Tag: Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Eager To Meet With Yasiel Puig

When the Los Angeles Dodgers hired Dave Roberts as manager, the overwhelming response from those with connected to the organization and outside of it, was positive. Roberts is regarded for his ability to connect with people and it's a strength…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Scott Van Slyke Re-Signs On One-Year Contract To Avoid Arbitration

UPDATE (Jan. 14, 3:45 p.m. PT): The Los Angeles Dodgers officially announced they avoided arbitration with Scott Van Slyke by signing him to a one-year contract. Over the past few seasons the Los Angeles Dodgers have carried a surplus of…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: NL Officials Surprised By Yaisel Sierra’s Contract

Since Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman took over the team's front office after the 2014 season there has been an emphasis on adding pitching depth. This offseason in particular has proven that, as the team not…

Daniel Starkand

FanGraphs Projects Dodgers To Win NL West In 2016

The Los Angeles Dodgers have reigned supreme over the National League West from 2013-15, winning three consecutive division titles -- a first in franchise history. Los Angeles also won a minimum of 90 games over the past three seasons for…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Rumors: Max Value Of Kenta Maeda’s Contract Under $100 Million

Last week the Los Angeles Dodgers officially signed Kenta Maeda to an eight-year contract. The pact is incentive-laden with a relatively low guaranteed salary for the Japanese native. Of course, on top of however much Maeda ends up earning over…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Chris Hatcher Re-Signs, Avoids Arbitration

UPDATE (Jan. 13, 4:50 p.m. PT): The Los Angeles Dodgers announced they avoided arbitration with Chris Hatcher by agreeing to a one-year contract. After the Los Angeles Dodgers tendered contracts to six players last December, they had yet to re-sign…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Rumors: Jordan Schafer Signs Minor-League Contract

After rounding out their starting rotation with the singings of Scott Kazmir and Kenta Maeda, the Los Angeles Dodgers have continued to tinker with the edges of the 40-man roster and overall organizational depth. Brandon Beachy was re-signed to a…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers’ Brandon McCarthy Passes On Playing Powerball

Whether a professional athlete, businessman, regular joe or anything in between, seemingly everyone across the country has been captivated by Wednesday's Powerball drawing, with the payout up to a record $1.5 billion. Those in Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Mississippi, Nevada and…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Brandon McCarthy Surprised After Meeting Howie Kendrick

Coming off a 2014 season in which they repeated as National League West division champions but fell short of winning or so much as reaching the World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers underwent a significant overhaul. Andrew Friedman was hired…

Eric Avakian

Dodgers News: Alex Anthopoulos Envisions Long-Term Commitment With Franchise

In one of the more surprising outcomes for the Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason, the front office added former Toronto Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos to the staff. Anthopoulos was named the 2015 Sporting News' Major League Baseball executive…

Eric Avakian

Dodgers Rumors: Yaisel Sierra To Be Developed As Starting Pitcher

The Los Angeles Dodgers continued with their international spending spree on Tuesday as they reportedly agreed with Cuban native Yaisel Sierra on a six-year, $30 million contract. The 24-year-old right-hander left Cuba last April after spending the last five years…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Kenley Jansen, Justin Turner And 4 Others File For Salary Arbitration

Six Los Angeles Dodgers officially filed for salary arbitration on Tuesday. The players union announced a total of 156 players filed for arbitration. The Dodgers' group consists of left-handed relief pitcher Luis Avilan, catcher Yasmani Grandal, right-handed reliever Chris Hatcher,…

Matthew Moreno