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GLENDALE, Ariz. - Even as Logan Forsythe accepted his role as a utility player, there was an everyday player yearning to break free.For his first four seasons in the big...
March 9, 2017 at 11:35 AM -
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THE GAME: The Dodgers were held to only three hits in a 7-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers at Maryvale Baseball Park on Wednesday afternoon.PITCHING REPORT: Left-hander...
March 8, 2017 at 7:35 PM -
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GLENDALE, Ariz. - Brian Urlacher might be coming out of retirement again.Late last season, Dodgers center fielder Joc Pederson took to wearing a face guard on his helmet...
March 8, 2017 at 3:35 PM -
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The 10 Dodgers games SportsNet LA will simulcast with KTLA-Channel 5 during the first five weeks of the upcoming season includes the May 3 game against San Francisco, at...
March 8, 2017 at 2:35 PM -
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THE GAME: The San Francisco Giants hit three home runs in a 4-2 victory over the Dodgers on Tuesday afternoon at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz.PITCHING REPORT:...
March 7, 2017 at 7:35 PM -
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THE GAME: The San Francisco Giants hit three home runs in a 4-2 victory over the Dodgers at Camelback Ranch on Tuesday afternoon in Glendale, Ariz.PITCHING REPORT:...
March 7, 2017 at 5:35 PM -
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GLENDALE, Ariz. >> Picture Kenley Jansen dressed in black and orange standing on the pitcher's mound at Dodger Stadium to close out a game."Imagine that," Jansen said...
March 7, 2017 at 2:35 PM -
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SHERMAN OAKS - The Los Angeles Police Department said today it is investigating a burglary that netted about $170,000 worth of jewelry and other valuables from the...
March 7, 2017 at 10:35 AM -
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. >> The physical problems that marred Scott Kazmir's 2016 season might not be all behind him after all.The veteran left-hander left his second outing of...
March 6, 2017 at 8:35 PM -
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THE GAMEThe Dodgers lost to the Colorado Rockies, 10-9, Monday afternoon in Scottsdale, Ariz. Both teams are now 6-5 in Cactus League play.PITCHING REPORTDodgers pitcher...
March 6, 2017 at 7:35 PM -
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THE GAME: The Dodgers defeated the Seattle Mariners, 7-3, Sunday afternoon at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz. With the win, the Dodgers improved to 6-4 in Cactus...
March 6, 2017 at 6:35 AM -
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THE GAME: The Dodgers defeated the Seattle Mariners, 7-3, Sunday afternoon at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz. With the win, the Dodgers improved to 6-4 in Cactus...
March 5, 2017 at 11:35 PM -
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Kenta Maeda was virtually unknown outside Japan when he pitched his country into the semifinals of the 2013 World Baseball Classic. Three years later he led the Dodgers...
March 5, 2017 at 10:35 PM -
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THE GAME: Kris Bryant hit a grand slam to highlight Chicago's five-run fourth-inning as the Cubs rolled to a 9-3 victory over the Dodgers at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona...
March 4, 2017 at 10:35 PM -
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GLENDALE, Ariz. >> The Dodgers needed a long-haul second baseman.The preceding sentence has no expiration date.They have had seven primary second basemen in their past...
March 4, 2017 at 7:35 PM -
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THE GAMES: The Dodgers lost a pair of split-squad games on Friday, losing to former Dodger Zack Greinke and the Diamondbacks 15-3 at Salt River Fields and falling to the...
March 3, 2017 at 10:35 PM -
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GLENDALE, Ariz. >> You have to get up pretty early in the morning to make a second baseman.One of the Dodgers' top hitting prospects, Willie Calhoun has been arriving at...
March 3, 2017 at 9:35 PM -
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THE GAME: Minor-league catcher Wynston Sawyer drove in the go-ahead runs in the seventh inning as the Dodgers beat the Cleveland Indians 4-2 on Thursday afternoon at...
March 2, 2017 at 9:35 PM -
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GLENDALE, Ariz. >>The Dodgers' clubhouse at Camelback Ranch has turned into a sports bar this spring with a pool table supplementing the ping pong table and Yasiel Puig...
