Dodgers Rumors: Luis Avilan Agrees To 1-Year Contract, Avoiding Arbitration
Looking to solidify their starting rotation and bullpen last season, the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-team, 13-player trade with the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins that aimed to fill both needs. The deal sent starting pitchers Bronson Arroyo, Mat…
Dodgers Rumors: Outfielder Jordan Schafer May Also Be Used As Relief Pitcher
Earlier this week the Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly signed former Minnesota Twins center fielder Jordan Schafer to a Minor-League contract with a non-roster invitation to Spring Training. Schafer reportedly will earn $1 million this season should he make the Dodgers'…
Dodgers News: Hyun-Jin Ryu Throws Off Mound At Camelback Ranch
UPDATE (Jan. 16, 4:00 p.m.): After throwing from a mound on Thursday for the first time since undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, Hyun-Jin Ryu shared on Instagram he was on the mound for a…
Dodgers News: Maury Wills Excited To Work With Yasiel Puig During Spring Training
A common narrative tied to the Los Angeles Dodgers is they have a problem child in Yasiel Puig. Since making his Major League debut in June 2013, Puig has been a polarizing figure who's drawn the ire of fans within…
Dodgers News: 2016 Minor League Coaching Staffs Announced
In December the Los Angeles Dodgers announced the managers for all six of their Minor League affiliates, which translated to new skipper taking the helm with each affiliate. On Thursday, the club announced the coaching staffs for Bill Haselman (Triple-A…
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Eager To Meet With Yasiel Puig
When the Los Angeles Dodgers hired Dave Roberts as manager, the overwhelming response from those with connected to the organization and outside of it, was positive. Roberts is regarded for his ability to connect with people and it's a strength…
Dodgers News: Scott Van Slyke Re-Signs On One-Year Contract To Avoid Arbitration
UPDATE (Jan. 14, 3:45 p.m. PT): The Los Angeles Dodgers officially announced they avoided arbitration with Scott Van Slyke by signing him to a one-year contract. Over the past few seasons the Los Angeles Dodgers have carried a surplus of…
Dodgers News: NL Officials Surprised By Yaisel Sierra’s Contract
Since Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman took over the team's front office after the 2014 season there has been an emphasis on adding pitching depth. This offseason in particular has proven that, as the team not…
FanGraphs Projects Dodgers To Win NL West In 2016
The Los Angeles Dodgers have reigned supreme over the National League West from 2013-15, winning three consecutive division titles -- a first in franchise history. Los Angeles also won a minimum of 90 games over the past three seasons for…
Dodgers Rumors: Max Value Of Kenta Maeda’s Contract Under $100 Million
Last week the Los Angeles Dodgers officially signed Kenta Maeda to an eight-year contract. The pact is incentive-laden with a relatively low guaranteed salary for the Japanese native. Of course, on top of however much Maeda ends up earning over…
Dodgers News: Chris Hatcher Re-Signs, Avoids Arbitration
UPDATE (Jan. 13, 4:50 p.m. PT): The Los Angeles Dodgers announced they avoided arbitration with Chris Hatcher by agreeing to a one-year contract. After the Los Angeles Dodgers tendered contracts to six players last December, they had yet to re-sign…
Dodgers Rumors: Jordan Schafer Signs Minor-League Contract
After rounding out their starting rotation with the singings of Scott Kazmir and Kenta Maeda, the Los Angeles Dodgers have continued to tinker with the edges of the 40-man roster and overall organizational depth. Brandon Beachy was re-signed to a…