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• Piazza has sights set on Hall entry in second year
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Mike Piazza's 57.8 percent of the electorate left him 98 votes shy of the 75 percent required for induction in his first year on the National Baseball Hall of Fame...
  Share • November 26, 2013 at 11:35 AM
• LA teams taking a different road this offseason
  From the Web › MLB.com
  There are signs emanating from both the Dodgers and Angels that the free-spending ways of the past few years will not be matched this time around. The focus appears to...
  Share • November 26, 2013 at 7:35 AM
• Dan Haren finalizes deal with Dodgers
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Dan Haren believes he could have gotten more money, or a two-year contract, somewhere other than Los Angeles.The former Bishop Amat High School and Pepperdine University...
  Share • November 25, 2013 at 11:35 PM
• Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti on Juan Uribe, Alexander Guerrero, losing a first-round draft pick.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti spoke with reporters Monday afternoon in conjunction with the signing of Dan Haren. The Dodgers gave the 33-year-old right-hander a...
  Share • November 25, 2013 at 5:35 PM
• Dodgers sign Dan Haren to 1-year, $10M deal
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Right-hander Dan Haren has agreed to a one-year, $10 milliondeal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
  Share • November 25, 2013 at 5:35 PM
• Dodgers sign pitcher Dan Haren for 1 year, $10 million
  From the Web › USA Today
  Haren was 10-14 with a 4.67 ERA last season in Washington, but finished strongly.
  Share • November 25, 2013 at 5:35 PM
• Dan Haren and his one-year, $10M contract could be good fit for Dodgers
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  The Dodgers might not have room to make Dan Haren an everyday member of a five-man rotation in 2013.For Haren, who reportedly agreed to terms on a one-year, $10 million...
  Share • November 25, 2013 at 4:35 PM
• Haren agrees to one-year deal with Dodgers
  From the Web › ESPN
  Former All-Star Dan Haren and the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed on a one-year deal worth $10 million that gives the right-hander a chance to make $3 million more based...
  Share • November 25, 2013 at 4:35 PM
• Dodgers finalize one-year deal with Haren
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Dodgers confirmed the signing of free-agent right-hander Dan Haren to a one-year contract on Monday, adding the former All-Star to a starting rotation full of...
  Share • November 25, 2013 at 4:35 PM
• For the Dodgers, Dan Haren is a $10-million insurance policy
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Want to know exactly how great it is to be the Dodgers these days? You can afford a $10-million insurance policy.
  Share • November 25, 2013 at 2:35 PM
• The Tigers are in "serious" negotiations with Brian Wilson
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Lynn Henning of the Detroit News reports that the Tigers and free agent closer Brian Wilson are in "serious" negotiations. Henning reports that Wilson met yesterday with...
  Share • November 25, 2013 at 2:35 PM
• Daily Distractions: How the Dodgers might apply principles of chemistry and platooning to their $58.3 million outfield.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  A couple opinions floating around today about what to do with the Dodgers' four-outfielder conundrum: 1, Trading Andre Ethier is the most likely route; 2, Keeping...
  Share • November 25, 2013 at 12:35 PM
• Signing Haren looks like a sensible move
  From the Web › ESPN
  The Los Angeles Dodgers might have been able to wait and acquire a pitcher with better numbers over the past couple of seasons. Dan Haren might have been able to find a...
  Share • November 24, 2013 at 10:35 PM
• Dodgers reach deal with potential No. 5 starter Dan Haren
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The Dodgers have reached an agreement on a one-year deal with Dan Haren, according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke on the condition of anonymity...
  Share • November 24, 2013 at 8:35 PM
• Report: Haren agrees to deal with Dodgers
  From the Web › ESPN
  Former All-Star Dan Haren and the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a one-year deal worth $10 million, according to FOXSports.com.
  Share • November 24, 2013 at 8:35 PM
• Reports: Dodgers sign Dan Haren for one year, $10 million.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  According to multiple reports Sunday, the Dodgers will sign free-agent right-hander Dan Haren to a one-year, $10 million contract with an option for 2015 that vests at...