March 2, 2017 at 3:35 PM -
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THE GAME: Joc Pederson hit his first home run of the spring as the Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 7-6 Wednesday night in Scottsdale.PITCHING REPORT: Left-hander...
March 1, 2017 at 10:35 PM -
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The Dodgers sent minor-league right-hander Chase De Jong to the Seattle Mariners Wednesday in exchange for two players - shortstop Drew Jackson and right-hander Aneurys...
March 1, 2017 at 6:35 PM -
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GLENDALE, Ariz. >> Depth has a dark side for individuals like Alex Wood.The left-hander is one of 10 candidates for the Dodgers' starting rotation in camp this spring...
March 1, 2017 at 6:35 PM -
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It's a month out from the start of the Dodgers' 2017 regular season. Do you know where your SportsNet LA channel might be?Any optimistic plans to expand distribution for...
March 1, 2017 at 4:35 PM -
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THE GAME: Andre Ethier, O'Koyea Dickson and Henry Ramos hit home runs as the Dodgers routed the Colorado Rockies 14-3 at Salt River Fields Tuesday afternoon.PITCHING...
February 28, 2017 at 11:35 PM -
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GLENDALE, Ariz. - Scott Kazmir has spent a lot of time this spring rummaging through the lost-and-found. He's convinced his old pitching mechanics are in there...
February 28, 2017 at 1:35 PM -
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GLENDALE, Ariz. - A solid 6-foot, 215 pounds, Julio Urias does not look fragile. Not walking around a big-league clubhouse and certainly not on a pitcher's mound.But...
February 27, 2017 at 1:35 PM -
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GLENDALE, Ariz. - There used to be a thing called the "sophomore jinx." It was waiting, with tentacles, for all high-flying rookies.The theory was that a first-year...
February 27, 2017 at 9:35 AM -
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MARYVALE, Ariz. >> Andre Ethier is preparing for his 12th season in a Dodgers uniform with a greater appreciation for the rites of spring, a renewed eagerness for the...
February 26, 2017 at 6:35 PM -
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THE GAME: Top prospects Cody Bellinger and Alex Verdugo hit solo home runs in the eighth inning to provide the winning runs as the Dodgers took a 10-8 victory over the...
February 26, 2017 at 4:35 PM -
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THE GAME: Brett Eibner's solo home run in the sixth inning broke a tie and the Dodgers went on to beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 in their Cactus League opener at...
February 25, 2017 at 9:35 PM -
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GLENDALE, Ariz. >> Clayton Kershaw's back no longer pains him. Questions about his back, however, do."Yeah, all good," he said dismissively Saturday when the inevitable...
February 25, 2017 at 4:35 PM -
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GLENDALE, Ariz. >> Trayce Thompson watched a lot of baseball last year. He did not enjoy it."It was tough, man," the Dodgers outfielder said of being sidelined for half...
February 24, 2017 at 3:35 PM -
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GLENDALE, Ariz. >> Yasmani Grandal knew his new diet had really taken hold when his seven-year-old daughter was visiting her grandmother."As soon as you mention...
February 23, 2017 at 3:35 PM -
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GLENDALE, Ariz. - Dave Roberts is confident the storm has passed.Last year, Roberts' Dodgers ranked last in the majors in batting average (.213), on-base percentage...
February 22, 2017 at 2:35 PM -
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GLENDALE, Ariz. - The first time Franklin Gutierrez put on a Dodgers uniform he had a vision of how his career would go."When you're a rookie, you think you can play 20...
February 21, 2017 at 12:35 PM -
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GLENDALE, Ariz. - When Eric Gagne was at his peak as one of the most dominant closers in baseball history, the Dodgers sold T-shirts featuring his goateed face and the...
February 20, 2017 at 12:35 PM -
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GLENDALE, Ariz. >> Of the 10 starting pitchers with major-league experience in camp this spring, Hyun-Jin Ryu probably has the most to prove in order to figure in the...
February 19, 2017 at 4:35 PM -
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GLENDALE, Ariz. >> Frankly, it was getting to be a bit much - the effusive praise for Chase Utley coming from every level of the Dodgers' organization.Dodgers manager...
February 18, 2017 at 3:35 PM -
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GLENDALE, Ariz. - Rich Hill had a blister problem last season. He does not have a problem with blisters."There's also been recalls on Toyotas that are very reliable, you...
