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“We need more people like Frank McCourt.” You will not be at all surprised to learn that that is the assessment of Frank McCourt’s newest...
Share • April 21, 2011 at 8:35 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Seems there was some Dodgers news to discuss this morning: -- The Times' Bill Shaikin and David Wharton cover the news story that Major League Baseball has taken...
Share • April 21, 2011 at 7:35 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Soboroff, hired as the Dodgers' vice chairman on Tuesday, calls Commissioner Bud Selig's decision to take over team "irresponsible" and says...
Share • April 21, 2011 at 7:35 AM -
From the Web › HardballTalk
Frank McCourt’s turmoil has contributed to a state of affairs in which a team that should have a tremendous financial advantage over all of its competitors has...
Share • April 21, 2011 at 7:35 AM -
From the Web › HardballTalk
Ever since the Dodgers’ financial turmoil was made public, Frank McCourt has seemed to be in denial. When criticized over the team’s sordid...
Share • April 21, 2011 at 6:35 AM -
From the Web › HardballTalk
This nugget in the AP’s report about Major League Baseball’s takeover of the Dodgers is every bit expected as it is depressing:Â a baseball executive...
Share • April 21, 2011 at 5:35 AM -
From the Web › FOX Sports
LOS ANGELES --- This time, Braves rookie Brandon Beachy didn'tallow an early lead and his first major league win to slipaway. Leadoff homers by Martin Prado and...
Share • April 21, 2011 at 4:35 AM -
From the Web › FOX Sports
Commissioner Bud Selig is taking away control of the Los AngelesDodgers from owner Frank McCourt, whose troubled finances andunresolved divorce settlement have seemingly...
Share • April 21, 2011 at 2:35 AM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
Oh yeah, baseball. Players said it over and over before the game. Regardless of the ownership situation, they still had to perform on the field.
Share • April 21, 2011 at 1:35 AM -
From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
Ever since Frank and Jamie McCourt first announced they were getting divorced in the middle of the 2009 playoffs, Dodgers players, coaches and baseball operations people...
Share • April 21, 2011 at 1:35 AM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
Players said it over and over before the game. Regardless of the ownership situation, they still had to perform on the field.
Share • April 21, 2011 at 12:35 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Selig states Major League Baseball will conduct an investigation into the Dodgers' finances.The statement from Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig on...
Share • April 21, 2011 at 12:35 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
A legal challenge by Frank McCourt to baseball's decision to take control of the team, as well as the McCourts' divorce case, would slow attempts to...
Share • April 21, 2011 at 12:35 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Seven years with the Boston Parking Lot Attendant and the Screaming Meanie in control was about seven years too many.I wonder if Vladimir Shpunt saw it coming.
Share • April 21, 2011 at 12:35 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The baseball commissioner grabs the keys to the Dodgers from owner Frank McCourt. Feel free to shout for joy.For seven years, Frank McCourt has slowly, painfully and...
Share • April 21, 2011 at 12:35 AM -
From the Web › FOX Sports
If ever there was a team that should have been distracted, itwas the Los Angeles Dodgers. That wasn't the case against Atlanta'sDerek Lowe, who threw way...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 11:35 PM -
From the Web › FOX Sports
The Los Angeles Dodgers didn't let the distraction of beingtaken over by Major League Baseball affect them for one game.
Share • April 20, 2011 at 11:35 PM -
From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
If ever there was a team that should have been distracted, it was the Los Angeles Dodgers. That wasn't the case against Atlanta's Derek Lowe, who threw...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 11:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Andre Ethier hit his 100th home run in the fourth inning of the Dodgers' 6-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night, sending a pitch by Cristhian...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 11:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
They triumph as Jon Garland pitches a complete game and Andre Ethier spearheads the offense.Then they played the game. And pretty well, too.
Share • April 20, 2011 at 11:35 PM -
From the Web › FOX Sports
Matt Kemp and the rest of his Los Angeles Dodgers teammatesaren't worried about who will be signing their paychecks now thatbaseball is taking control of the...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 10:35 PM -
From the Web › FOX Sports
The Los Angeles Dodgers capped a tumultuous day with a 6-1victory over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night, getting afour-hitter from Jon Garland on rookie manager Don...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 10:35 PM -
From the Web › FOX Sports
As long as the money keeps flowing, Dodgers players will stayfocused.
Share • April 20, 2011 at 10:35 PM -
From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
The Los Angeles Dodgers capped a tumultuous day with a 6-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night, getting a four-hitter from Jon Garland on rookie manager...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 10:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Then they played the game. And pretty well, too. The Dodgers received a complete game from Jon Garland in his second start of the season, bountiful offense, played...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 10:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
This is a column about last straws.Today, Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig indicated he had been handed his last straw with regards to Frank...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 10:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Andre Ethier and Matt Kemp, eligible for free agency after next season, say they want to stay with Dodgers. GM Ned Colletti expects to be able to add players.Andre...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 10:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Dodgers owner Frank McCourt challenged Commissioner Bud Selig's decision to take over financial control of the club on Wednesday. McCourt issued a statement at...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 9:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Juan Uribe went 3 for 4 with four RBI; Matt Kemp struck out three times and was caught stealing. Yes, 2011 Dodger history is being rewritten as we speak.A 6-1 Dodger...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 9:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
At Dodger Stadium, fans say Commissioner Bud Selig's decision is a step in the right direction for the franchise."I was shocked."
