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Hyun-Jin Ryu, who missed most of the last two seasons, will begin the regular season in the Dodgers' starting rotation.
March 27, 2017 at 6:35 PM -
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Scott Kazmir will rehab some more and will rejoin the Dodgers' rotation at a later time following the start of the season.
March 26, 2017 at 6:35 PM -
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Toles went back-to-back with Justin Turner in the Dodgers' 11-6 win over the Athletics on Saturday afternoon.
March 25, 2017 at 6:35 PM -
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The Trump Administration takes its first action affecting baseball
March 24, 2017 at 4:35 AM -
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It seems unlikely that Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier will be ready for Opening Day due to a back injury.
March 21, 2017 at 5:35 PM -
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Can the Dodgers stay healthy enough to stay atop the NL West?
March 20, 2017 at 2:35 PM -
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Dodgers starter Scott Kazmir sit at a low 82-83 MPH during five simulated innings on Thursday, worrying manager Dave Roberts.
March 16, 2017 at 4:35 PM -
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Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager is dealing with lingering back and oblique discomfort, so he'll sit out the rest of the week as he continues to recover.
March 13, 2017 at 11:35 AM -
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Ryu impressed in his spring training debut, fanning two batters and working two scoreless frames in the Dodgers' 8-2 win.
March 11, 2017 at 4:35 PM -
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Dodgers games are still unavailable to the majority of cable subscribers in the Los Angeles area due to a carriage dispute between the Dodgers' cable network, SportsNet...
March 10, 2017 at 1:35 PM -
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The Dodgers and Mariners swapped some minor leaguers on Wednesday evening.
March 1, 2017 at 5:35 PM -
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Jorge Castillo of the Washington Post reports that the Nationals have signed Joe Blanton to a one-year contract. Surprised it took this long given that Blanton was...
February 28, 2017 at 9:35 AM -
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File this under "man, that would've been cool." Or, if you're a Tigers fan, file it under "man, that would've signaled several years of misery." However you fall on the...
February 24, 2017 at 6:35 AM -
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This is more significant for basketball fans than baseball fans, but Magic Johnson is taking over basketball operations for the Los Angeles Lakers. Dan Feldman over at...
February 21, 2017 at 11:35 AM -
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Ken Rosenthal has an interesting story up about Sergio Romo as he begins spring training with his new team, the Los Angeles Dodgers. There is some fun stuff about his...
February 21, 2017 at 7:35 AM -
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The Orioles are reportedly close to acquiring pitcher Vidal Nuno from the Dodgers.
February 19, 2017 at 2:35 PM -
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After seven years of retirement, the 41-year-old right-hander is contemplating a return to the mound.
February 19, 2017 at 12:35 PM -
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The Dodgers acquired 1B/OF Darin Ruf from the Phillies for Howie Kendrick back in November. Today the Yonhap News agency reports that the South Korean baseball club...
February 17, 2017 at 4:35 AM -
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The Dodgers brought Chase Utley back because, in addition to still having at least some baseball left in him, he's a good clubhouse guy and a good leader. No one has...
February 16, 2017 at 8:35 AM -
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Last year the Dodgers aired a handful of late season games on broadcast TV so fans could see the final games of Vin Scully. It gave some people hope that, maybe, the...
February 14, 2017 at 9:35 AM -
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Peter Gammons provides a couple of interesting anecdotes about Dodgers second baseman Chase Utley.
February 13, 2017 at 2:35 PM -
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Free agent second baseman Chase Utley reportedly has a one-year contract in place with the Dodgers, says Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times. The club has not yet...
February 10, 2017 at 9:35 PM -
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Free agent outfielder Franklin Gutierrez has reportedly signed with the Dodgers, according to Manolo Hernandez of Beisbol Por Gotas. The contract is for one year, $2.6...
February 10, 2017 at 8:35 PM -
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The Blue Jays have agreed to a minor league contract with outfielder Jose Tabata, per a report from FanRag Sports' Jon Heyman. Details have yet to be confirmed by the...
February 10, 2017 at 3:35 PM -
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Are you a billionaire or, perhaps, a centimillionaire who is bored with day-to-day investing? Would you like to be treated like a god when you go to a ballgame rather...
February 9, 2017 at 6:35 AM -
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Ken Rosenthal reports that the Dodgers checked in on free agent slugger Chris Carter. ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reports that the Yankees are "keeping tabs" on him as well...
February 7, 2017 at 6:35 AM -
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It was rumored to be close over the weekend, but now the deal is in place: the Dodgers have acquired reliever Sergio Romo. Ken Rosenthal reports that it is a one-year...