  Share • November 24, 2013 at 7:35 PM
• Haren, Dodgers reportedly agree to one-year deal
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Dodgers have reached a one-year deal with free-agent right-hander Dan Haren, according to FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal. The deal is for $10 million with a 2015 option...
  Share • November 24, 2013 at 7:35 PM
• Source: Haren, Dodgers sign one-year contract
  From the Web › SI.com
  Share • November 24, 2013 at 7:35 PM
• Report: Dan Haren to sign with Dodgers on one-year, $10 million deal
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Ken Rosenthal is reporting on Twitter that the Dodgers and free agent starter Dan Haren have agreed to a one-year, $10 million deal with a 2015 option that vests at 180...
  Share • November 24, 2013 at 7:35 PM
• Daily Dodger in Review: The non-impact of Michael Young
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  MICHAEL YOUNG , 37, infielder
  Share • November 24, 2013 at 3:35 PM
• Daily Dodger in Review: Tim Federowicz gets passing marks as backup
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  TIM FEDEROWICZ , 26, catcher
  Share • November 23, 2013 at 3:35 PM
• Astros sign Peter Moylan to minor league contract
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  According to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca, the Astros have signed right-handed reliever Peter Moylan to a minor league contract. The deal includes an invitation...
  Share • November 23, 2013 at 6:35 AM
• The Red Sox checked in with the Dodgers about Matt Kemp
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  While the Dodgers aren't overtly shopping Matt Kemp, teams are aware of their outfield situation in which they have four capable players for three positions. As a...
  Share • November 22, 2013 at 7:35 PM
• Kirk Gibson mad at Dodgers for sending A.J. Ellis on goodwill tour
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
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  Share • November 22, 2013 at 3:35 PM
• Daily Distractions: Dodgers, others still waiting on first domino to fall in free-agent pitching market.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Tim Hudson is off the board. So is Jason Vargas. So when will the Dodgers jump into the free-agent fray and sign a starting pitcher? A few days ago, I was doing an...
  Share • November 22, 2013 at 12:35 PM
• Winter wish list: Bench
  From the Web › ESPN
  The biggest beneficiaries of the Dodgers' carousel of injuries last season, it turns out, were veteran bench guys Nick Punto and Skip Schumaker.Punto played well at...
  Share • November 22, 2013 at 12:35 PM
• Noodle-loving Dodgers pitcher stars in noodles commercial
  From the Web › USA Today
  Hyun-Jin Ryu found a job that isn't work.
  Share • November 22, 2013 at 12:35 PM
• How air travel opened up the continent for Major League Baseball
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  A great post from Jack Moore, looking at a couple of older publications - and adding his own insight - into how easier air travel opened up the country for Major League...
  Share • November 22, 2013 at 9:35 AM
• Daily Dodger in Review: The successful debut of Hyun-Jin Ryu
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  HYUN-JIN RYU , 26, starting pitcher
  Share • November 22, 2013 at 8:35 AM
• Kirk Gibson: the Dbacks are better at "doing the right thing" than anyone else
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson is not going to allow his team's increasingly pitched rivalry with the Dodgers rest in the offseason. And he's not going to limit it to...
  Share • November 22, 2013 at 4:35 AM
• Dodgers president Stan Kasten, others, react to death of Michael Weiner.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Michael Weiner, the executive director of the Major League Baseball Players' Association, died Thursday after a prolonged battle with brain cancer. He was 51. According...
  Share • November 21, 2013 at 8:35 PM
• Dodgers award 58 playoff shares of $108,000
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Major League Baseball announced its playoff shares Thursday, and of the 10 teams involved in the postseason, the Dodgers apparently were one of the most...
  Share • November 21, 2013 at 3:35 PM
• Times for Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks games in Sydney, Australia revealed.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  I don't know if this is news, but ... since the game times for the Dodgers' 2014 season-openers in Sydney against the Arizona Diamondbacks are still listed as "TBD" on...
