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Tag: Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers Rumors: L.A. Remains Interested In Chase Utley

After one season with Howie Kendrick, the Los Angeles Dodgers must fill a need at second base as the 32 year old became a free agent and declined the club's one-year, $15.8 million qualifying offer. Kendrick reportedly is seeking a…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Rumors: L.A. ‘Reluctant’ To Guarantee Zack Greinke 6th Year In Contract

By most accounts free agent Zack Greinke is expected to choose between signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers or rival San Francisco Giants. Already positioned for a lucrative long-term deal heading into free agency, Greinke's expectations for a new contract…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Not Feeling Pressure, Embraces World-Series Goal

After mutually agreeing to part ways with Don Mattingly on Oct. 22, the Los Angeles Dodgers hired rookie manager Dave Roberts. He inherits a team that's made three consecutive trips to the postseason, but never advanced to the World Series…

Daniel Starkand

Dodgers News: Alanna Rizzo To Be Honored By HOPE For Leadership In Latina Community

Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Alanna Rizzo is being honored by Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) on Thursday evening. Rizzo will receive the organization's "HOPE Rising" award for her leadership and innovation in her field while representing the Latina community.…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Open To Incorporating Advanced Stats

Coming off another first-round postseason exit, the Los Angeles Dodgers took the first step toward further refining the organization by hiring Dave Roberts as manager. Roberts, the first minority manager in franchise history, takes the reins amid expectations to win…

Eric Avakian

Dodgers Tender Contract To Justin Turner, 5 Others; Lisalverto Bonilla And Juan Nicasio Non-Tendered

The Los Angeles Dodgers tendered contracts to Luis Avilan, Yasmani Grandal, Chris Hatcher, Kenley Jansen, Justin Turner and Scott Van Slyke ahead of Wednesday's 9 p.m. PT deadline to do so for arbitration-eligible players. Lisalverto Bonilla and Juan Nicasio were…

Matthew Moreno

Mark McGwire Named San Diego Padres Bench Coach

Former Los Angeles Dodgers hitting coach Mark McGwire has officially been named the San Diego Padres bench coach, the club announced on Wednesday. The Padres also announced the rest of manager Andy Green's coaching staff for the 2016 season. Returning…

Daniel Starkand

Dodgers Rumors: L.A. Among Teams Interested In Ben Zobrist

With Zack Greinke still mulling over his free-agent options, plenty of attention has been given to the Los Angeles Dodgers' interest in re-signing the 32 year old. While the Dodgers certainly appear to be involved in the Greinke sweepstakes, their…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Rumors: Zack Greinke To Receive 6-Year, $210 Million Contract Offer

The chase for Zack Greinke appears to have quickly reached the final stages with David Price coming off the market on Tuesday. Price's seven-year, $217 million agreement with the Boston Red Sox -- the richest contract given to a starting…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Rumors: Turner Ward Joining Dave Roberts’ Staff As Hitting Coach

After joining Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts on stage for Roberts' introductory press conference, Friedman held court with several members of the media. Among the topics he was questioned on was the Dodgers' coaching staff and when hires would…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: A.J. Ellis Signs To Avoid Arbitration

The Los Angeles Dodgers and A.J. Ellis avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract, the club announced Wednesday. Ellis is expected to earn $4.5 million next season. On Tuesday the Dodgers avoided arbitration with Joe Wieland. Both agreements came…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Rumors: Bob Geren, Gabe Kapler To Join Dave Roberts’ Coaching Staff

The Los Angeles Dodgers formally introduced manager Dave Roberts on Tuesday, which gave him the opportunity to discuss philosophy and rounding out the coaching staff, among other topics. While the Dodgers front office is perceived as having their hand in…

Matthew Moreno