Tag: Los Angeles Dodgers

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

Dodgers News: Kenta Maeda Contract Details

After going through a portion of the offseason without a prominent pitching acquisition, the Los Angeles Dodgers quickly moved to sign three pitchers. Along with re-signing Brandon Beachy for depth purposes, the club added Scott Kazmir and Kenta Maeda within…

Dodgers Rumors: MLB’s Investigation Of Yasiel Puig To Conclude By March

Coming off a season in which hamstring injuries limited him to just 79 games, Yasiel Puig did little to ease the mounting criticism with a November report of his involvement in a scuffle outside a Miami bar. It was said…

Dodgers News: Brandon Beachy Contract Details

Along with Scott Kazmir and Kenta Maeda, the Los Angeles Dodgers recently announced the signing of 29-year-old Brandon Beachy to a one-year, $1.5 million contract that includes incentives. When the Dodgers signed Beachy to a one-year deal prior to last…