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• The Dodgers land in Sydney, in tweets and photos.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  There will be no disaster draft. The Dodgers' airplane has landed in Sydney, Australia. Here's how social media captured the moment Monday: #Dodgers disembark Down Under...
  Share • March 17, 2014 at 8:35 PM
• Zack Greinke, Carl Crawford, Matt Kemp see action back at Camelback
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Meanwhile, back at the ranch …
  Share • March 17, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• Exactly what answers did the Dodgers discover in camp?
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  While wondering if the Dodgers have almost talked themselves into jet lag, a quick look at questions and answers provided during this spring's camp:
  Share • March 17, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• They're out: Dodgers are dismissed from bankruptcy court
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The greatest stain on the history of a proud franchise was officially dissolved Monday, when U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kevin Gross signed a final decree ending the Dodgers'...
  Share • March 17, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• The Dodgers' 30-man travel roster to Sydney, Australia: A closer look.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  In case you missed it somehow, the Dodgers announced their travel roster Sunday before boarding a flight to Sydney, Austrlia. I didn't have time or space for a longer...
  Share • March 17, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• Justin Turner calls out the Mets and the New York media
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Howard Megdal interviewed former Mets and current Dodgers infielder Justin Turner. The subject: how so many Mets players, current and former, find themselves being torn...
  Share • March 17, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• Daily Distractions: What's next for the Dodgers in Sydney, Australia?
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  The Dodgers are somewhere over the Pacific Ocean as I type this blog entry. (I'm in Los Angeles. My skin isn't Arizona-level dry anymore. It feels nice.) See for...
  Share • March 17, 2014 at 12:35 PM
• How do Dodgers' prospects fit LA's needs?
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Dodgers are very well established with veteran players. However, there is one major new face and a couple of prospects we may see in the big leagues this...
  Share • March 17, 2014 at 7:35 AM
• Dodgers growing stellar crop of arms on farm
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Dodgers' scouting and development philosophy has been seemingly direct over the past several years: You can never have enough power arms.
  Share • March 17, 2014 at 7:35 AM
• Photo of the Day: Yasiel Puig and the Dodgers are off to Australia
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Why is this man happy? Because he is finally able to go hundreds of miles per hour without getting arrested for it: .@YasielPuig and the @Dodgers board @QantasUSA en...
  Share • March 17, 2014 at 7:35 AM
• Wary of being weary, Dodgers see the light
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Dodgers are worried about jet lag on their trip to Australia, so much that they were intrigued when contacted by Robert Soler, directory of lighting research at...
  Share • March 17, 2014 at 3:35 AM
• A century later, baseball's back in Australia
  From the Web › USA Today
  A century later, baseball's back in town at the Sydney Cricket Ground: Dodgers vs Diamondbacks
  Share • March 17, 2014 at 1:35 AM
• A century later, baseball's back in town
  From the Web › USA Today
  A century later, baseball's back in town at the Sydney Cricket Ground: Dodgers vs Diamondbacks
  Share • March 17, 2014 at 12:35 AM
• Dodgers' Ryu has final tuneup for Australia
  From the Web › USA Today
  Hyun-Jin Ryu has final tuneup for Australia, pitching into 6th as Dodgers tie Rockies 3-3
  Share • March 16, 2014 at 7:35 PM
• Heading Down Under, season almost underway
  From the Web › MLB.com
  They're traveling a long way, but soon the D-backs and Dodgers and the regular season of Major League Baseball will be saying "G'day."
  Share • March 16, 2014 at 7:35 PM
• Dodgers set 30-man roster for Australia Series
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Following Sunday's Spring Training game against the Rockies at Camelback Ranch, the Dodgers set their 30-man roster for the two-game opening series trip to Australia...
  Share • March 16, 2014 at 7:35 PM
• Ultimate teammate: Uribe provides spark in LA
  From the Web › MLB.com
  A leader on the field at third base and in the clubhouse with his endearing good humor, Juan Uribe had a major role in the Dodgers' magical drive last year. Armed with a...
