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The proliferation of publicly available pitch-count data for individual pitchers has the same power to be an inflection point for injury prevention – the rare...
February 1, 2023 at 5:35 PM -
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Mookie Betts remains one of the Dodgers' franchise cornerstones, but the rest of the now Cody Bellinger-less outfield is littered with question marks.
February 1, 2023 at 8:35 AM -
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An All-Star in his breakout 2022 season, Gonsolin was the last of the Dodgers' arbitration-eligible players to sign. He will make at least $6.65 million over the next...
January 31, 2023 at 5:35 PM -
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Avila was instrumental in establishing the Dodgers' connections in Latin America, including signing future Dodgers like Ramon and Pedro Martinez.
January 30, 2023 at 4:35 PM -
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The slick-fielding third baseman for the Phillies and Cardinals appeared on 297 of 389 ballots cast by the Baseball Writers' Association of America, making the cut with...
January 25, 2023 at 4:35 PM -
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Rolen was not a mere product of his time. The numbers and the "eye test" say Rolen would have been excellent in any era. That, more than fame, is what makes a Hall of...
January 25, 2023 at 4:35 PM -
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The Dodgers were largely idle as MLB teams committed more than $3 billion to free agents this winter, but trading away a veteran is the only way they can get under the...
January 22, 2023 at 9:35 AM -
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The 33-year-old Orange County native will serve as the primary play-by-play backup for Joe Davis on at least 50 home and road games on SportsNet LA.
January 20, 2023 at 2:35 PM -
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The Dodgers' group of 13 international signees is led by Dominican shortstop Joendry Vargas, considered one of the best prospects in this year's class.
January 15, 2023 at 7:35 PM -
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Urias will make $14.25 million next season, his last before free agency. Will Smith, Walker Buehler and Dustin May also agree to deals and avoid arbitration.
January 13, 2023 at 2:35 PM -
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The Dodgers, who designated Bauer for assignment last week, part ways with the embattled pitcher after they were unable to find a trade partner
January 12, 2023 at 12:35 PM -
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The Dodgers send prospect Jacob Amaya to the Marlins in exchange for the more experienced Rojas.
January 11, 2023 at 6:35 PM -
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This year the Hall of Fame will honor sportswriter John Lowe, whose enduring statistic means more now than ever.
January 11, 2023 at 4:35 PM -
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After nine years in Los Angeles, Turner was recruited to Boston with help from former teammate Kiké Hernandez. He expects to see more time at first base and DH in...
January 6, 2023 at 4:35 PM -
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Dodgers now have seven days to trade the embattled pitcher or place him on irrevocable outright waivers.
January 6, 2023 at 4:35 PM -
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It's easy for a special event to feel gimmicky and nearly impossible to make it feel authentic, but hockey pulls it off every year by leaning into nostalgia and making...
January 4, 2023 at 6:35 PM -
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The Braves have done well to sign their top young players to long-term contracts, an extension of baseball before free agency, but how will it play out?
December 28, 2022 at 11:35 AM -
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Here are the three options for the Dodgers, who must decide what to do with the controversial pitcher by Jan. 6.
December 23, 2022 at 3:35 PM -
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The pitcher's suspension was reduced from 324 to 194 games, allowing him to pitch in 2023.
December 22, 2022 at 6:35 PM -
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The free-agent money might be flowing hard and fast, but many clubs are still treating the Competitive Balance Tax like a hard salary cap. Now, they're resorting to...
December 21, 2022 at 1:35 PM -
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An All-Star with the Mets before Tommy John surgery, Syndergaard says the Dodgers' reputation for getting the most out of players (pitchers in particular) was a big...
December 19, 2022 at 4:35 PM -
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Kershaw joins Dodger teammates Will Smith and Mookie Betts on Team USA. Pool play in the WBC begins March 11.
December 19, 2022 at 2:35 PM -
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A clutch postseason player, clubhouse leader and positive force in the community, Turner leaves the Dodgers as a free agent after nine seasons.
December 18, 2022 at 4:35 PM -
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The former Red Sox slugger figures to be primarily a DH for the Dodgers, leaving the chances of Justin Turner returning to the team in question
December 17, 2022 at 5:35 PM -
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The switch-hitter has limited big-league time but can play five positions – second base, third base, shortstop, left field and center field.
December 15, 2022 at 7:35 PM -
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MLB refuted a new report claiming three different baseballs were in play in 2022. But where's the transparency?
December 14, 2022 at 6:35 PM -
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Syndergaard gives the Dodgers another veteran starting pitcher in the rotation while young arms like Bobby Miller, Ryan Pepiot and Gavin Stone continue to...
