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• 5 things to know about Nationals as camp starts
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Five things to know about the Washington Nationals as springtraining starts:
  Share • February 13, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• Last year behind him, Perez starts fresh with LA
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Chris Perez is in Dodgers camp with a clean slate. He's not expected to live up to a big salary or save games, let alone a franchise. He said he's here to reestablish...
  Share • February 13, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• On eve of first full-squad workout, club raring to go
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The first full-squad workout isn't officially until Friday, but nearly every Dodger was on the field at Camelback Ranch on Thursday. Only Carl Crawford was absent, and...
  Share • February 13, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• Shoulder issue has Puig on limited throwing program
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig is already on a limited throwing program after a flareup of shoulder inflammation that bothered him sporadically last year.
  Share • February 13, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• Dodgers sign Mosquera, hire McDowell
  From the Web › MLB.com
  While working on the details of acquiring Cuban shortstop Erisbel Arruebarruena, the Dodgers on Thursday announced the signing of Panamanian outfielder Carlos Mosquera...
  Share • February 13, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• Ways for the Dodgers to liven up a potentially dull camp
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  This shapes up as one of the Dodgers' strangest spring camps, what with opening early to start the major-league season in Australia on March 22, then fly back, take four...
  Share • February 13, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• Dodgers have a crowd competing for 2B job
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  The Los Angeles Dodgers return a lineup virtually intact fromtheir NL West championship run.
  Share • February 13, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• 5 things to know about Padres as they start camp
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Five things to know about the San Diego Padres as they startspring training camp:
  Share • February 13, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• Dodger fans create online petition to bring back paper season tickets.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  A Change.org petition has been written to reverse the Dodgers' paperless season-ticket policy. The petition, which had 173 supporters as of this blogging, states: It is...
  Share • February 13, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• Don Mattingly says that Matt Kemp has no schedule for resuming full baseball activities.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Dodgers manager Don Mattingly was asked Thursday to outline Matt Kemp‘s timetable for recovery from surgery on his left ankle last October. It's one of the most...
  Share • February 13, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• Daily Distractions: Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig goes under the spring training microscope.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  There were no absences, at least no expected absences, on the morning that position players were scheduled to report to spring training. The odd l That meant that a bulk...
  Share • February 13, 2014 at 11:35 AM
• 2014 fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  The FOX Sports fantasy department's 2014 fantasy baseball startingpitcher rankings.
  Share • February 13, 2014 at 10:35 AM
• The Search for Answers: Middle infield
  From the Web › ESPN
  News that the Dodgers are zeroing in on a deal with slick-fielding Cuban shortstop Erisbel Arruebarruena -- which is easier done than said -- raises a couple of points...
  Share • February 12, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• Dodgers, SS Arruebarruena working on deal
  From the Web › ESPN
  The Los Angeles Dodgers and Cuban shortstop Erisbel Arruebarruena are close to reaching an agreement, a source told ESPNDeportes.com.
  Share • February 12, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• Dodgers' Hanley Ramirez arrives at camp healthy
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Hanley Ramirez arrived Wednesday at the Los Angeles Dodgers'spring camp with his injuries healed, yet still feelingdisappointed with the way last season ended with a...
  Share • February 12, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• Dodgers' Hanley Ramirez arrives at camp healthy
  From the Web › USA Today
  Hanley Ramirez arrives at camp healthy, but with lingering disappointment over last season
  Share • February 12, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• Haren not to be forgotten in deep Dodgers rotation
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Arriving at the Dodgers' Spring Training complex, Dan Haren settled into a locker between Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke in an expensive corner of the...
  Share • February 12, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• Dodgers slowing down Fife's throwing program
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dodgers pitcher Stephen Fife is healthy right now, and he wants to keep it that way.
  Share • February 12, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• Dodgers reach agreement with Cuban shortstop Erisbel Arruebarruena
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Big day for shortstop news in major league baseball, what with Derek Jeter announcing this will be his last season and the Dodgers apparently providing the answer to...
  Share • February 12, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• Pain-free Hanley wants to be 'Dodger for life'
  From the Web › MLB.com
  When Hanley Ramirez reported to Spring Training on Tuesday, he had no pain in his ribs and no pain in his back. He also had no contract extension.
  Share • February 12, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• Daily Distractions: Dodgers to sign Cuban shortstop Erisbel Arruebarruena, per reports.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  The Dodgers are reportedly close to signing 23-year-old Cuban shortstop Erisbel Arruebarruena. Here's what we know about the latest Cuban defector: According to ESPN...
