Tag: Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers Rumors: Yasiel Puig Unlikely To Be Suspended By Major League Baseball

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman was suspended 30 games by Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred on Thursday. Chapman's suspension closed the books on the league's investigation into his involvement in a domestic dispute at his Florida home last…

Matthew Moreno

Yankees Closer Aroldis Chapman Suspended 30 Games

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman was suspended on Tuesday for 30 games by Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred under the league's new domestic violence policy. The disciplinary action concludes MLB's investigation into Chapman for his role in incident…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Video: Yaisel Sierra Throws Bullpen Session At Spring Training

More than one month after agreeing to a six-year, $30 million contract with Cuban right-hander Yaisel Sierra, the Los Angeles Dodgers finalized the deal on Feb. 21. Sierra's contract includes a $6 million signing bonus and annual increases in salary.…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Josh Ravin Suffers Broken Forearm In Auto Accident

When Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers and catchers reported for Spring Training, it was known Brandon McCarthy and Hyun-Jin Ryu would be a step behind as they continued to recover from their respective surgeries. However, they were joined on the mend…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Yaisel Sierra Cleared, 3 Cuban Prospects Arrive At Camelback Ranch

Officially arriving in the Majors has been an arduous process for Yaisel Sierra since he defected from Cuba last April. The right-hander established residency in the Dominican Republic, then was declared a free agent by Major League Baseball in December.…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Farhan Zaidi Not Worried About Andre Ethier’s 10-and-5 Rights

The longest-tenured Los Angeles Dodgers player is outfielder Andre Ethier, who made his debut in 2006. Ethier's name has often been mentioned in trade rumors over recent years, but it's been more smoke and mirrors than actual activity. By remaining…

Daniel Starkand

Dodgers News: Starting Rotation Taking Shape, But Not Yet Finalized

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered Spring Training with some questions to answer. Outside of wondering if Joc Pederson and/or Yasiel Puig will bounce back from their struggles in 2015, there's some uncertainty in the starting rotation. Zack Greinke's departure left…

Eric Avakian

Dodgers News: Yaisel Sierra Arrives At Camelback Ranch

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been extremely active over the past few international signing periods, adding the likes of Alex Guerrero, Kenta Maeda Yasiel Puig and Hyun-Jin Ryu, among several others. More than one month after reportedly agreeing to a…

Daniel Starkand

Dodgers News: Adrian Gonzalez Suffers From Bulging Disk In Neck

For different players throughout the Los Angeles Dodgers organization, Spring Training is approached in various manners. For the young prospects, it's an opportunity to put their talent on display in front of the coaching staff. Others, such as, Yasmani Grandal…

Daniel Starkand

Dodgers News: Justin Turner To Miss First Week Of Spring Training Games

Along with pitchers Brandon McCarthy and Hyun-Jin Ryu, the Los Angeles Dodgers have a few position players who are also on the mend after undergoing respective surgeries. Once Los Angeles was eliminated from the postseason, Yasmani Grandal, Kiké Hernandez and…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Andre Ethier Pushing Forward With ‘Every Day’ Mentality

With a new leader in the front office but the Los Angeles Dodgers roster still carrying a surplus of outfielders, Andre Ethier reported to Spring Training last year with a simple message and mindset -- he wanted to play every…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Kenta Maeda Scheduled For March 5 Spring Training Debut

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts formally announced on Sunday that Clayton Kershaw will start the club's Cactus League opener and on Opening Day against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. The news was hardly a surprise, though Roberts…

Matthew Moreno