Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Open To Trading Julio Urias, Top Prospects
Since the Guggenheim group purchased the Los Angeles Dodgers from former owner Frank McCourt, a focus has been to restock a barren farm system that once was among the best in baseball. While the Dodgers have been linked to several…
Diamondbacks Overspending On Zack Greinke And Shelby Miller Serves Dual Purpose That Affects Dodgers
The popular thinking heading into the offseason was that the Los Angeles Dodgers would either retain Zack Greinke or easily replace him considering they have the financial power to sign players and enticing prospects to trade. However, the Arizona Diamondbacks…
Dodgers Rumors: Aroldis Chapman Trade Remains A Possbility
The Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Dodgers kickstarted Major League Baseball's annual Winter Meetings with quite the opening bell by reaching an agreement that would send closer Aroldis Chapman to the Dodgers. However, by Monday night the trade was put…
Dodgers Rumors: Hisashi Iwakuma’s Contract Worth $45 Million
The Los Angeles Dodgers moved quickly after learning Zack Greinke agreed to a six-year, $206.5 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. Greinke's deal with Arizona became official on Tuesday. By Sunday, the Dodgers struck an agreement with…
Dodgers Rumors: Adding Third Team To Jose Fernandez Trade Being Explored
If there's one accusation that can't be applied to the Los Angeles Dodgers front office under president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman it's lack of creativity. Moreover, with Friedman leading the baseball division, the Dodgers have shown little-to-no hesitation in…
Dodgers Rumors: Yasiel Puig Domestic Violence Investigation Ongoing
As the National Football League was coming under fire for their handling of alleged domestic violence incidents players were involved in, Major League Baseball took a proactive approach in overhauling their policies. While there weren't any disputes that immediately followed,…
Zack Greinke Officially Signs 6-Year, $206.5 Million Contract With Diamondbacks
Zack Greinke officially joined the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday, signing a six-year, $206.5 million contract. He will continue wearing No. 21. Greinke agreed to terms with the Diamondbacks last week, though the agreement was pending a physical that the 32…
Dodgers Rumors: Andrew Friedman, Dave Roberts Called Kenley Jansen To Explain Aroldis Chapman Trade
Through Monday morning and into the afternoon, the Los Angeles Dodgers appeared destined to boast a bullpen version of what Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke were for the starting rotation over the past three seasons. However, as the day wore…
Dodgers Rumors: Julio Urias Being Considered As Part Of Jose Fernandez Trade
The Los Angeles Dodgers' need for starting pitching grew exponentially when Zack Greinke agreed to a landmark six-year, $206.5 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Los Angeles responded by reportedly agreeing to terms with Hisashi Iwakuma. Since then, the Dodgers…
Dodgers Rumors: Aroldis Chapman Trade Not On Hold Due To MLB Investigation
UPDATE (Dec. 8, 11:25 a.m. PT): Although the Cincinnati Reds indicated they are holding off on trading closer Aroldis Chapman, Major League Baseball reportedly will permit the Los Angeles Dodgers and Reds to push forward with the deal if they…
Dodgers News: Andrew Friemdan Pleased With Yasiel Puig’s Progress
While Yasiel Puig has been no stranger to the spotlight and criticism during his young career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, last season was a new low for the dynamic right fielder. In late April Puig was placed on the…
MLB Rumors: Aroldis Chapman May Have Injured Hand During Alleged Domestic Violence Incident
Just as they did last year, the Los Angeles Dodgers took control of headlines at Major League Baseball's annual Winter Meetings with word they reached an agreement to trade for Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman. However, by Monday night, those…