February 6, 2017 at 10:35 AM -
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The Dodgers appear to be closing in on a deal with free agent right-handed reliever Sergio Romo, according to MLB Network's Jon Morosi. While initial reports had Romo...
February 3, 2017 at 9:35 PM -
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The Cleveland Indians have acquired righty Carlos Frias from the Dodgers for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Frias was designated for assignment by...
January 30, 2017 at 1:35 PM -
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The Angels have signed Bud Norris to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Norris . . . has not had a good go of it in recent years. He posted...
January 30, 2017 at 11:35 AM -
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Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times speculates that Rays' shortstop Brad Miller could see some time at second base in 2017. The team is hurting for infield depth after...
January 29, 2017 at 8:35 AM -
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The Dodgers signed free agent first baseman Ike Davis to a minor league deal on Friday, as first reported by Baseball America's Matt Eddy (and later confirmed by the...
January 28, 2017 at 9:35 AM -
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The Dodgers added bullpen depth on Wednesday, agreeing to a non-roster deal with Brandon Morrow.
January 25, 2017 at 6:35 PM -
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said today that Julio Urias could begin the year in extended spring training in an effort to limit his innings. Urias, who is only 20, threw...
January 25, 2017 at 12:35 PM -
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Ken Rosenthal reports that the Dodgers have acquired outfielder Brett Eibner from the Athletics for a minor leaguer. The name of the minor leaguer is not yet known...
January 25, 2017 at 10:35 AM -
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The Dodgers and Rays are reportedly close to a deal involving second baseman Logan Forsythe.
January 23, 2017 at 4:35 PM -
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According to the Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo, Tigers' infielder Ian Kinsler could be a "possible fallback option" for the Dodgers if talks with Twins' second baseman...
January 15, 2017 at 10:35 AM -
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According to the Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo, a Dodgers official believes that free agent outfielder Carl Crawford is ready to retire from Major League Baseball...
January 14, 2017 at 2:35 PM -
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According to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports, free agent right-hander Neftali Feliz is reportedly close to signing a deal with the Brewers. The 28-year-old has also been...
January 14, 2017 at 10:35 AM -
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The Dodgers have traded infielder Micah Johnson to the Braves for a player to be named or cash considerations, the team announced this afternoon. Johnson had two brief...
January 13, 2017 at 12:35 PM -
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It took nearly a month, but the Kenley Jansen signing was made official on Tuesday by the Dodgers.
January 10, 2017 at 2:35 PM -
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The Dodgers and Vidal Nuno agreed on a $1.125 million salary for the 2017 season, avoiding arbitration.
January 10, 2017 at 1:35 PM -
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The first Spring Training workout dates, both for pitchers and catchers and full squads, has been released for all 30 of the Major League clubs. Pitchers for every team...
January 10, 2017 at 12:35 PM -
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Former Tigers and Dodgers great and 1988 National League MVP Kirk Gibson has been inducted to the Hall of Fame! The College Football Hall of Fame, that is. The inductees...
January 9, 2017 at 8:35 AM -
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Cuban infielder Jose Miguel Fernandez is reportedly nearing a minor league deal with the Dodgers, according to MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez. The 28-year-old was granted free...
January 8, 2017 at 3:35 PM -
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Despite tying up a significant portion of their payroll in Kenley Jansen last month, the Dodgers are still looking for bullpen help. According to Jon Morosi of MLB...
January 6, 2017 at 4:35 PM -
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The Twins have at least two teams very interested in second baseman Brian Dozier.
December 26, 2016 at 2:35 PM -
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The Dodgers' star third baseman is poised for a return to Los Angeles in 2017.
December 23, 2016 at 5:35 PM -
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It's the second-biggest deal for a relief pitcher in baseball history.
December 12, 2016 at 11:35 AM -
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Turner hit .275/.339/.493 with 27 homers and 90 RBI in 2016.
December 12, 2016 at 7:35 AM -
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Hill posted a 2.12 ERA and 129 strikeouts in 110.1 innings between the Athletics and Dodgers in 2016
December 5, 2016 at 10:35 AM -
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Free agent left-hander Rich Hill is rumored to be entertaining a three-year, $40+ million offer from the Dodgers, reports Peter Gammons. The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo...
December 3, 2016 at 4:35 PM -
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The Dodgers avoided arbitration with Scott Van Slyke and Chris Hatcher on Thursday.
December 1, 2016 at 3:35 PM -
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A report from the Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo suggests that the Nationals have expressed interest in free agent closer Aroldis Chapman. Chapman profiles as one of the...
November 27, 2016 at 12:35 PM -
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If there's any threat to the Dodgers' ability to contend in 2017, it's the size of their payroll. Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports that the team spent...
