Spring Training Recap: Alex Wood Gets Through Return, Royals Jump On J.P. Howell
After being scratched from his last start with left forearm tightness, Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Alex Wood was back on the mound...
All’s Well Between J.P. Howell And Turner Ward Years After 2013 Dodgers-Diamondbacks Brawl
Along with hiring Dave Roberts as their new manager during the offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers overhauled their coaching staff. Only pitching coach Rick Honeycutt was retained, with Turner Ward among the new additions. Ward, who replaced Mark McGwire as…
Dodgers News: J.P. Howell Impressed By Kenley Jansen
While the Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen has often been referred to as the club's Achilles' heel over the past three seasons, Kenley Jansen has largely been exempt from the criticism. A former catcher, Jansen's transition to the bullpen has been…
Dodgers News: Kenley Jansen Values Friendship With J.P. Howell
After Brandon League blew two of four save opportunities in June 2013, former Los Angeles Dodgers manager had little choice but to replace League with Kenley Jansen as the club's closer. Jansen, a former catcher, signed with the Dodgers as…
Dodgers News: Bronson Arroyo, Joel Peralta And Chase Utley Options Declined
Friday was an expectedly busy day for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who extended qualifying offers to Brett Anderson, Zack Greinke and Howie Kendrick. Soon after making that official, the Dodgers announced they declined team options on pitchers Bronson Arroyo ($13…
Dodgers News: J.P. Howell Exercises Player Option For 2016
UPDATE (Nov. 5, 10:15 a.m. PT): The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Thursday left-handed relief pitcher J.P. Howell exercised his $6.25 million player option and will return with the club for the 2016 season. Heading into the offseason the Los…