  Share • November 21, 2013 at 3:35 PM
• Daily Distractions: Mike Matheny gets a three-year contract extension: What that means for Don Mattingly.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  It wasn't the biggest transaction Wednesday, but certainly Dodgers manager Don Mattingly was paying close attention when the Cardinals signed manager Mike Matheny to a...
  Share • November 21, 2013 at 1:35 PM
• The postseason playoff shares were announced
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  There used to be a time when postseason money was bigger than most players' actual salaries. That's not the case any longer, but the money is still pretty good. This...
  Share • November 21, 2013 at 1:35 PM
• Winter wish list: Relievers
  From the Web › ESPN
  One of the more quietly gratifying developments of 2013 for the Dodgers' front office was the emergence of some homegrown relief pitchers.Paco Rodriguez was among the...
  Share • November 21, 2013 at 10:35 AM
• Winter Leagues roundup: Dodgers' Pederson paces Lara
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dodgers top prospect Joc Pederson had three hits and drove in two runs as Lara topped Zulia, 7-2. Pederson had struggled out of the gate in the Venezuelan Winter League...
  Share • November 21, 2013 at 7:35 AM
• Dodgers add three pitchers to 40-man, sign four to minor league deals
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The Dodgers got busy with their off-season roster shuffle Thursday, adding three pitchers to their 40-man.
  Share • November 20, 2013 at 6:35 PM
• Dodgers protect pitching trio from Rule 5 Draft
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Dodgers selected the contracts of pitching prospects Pedro Baez, Yimi Garcia and Jarret Martin on Wednesday, adding them to the 40-man roster and thus protecting...
  Share • November 20, 2013 at 6:35 PM
• Dodgers Make Odd Moves Ahead of Rule 5 Draft
  From the Web › Scout.com
  The Dodgers added three players to their 40 man roster today, protecting them from the upcoming Rule 5 draft. They also lost a player who figured into the team's future...
  Share • November 20, 2013 at 6:35 PM
• Daily Dodger in Review: The happy reinvention of Scott Van Slyke
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  SCOTT VAN SLYKE , 27, outfield/first base
  Share • November 20, 2013 at 5:35 PM
• Dodgers add Jarret Martin, Yimi Garcia, Pedro Baez to 40-man roster.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Pedro Baez, Jarret Martin and Yimi Garcia were added to the Dodgers' 40-man roster Tuesday, protecting the three from being taken in the Rule 5 draft in December. Baez...
  Share • November 20, 2013 at 5:35 PM
• Dodgers lose former prized prospect Shawn Tolleson on waiver claim
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Shawn Tolleson, one day the Dodgers' great pitching prospect — the next claimed off waivers?
  Share • November 20, 2013 at 2:35 PM
• Sources: Dodgers eye Haren, veteran SPs
  From the Web › ESPN
  The Dodgers have reached out to former All-Star right-hander Dan Haren, along with several other veteran pitchers, according to sources, as they try to fill out the...
  Share • November 20, 2013 at 2:35 PM
• Rosenthal: Dodgers' Kemp doesn't want trade but accepts it's possible
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Matt Kemp does not want to be traded, but understands why the LosAngeles Dodgers could move him, and that his preferenceâ€" if it happens â€" would...
  Share • November 20, 2013 at 1:35 PM
• Rangers get RHP Tolleson on waivers from Dodgers
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  The Texas Rangers have received right-hander Shawn Tolleson on awaiver claim from the Los Angeles Dodgers.
  Share • November 20, 2013 at 1:35 PM
• Daily Distractions: Farewell, Shawn Tolleson.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  At some point the Dodgers will add to their major-league roster this off-season. For now at least, the Dodgers continue to clear room. Reliever Shawn Tolleson was...
  Share • November 20, 2013 at 12:35 PM
• Yasiel Puig staying awesome in offseason
  From the Web › USA Today
  Dodgers outfielder named GQ's "Phenom of the Year," visits children's hospital.