November 27, 2016 at 10:35 AM -
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Ralph Branca, the Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher most famous for giving up the home run which came to be known as "The Shot Heard `Round the World," has died at the age of 90...
November 23, 2016 at 9:35 AM -
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Yesterday there were rumblings of trade talks between the Tigers and Dodgers about second baseman Ian Kinsler. Those or any talks about Kinsler probably aren't going...
November 17, 2016 at 7:35 AM -
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The Tigers and Dodgers have reportedly had conversations about a potential trade involving second baseman Ian Kinsler.
November 16, 2016 at 2:35 PM -
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Yasiel Puig‘s deal with the Dodgers allowed for him to opt-out of the guaranteed money he has coming to him for 2017 and 2018. It doesn't allow him to become a...
November 15, 2016 at 7:35 AM -
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More qualifying offer news coming in: Jon Heyman reports that free agents Justin Turner and Kenley Jansen, late of the Dodgers, have each decided to turn down their...
November 14, 2016 at 9:35 AM -
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Dodgers second baseman/outfielder Howie Kendrick was reported earlier this week to be desirous of a trade. His desires have been fulfilled: Todd Zolecki of MLB.com...
November 11, 2016 at 1:40 PM -
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Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig burst onto the scene in 2013 as one of the brightest young superstars in the game. In the following three seasons, however, injuries...
November 11, 2016 at 6:35 AM -
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The Phillies and Angels are potential landing spots for Howie Kendrick, according to a report from Ken Rosenthal.
November 8, 2016 at 6:35 PM -
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"The Dodgers just don't accept that kind of thing," it was said on October 16. Now they want Chapman.
November 8, 2016 at 1:35 PM -
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The Dodgers will extend $17.2 million qualifying offers to Justin Turner and Kenley Jansen.
November 7, 2016 at 10:35 AM -
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Scott Kazmir could have opted out of his three-year, $48 million contract with the Dodgers - which has two years and $32 million remaining - but he chose not to, Joel...
November 6, 2016 at 6:35 PM -
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The Mariners are reportedly acquiring catcher Carlos Ruiz from the Dodgers.
November 6, 2016 at 6:35 PM -
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As you know, the Dodgers and Time Warner formed SportsNetLA a few years ago to broadcast Dodgers games and other sports. You also probably know that, because other cable...
November 2, 2016 at 1:35 PM -
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Bill Murray may hold the title of No. 1 Cubs fan, but he has some stiff competition in Eddie Vedder, who not only composed Cubs' anthem "All the Way," but was seen...
October 30, 2016 at 12:35 PM -
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Orioles' left-hander Zach Britton and Dodgers' right-hander Kenley Jansen received accolades as the AL and NL Relievers of the Year during a ceremony preceding Game 4 of...
October 29, 2016 at 5:35 PM -
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Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports that the Rockies have been granted permission to interview Marlins bench coach Tim Wallach about their managerial opening. Wallach was a...
October 25, 2016 at 12:35 PM -
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Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman says thatClayton Kershaw is unlikely to need back surgery for the herniated disk that sidelined him for more...
October 25, 2016 at 7:35 AM -
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With their 2016 season and 11-game playoff run in the books, the Dodgers are refocusing their attention on the upcoming 2017 season. Two outstanding performers, third...
October 23, 2016 at 11:35 AM -
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So much for Clayton Kershaw posing a threat tonight. The Cubs got their knocks in early and often against the Dodgers' ace during Game 6 of the NLCS, racking up three...
October 22, 2016 at 7:35 PM -
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With Game 6 of the NLCS just hours away, the Dodgers will opt for a lefty-heavy lineup against right-hander Kyle Hendricks. Batting leadoff is rookie outfielder Andrew...
October 22, 2016 at 2:35 PM -
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Down 3-2 in Game 6 of the NLCS, the Dodgers will look to Clayton Kershaw to keep their postseason hopes alive for another day.
October 22, 2016 at 9:35 AM -
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The Cubs' bats continued to pound Dodger pitching in Game 5 of the NLCS, winning 8-2 to take a 3-2 series lead.
October 20, 2016 at 9:35 PM -
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The Dodgers thought they'd rattle Jon Lester by playing to his weakness. Instead, Lester ignored it and played to his strengths.
October 20, 2016 at 9:35 PM -
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The Dodgers desperately need someone not named Kershaw, Hill and Jansen to step up in this series. Tonight Kenta Maedas takes his turn.
October 20, 2016 at 6:35 AM -
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The Cubs were shut out in NLCS Games 2 and 3, but struck Dodgers pitching for 10 runs in a Game 4 victory on Wednesday night.
October 19, 2016 at 9:35 PM