February 17, 2017 at 2:35 PM -
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GLENDALE, Ariz. - Sergio Romo has infiltrated enemy territory before."My first game I played at Dodger Stadium, I had about 30 family members and they were all wearing...
February 16, 2017 at 2:35 PM -
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GLENDALE, Ariz. - For the second consecutive spring, the Dodgers are approaching Hyun-Jin Ryu with wariness and cautious optimism.Their No. 3 starter in 2013 and 2014...
February 16, 2017 at 1:35 PM -
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GLENDALE, Ariz. - Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw said he has "no worries or concerns" about the back injury that sidelined him for 2 #xbd; months last season.Kershaw threw...
February 15, 2017 at 12:35 PM -
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They didn't just put the band back together. They added a horn section.The Dodgers spent more money this offseason - approximately $200 million in contracts given to...
February 14, 2017 at 10:35 PM -
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As the Dodgers approach spring training, here are the new faces and those that are gone from last year's team.WHO'S IN2B Logan Forsythe, acquired in a trade with the...
February 14, 2017 at 10:35 PM -
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Key dates for the Los Angeles Dodgers spring training 2017:Wednesday - Pitchers and catchers reportThursday - First workout (pitchers and catchers)Monday - Full squad...
February 14, 2017 at 10:35 PM -
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LOS ANGELES >> Thirteen years after ranking as one of the top prospects in their farm system, outfielder Franklin Gutierrez is coming back to the Dodgers.Gutierrez has...
February 10, 2017 at 9:35 PM -
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Former Oklahoma football coach Barry Switzer is credited with coming up with the all-time line: "Some people are born on third base and go through life thinking they hit...
February 10, 2017 at 12:35 PM -
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At least 17 of the Dodgers' preseason games -- including 14 from Arizona --are scheduled to be broadcast this spring.The TV schedule announced by the Dodgers Thursday...
February 9, 2017 at 6:35 PM -
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As the Dodgers get closer to the first workout of spring training on Feb. 16, we are providing a breakdown of how they stand with their roster. Today, the catchers:2016...
February 9, 2017 at 2:35 PM -
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For sale: A minority stake in the Dodgers.The six members of Guggenheim Baseball Management, which purchased the franchise for $2.15 billion five years ago, have...
February 8, 2017 at 10:35 PM -
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LOS ANGELES >> The Dodgers have turned to their closest rival to bolster their bullpen, reportedly reaching agreement on a one-year contract with former San Francisco...
February 3, 2017 at 7:35 PM -
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As the Dodgers get closer to the first workout of spring training on Feb. 16, we are providing a breakdown of how they stand with their roster. Today, the outfield:2016...
February 3, 2017 at 6:35 PM -
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LOS ANGELES ->> The Dodgers traded right-hander Carlos Frias to the Cleveland Indians to Wednesday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.The...
January 30, 2017 at 5:35 PM -
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LOS ANGELES >> The heavy lifting was done in December when the Dodgers were able to re-sign in-house free agents Kenley Jansen, Justin Turner and Rich Hill. Just this...
January 28, 2017 at 8:35 PM -
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As the Dodgers get closer to the first workout of spring training on Feb. 16, we are providing a breakdown of how they stand with their roster. Today, the infield:2016...
January 27, 2017 at 9:35 PM -
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The Dodgers added another player with big-league experience by signing first baseman Ike Davis to a minor-league contract with a non-roster invitation to spring...
January 27, 2017 at 8:35 PM -
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LOS ANGELES - The Dodgers add to their crowded outfield depth chart Wednesday by acquiring Brett Eibner from the Oakland A's in a trade for minor-league infielder Jordan...
January 25, 2017 at 11:35 AM -
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LOS ANGELES - The Dodgers' winter-long search for a new second baseman reached its conclusion Monday with the acquisition of Logan Forsythe from the Tampa Bay Rays in...
January 23, 2017 at 5:35 PM -
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As the Dodgers get closer to the first workout of spring training on Feb. 16, we are providing a breakdown of how they stand with their roster. Today, the bullpen:2016...
