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: Farhan Zaidi Explains Backing Off Aroldis Chapman Trade
To no surprise, the Los Angeles Dodgers were seemingly linked to every premier free agent through the early stages of the offseason. Their focus was said to be on re-signing Zack Greinke, though that fell through the wayside when the…
New York Yankees Trade For Cincinnati Reds Closer Aroldis Chapman
The New York Yankees announced on Monday they traded for Cincinnati Reds All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman. Cincinnati received a package of prospects in Caleb Cotham, Rookie Davis, Eric Jagielo and Tony Renda. None of the four Minor Leaguers are from…
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Suggests Aroldis Chapman Trade Remains Possibility
The Los Angeles Dodgers opened and closed Major League Baseball's annual Winter Meetings on opposite ends of the spectrum. On Monday, the first morning of the meetings, Los Angeles agreed to trade for Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman. However, by…
Dodgers Rumors: Aroldis Chapman Trade Left Behind
Major League Baseball's annual Winter Meetings concluded with the Los Angeles Dodgers failing to duplicate the same splash they made at last year's gathering. It was not for lack of effort, however. In the morning hours of the first day…
MLB News: Joe Torre Says Domestic Violence Investigations Won’t Be Rushed
After watching and learning from the miscalculations of the National Football League, Major League Baseball now finds itself connected to alleged domestic violence incidents. The Los Angeles Dodgers have unfortunately become all too familiar with the matter, as Yasiel Puig…
Dodgers Rumors: Aroldis Chapman Trade Remains A Possbility
The Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Dodgers kickstarted Major League Baseball's annual Winter Meetings with quite the opening bell by reaching an agreement that would send closer Aroldis Chapman to the Dodgers. However, by Monday night the trade was put…
Dodgers Rumors: Andrew Friedman, Dave Roberts Called Kenley Jansen To Explain Aroldis Chapman Trade
Through Monday morning and into the afternoon, the Los Angeles Dodgers appeared destined to boast a bullpen version of what Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke were for the starting rotation over the past three seasons. However, as the day wore…
Dodgers Rumors: Aroldis Chapman Trade Not On Hold Due To MLB Investigation
UPDATE (Dec. 8, 11:25 a.m. PT): Although the Cincinnati Reds indicated they are holding off on trading closer Aroldis Chapman, Major League Baseball reportedly will permit the Los Angeles Dodgers and Reds to push forward with the deal if they…
MLB Rumors: Aroldis Chapman May Have Injured Hand During Alleged Domestic Violence Incident
Just as they did last year, the Los Angeles Dodgers took control of headlines at Major League Baseball's annual Winter Meetings with word they reached an agreement to trade for Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman. However, by Monday night, those…
Dodgers Rumors: Aroldis Chapman Trade Delayed Due To Alleged Domestic Violence Incident
After they were said to be confident in acquiring Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman on Sunday, the Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly reached an agreement to land the electric left-hander early Monday morning. Los Angeles was said to only be sending…
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Welcomes Managing Aroldis Chapman And Kenley Jansen
The Los Angeles Dodgers reported agreement with the Cincinnati Reds to acquire closer Aroldis Chapman now appears as though it may go in multiple directions. Los Angeles could very well add Chapman to a bullpen that features Kenley Jansen, or…