MLB Rumors: Diamondbacks Looking To Trade Second Baseman
In similar fashion to what transpired with available starting pitchers this offseason, the free-agent market for position players has progressed slowly. While the likes of Chris Davis, Daniel Murphy and Justin Upton having come off the board, a few big…
Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw Prefers To Keep DH Out Of National League
As the Major League Baseball owners began their annual meetings on Wednesday, a major talking point in the sport is carrying over the designated hitter to the National League. There were recently rumblings of "momentum" being generated for the DH…
Dodgers News: Julio Urias Ranked Top Left-Handed Prospect By MLB Pipeline
Over the past two seasons much has been made of the Los Angeles Dodgers top three prospects -- Joc Pederson, Corey Seager and Julio Urias. Pederson was first to reach the Majors, debuting in September 2014, followed by taking on…
Dodgers Rumors: Joe Blanton’s Contract Includes Incentives For Innings Pitched
Although the Los Angeles Dodgers had been very active in the starting pitching market, little had been done to address their bullpen with external options. J.P. Howell exercised his player option for 2016 back in November, while the Dodgers declined…
MLB News: Rule Change For Slides Into Second Base Being Discussed
With the Los Angeles Dodgers trailing the New York Mets, 2-1, in the bottom of the seventh inning of Game 2 of the National League Division Series, they were threatening to tie the game with runners on the corners and…
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Praises Adrian Gonzalez And Corey Seager
This offseason has far gone as planned for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who at one point were more recognized for their failed trades and signings than actual acquisitions. After getting through the qualifying offer process with their three eligible players,…
Dodgers News: Jose De Leon Ranked Among Top-10 Right-Handed Pitching Prospects
Since Andrew Friedman took control of the Los Angeles Dodgers front office as president of baseball operations in October 2014, he's stressed the importance of having pitching depth. Friedman and general manager Farhan Zaidi did their best to fortify the…
Dodgers News: Joe Blanton Signs 1-Year Contract
UPDATE (Jan. 19, 2:45 p.m. PT): The Los Angeles Dodgers officially announced the signing of Joe Blanton to a one-year contract. Blanton's addition means the Dodgers' 40-man roster is currently full. While the Los Angeles Dodgers rounded out their starting…
Dodgers News: Zack Greinke & Clayton Kershaw Duo, Dave Roberts Hire Nominated For L.A. Sports Award
The sports industry has historically taken center stage in the city of Los Angeles. With several relevant amateur and professional teams in the area, Southern California owns a rich sports history and is often a hotbed for intriguing matchups. The…
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Says Adding Reliever Remains A Possibility
UPDATE (Jan. 19, 12:45 p.m. PT): The Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly signed Joe Blanton to a one-year contract. Over the past few seasons the Los Angeles Dodgers' biggest weakness has been their bullpen. The problem wasn't completely addressed last offseason…
Dodgers News: Alex Anthopoulos Values Scouts In Evolving Game
As Major League Baseball has continued to evolve, the implementation of and importance placed on advanced stats has become significant. From valuing newer and more in-depth pitching and hitting metrics, to using defensive shifts with more frequency, the information age…
Kenta Maeda And Scott Kazmir Part Of Dodgers’ Shift To Deeper Starting Rotation
As the Los Angeles Dodgers were in the process of rebounding from an interesting and disappoint offseason, they were labeled...
