Tag: Los Angeles Dodgers

MLB News: Howie Kendrick Hoped To Re-Sign With Dodgers

When the Los Angeles Dodgers quickly traded top pitching prospect Andrew Heaney for veteran second baseman Howie Kendrick last winter, it was difficult to believe the Dodgers would not entertain the idea of re-signing Kendrick once he became a free…

Daniel Starkand

Dodgers News: FanFest Ticket Information And Details

UPDATE (Jan. 21, 3:30 p.m. PT): The Los Angeles Dodgers announced the details for autograph session vouchers and VIP experiences. The Los Angeles Dodgers fourth annual FanFest is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Avoid Arbitration With Yasmani Grandal, Kenley Jansen And 4 Others

The Los Angeles Dodgers have now confirmed salary arbitration was avoided with all six of their eligible players -- Luis Avilan, Yasmani Grandal, Chris Hatcher, Kenley Jansen, Justin Turner and Scott Van Slyke. The players were part of 156 Major…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Rumors: Kenley Jansen Agrees To Contract, Avoids Arbitration

After tendering contracts to Luis Avilan, Yasmani Grandal, Chris Hatcher, Kenley Jansen, Justin Turner and Scott Van Slyke in December, the Los Angeles Dodgers saw all six players file for salary arbitration on Tuesday. The first domino to fall was…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Rumors: Justin Turner Re-Signs 1-Year Contract And Avoids Arbitration

After taking over the everyday third base job for the Los Angeles Dodgers in May, Justin Turner completed the best season of his seven-year Major League career. He is slated to once again be the team's starter at third base…

Daniel Starkand

Dodgers Rumors: Yasmani Grandal Re-Signs, Avoids Arbitration

Last offseason the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a blockbuster deal, trading All-star outfielder Matt Kemp and Tim Federowicz to the San Diego Padres in exchange for Zach Eflin, Yasmani Grandal and Joe Wieland. Of the Dodgers' haul, only Grandal remains…

Daniel Starkand

Dodgers News: Vin Scully To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award From L.A. Sports Council

Los Angeles Dodgers Hall of Fame announcer Vin Scully will be honored as the first-ever recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by the L.A. Sports Council. Scully will receive his honor during the 11th Annual LA Sports Awards on…

Matthew Moreno

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…

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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'…

Daniel Starkand

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…

Matthew Moreno

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…

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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…

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