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Tag: Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers News: Vin Scully’s Balk-Off Call Wins Esurance MLB Award for Best Call, TV

Given that Los Angeles Dodgers Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully has been on the call for 66 seasons, there isn't much at this point he's yet to experience. However, even Scully was taken aback over what transpired between the…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Add Jharel Cotton, Ross Stripling To 40-Man Roster Ahead Of Rule 5 Draft

As anticipation grows for the Los Angeles Dodgers to make their big splash in free agency or the trade market, the club tended to internal roster matters on Friday. With the desire to protect them from the upcoming Rule 5…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Rumors: Giants Viewed As Big Threat To Sign Zack Greinke

With the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings just over two weeks away, trade and free agency rumors are beginning to ramp up ahead of the Hot Stove season commencing. Zack Greinke continues to reign supreme among starting pitchers available, with…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Alex Wood Critical Of Season, Eager To Improve Over Offseason

Needing to address their starting rotation, the Los Angeles Dodgers refrained from completing a midseason trade for an ace, and instead went the route of adding depth without dealing away any of their top prospects. On July 31, the Dodgers…

Eric Avakian

Dodgers News: Video Announcing Vin Scully’s Return Wins Esurance MLB Award

In each of the last two seasons the Los Angeles Dodgers surprised and thrilled fans by announcing Vin Scully's return via an in-game video. Scully naturally received a standing ovation both instances, and he waved to the crowd before so…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Rumors: Manager Decision Likely Delayed

As Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Farhan Zaidi indicated would be the case, the club reportedly selected four finalists for their managerial vacancy by Nov. 13. They were thrown a curveball soon after when University of Nebraska head coach Darin…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Kenley Jansen Calls Don Mattingly’s Departure ‘Bittersweet’

On Wednesday the Los Angeles Dodgers honored Veterans Day by hosting an estimated 300 service members and their families at Dodger Stadium for batting practice. Along with Dodgers legend Don Newcombe, Kenley Jansen was among those in attendance. The Dodgers'…

Daniel Starkand

Dodgers News: Honeycutt Confident Greinke Will Age Similar To Maddux

Barring Zack Greinke and the Los Angeles Dodgers agreeing on a contract extension, it was all but certain the right-hander would opt out of the remaining three years on his contract after the 2015 season. Greinke proceeded to have a…

Daniel Starkand

Dodgers News: Yasmani Grandal Recovering Well From Shoulder Surgery

Facing pressure as being the centerpiece of the Los Angeles Dodgers' return in their trade of Matt Kemp, Yasmani Grandal had a tremendous first half in 2015, culminating with his first trip to the All-Star Game. Along with quickly growing…

Daniel Starkand

Dodgers News: Andy Van Slyke Claims Trading Yasiel Puig Was Suggested

Much has been made of Yasiel Puig's perception and presence in the Los Angeles Dodgers' clubhouse over the last two seasons. A lightening rod that helped lift the Dodgers off the mat in 2013, Puig since has often been the…

Matthew Moreno

Bryce Harper Wins NL MVP; Zack Greinke, Clayton Kershaw Finish In Top 10

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper was unanimously voted the 2015 National League MVP. Harper becomes the first player in Montreal Expos/Nationals franchise history to win the award. Overall, Harper, 23, is the fourth-youngest to win the award, behind Vida Blue…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Rumors: L.A. Among Teams To Contact John Lackey

As much as the Los Angeles Dodgers need to be cognizant of re-signing Zack Greinke or acquiring another elite starter to slide behind Clatyon Kershaw, they must not overlook the backend of their rotation. The starting staff currently projects to…

Matthew Moreno