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Tag: Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers Projected To Win NL West In 2016

Despite their deep pockets, three consecutive National League West division titles to their name and a talented roster, the Los Angeles Dodgers are hardly the main attraction in their division at present time. The Arizona Diamondbacks made quite the splash…

Eric Avakian

Dodgers News: Adrian Gonzalez Continuing With Offseason Boxing Workouts

When the Los Angeles Dodgers were eliminated from the National League Division Series by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2014, Adrian Gonzalez didn't wait long before he began preparing for the 2015 season. The Dodgers first baseman took three days…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Stan Kasten Says Contract Offer To Zack Greinke Was Beyond ‘Strictly Prudent’

Heading into the 2015 offseason the Los Angeles Dodgers figured to face a significant decision as it pertained to Zack Greinke. Coming off the best season of his 12-year career, Greinke unsurprisingly opted out of the three years and $71…

Eric Avakian

Dodgers News: Yimi Garcia Unhurt After Car Accident In Dominican Republic

Over the past three seasons the Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen has been a point of contention and frustration. The group of relievers have been inconsistent, which at times has led to blown leads and close games becoming easy victories for…

Matthew Moreno

New York Yankees Trade For Cincinnati Reds Closer Aroldis Chapman

The New York Yankees announced on Monday they traded for Cincinnati Reds All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman. Cincinnati received a package of prospects in Caleb Cotham, Rookie Davis, Eric Jagielo and Tony Renda. None of the four Minor Leaguers are from…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: ESPN Ranks Andrew Friedman 2nd Among Those Facing Pressure In 2016

Coming off a season in which they won a third consecutive National League West division title for the first time in franchise history, the Los Angeles Dodgers have been under heavy scrutiny after getting eliminated from the NL Division Series…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Corey Seager Voted Top Prospect Heading Into 2016 Season

Over the past few seasons the Los Angeles Dodgers farm system has been headlined by Joc Pederson, Corey Seager and Julio Urias. Of the trio, Pederson was first to reach the Majors. He joined the Dodgers as a September callup…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Stan Kasten Not Focused On Payroll Number

The Los Angeles Dodgers in some ways have the best of both worlds when it comes to financial flexibility. After setting records for the highest payroll and luxury tax in Major League Baseball history, the Dodgers have also revamped a…

Eric Avakian

Dodgers News: Elian Herrera Signs Minor-League Contract

The Los Angeles Dodgers haven't yet found an answer to losing Zack Greinke to the Arizona Diamondbacks, or for the failed trade for Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman or the snafu that came with attempting to sign of Hisashi Iwakuma.…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Greg Maddux Comments On Zack Greinke Comparison

UPDATE (Feb. 2, 12:45 p.m. PT): The Los Angeles Dodgers announced the hires of Raul Ibañez and Greg Maddux as special assistants to team president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman. With an eye on setting themselves up for success in…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Justin Turner Progressing Well In Recovery From Knee Surgery

After the Los Angeles Dodgers were eliminated from the postseason the road to recovery began to for some players. Included in the group was third baseman Justin Turner, who underwent left knee surgery on Oct. 21. Initially planned for arthroscopic…

Eric Avakian

Dodgers News: Kasten Defends Relationship Between Front Office And Owners

When the Guggenheim group purchased the Los Angeles Dodgers they immediately were in the fans' good graces simply by replacing the embattled Frank McCourt. Also working in Guggenheim's favor was former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Magic Johnson's inclusion in…

Matthew Moreno