  Share • February 12, 2014 at 12:35 PM
• 2014 fantasy baseball outfielder rankings
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  The FOX Sports fantasy department's 2014 fantasy baseballoutfielder rankings.
  Share • February 12, 2014 at 12:35 PM
• Dodgers reach preliminary deal with Cuban shortstop
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Dodgers have reached a preliminary contract agreement with Cuban shortstop Erisbel Arruebarruena on Wednesday, according to a baseball source. The club has not...
  Share • February 12, 2014 at 10:35 AM
• Hanley Ramirez says he wants to be 'a Dodger for life'
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  PHOENIX — In the clubhouse a day before position players were scheduled to report for spring training, Hanley Ramirez said Wednesday he wanted to be "a Dodger for...
  Share • February 12, 2014 at 9:35 AM
• Dodgers close to signing slick-fielding Cuban shortstop Erisbel Arruebarruena
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Continuing their focus on using their spending advantages to acquire talent internationally the Dodgers are close to signing Cuban shortstop Erisbel Arruebarruena...
  Share • February 12, 2014 at 9:35 AM
• Gordon adds weight, ready to compete at second base
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dee Gordon has added 29 pounds and comes to camp with an outside chance of being the starting second baseman, competing with a lengthy list of candidates that includes...
  Share • February 11, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• Guerra faces challenge earning spot in bullpen
  From the Web › MLB.com
  In what shapes up to be an unforgettable bullpen for the Dodgers, Javy Guerra is the forgotten man. He's out of options and up against it as far as making a Dodgers'...
  Share • February 11, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• Dodgers, Kenley Jansen avoid arbitration with one-year, $4.3M deal
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  The Dodgers avoided arbitration with Kenley Jansen on Tuesday, re-signing their closer to a one-year, $4.3 million contract.Jansen had filed for $5.05 million and the...
  Share • February 11, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• ESPN's spring training schedule is all Florida, all the time.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  ESPN announced its list of televised spring training games. No Cactus League games are on the list (which comes courtesy of MLB):
  Share • February 11, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• Jansen, Dodgers agree on $4.3 million, 1-year deal
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Pitcher Kenley Jansen and the Dodgers agreed Tuesday on a $4.3million, one-year contract, avoiding salary arbitration.
  Share • February 11, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• Jansen, Dodgers agree on $4.3 million, 1-year deal
  From the Web › USA Today
  Kenley Jansen, Dodgers agree on $4.3 million, one-year contract
  Share • February 11, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• Dodgers plan to have new Wi-Fi system up by Opening Day (honest)
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Don't stop me if you've heard this before, but the Dodgers really, really plan to have their new Wi-Fi system up and running for 2014.
  Share • February 11, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• Kenley Jansen, Dodgers reach $4.3-million deal, avoiding arbitration
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  PHOENIX — On the day he avoided arbitration and agreed to a one-year, $4.3-million contract with the Dodgers, Kenley Jansen reflected back on how he went from a...
  Share • February 11, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• Dodgers, Kenley Jansen avoid arbitration with 1-year, $4.3 million contract.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  The Dodgers avoided arbitration with Kenley Jansen on Tuesday, signing their closer to a one-year, $4.3 million contract. Jansen had filed for $5.05 million and the...
  Share • February 11, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• Dodgers pitchers will have a day off Saturday.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Saturday, every pitcher in camp will have a scheduled day off, designated by Dodgers manager Don Mattingly. This plan was conceived in the off-season because the club...
  Share • February 11, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• Source: Jansen receives deal worth $4.3M
  From the Web › ESPN
  The Los Angeles Dodgers avoided arbitration with closer Kenley Jansen by agreeing to a one-year deal worth $4.3 million on Tuesday, a source confirmed.
  Share • February 11, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• Jansen, Dodgers reach $4.3 million deal
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Dodgers reached a contract agreement with Kenley Jansen, their last arbitration-eligible player, for $4.3 million on Tuesday.
  Share • February 11, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• Dodgers, Kenley Jansen avoid arbitration for $4.3 million
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Kenley Jansen has avoided arbitration with the Dodgers by inking a one-year, $4.3 million contract, which is $25,000 above the midpoint of his submission and the team's...
  Share • February 11, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• The Search for Answers: Yasiel Puig
  From the Web › ESPN
  The Dodgers might finally get to find out if Yasiel Puig has a middle gear. In his rookie season, everything Puig did was at the poles of a baseball behavioral chart...
  Share • February 11, 2014 at 12:35 PM
• Daily Distractions: Putting Josh Beckett's optimism in its proper context.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  In his first interview of the spring, Dodgers pitcher Josh Beckett declared himself healthy and ready to pitch when the 2014 season begins. Beckett's optimism is nothing...