December 14, 2022 at 5:35 PM -
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The 29-year-old had a 0.00 ERA in 22 games for the Rays last season but underwent shoulder surgery earlier this month and will miss most of the 2023 season
December 14, 2022 at 11:35 AM -
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The columnist writes about other people's books, and today he discusses his own.
December 13, 2022 at 2:35 PM -
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Or should we just concede the 2023 National League West title to the San Diego Padres right now?
December 9, 2022 at 1:35 PM -
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The five-time Gold Glove winner, released by the Cubs this year, will compete for a spot on the Dodgers' bench in 2023
December 8, 2022 at 2:35 PM -
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We know about the free agents who signed for big money, but even the unsigned players have to be licking their chops after more than a billion dollars of guaranteed...
December 8, 2022 at 8:35 AM -
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Blake Treinen could miss the entire season and the team has already lost a couple of experienced relievers to free agency, but the front office is confident that a deep...
December 8, 2022 at 8:35 AM -
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The free-agent shortstop's history with the 2017 Houston Astros is enough to give the Dodgers pause when considering him as a replacement for Trea Turner.
December 7, 2022 at 4:35 PM -
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The good news is that Clayton Kershaw and Shohei Otahni are staying put and Aaron Judge isn't going to the Giants or Padres.
December 7, 2022 at 11:35 AM -
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Bellinger agrees to a one-year, $17.5 million contract with the Cubs, Heaney joins the Texas Rangers and relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle heads back to the Yankees. Pitchers...
December 6, 2022 at 8:35 PM -
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Roberts says he saw greater intensity in the Padres' dugout as they eliminated the Dodgers in four games in their NLDS, but he doesn't think the Dodgers have "an October...
December 6, 2022 at 8:35 PM -
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The sport's 2021 winter carnival was wiped out by a lockout, but has anything about baseball's economics really changed?
December 6, 2022 at 6:35 PM -
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The 2019 National League MVP, 27, was cut by the Dodgers on Nov. 18 after he hit .210 with 19 homers, 150 strikeouts and a .654 OPS in 144 games. He has battled injuries...
December 6, 2022 at 5:35 PM -
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Turner was terrific in his one full season with the Dodgers, batting .298 with 21 home runs, a career-high 100 RBIs, 101 runs and 27 stolen bases. The Dodgers' Andrew...
December 5, 2022 at 7:35 PM -
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The Dodgers officially announced a one-year, $20 million contract with Kershaw Monday. The 2023 season will be his 16th with the team.
December 5, 2022 at 10:35 AM -
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The Dodgers have trimmed $100 million from last season's payroll, but they have hinted at introducing young, homegrown players into the mix in 2023 while re-setting the...
December 3, 2022 at 10:35 AM -
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Martin, one of the Dodgers' best relievers in the second half of last season, signs as a free agent with the Boston Red Sox.
December 2, 2022 at 2:35 PM -
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Casting an anonymous ballot for who deserves to be enshrined in Cooperstown protects the freedom of thought that keeps the voting process from homogenization
November 30, 2022 at 9:35 AM -
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The well-traveled veteran, one of the most successful young starting pitchers in the National League early in his career, is trying to reinvent himself in a bullpen...
November 29, 2022 at 6:35 PM -
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Left-handed hitters like the Giants' Joc Pederson, who thrive in the absence of infield shifts, should have it good in 2023 and in free agency.
November 23, 2022 at 3:35 PM -
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The Dodgers could re-sign Bellinger or Rios for lesser salaries than they would have received in arbitration. Luke Williams (recently claimed on waivers from the...
November 18, 2022 at 4:35 PM -
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The St. Louis first baseman takes the honor for the first time after a two close calls earlier in his career. Padres third baseman Manny Machado and Cardinals third...
November 17, 2022 at 4:35 PM -
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The left-hander opted for $39 million over three years with the Angels over a 1-year qualifying offer for $19.65 million to stay with the Dodgers
November 17, 2022 at 11:35 AM -
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Each November, teams and fans wait for the biggest of the big-name free agents to find a new home – a process that sometimes takes months, not days or weeks, and...
November 16, 2022 at 7:35 PM -
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Urias' strong second half was not enough to sway voters, who were clearly impressed with Alcantara's throwback workload. Atlanta left-hander Max Fried, a former...
November 16, 2022 at 4:35 PM -
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The skipper finishes a narrow second to the New York Mets' Buck Showalter in voting for the National League award, and maybe it was because he was expected to...
November 15, 2022 at 8:35 PM -
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Showalter and Roberts each receive eight first-place votes, but the New York skipper gets more second- and third-place votes to win his fourth Manager of the Year honor...
