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Tag: Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers News: Brooks Brown Released From Organization

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Friday relief pitcher Brooks Brown was released from the organization. Brown was claimed off waivers from the Colorado Rockies last October. Jim Johnson was designated for assignment at the time to clear room for Brown…

Matthew Moreno

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…

Eric Avakian

Dodgers News: Yasiel Puig Cleared For Spring Training Workouts

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig arrived at Camelback Ranch last week, days earlier than position players were expected to report for Spring Training. Puig was joined by Kiké Hernandez, Corey Seager, Justin Turner and Chase Utley, among others. After…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Corey Seager Thankful For Time Spent With Jimmy Rollins

After declining the qualifying offer, the writing was on the wall for 2014 to wind up being the last season Hanley Ramirez spent with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ramirez, an aging shortstop with a checkered medical history, was seeking a…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Josh Byrnes Calls Spending On Cuban Talent ‘Unique’ Situation

There's been a noticeable rise in Cuban players making their way to the Majors over the past few seasons, and the Los Angeles Dodgers have been at the center of the action. Signed to a seven-year, $42 million contract in…

Matthew Moreno

Tony Gwynn Jr. Joins DodgerTalk On AM 570 LA Sports Radio, Dodgers On Deck Adds Tim Cates

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Tony Gwynn Jr. joined the DodgerTalk broadcasting team, hosted by David Vassegh on AM 570 LA Sports Radio. Vassegh returns for his fifth season as host, while this essentially marks Gwynn's retirement from Major League…

Matthew Moreno

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…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Spring Training Video: Joc Pederson Unveils New Swing At First Full-Squad Workout

While several Los Angeles Dodgers had already reported to Camelback Ranch prior to Wednesday, the entire roster was in camp for Thursday's first full-squad workout. Thus far, there's been plenty made of Kenta Maeda's bullpen sessions and his transition to…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Vin Scully Avenue Might Not Be Unveiled Until May

The Los Angeles City Council passed a motion last month to rename Elysian Park Avenue to Vin Scully Avenue with unanimous approval, with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and several players attending the hearing. The street renaming applies to the portion…

Matthew Moreno

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,…

Daniel Starkand

Diamondbacks’ Chip Hale, Giants’ Bruce Bochy Expect Dodgers To Be Part Of Competitive NL West

The National League West went through an arms race over the offseason, with division rivals Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants all focusing on starting pitching. Zack Greinke was long believed to be the apple of the…

Eric Avakian

Dodgers News: Rick Honeycutt Pleased With Pitching Depth Throughout Organization

After an offseason in which they retained their top prospects and signed Scott Kazmir and Kenta Maeda, the past few days have given the Los Angeles Dodgers their first look at the organization's collection of pitchers. On top of evaluating…

Eric Avakian