  Share • November 20, 2013 at 12:35 PM
• Twins' Buxton, Cubs' Bryant head AFL Top 20
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Arizona Fall League was once again chock full of exciting young talent, though the league was younger than it typically has been, as more players who have yet to...
  Share • November 20, 2013 at 12:35 PM
• Ellis playing Dodgers' ambassador in Sydney
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Los Angeles Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis, along with Arizona pitcher Patrick Corbin, has been promoting the Dodgers' Opening Series in Syndey, Australia, this...
  Share • November 20, 2013 at 12:35 PM
• Rangers claim Shawn Tolleson off waivers from Dodgers
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  As teams do 40-man roster shuffling ahead of today's deadline to protect players from the Rule 5 draft the Dodgers dropped right-hander Shawn Tolleson and the Rangers...
  Share • November 20, 2013 at 12:35 PM
• Phillies interview Rafael Chaves for pitching coach
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  The news from FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal ... Sources: #Phillies interviewed Rafael Chaves for pitching coach. #Dodgers minor-league pitching coordinator, former #Mariners...
  Share • November 19, 2013 at 7:35 PM
• Morosi: MLB-Nippon league snag keeping Japan star in limbo
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Despite renewed talks, MLB and Nippon Professional Baseball haven'tbeen able to agree on new posting parameters. So talks to bringstar pitcher Masahiro Tanaka to the...
  Share • November 19, 2013 at 5:35 PM
• Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti talks Juan Uribe, Alexander Guerrero, outfielders.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti divulged some of the Dodgers' off-season plans Tuesday in an interview with MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM. There were no major...
  Share • November 19, 2013 at 3:35 PM
• Daily Distractions: Would the real Juan Uribe please stand up?
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  The depth chart on the Dodgers' website is missing a third baseman, which paints an accurate picture of their third-base situation if Juan Uribe does not re-sign. If...
  Share • November 19, 2013 at 1:35 PM
• Daily Dodger in Review: Kenley Jansen embraces role as closer
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  KENLEY JANSEN , 26, closer
  Share • November 19, 2013 at 12:35 PM
• Winter wish list: Infielders
  From the Web › ESPN
  At least until rumors spring up that the Dodgers have had a secret dinner meeting with the representatives for Robinson Cano, which presumably should happen any minute...
  Share • November 19, 2013 at 12:35 PM
• Rosenthal's and Morosi's Hot Stove highlights: Murphy to Indians
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Stay up to date on all the deals and rumors as the Hot Stove heatsup.
  Share • November 19, 2013 at 11:35 AM
• Picture of the Day: Yasiel Puig continues to do cool things
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  We passed along word a couple of weeks ago that Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig visited a Los Angeles area little league team to sign autographs/pose for pictures and...
  Share • November 18, 2013 at 8:35 PM
• Dodgers, D-backs to play Australian exhibitions
  From the Web › ESPN
  The Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks will play exhibition games against Team Australia before their two-game series that opens next year's Major League...
  Share • November 18, 2013 at 7:35 PM
• Puig holds clinic for Little Leaguers at Dodger Stadium
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Yasiel Puig is reminded of his youth ball days by the Northeast Los Angeles Little League, which plays its games at the Dodgers Dream Field overlooking the Dodger...
  Share • November 18, 2013 at 7:35 PM
• Bronson Arroyo has heard from the Phillies, Dodgers, Angels, Twins and Orioles
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Free agent right-hander Bronson Arroyo was a guest on MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM this afternoon and told host Jim Bowden that the Phillies, Dodgers, Angels, Twins...
  Share • November 18, 2013 at 7:35 PM
• Yasiel Puig brings Little Leaguers to Chavez Ravine
  From the Web › USA Today
  Los Angeles Dodgers star gives up a line-drive hit to a youngster.
  Share • November 18, 2013 at 6:35 PM
• Juan Uribe hopes to land a three-year contract
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Juan Uribe was a disaster over his first two years with the Dodgers, but he provided a surprising bounce-back this past season by hitting .278/.331/.438 with 12 home...