  Share • March 16, 2014 at 7:35 PM
• Dodgers waive Javy Guerra as they name 30-man roster for Sydney
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Javy Guerra, who started the 2012 season as the Dodgers closer, was designated for assignment Sunday, part of a flurry of moves to cut the roster to the 30 total players...
  Share • March 16, 2014 at 6:35 PM
• Dodgers call it a Cactus League season, head Down Under
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  And off they go, into the blue skies to see just how much sleep they can actually manage during a 17-hour flight. Maybe Clayton Kershaw should have squeezed his...
  Share • March 16, 2014 at 5:35 PM
• Dodgers 3, Colorado Rockies 3: Of course spring training ends in a tie.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  GLENDALE, Ariz. - The Dodgers ended the Cactus League portion of their season the only appropriate way: With a tie. The Colorado Rockies scored a run in the seventh...
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• Dodgers designate Javy Guerra for assignment, add Chone Figgins, release Sydney travel roster.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  GLENDALE, Ariz. - The Dodgers had to be a bit creative in compiling the list of 30 players who will travel to Sydney, Australia for the first two games of the season. As...
  Share • March 16, 2014 at 5:35 PM
• Ryu in form as Dodgers close Cactus League slate
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Dodgers bid goodbye to Spring Training at Camelback Ranch in Arizona with a 3-3 draw against the Rockies on Sunday afternoon. Starter Hyun-Jin Ryu allowed two runs...
  Share • March 16, 2014 at 5:35 PM
• Dodgers designate Javy Guerra for assignment to make room for Chone Figgins
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Listen, I'm as shocked as you are by the headline. The Dodgers designated Javy Guerra, a perfectly good - if flawed - reliever to make room on the roster for Chone...
  Share • March 16, 2014 at 5:35 PM
• Selection Sunday: Dodgers add Justin Turner to 40-man roster, place Onelki Garcia on 60-day disabled list.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  The Dodgers selected the contract of Justin Turner on Sunday, adding him to their 40-man roster in advance of their flight to Sydney, Australia tonight. In a...
  Share • March 16, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• League staying in Arizona to pitch in Minors camp
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Reliever Brandon League won't be going to Australia with the Dodgers, instead pitching in Minor League games this week.
  Share • March 16, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• Kemp's spring routine returning to normal
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Matt Kemp, who has been taking a cautious approach in his return from offseason ankle surgery, will stay in Arizona to continue Spring Training at Minors camp.
  Share • March 16, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• Diamondbacks lose opening-day starter Patrick Corbin to elbow injury
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  As if it wasn't bad enough that Zach Greinke's comments about only a few Dodgers being giddy over opening the season in Sydney had turned most of Australia into...
  Share • March 16, 2014 at 12:35 PM
• Pregame notes: Which Dodgers are on the plane, plus lineups for the Cactus League closer.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  GLENDALE, Ariz. - The Dodgers have about 12 hours before their plane departs for Sydney, Australia and their 30-man travel roster is mostly set. Here's the latest on a...
  Share • March 16, 2014 at 12:35 PM
• One giant leap for Chone Figgins' comeback
  From the Web › ESPN
  GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Dodgers' clubhouse Sunday morning had the buzz of a camp in motion. Players were packing their gear into blue Dodgers duffel bags and...
  Share • March 16, 2014 at 12:35 PM
• Dodgers to field likely regular-season lineup in Cactus League finale
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  PHOENIX -- In their final Cactus League game, the Dodgers will field a lineup that figures to be their usual lineup for the regular season.
  Share • March 16, 2014 at 9:35 AM
• How Clayton Kershaw Preps For A Start
  From the Web › AOL On
  ESPN - Clayton Kershaw explains his routine in the days leading up to a start and which videos he'll watch to prepare for the game.
