
After the Los Angeles Dodgers and manager Don Mattingly mutually agreed to part ways, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and his front office conducted a thorough search for the team's next manager. An estimated 10 candidates were interviewed before…
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: Dave Roberts To Be Named Manager
UPDATE (Nov. 22, 9:05 p.m. PT): The Los Angeles Dodgers' four-week long search for Don Mattingly's replacement appears to have reached an ending with former San Diego Padres manager Dave Roberts expected to get hired. Roberts was one of two…
Dodgers News: Gabe Kapler Noticed Significant Improvement In Zach Lee
The Los Angeles Dodgers had an injury-plagued season in 2015, particulary in their starting rotation as both Brandon McCarthy and Hyun-Jin Ryu were lost early in the year due to respective arm injuries that requires surgery. As a result, the…
Dodgers Rumors: Manager Decision Likely Delayed
As Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Farhan Zaidi indicated would be the case, the club reportedly selected four finalists for their managerial vacancy by Nov. 13. They were thrown a curveball soon after when University of Nebraska head coach Darin…
Dodgers News: Gabe Kapler Praises Julio Urias’ Talent And Work Ethic
When the era of new ownership began for the Los Angeles Dodgers, all of Major League Baseball understood an immediate spending spree would commence. After several acquisitions and some questionable contracts taken on, the Dodgers built a competitive, playoff-caliber team…
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 Rumors: Manager Search Down To Gabe Kapler And Dave Roberts
When the Los Angeles Dodgers parted with Don Mattingly as manager on Oct. 22, team president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and general manager Farhan Zaidi spoke of finding a manager who had strong leadership skills. Neither specifically named any…
Dodgers Rumors: 4 Managerial Candidates Returning As Finalists
UPDATE (Nov. 13, 12:45 p.m. PT): According to J.P. Hoornstra of the LA Daily News, the Los Angeles Dodgers may only interview three finalists: Two sources familiar with the process told me that this is not entirely accurate. One source…