Dodgers News: Gabe Kapler Prefers Front Office To First Base Coach
More than three weeks after making the hire of Dave Roberts as manager official, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced their 2016 coaching staff. As expected, the group of hires included several new names, with pitching coach Rick Honeycutt and Steve…
Dodgers News: Kiké Hernandez, Micah Johnson And Chase Utley In Position To Compete For Second Base Job
While the Los Angeles Dodgers' search for starting pitching has been well documented, the uncertainty at second base has largely flown under the radar. Howie Kendrick appears unlikely to re-sign, Chase Utley re-signed on a one-year contract, and Jose Peraza…
Dodgers Rumors: Jose Peraza Was Included In Aroldis Chapman Trade
The Los Angeles Dodgers were close to acquiring Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman at the Winter Meetings, but the deal was put on hold as Chapman is currently being investigated by Major League Baseball for an alleged domestic violence incident…
MLB News: Hisashi Iwakuma Re-Signs With Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners announced Thursday night Hisashi Iwakuma re-signed to a one-year contract with vesting options for 2017 and 2018. Iwakuma returns to Seattle after agreeing to a three-year, $45 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Dec. 6.…
MLB Rumors: Seattle Mariners Pursuing Hisashi Iwakuma
The Los Angeles Dodgers' quest to bounce back from losing Zack Greinke to the Arizona Diamondbacks took a significant hit on Thursday amid reports of Hisashi Iwakuma failing a physical. Iwakuma and the Dodgers reportedly agreed to a three-year, $45…
Former Dodgers Outfielder Justin Ruggiano Signs With Rangers
Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Justin Ruggiano signed a one-year, $1.65 million contract with the Texas Rangers, the club announced on Thursday. The deal also includes incentives, the details of which were not released. The Seattle Mariners traded Ruggiano to…
Dodgers Rumors: L.A. In Trade Talks With Rays For Starting Pitcher Jake Odorizzi
Suffice to say, the Los Angeles Dodgers' best-laid plans this offseason have gone by the wayside. Zack Greinke, said to be their top free-agent priority, was seemingly stolen in the 11th hour by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Johnny Cueto and Jeff…
Los Angeles Dodgers Announce 2016 Coaching Staff
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced the 2016 coaching staff, which features eight new faces including rookie manager Dave Roberts. As expected, Bob Geren takes over as bench coach, Rick Honeycutt remains pitching coach, Turner Ward is hitting coach and Chris…
Dodgers Rumors: Scott Kazmir, Mike Leake Remain Possibilities Amid Hisashi Iwakuma Uncertainty
This winter proved to be as a good a time as any for clubs who were shopping for starting pitching. Several marquee names hit the free-agent market, highlighted by Johnny Cueto, Zack Greinke, David Price and Jordan Zimmermann. For the…
Dodgers Rumors: Hisashi Iwakuma Signing In Limbo After Failed Physical
The Los Angeles Dodgers' offseason has hardly gone as planned, with Zack Greinke stunning the baseball world to join the Arizona Diamondbacks, and a trade for Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman being put on pause after a report surfaced of…
Dodgers Rumors: Chris Archer May Become Trade Target
The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the offseason needing to address their starting rotation. At the time, Zack Greinke had yet to formally opt out of the remaining three years and $71 million on his contract. Greinke would of course do…
Dodgers 2015 Player Review: Chris Hatcher
Looking to shore up the bullpen for the 2015 season, Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman accomplished that goal by acquiring setup man Chris Hatcher as part of the blockbuster seven-player trade with the Miami Marlins last…