Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw, Yasiel Puig Participating In MLB’s Tour In Cuba
Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association jointly announced on Thursday they will embark on a goodwill tour in Cuba from Dec. 15-18. MLB's chief baseball officer Joe Torre and MLBPA special advisor to the executive director…
Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Pumps Brakes On Yasiel Puig Trade Talk
Speaking after the Dave Roberts introductory press conference on Tuesday, Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said he expects Major League Baseball's investigation into Yasiel Puig's involvement in a fight with a bouncer at a Miami bar…
Dodgers News: Magic Johnson Comfortable With Role In Managerial Search
The Guggenheim Baseball Management group that eventually purchased the Los Angeles Dodgers from embattled owner Frank McCourt received a significant boost in December 2011 when former Lakers point guard Magic Johnson joined aligned with them. A beloved figure throughout Los…
Dodgers Rumors: L.A. Remains Interested In Chase Utley
After one season with Howie Kendrick, the Los Angeles Dodgers must fill a need at second base as the 32 year old became a free agent and declined the club's one-year, $15.8 million qualifying offer. Kendrick reportedly is seeking a…
Dodgers Rumors: L.A. ‘Reluctant’ To Guarantee Zack Greinke 6th Year In Contract
By most accounts free agent Zack Greinke is expected to choose between signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers or rival San Francisco Giants. Already positioned for a lucrative long-term deal heading into free agency, Greinke's expectations for a new contract…
Dodgers News: Alanna Rizzo To Be Honored By HOPE For Leadership In Latina Community
Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Alanna Rizzo is being honored by Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) on Thursday evening. Rizzo will receive the organization's "HOPE Rising" award for her leadership and innovation in her field while representing the Latina community.…
Dodgers Tender Contract To Justin Turner, 5 Others; Lisalverto Bonilla And Juan Nicasio Non-Tendered
The Los Angeles Dodgers tendered contracts to Luis Avilan, Yasmani Grandal, Chris Hatcher, Kenley Jansen, Justin Turner and Scott Van Slyke ahead of Wednesday's 9 p.m. PT deadline to do so for arbitration-eligible players. Lisalverto Bonilla and Juan Nicasio were…
Dodgers Rumors: L.A. Among Teams Interested In Ben Zobrist
With Zack Greinke still mulling over his free-agent options, plenty of attention has been given to the Los Angeles Dodgers' interest in re-signing the 32 year old. While the Dodgers certainly appear to be involved in the Greinke sweepstakes, their…
Dodgers Rumors: Zack Greinke To Receive 6-Year, $210 Million Contract Offer
The chase for Zack Greinke appears to have quickly reached the final stages with David Price coming off the market on Tuesday. Price's seven-year, $217 million agreement with the Boston Red Sox -- the richest contract given to a starting…
Dodgers Rumors: Turner Ward Joining Dave Roberts’ Staff As Hitting Coach
After joining Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts on stage for Roberts' introductory press conference, Friedman held court with several members of the media. Among the topics he was questioned on was the Dodgers' coaching staff and when hires would…
Dodgers News: A.J. Ellis Signs To Avoid Arbitration
The Los Angeles Dodgers and A.J. Ellis avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract, the club announced Wednesday. Ellis is expected to earn $4.5 million next season. On Tuesday the Dodgers avoided arbitration with Joe Wieland. Both agreements came…
Dodgers Rumors: Bob Geren, Gabe Kapler To Join Dave Roberts’ Coaching Staff
The Los Angeles Dodgers formally introduced manager Dave Roberts on Tuesday, which gave him the opportunity to discuss philosophy and rounding out the coaching staff, among other topics. While the Dodgers front office is perceived as having their hand in…
