Dodgers News: ESPN’s Buster Olney Ranks Yasmani Grandal 8th-Best Catcher
It didn't take long for Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman to begin overhauling the roster last year. In two December trades, starters Dee Gordon, Dan Haren and Matt Kemp were traded; with Kemp remaining in the…
Dodgers Rumors: L.A. Making Push To Sign Hisashi Iwakuma
UPDATE (Dec. 6, 2:20 p.m. PT): As the Los Angeles Dodgers continue to scour the free-agent and trade market for starting pitching and relief options, they've naturally been tied to several names still available. In an ever-changing process, the Dodgers…
Dodgers Rumors: Not Engaging Zack Greinke In Extension Talks Was ‘Fatal’ Mistake
As the Los Angeles Dodgers were said to be interested in multiple marquee free-agent starting pitchers last winter, team president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman stated the club was not going to discuss a contract extension with Zack Greinke. The…
Zack Greinke Chose The Diamondbacks Over Re-Signing With The Dodgers, But The World Isn’t Over
The Los Angeles Dodgers failing to re-signing Zack Greinke is unfortunate. Over the past three seasons Greinke established himself as one of the greatest pitchers in the history of one of the league's most storied franchises. Over 94 starts, he…
Jeff Samardzija Agrees To 5-Year Contract With San Francisco Giants
The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants were stunned Friday evening when Zack Greinke spurned the two National League West rivals in favor of agreeing to a six-year, $206.5 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Greinke's contract is pending…
Dave Roberts Not Defined By Being Dodgers’ First Minority Manager
Dating back to 1932, the Dodgers organization, including time in Brooklyn and Los Angeles, has employed 18 different managers...
Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Comments On Zack Greinke’s Agreement With Diamondbacks
The idea of a Los Angeles Dodgers starting rotation led by Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke for years to come was laid to rest Friday as Greinke agreed to a contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The reported six-year, $206.5 million…
Dodgers Rumors: Ryan Madson Replaces Darren O’Day As Top Bullpen Target
UPDATE (Dec. 7, 11:00 a.m. PT): Ryan Madson agreed to a three-year, $22 million contract with the Oakland Athletics. The Los Angeles Dodgers were spurned two times on Friday, first with Darren O'Day reportedly eliminating them from consideration, then by…
Dodgers Rumors: Zack Greinke Was Offered 5-Year Contract
The Los Angeles Dodgers were dealt a major blow Friday night as Zack Greinke appears to have reached an agreement with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The contract, not yet made official by the Diamondbacks, is for a reported six years and…
Dodgers Rumors: Zack Greinke Agrees To Contract With Diamondbacks
Given that Zack Greinke and David Price entered free agency this offseason as the two best starting pitchers available, it was unsurprising to see how the process unfolded for each of them. Price was first to come off the board,…
Dodgers News: Brooks Brown Outrighted To Triple-A Oklahoma City
The Los Angeles Dodgers outrighted Brooks Brown to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday after the relief pitcher cleared waivers. Brown was claimed off waivers from the Colorado Rockies on Oct. 14. Jim Johnson was designated for assignment at the time…
Zack Greinke Rumors: Diamondbacks Join Dodgers And Giants In Pursuit
The market for Zack Greinke quickly heated up once David Price agreed to a seven-year, $217 million contract with the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. Price's deal was officially announced Friday, making him the highest-paid pitcher in Major League Baseball…
