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Tag: Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers Rumors: Trade For Aroldis Chapman, Other Closers Being Considered

The Los Angeles Dodgers officially marked the end of their managerial search with the hire of former San Diego Padres bench coach Dave Roberts. Once a manager is in place, Los Angeles will shift their offseason focus to free agency…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Rumors: Veteran Players Voiced Support For Dave Roberts Hiring

In a mild surprise, the Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to name former San Diego Padres bench coach Dave Roberts as their next manager. The team has yet to make an official announcement, but the one-time Dodgers outfielder is expected…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Rumors: Dave Roberts To Be Named Manager

UPDATE (Nov. 22, 9:05 p.m. PT): The Los Angeles Dodgers' four-week long search for Don Mattingly's replacement appears to have reached an ending with former San Diego Padres manager Dave Roberts expected to get hired. Roberts was one of two…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Rumors: International Prospects Yusniel Diaz, Omar Estevez Sign

Heading into this year's international signing period, which began July 2, the Los Angeles Dodgers faced the option of exceeding their roughly $2 million bonus pool, pay a penalty and be limited over the next two years, or stay under…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers 2015 Player Review: Ian Thomas

When the Los Angeles Dodgers traded Juan Uribe and Chris Withrow to the Atlanta Braves on May 27, they acquired utility infielder Alberto Callaspo, as well as left-handed pitchers Eric Stults and Ian Thomas. While the trade was mainly to…

Daniel Starkand

Dodgers News: Gabe Kapler Noticed Significant Improvement In Zach Lee

The Los Angeles Dodgers had an injury-plagued season in 2015, particulary in their starting rotation as both Brandon McCarthy and Hyun-Jin Ryu were lost early in the year due to respective arm injuries that requires surgery. As a result, the…

Daniel Starkand

Former Dodgers Closer Takashi Saito Hired As Padres Intern

Although the Los Angeles Dodgers have a history of signing marquee international free agents, their addition of relief pitcher and Japanese native Takashi Saito didn't exactly meet Saito signed to a Minor League contract with the Dodgers in 2006 and…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Rumors: Nationals Top Candidate For Darren O’Day

While statistics suggest the Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen did not perform as poorly as perceived, one of their struggles was getting through the seventh and eighth innings. Outside of Kenley Jansen as closter, the Dodgers largely did away with specific…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Rumors: Charlie Culberson Signs Minor League Contract

The offseason for the Los Angeles Dodgers thus far has been centered around their search for Don Mattingly's replacement, which may come to a conclusion in the next few days, and speculation as to which starting pitcher the club will…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Rumors: Ownership Has Grown More Open To Trading Yasiel Puig

Last winter the Los Angeles Dodgers traded a disgruntled Matt Kemp to the San Diego Padres in effort to improve the clubhouse atmosphere and put the team in the best position moving forward. To some, they face a similar dilemma…

Matthew Moreno

Jharel Cotton, Ross Stripling Figure Into Dodgers’ Future Plans

The Los Angeles Dodgers added right-handed pitchers Jharel Cotton and Ross Stripling to the 40-man roster on Friday, ahead of the deadline to do so in order to protect from losing a player in the Rule 5 Draft. The moves…

Jared Massey

MLB News: Chris Heisey Signs Minor League Contract With Nationals

Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Chris Heisey signed a Minor-League contract with the Washington Nationals with a non-roster invitation to Spring Training, the club announced on Saturday. Shortly after Andrew Friedman was hired as Dodgers president of baseball operations, he…

Matthew Moreno