  Share • February 11, 2014 at 10:35 AM
• Dodgers: Vin Scully 'unsure' if this season will be his last
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Vin Scully said Monday he is "very unsure" whether this season will be his last as the voice of the Dodgers.
  Share • February 11, 2014 at 7:35 AM
• Mattingly says MLB ready for gay players
  From the Web › MLB.com
  With NFL Draft prospect Michael Sam revealing on Sunday that he is gay, Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said he expects someone to do the same in Major League...
  Share • February 10, 2014 at 5:35 PM
• Dodgers' Beckett says he'll be ready for season
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Josh Beckett said he will be ready for the start of the Dodgers'season after having a rib removed last July in a surgery toalleviate a nerve condition that was affecting...
  Share • February 10, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• Josh Beckett feels "great" after thoracic outlet surgery
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Dodgers right-hander Josh Beckett had his season cut short last July due to thoracic outlet surgery, but he's ready to reclaim his spot in the starting rotation this...
  Share • February 10, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• Daily Distractions: How a quirky, schedule-induced disabled list rule could affect the Dodgers' Opening Day roster.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  How can a player go on the 15-day disabled list and miss only five regular-season games? If he plays for the Dodgers or Arizona Diamondbacks, of course. Thanks to a...
  Share • February 10, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• Dodgers' Beckett: I'll be ready for season
  From the Web › ESPN
  Josh Beckett said he will be ready for the start of the Dodgers' season after having a rib removed last July in a surgery to alleviate a nerve condition that was...
  Share • February 10, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• Lee suffers lat strain, skips first scheduled 'pen session
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dodgers pitching prospect Zach Lee, participating in his first Major League camp as a non-roster invitee, has a mild right lat strain and skipped his first scheduled...
  Share • February 10, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• Kemp works with Puig, teammates in batting cages
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Matt Kemp made an early appearance in the Dodgers' Major League clubhouse Monday before joining Yasiel Puig and other position player teammates in the batting cage, but...
  Share • February 10, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• Dodgers' pitchers will get a breather on Saturday
  From the Web › MLB.com
  As part of the adjustment to a very unusual Spring Training, the Dodgers have decided to give all of their pitchers a day off on Saturday. The club started camp a week...
  Share • February 10, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• Maholm's deal protects him no matter his role
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Pitcher Paul Maholm said his contract protects him whether he starts or relieves, with the potential to earn a maximum of $5 million in incentives.
  Share • February 10, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• The Search for Answers: Fifth starter
  From the Web › ESPN
  Josh Beckett arrived at the Dodgers' spring training facility on Monday and told reporters he has little doubt he'll be ready for the start of the season.That's sort of...
  Share • February 10, 2014 at 11:35 AM
• Beckett enjoys successful first bullpen session
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dodgers right-hander Josh Beckett threw his first bullpen session on Monday, tossing 30 pitches free and easy. At no time did Beckett stop to rub the feeling back into...
  Share • February 10, 2014 at 11:35 AM
• Josh Beckett expects to be ready for start of Dodgers' season
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  PHOENIX -- Seven months removed from an operation to remove a rib, Josh Beckett said Monday he is confident he will be ready to pitch at the start of the...
  Share • February 10, 2014 at 9:35 AM
• New Dodgers P Haren throws bullpen session
  From the Web › ESPN
  Dan Haren is back close to home and ever so happy to be there.
  Share • February 9, 2014 at 6:35 PM
• Fifth-starter competition to assume spring spotlight
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Paul Maholm beat Josh Beckett to Dodgers Spring Training, and he might beat him out of the fifth-starter's job, too.
  Share • February 9, 2014 at 6:35 PM
• Will Paco Rodriguez and Chris Withrow start the season in the minors?
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  It's the first workout of spring, so naturally it's time for the "what if" game. Hey, it's never too early.
  Share • February 9, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• Paul Maholm willing to pitch out of the bullpen if necessary
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  The Dodgers made a depth signing when they agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million deal Saturday evening. With Dan Haren suffering from back and shoulder issues over the past...
  Share • February 9, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• Dodgers' Haren lands in LA and is loving it
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Dan Haren is back close to home and ever so happy to bethere.
  Share • February 9, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• D-backs moving on from fracas, pool incident
  From the Web › MLB.com
  They are the only two teams that have opened Spring Training, and they will meet each other in a regular-season opening series March 22-23 in Australia. And, oh yeah...
  Share • February 9, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• Ryu in better spring shape second time around
  From the Web › MLB.com
  A 14-win rookie season for Hyun-Jin Ryu pretty much put a rough Spring Training debut in the rearview mirror, but not for Ryu.