November 15, 2022 at 5:35 PM -
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Each rejects the one-year, $19.65 million contract, with Anderson opting to sign a three-year deal with the Angels.
November 15, 2022 at 2:35 PM -
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Angels agree to a $39-million deal with the veteran lefty starter coming off an All-Star season with the Dodgers
November 15, 2022 at 2:35 PM -
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Chris Martin and Tommy Kahnle showed flashes of excellence out of the bullpen, enough to make the postseason roster. Anyone else?
November 15, 2022 at 10:35 AM -
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Charge stems from bets on sporting events placed with an illegal gambling operation, according to documents.
November 14, 2022 at 5:35 PM -
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Will the Dodgers keep the former MVP, who made $17 million last year and is in his final year of arbitration eligibility after another dismal offensive season?
November 13, 2022 at 9:35 AM -
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The Dodgers declined Justin Turner's $16 million option for 2023.
November 12, 2022 at 8:35 AM -
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Recovery is likely to cause Treinen to miss the entire 2023 season
November 11, 2022 at 11:35 AM -
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Whether or not he accepts the Dodgers' qualifying offer, Anderson has reinvigorated his career with a strong 2022.
November 11, 2022 at 9:35 AM -
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The Dodgers did not extend a qualifying offer to Kershaw before Thursday's deadline. Instead, they are close to finalizing a new one-year contract that would return...
November 10, 2022 at 7:35 PM -
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Turner could still re-sign with the Dodgers as Clayton Kershaw is expected to. Meanwhile, Trea Turner and Tyler Anderson received qualifying offers.
November 10, 2022 at 2:35 PM -
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What does it mean when you look forward more to the offseason that the actual season?
November 10, 2022 at 12:35 PM -
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The left-hander revived his career in Los Angeles, but also suffered from injuries and occasional ineffectiveness. Where does that leave him for 2023?
November 10, 2022 at 8:35 AM -
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This off-season will be different than years past for several reasons, only some of which are by design.
November 9, 2022 at 8:35 PM -
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Turner is one of the most attractive free agents on the market this winter. Whether the Dodgers' re-sign him will determine a lot about the team's direction this...
November 9, 2022 at 6:35 PM -
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Treinen pitched just five innings during the 2022 season due to a tear in his shoulder capsule. Further damage in his shoulder could require surgery this...
November 9, 2022 at 5:35 PM -
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You won't find a franchise and a player more comfortable with each other, but the allure of playing close to family and friends in Texas is real. Where does the future...
November 9, 2022 at 8:35 AM -
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The Dodgers declined club options on Hanser Alberto, Danny Duffy and Jimmy Nelson, making them free agents. They want Turner back, Andrew Friedman said, but they have...
November 8, 2022 at 7:35 PM -
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Headed for a bidding war as one of four premier free-agent shortstops, Turner enters the offseason in a very enviable position.
November 8, 2022 at 8:35 AM -
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Urías is a first-time finalist for the NL Cy Young Award, and Roberts is in the running for his second NL Manager of the Year award.
November 7, 2022 at 5:35 PM -
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MLB players selected Judge over Ohtani as MLB Player of the Year and AL Outstanding Player. The Dodgers' Freddie Freeman and Julio Urias also fell short in their NL...
November 4, 2022 at 5:35 PM -
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The former L.A. City Council member played a significant role in the team's beginnings here, but her death last week is a reminder that there were many sides to the...
November 3, 2022 at 8:35 AM -
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Betts, who won five consecutive years from 2016-2020, take the National League right field honor over the Diamondbacks' Daulton Varsho and the Padres' Juan...
November 1, 2022 at 4:35 PM -
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Turner, who works alongside his wife Kourtney with his Justin Turner Foundation and the Los Angeles-based Dream Center, is the third Dodgers player to win the...
October 31, 2022 at 12:35 PM -
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Both players thanked fans for their support. Trea Turner referred to the Dodgers' early exit from the playoffs as a "tough ending to a special year."
October 29, 2022 at 4:35 PM -
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Freeman and Urias are up for Players' Choice Awards, while Mookie Betts, Trea Turner, Justin Turner, Will Smith and Chris Taylor join Freeman as Silver Slugger...
October 28, 2022 at 1:35 AM -
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Wyman was an influential figure in the Democratic Party for more 60 years but she is best known for her role in a move that transformed professional sports and Los...
October 27, 2022 at 2:35 PM -
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Wyman, who was the youngest person ever elected to the Los Angeles City Council, was a mentor to Democratic politicians for generations.
October 27, 2022 at 11:35 AM