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Tag: Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers News: Chase Utley Determined To Play ‘As Many Games As Possible’

With Howie Kendrick on the disabled list due to a hamstring strain, the Los Angeles Dodgers traded for Chase Utley to help serve as a stopgap in Kendrick's absence. Utley cleared waivers and waived his no-trade clause to accept being…

Eric Avakian

Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Explains Decision Against In-Season Zack Greinke Extension Talks

The Los Angeles Dodgers were surprisingly outbid by the division rival Arizona Diamondbacks for free-agent starting pitcher Zack Greinke as Arizona signed him to a six-year, $206.5 million deal. The Diamondbacks took control of what was believed to be bidding…

Daniel Starkand

Dodgers Rumors: Lisalverto Bonilla Signs Minor-League Contract

Amongst all the angst and discussion that took place at Major League Baseball's annual Winter Meetings this week, the Los Angeles Dodgers tended to roster and organizational depth matters as their splashy move(s) continued to evade them. On Nov. 28,…

Eric Avakian

Dodgers Add Logan Bawcom, 4 Others In 2015 Rule 5 Draft

The Los Angeles Dodgers selected five players in the 2015 Rule 5 Draft, which was held on Thursday to conclude this year's annual Major League Baseball Winter Meetings. All five selections came during the Triple-A phase of the draft. The…

Daniel Starkand

Dodgers Rumors: Focus Shifted To Johnny Cueto

Major League Baseball's annual Winter Meetings came to a close Thursday without much heard from the Los Angeles Dodgers. They made Chase Utley's deal official on Wednesday, and reportedly have a three-year, $45 million contract agreement in place with Hisashi…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: A.J. Ellis And Adrian Gonzalez Vouch For Yasiel Puig

Since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers in June 2013, Yasiel Puig has drawn countless praise, and frustrated teammates and opponents alike. Puig recently made headlines for his involvement in a small scuffle with a bouncer outside a Miami bar last…

Eric Avakian

Juan Nicasio Reportedly Agrees To Contract With Pirates

In a move that set the trend for what was to come under Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman, the club acquired Juan Nicasio from the Colorado Rockies last November in effort to bolster the pitching staff.…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Rumors: Andrew Miller Trade Appears Unlikely

In their quest to strengthen the bullpen, the Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly agreed to trade for Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman on Monday morning. Given that Chapman is in line to reach free agency after the 2016 season, the Dodgers'…

Matthew Moreno

Meet And Greet With Dodgers Broadcaster Vin Scully Up For Auction

A Major League Baseball charity auction is currently underway, and among the items/experiences being auctioned off is a meet and greet with Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully. The auction, which ends Thursday at 6 p.m. PT, is benefitting Stand…

Daniel Starkand

Dodgers Rumors: L.A. Interested In Wei-Yin Chen

Free agency this offseason hasn't been different than in years prior as there generally is a domino effect with signings. Once marquee players make their respective decisions, the market takes shape for the available second-tier free agents. With Zack Greinke,…

Eric Avakian

Dodgers News: Yasiel Puig Called ‘Worst Person’ In Baseball By Ex-Teammate

Dealing with multiple injuries and in desperate need of a spark plug in June 2013, the Los Angeles Dodgers promoted Yasiel Puig from Double-A and the rest as they say, is history. Puig took the league by storm, helping lift…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Rumors: Aroldis Chapman Trade Left Behind

Major League Baseball's annual Winter Meetings concluded with the Los Angeles Dodgers failing to duplicate the same splash they made at last year's gathering. It was not for lack of effort, however. In the morning hours of the first day…

Matthew Moreno