  Share • February 9, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• Pending arbitration hearing won't distract Jansen
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen said he won't let a pending Feb. 18 salary arbitration hearing in Tampa distract him from preparing for the upcoming season.
  Share • February 9, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• Paul Maholm could pitch in relief for Dodgers
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  PHOENIX — Paul Maholm understands that he could be asked to pitch out of the bullpen if Josh Beckett claims the fifth spot in the Dodgers rotation.
  Share • February 9, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• New contract gives Mattingly peace of mind
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The vicissitudes of the 2013 season behind him, Dodgers manager Don Mattingly joined his club in camp this weekend with a renewed attitude and in a different comfort...
  Share • February 9, 2014 at 11:35 AM
• Dodgers, Diamondbacks officially open spring camp
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  The Dodgers and D'Backs have reported to spring training in Arizona one week early to prepare for their season-opening series in Australia. Welcome scenes for those of...
  Share • February 9, 2014 at 10:35 AM
• Scott Elbert underwent appendectomy in January
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  From Eric Stephen at SB Nation's True Blue LA: GLENDALE - Dodgers relief pitcher Scott Elbert had his appendix removed on January 28, delaying his rehab from Tommy John...
  Share • February 9, 2014 at 9:35 AM
• Appendectomy delays Elbert's elbow surgery rehab
  From the Web › MLB.com
  As if three elbow operations weren't enough for Dodgers reliever Scott Elbert to recover from, he also had his appendix removed 10 days ago. He was placed on the 60-day...
  Share • February 9, 2014 at 8:35 AM
• Dodgers add lefty Paul Maholm to pitching staff
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  The Los Angeles Dodgers increased their already considerablepitching depth, agreeing to a $1.5 million, one-year contact withleft-hander Paul Maholm.
  Share • February 8, 2014 at 5:35 PM
• Dodgers open spring training with big expectations
  From the Web › USA Today
  With high expectations and an abundance of talent, Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers and catchers reported for spring training on Saturday.
  Share • February 8, 2014 at 5:35 PM
• Maholm signs one-year deal with Dodgers
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Dodgers announced the signing of free-agent starting pitcher Paul Maholm to a one-year Major League contract Saturday, eight hours after he appeared in the Spring...
  Share • February 8, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• Dodgers sign Paul Maholm to a $1.5 million Major League deal
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  There was some speculation earlier that the Dodgers and Paul Maholm were close to a deal, and now it's official. ESPN's Jim Bowden reports that the Dodgers have signed...
  Share • February 8, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• Dodgers need Josh Beckett to prove himself this spring
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  So you're Josh Beckett and where do you stand with the Dodgers?
  Share • February 8, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• Mattingly discusses high expectations, Kemp's health
  From the Web › MLB.com
  When Dodgers pitchers and catchers reported to Spring Training on Saturday, manager Don Mattingly had some discouraging news about outfielder Matt Kemp
  Share • February 8, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• Billingsley: 'I feel like I have a whole new arm'
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dodgers starter Chad Billingsley's reconstructed right elbow is feeling so good just nine months after Tommy John surgery that he must caution against pushing the...
  Share • February 8, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• Greinke weighs in on Kershaw's record deal
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Zack Greinke, who a year ago signed a record contract with the Dodgers, said the deal teammate Clayton Kershaw signed with the club was solid for both sides.
  Share • February 8, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• Clayton Kershaw, Zack Greinke expected to start in Australia for Dodgers
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  PHOENIX – The Dodgers are planning to start Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke in their season-opening series in Australia, Manager Don Manager intimated...
  Share • February 8, 2014 at 12:35 PM
• Dodgers' A.J. Ellis avoids Cracker Barrel, loses 15 pounds
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  PHOENIX -- There's a long-running joke among writers about how many players claim to be in the best shape of their lives when reporting to spring training.
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• Dodgers open spring training with big expectations
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  With high expectations and an abundance of talent, Los AngelesDodgers pitchers and catchers reported for spring training onSaturday.
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• Dodgers look into preparation for post-Australia jet lag
  From the Web › MLB.com
  National League Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw, the presumed Opening Day starter for the Dodgers, said he's already started researching the challenges of the...
  Share • February 8, 2014 at 12:35 PM
• Dodgers add SP Maholm on minor-league deal
  From the Web › SI.com
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• A.J. Ellis is in The Best Shape of His Life
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  While Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis didn't come right out and say it, this comes right out of the BSOHL playbook. According to Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times...
  Share • February 8, 2014 at 12:35 PM