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Tag: Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers News: Bill Haselman Named Triple-A OKC Manager, Minor League Managers Announced

Less than one week after officially naming Dave Roberts' coaching staff, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced the hires of their Minor League affiliates. Bill Haselman takes the helm with Triple-A Oklahoma City, Ryan Garko at Double-A Tulsa, Drew Saylor at…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Rumors: Jose Fernandez Trade Talks Ongoing

Having recently added to their pool of prospects and with the number of free-agent options all but gone, it continues to appear more likely than not the Los Angeles Dodgers will land a marquee starting pitcher via trade. The Dodgers'…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Impressed By Front Office

As the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants have heavily participated in the arms race this offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers have unexpectedly fallen behind. They were spurned by Zack Greinke, saw Johhny Cueto and Jeff Samardzija sign with the…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Led Search To Fill 2016 Coaching Staff

Throughout much of last season there were whispers claiming former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly made lineup and other decisions at the behest -- or mercy -- of president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and his front office. There's…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Hisashi Iwakuma Comments On Failed Physical, Re-Signing With Mariners

Entering the offseason Zack Greinke opting out of the remaining three years and $71 million remaining on his contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers was a mere formality. So too was Greinke inevitably declining the one-year, $15.8 million qualifying offer…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: L.A. Was ‘In Play’ Late To Sign Johnny Cueto

After losing Zack Greinke to the Arizona Diamondbacks in stunning fashion, the Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly turned their attention to Jeff Samardzjia as they pressed forward with their search for a starting pitcher. However, Samardzija wound up quickly agreeing to…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Rumors: Greg Maddux To Work As Special Assistant

Since creating the president of baseball operations position to lure Andrew Friedman away from the Tampa Bay Rays organization, the Los Angeles Dodgers have aggressively added to their front office in effort to gain any competitive edge. Widely regarded as…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Trayce Thompson Values Friendships With Nolan Arenado And Joc Pederson

Prior to any Minor League prospect reaching the Majors they typically will have endured several trials and tribulations as they made their way up an organization's farm system. The Los Angeles Dodgers' recent three team-trade with the Cincinnati Reds and…

Eric Avakian

Dodgers Rumors: Focus Is On Improving, Not Trading Yasiel Puig

With an abundance of outfielders and need for starting pitching, conventional wisdom suggests something will give for the Los Angeles Dodgers. As the crop of notable free-agent starters has dwindled, the Dodgers are said to be discussing trades with the…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Hyun-Jin Ryu Confident He’ll Return For Spring Training

Having already lost Brandon McCarthy to Tommy John surgery, the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting rotation took another hit in May when Hyun-Jin Ryu underwent season-ending surgery to repair the torn labrum in his left shoulder. The procedure brought an end…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Video: Vin Scully Narrates Holiday Story Of Tommy Lasorda Being Saved

It's been a busy and eventful holiday season for the Los Angeles Dodgers, though primarily for reasons they'd prefer not to have been the case. Hiring Dave Roberts was met with significant praise and enthusiasm from current and former Dodgers,…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw Reflects On Experience, Helping Children Of Cuba

Major League Baseball crossed a significant barrier this week by holding a three-day goodwill tour in Cuba. On top of it being the league's first visit to the island since 1999, a handful of Cuban natives who defected were part…

Eric Avakian