Share • April 20, 2011 at 9:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
What now, Frank McCourt? McCourt issued no public response Wednesday to Major League Baseball's seizing control of the Dodgers. He did, however, issue an email...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 8:35 PM -
From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
Matt Kemp and the rest of his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates aren't worried about who will be signing their future paychecks now that baseball is taking control...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 7:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
It's the end of the world as we know it -- what was that next verse again? Listen, I'm stunned. Despite knowing the seriousness of the situation, despite...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 7:35 PM -
From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
The continuing saga over control of the Los Angeles Dodgers took an abrupt turn Wednesday when Major League Baseball announced it was taking over control of the team...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 6:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Although Commissioner Bud Selig wrested financial control of the Dodgers from Frank McCourt on Wednesday, the end of the era of McCourt ownership is neither imminent nor...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 6:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Commissioner Bud Selig will appoint a trustee to oversee the team's financial and day-to-day operations.Major League Baseball has moved to seize control of the...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 6:35 PM -
From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
The continuing saga over control of the Los Angeles Dodgers took an abrupt turn Wednesday when Major League Baseball announced it was taking over control of the team...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 5:35 PM -
From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
Commissioner Bud Selig has seized control of the Dodgers. What's will be the owner's next move?
Share • April 20, 2011 at 5:35 PM -
From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
The continuing saga over control of the Los Angeles Dodgers took an abrupt turn Wednesday when Major League Baseball announced it was taking over control of the team...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 5:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
That Frank McCourt needed a $30-million loan from Fox in order to meet payroll last week was concerning enough to Major League Baseball. That the loan was secured with...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 5:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Several players on the Dodgers said Wednesday that they didn't see Major League Baseball's takeover of the team's operations as a distraction...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 5:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Supervisor Mike Antonovich, who has been increasingly vocal about the Dodgers since Giants fan Bryan Stow was severely beaten on opening day, isn't stopping now...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 5:35 PM -
From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
After a few weeks of mediocre play, the Los Angeles Dodgers have eight wins and 10 losses as of April 20. In what I don't think is a coincidence, the...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 4:35 PM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
Just days after Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt received a $30 million loan from Fox to cover payroll obligations, Major League Baseball announced today it is...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 3:35 PM -
From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Major League Baseball is taking the extraordinary step of assuming control of the Los Angeles Dodgers, a team increasingly paralyzed by the bitter...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 3:35 PM -
From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
Bud Selig lowered the boom on Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt on Wednesday, wresting control of the team's financial operations - and presumably Tommy...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 3:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Jamie McCourt, ex-wife of Frank McCourt, released a statement Wednesday afternoon responding to the earlier news that MLB is taking control of day-to-day operations of...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 3:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Marking an extraordinary and unprecedented moment in the history of the Dodgers, the office of Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig has announced he will appoint...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 3:35 PM -
From the Web › HardballTalk
If the MLB takeover of the Dodgers isn’t enough, check this out. It’s from TMZ so consider the source, but really, would any of this surprise you at...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 3:35 PM -
From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
Major League Baseball is taking over the Los Angeles Dodgers, a team financially paralyzed by the divorce of its owners. Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig says in a...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 2:35 PM -
From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig issued the following statement Wednesday, announcing the league will take over operation of the Los Angeles Dodgers:...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 2:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Commissioner Bud Selig is expected to announce Wednesday that his office will assume control of the Dodgers' financial operations. Owner Frank McCourt needed a...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 2:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
MLB Commissioner Bud Selig announced Wednesday that his office will assume control of the Dodgers' operations. Owner Frank McCourt needed a personal loan from...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 2:35 PM -
From the Web › HardballTalk
Major League Baseball has announced that it is going to take over the financial and day-to-day operations of the Dodgers. Â The move, first reported by Bill Shaikin of...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 2:35 PM -
From the Web › FOX Sports
LOS ANGELES - Apparently, it's going to take more than oneminor-league call-up to inject consistent life into the Dodgers at the plate. Back to their minimalist...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 10:35 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Was it only a dream? The kid who had been a career catcher is suddenly turned into a reliever and starts throwing lightning? In less than a year, he not only makes it to...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 9:35 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Sometimes the runs seem right there for the Dodgers, so maddeningly close. And yet a planet away. The Dodgers' struggling offense returned Tuesday, scoring once...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 6:35 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The 2011 Dodger bullpen to date:Jonathan Broxton: 7 1/3 innings, 13 baserunners, five strikeoutsHong-Chih Kuo (disabled list): 2 2/3 innings, five baserunners, four...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 5:35 AM -
From the Web › FOX Sports
LOS ANGELES --- The Braves' offense is struggling, andthe first-inning problems by the team's pitchers sure aren'thelping matters. As Chipper...
Share • April 20, 2011 at 4:35 AM