January 20, 2017 at 7:35 PM -
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Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Manny Ramirez all cheated.And I don't care.I know I'm supposed to care, but if I'm being totally honest with myself, and not just feeling...
January 16, 2017 at 9:35 AM -
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LOS ANGELES >> The Dodgers reached agreements with their four remaining arbitration-eligible players Friday and also trade infielder Micah Johnson to the Atlanta...
January 13, 2017 at 2:35 PM -
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Jon SooHoo might have been in the comfort zone of family, friends and admirers. But in a strange way, he was also struggling with an image problem.There are so many...
January 12, 2017 at 4:35 PM -
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As the Dodgers get closer to the first workout of spring training on Feb. 16, we are providing a breakdown of how they stand with their roster. Today, the starting...
January 12, 2017 at 4:35 PM -
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LOS ANGELES >> Three years ago Justin Turner was a 29-year-old minor league free agent."I thought I was a good player," he said Wednesday. A majority of major league...
January 11, 2017 at 8:35 PM -
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LOS ANGELES >> There was no doubt about one thing going into baseball's offseason - Kenley Jansen and Justin Turner were going to be very rich.But the fact that both...
January 11, 2017 at 8:35 PM -
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LOS ANGELES - Nearly a month after reaching agreement on a five-year, $80 million contract, the Dodgers made the signing of Kenley Jansen official Tuesday afternoon.The...
January 10, 2017 at 3:35 PM -
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In early October, St. John's Episcopal Church in Corona updated the "welcome" message on its street corner marquee. In addition to reminding worshipers about the times...
December 30, 2016 at 11:35 AM -
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This was cute: A Japanese television show this week staged a stunt in which Dodgers pitcher Kenta Maeda dressed up as an old man and pitched to a youth baseball team...
December 20, 2016 at 4:35 PM -
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A record six teams are paying baseball's luxury tax this season, led by the Dodgers at $31.8 million and the New York Yankees at $27.4 million.Boston ($4.5 million)...
December 16, 2016 at 10:35 PM -
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Pitcher Yimi Garcia underwent Tommy John surgery October 25 in Arizona. The right-hander missed most of the 2016 season due to injuries, and might miss all of 2017 if he...
December 15, 2016 at 6:35 PM -
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The website SportTechie.com today released its list of the 25 most tech-savvy sports franchises in the world. The Dodgers rank eighth, behind only the Atlanta Braves...
December 14, 2016 at 2:35 PM -
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That must have been some wedding reception.During an interview with MLB Network Radio on Tuesday, Kenley Jansen's agent, Adam Katz, said the Dodgers closer's approach to...
December 14, 2016 at 1:35 PM -
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The Dodgers and third baseman Justin Turner have agreed on the terms of a four-year, $64 million contract. Previous reports Sunday and Monday indicated the two sides...
December 13, 2016 at 6:35 PM -
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The 2017 Bill James Handbook is on shelves now. It's 609 pages of facts, figures and other quantitative observations from the most recent baseball season. I'm always...
December 13, 2016 at 12:35 PM -
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LOS ANGELES - The Dodgers' reluctance to overpay for a closer was trumped by their reluctance to go into the 2017 season without one of the top ones.The Dodgers and...
December 13, 2016 at 11:35 AM -
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The Dodgers are close to re-signing third baseman Justin Turner to a four-year contract, first reported by Chris Camello of the Rebel Media Group on Sunday and confirmed...
December 12, 2016 at 12:35 PM -
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LOS ANGELES - The Dodgers' reluctance to overpay for a closer was trumped by their reluctance to go into the 2017 season without one of the top ones.The Dodgers and...
December 12, 2016 at 11:35 AM -
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The Dodgers have re-signed closer Kenley Jansen to a five-year contract worth $80 million. The contract is pending a physical. Jansen got married over the weekend in his...
December 12, 2016 at 11:35 AM -
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The Dodgers outrighted Charlie Culberson to Triple-A Oklahoma City. They now have 39 players on their 40-man roster. Though the club needed to clear a roster spot to add...
December 9, 2016 at 7:35 PM -
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As Dodger fans wait with bated breath to learn where third baseman Justin Turner and closer Kenley Jansen will spend the 2017 season, the two free agents reunited for a...
December 8, 2016 at 10:35 PM