  Share • March 16, 2014 at 8:35 AM
• Olivo asks for release, will seek Major League deal
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Miguel Olivo said the club asked him to accept a Minor League assignment, but he felt he played well enough to win a Major League roster spot and would seek one if...
  Share • March 16, 2014 at 12:35 AM
• Kershaw wraps up uncharacteristic spring
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Kershaw finished the compressed Spring with 0-3 in four starts, 14 2/3 innings, 20 hits allowed, 10 strikeouts and five walks.
  Share • March 16, 2014 at 12:35 AM
• Kershaw gives up five runs, fans five in last spring start
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Clayton Kershaw threw 86 pitches over 5 2/3 innings, allowing five runs on eight hits, while striking out five and walking one in his final spring start.
  Share • March 15, 2014 at 11:35 PM
• Clayton Kershaw can't get it right in his final preseason game
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  It may be the middle of March, but for the Dodgers it's time to get serious about spring training. For fine tuning and significant decisions. Time to stretch pitchers...
  Share • March 15, 2014 at 10:35 PM
• Chicago White Sox 5, Dodgers 4: Clayton Kershaw stumbles to the finish line.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  GLENDALE, Ariz. - A rough sixth inning ended Clayton Kershaw's preseason and lifted the White Sox to a 5-4 victory over the Dodgers in the second game of a doubleheader...
  Share • March 15, 2014 at 10:35 PM
• Kershaw leaves a rough spring behind
  From the Web › ESPN
  GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Los Angeles Dodgers have been taking this Australian time-zone challenge seriously.Team trainer Stan Conte has been conferring with sleep experts...
  Share • March 15, 2014 at 10:35 PM
• Kershaw struggles in 5-4 loss to White Sox
  From the Web › USA Today
  Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw struggles in 5-4 loss to White Sox
  Share • March 15, 2014 at 10:35 PM
• Dodgers notes: Carl Crawford expected to miss Australia trip
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  GLENDALE, Ariz. - Carl Crawford has to be ready at a moment's notice.His fiancee, television personality Evelyn Lozada, is scheduled to give birth to the couple's first...
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• Dodgers split-squad beats Padres 5-4
  From the Web › USA Today
  Gordon helps Dodgers split-squad top Padres 5-4
  Share • March 15, 2014 at 8:35 PM
• Carl Crawford, Dan Haren not expected to go to Australia
  From the Web › USA Today
  Carl Crawford, Dan Haren not expected to go to Australia for Dodgers opener against Arizona
  Share • March 15, 2014 at 7:35 PM
• Dodgers 5, San Diego Padres 4: Julio Urias debuts, and the Dodgers hold on for a win.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  GLENDALE, Ariz. - The story of the game was Julio Urias, the 17-year-old prodigy who needed 14 pitches to mow down the San Diego Padres' first three batters. Mike Brito...
  Share • March 15, 2014 at 6:35 PM
• Urias tosses perfect frame in Cactus debut
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Starting against the Padres, Dodgers pitching phenom Julio Urias was dazzling in his Cactus League debut on Saturday before a sellout crowd of 13,232 fans at Camelback...
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• Dodgers get first look at the young and talented Julio Urias
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  One inning. One measly spring inning, at that.
  Share • March 15, 2014 at 5:35 PM
• 17-year-old P starts Dodgers' win vs. Padres
  From the Web › ESPN
  Julio Urias, a 17-year-old prospect from Mexico, got the start for the Los Angeles Dodgers in a split-squad win over the San Diego Padres on Saturday.
  Share • March 15, 2014 at 5:35 PM
• Gordon, Urias spark Dodgers' Cactus victory
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Making his Cactus League debut at the tender age of 17, Julio Urias struck out a pair and worked a perfect first inning, while Dee Gordon went 2-for-3 with an RBI in the...
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• Seventeen-year-old Dodgers starter Julio Urias: 'I was not nervous at all.'