  Share • November 18, 2013 at 6:35 PM
• Dodgers reportedly lose Skip Schumaker to Reds
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Those versatile bench guys the Dodgers love so much are falling fast.
  Share • November 18, 2013 at 2:35 PM
• Report: Skip Schumaker signs two-year contract with Cincinnati Reds.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Skip Schumaker and the Cincinnati Reds have a two-year contract in place, according to FoxSports.com's Ken Rosenthal. The contract is pending a physical. Schumaker...
  Share • November 18, 2013 at 2:35 PM
• Skip Schumaker signs two-year deal with the Reds
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that Skip Schumaker has agreed to a two-year contract with the Reds, whose general manager Walt Jocketty was GM'ing the Cardinals...
  Share • November 18, 2013 at 2:35 PM
• Applause, please: Brian Wilson won't shave beard to be a Yankee
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Brian Wilson is my new hero.
  Share • November 18, 2013 at 1:35 PM
• Daily Distractions: Finally, a major-league job for a longtime Dodgers minor-league coach.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Matt Martin took the long way to the major leagues. Given the newly created title of defensive coordinator today by Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus, Martin has strong...
  Share • November 18, 2013 at 1:35 PM
• Winter wish list: Starting Pitching
  From the Web › ESPN
  For a team picked by many to win the World Series next year, the Dodgers aren't exactly the complete package just yet. At the top of their priority list for offseason...
  Share • November 18, 2013 at 12:35 PM
• Baldwin getting valuable experience in Australia
  From the Web › MLB.com
  While he is a long way from home, the experience of playing abroad is nothing new to Dodgers prospect James Baldwin, who has already logged three full seasons in the...
  Share • November 18, 2013 at 9:35 AM
• Clayton Kershaw presented with the Branch Rickey Award
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw already has plenty of awards to fill up a trophy case. The lefty just won his second NL Cy Young award, he took home the NL Gold Glove award...
  Share • November 17, 2013 at 8:35 PM
• Daily Dodger in Review: Dee Gordon moves around in Dodgers' plans
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  DEE GORDON , 25, infielder
  Share • November 17, 2013 at 2:35 PM
• Humanitarian Kershaw gets Branch Rickey Award
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Clayton Kershaw, a left-hander of historic accomplishment for the Los Angeles Dodgers, added to his lengthy list of awards on Saturday when he received the Branch Rickey...
  Share • November 16, 2013 at 6:35 PM
• Daily Dodger in Review: The two sides of Carlos Marmol
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  CARLOS MARMOL , 31, relief pitcher
  Share • November 16, 2013 at 2:35 PM
• J.P. Howell tells Dodgers website Yasiel Puig wasn't bullied
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Left-handed pitcher
  Share • November 15, 2013 at 6:35 PM
• J.P. Howell clarifies his statement that Yasiel Puig was bullied in the Dodger clubhouse
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Howell spoke to Bill Shaikin of the L.A. Times about bullying recently, which caused some controversy when he stated that Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig was bullied in...
  Share • November 15, 2013 at 5:35 PM
• Steve Yeager, Maury Wills kick off Dodgers Holiday Tour with autograph session Saturday.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Dear reader, If you know of Dodgers players or coaches signing autographs in the area, please email me (jp.hoornstra@langnews.com) or hit me up on Twitter @jphoornstra...
  Share • November 15, 2013 at 3:35 PM
• Howell clarifies comments about bullying, Puig
  From the Web › MLB.com
  One day reliever J.P. Howell is reading a book written by his wife to preschoolers, and the next day he's drawn into the national discussion over bullying. In an...
  Share • November 15, 2013 at 3:35 PM
• Dodgers announce 2014 promotional schedule, including bobbleheads
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Are you ready to ease back in your Dodgers inflatable chair, feet resting on your Dodgers welcome mat, head beneath your Dodgers pennant (which is right next to your...
  Share • November 15, 2013 at 2:35 PM