Tag: Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers News: Tyler Olson, Ronald Torreyes Traded To Yankees For Rob Segedin

Shortly after trading Joe Wieland to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for speedy Minor League infielder Erick Mejia, the Los Angeles Dodgers sent pitcher Tyler Olson and infielder Ronald Torreyes to the New York Yankees. In return, the Dodgers received…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Joe Wieland Traded To Seattle Mariners

UPDATE (Jan. 12, 2:30 p.m. PT): The Los Angeles Dodgers officially announced Joe Wieland was traded to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for Minor League infielder Erick Mejia. The switch-hitting infielder played at four levels in the Mariners organization last…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Alex Anthopoulos Joins Front Office As Vice President Of Baseball Operations

The Los Angeles Dodgers made the expected hire of former Toronto Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos official on Monday. The heralded executive joins the Dodgers front office as vice president of baseball operations. In adding Anthopoulos, the Dodgers now…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Rumors: Cuban Pitcher Yaisel Sierra Agrees To 6-Year Contract

With a talented group of international prospects available, the Los Angeles Dodgers quickly blew past their allotted $2 million signing bonus pool when this year's international signing period began last July. Yadier Alvarez, a 19-year-old Cuban right-hander signed to a…

Matthew Moreno

ESPN’s Buster Olney Ranks Dodgers Starting Rotation Among Top 10 In Baseball

Over the past three seasons the Los Angeles Dodgers arguably had the best one-two punch in Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke. Hyun-Jin Ryu proved a formidable No. 3 starter behind the two aces, and the Dodgers continued to hang their…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Single-Game Spring Training Tickets On Sale

Single-game tickets for Los Angeles Dodgers Spring Training contests at Camelback Ranch are now on sale. The Dodgers open Cactus League play against the Chicago White Sox with an afternoon tilt on March 3. From March 3-20, Los Angeles will…

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Dodgers News: Hyun-Jin Ryu Not Rushing Return From Shoulder Surgery

After unsuccessful attempts to remain in the rotation during Spring Training last year due to an impingement and inflammation in his left shoulder, Hyun-Jin Ryu began the 2015 season on the disabled list. He ultimately underwent season-ending surgery in May…

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Dodgers News: Kenta Maeda’s 2016-18 Projections

The Los Angeles Dodgers added a third starting pitcher this offseason with the signing of Japanese right-hander pitcher Kenta Maeda to an eight-year contract that guarantees him $25 million. While Maeda's guarantee and average annual salary is low for a…

Daniel Starkand

Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Content With Roster, But Open To Changes

After weeks of more rumored transactions than actual roster movement, the Los Angeles Dodgers addressed their pitching need over the span of one week. The first domino to fall was Scott Kazmir signing a three-year contract, next was Brandon Beachy,…

Eric Avakian

Dodgers Third Baseman Justin Turner Hosting First Annual Golf Classic

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner is hosting his first annual golf tournament at Brookside Golf Club in Pasadena, Calif. Presented by the Los Angeles Dream Center, the Justin Turner Golf Classic is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 1, from…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw Ties Personal Success To Winning World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw has won three of the past five National League Cy Young awards, as well as the NL MVP Award in 2014 and is 114-56 with a 2.13 ERA -- the lowest of any starting…

Daniel Starkand

Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Not Surprised By Offseason Twists

Up until the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Scott Kazmir and Kenta Maeda, their number of failed acquisitions this offseason was greater than their number roster additions. Brett Anderson accepted the Dodgers' one-year, $15.8 million qualifying offer, but Zack Greinke spurned…

Matthew Moreno