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  GLENDALE, Ariz. - Julio Urias‘ first appearance in a major-league game Saturday was practically over before it started. The 17-year-old lefty threw 14 pitches in a...
  Share • March 15, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• Dodgers' 17-year-old prospect dazzles
  From the Web › ESPN
  GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Julio Urias got on a mound in front of 13,000 people or so on a brilliant sunny day in Arizona, about to compete against three major league baseball...
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• 17-year-old Julio Urias wants to finish the season in the big leagues
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  17-year-old pitcher Julio Urias, a Mexican native, started Saturday afternoon's Cactus League game against the Padres. The lefty tossed a perfect first inning, striking...
  Share • March 15, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• Crawford, Haren set to skip trip to Australia
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Barring injury or any other last minute extenuating circumstances, outfielder Carl Crawford and pitcher Dan Haren will not make the trip to Australia, while Paul Maholm...
  Share • March 15, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• Withrow benefits with aggressive approach
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Expected to make the trip to Australia on Sunday evening, Dodgers right-hander Chris Withrow is happy to be leaving Arizona with two consecutive sharp outings under his...
  Share • March 15, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• Carl Crawford expected to miss Australia trip for birth of child
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  The Dodgers will leave tomorrow night in preparation for their two-game season-opening series against the Diamondbacks next Saturday and Sunday in Australia. However...
  Share • March 15, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• Dodgers prospect Julio Urias, 17, will start and throw one inning against the San Diego Padres.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  When Albert Einstein was 17 years old, he was studying math and physics in a teaching diploma program in Zurich. Mozart was working as a court musician in Salzburg at...
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• Dodgers' Crawford latest to miss Australia trip
  From the Web › SI.com
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• 17-year-old Julio Urias is starting for the Dodgers this afternoon
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Interesting news out of Dodgers camp, as 17-year-old Julio Urias is starting this afternoon's Cactus League game against the Padres. Just to put things into perspective...
  Share • March 15, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• Dodgers' travel roster for Australia taking shape
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  PHOENIX -- The Dodgers' travel roster for their season-opening series in Australia is taking shape.
  Share • March 15, 2014 at 12:35 PM
• Dodgers' Sydney shuffle: Dan Haren and Carl Crawford out; Paul Maholm, Drew Butera in.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  With roughly 24 hours left to choose which 30 players will be on a flight bound for Sydney, Australia, Don Mattingly said he's "99 percent" certain on how to set the...
  Share • March 15, 2014 at 11:35 AM
• Dodgers OF Crawford to skip Australia series
  From the Web › ESPN
  Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Carl Crawford will not travel with the team for two games in Australia next weekend so he can attend the birth of his third child...
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• Dodgers notes: Dee Gordon making strong case for starting job
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  GLENDALE, Ariz. – Dee Gordon reported to camp with about 13 extra pounds and half the expectations that seemed to burden his first three seasons with the Dodgers...
  Share • March 14, 2014 at 7:35 PM
• Beckett goes 3 scoreless, leaves with sore thumb
  From the Web › USA Today
  Beckett pitches 3 scoreless innings, leaves with sore thumb; Cubs beat Dodgers 5-4
  Share • March 14, 2014 at 6:35 PM
• Several candidates for few spots in Dodgers' bullpen
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Friday's Dodgers game turned into a parade of relievers on the bubble. Paco Rodriguez, Javy Guerra, Jamey Wright, Chris Withrow and Jose Dominguez each pitched an inning...
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• Josh Beckett's sore thumb forces him out of Dodgers' 5-4 loss early
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  His pitching line looked good. It was how the thumb felt that was the problem.
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• Chicago Cubs 5, Dodgers 4: Another Dodgers pitcher has another nagging injury.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  MESA, Ariz. - Josh Beckett was hoping for more out of his third Cactus League start than three innings and 44 pitches. Because of a right thumb contusion that worsened...
