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Tag: Manager Search

Dodgers Rumors: Veteran Players Voiced Support For Dave Roberts Hiring

In a mild surprise, the Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to name former San Diego Padres bench coach Dave Roberts as their next manager. The team has yet to make an official announcement, but the one-time Dodgers outfielder is expected…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Rumors: Dave Roberts To Be Named Manager

UPDATE (Nov. 22, 9:05 p.m. PT): The Los Angeles Dodgers' four-week long search for Don Mattingly's replacement appears to have reached an ending with former San Diego Padres manager Dave Roberts expected to get hired. Roberts was one of two…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Rumors: Mark McGwire Candidate For Padres Bench Coach

During the Los Angeles Dodgers' thorough and prolonged search for their next manager, two members from the 2015 coaching staff have left the organization. First was Davey Lopes, who agreed to join Dusty Baker's Washington Nationals staff as first base…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Rumors: Manager Decision Likely Delayed

As Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Farhan Zaidi indicated would be the case, the club reportedly selected four finalists for their managerial vacancy by Nov. 13. They were thrown a curveball soon after when University of Nebraska head coach Darin…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Kenley Jansen Calls Don Mattingly’s Departure ‘Bittersweet’

On Wednesday the Los Angeles Dodgers honored Veterans Day by hosting an estimated 300 service members and their families at Dodger Stadium for batting practice. Along with Dodgers legend Don Newcombe, Kenley Jansen was among those in attendance. The Dodgers'…

Daniel Starkand

Dodgers’ Managerial Search A Drawn Out, But Sound And Necessary Process

PAGES: 1 | 2 In general, it’s difficult for fans and writers to assess the Los Angeles Dodgers’ managerial candidates. We’re privy to very little, if any, of the most crucial information that the team is using to make personnel…

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MLB News: Bud Black Join Angels Front Office As Special Assistant

UPDATE (Nov. 24, 3:35 p.m. PT): The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim officially announced the hiring of former San Diego Padres manager Bud Black as special assistant to Angels general manager Billy Eppler. Black was once believed to be a…

Daniel Starkand

Dodgers News: Ron Roenicke Joining Angels As Third Base Coach

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim announced on Wednesday the hiring of Ron Roenicke as third base coach. In corresponding moves, Gary DiSarcina moves from third base to first base coach, while Alfredo Griffin was named infield coach. Roenicke becomes…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Rumors: Mark McGwire Unlikely To Become Diamondbacks Hitting Coach

During a press conference to discuss parting with Don Mattingly as manager, Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman confirmed coaches' contracts expired at season's end. Friedman didn't rule out any of the staff returning under the new…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Rumors: Manager Search Down To Gabe Kapler And Dave Roberts

When the Los Angeles Dodgers parted with Don Mattingly as manager on Oct. 22, team president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and general manager Farhan Zaidi spoke of finding a manager who had strong leadership skills. Neither specifically named any…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Darin Erstad Believes He Was ‘Long Shot’ For Manager’s Position

Outside of Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman stating he hopes to have a manager in place by the Winter Meetings, which begin Dec. 7, and general manager Farhan Zaidi later reiterating that notion, there's little known…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Darin Erstad Tweets About Removing Name From Managerial Search

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been without a manager since announcing on Oct. 22 they mutually agreed to part ways with Don Mattingly after he spent five seasons at the helm. Under Mattingly the Dodgers won three consecutive National League…

Matthew Moreno