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• Different kind of spring for Yasiel Puig
  From the Web › ESPN
  MESA, Ariz. – There are times this spring when it looks like the game finally has caught up to Yasiel Puig.A year ago, Puig batted .517 in spring training, nearly...
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• Struggling Puig shows frustrations after hitless game
  From the Web › MLB.com
  After his fourth hitless at-bat against the Cubs on Friday, Yasiel Puig shattered his bat against the dugout railing. Puig is hitting .152 this spring, compared to .517...
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• Dodgers' Beckett leaves with thumb soreness
  From the Web › ESPN
  Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Josh Beckett left Friday's game against the Chicago Cubs after three innings with a bruised right thumb.
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• Second basemen carry offense after Beckett exits
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dee Gordon and Alex Guerrero plated the first three Dodgers runs after Josh Beckett left after three scoreless innings in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Cubs.
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• Josh Beckett exits spring start early with a sore thumb
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Josh Beckett apparently got his thumb caught in a door about two weeks ago. He tried to pitch through it in his start against the Cubs on Friday afternoon but he could...
  Share • March 14, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• Beckett aggravates ailing thumb, exits early
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dodgers pitcher Josh Beckett left Friday's start against the Cubs after three innings with an aggravation of a right thumb contusion. Beckett sprained the thumb of his...
  Share • March 14, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• It's already roster decision time for the Dodgers
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  So it's time for spring roster stories, our favorite guessing game. This year it's even more fun, or at least complicated, what with the Dodgers actually looking at...
  Share • March 14, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• Daily Distractions: Chad Billingsley's best-case scenario is still in play.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  GLENDALE, Ariz. - Chad Billingsley sat at his locker at Camelback Ranch on Friday, demonstrating the difference between his slider and his cut fastball with an imaginary...
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• Josh Beckett, Dodgers to square off against Chicago Cubs.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  MESA, Ariz. - Josh Beckett is expected to throw roughly four innings and 65 pitches today against the Chicago Cubs, in what's expected to be a showcase of his fastball...
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• Improving Greinke could pitch in Minors game Monday
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Zack Greinke threw a scheduled bullpen session on Friday morning, signaling continued improvement in his mild calf strain.
  Share • March 14, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• Turner lands on his feet at Dodgers camp
  From the Web › ESPN
  GLENDALE, Ariz. – For a guy who was unceremoniously dumped and then impugned by his former team, Justin Turner is in a pretty good place.Not only did he latch on...
  Share • March 14, 2014 at 11:35 AM
• Yasiel Puig returns to Dodgers lineup to face Cubs
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  PHOENIX – A day after taking 10 at-bats in a minor-league intrasquad game, Yasiel Puig will return to the Dodgers lineup to face the Chicago Cubs in Mesa.
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• Camp confidential: Dodgers' crowded 2nd shift
  From the Web › USA Today
  Despite a massive payroll, there's still plenty of questions for the Dodgers
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• Diamondbacks pitcher Josh Collmenter is trying to find a date in Australia
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Sure, the Dodgers and Diamondbacks are heading to Australia next week for a two-game series, but more importantly Arizona right-hander Josh Collmenter is hoping to get a...
  Share • March 14, 2014 at 10:35 AM
• From SABR Conference: Dodgers trainer Stan Conte, others study injury prevention
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  PHOENIX, Ariz. – How important is a baseball player's injury history to the teams that employ them?Dodgers head athletic trainer Stan Conte, speaking at the...
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• Kemp, Puig take hacks in intrasquad game
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dodgers outfielders Matt Kemp and Yasiel Puig, one rehabbing his ankle and the other working on his bat, played in a Minor League intrasquad game on Thursday at...
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• Dodgers embracing favorites' role for 2014 season
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Los Angeles Dodgers have a record-setting payroll. Their roster is seasoned with All-Star players. And the expectations are high. First baseman Adrian Gonzalez...
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