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• AP source: Reliever Blake Treinen, Dodgers reach 1-year deal
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  AP source: Reliever Blake Treinen, Dodgers reach 1-year deal
  Share • December 11, 2019 at 4:35 PM
• Report: Blake Treinen signs one-year, $10 million deal with Dodgers
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  The Dodgers bolstered their bullpen on Wednesday, adding reliever Blake Treinen on a one-year, $10 million contract.
  Share • December 11, 2019 at 4:35 PM
• American billionaire Todd Boehly to submit new bid for Chelsea, despite club insisting that Roman Abramovich will not sell
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  The American billionaire who wants to buy Chelsea is considering making a fresh approach, despite the club's insistence that owner Roman Abramovich will not consider a...
  Share • December 11, 2019 at 3:35 PM
• Dodgers' contract offer to Gerrit Cole would have broken records too
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The Dodgers were willing to set an MLB record for Gerrit Cole, and commit more money to him than any player in franchise history.
  Share • December 11, 2019 at 1:35 PM
• MLB rumors: Dodgers shifting focus to Madison Bumgarner in free agency
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  Heading into free agency, the Giants made it clear that Madison Bumgarner had earned the right to go anywhere he wanted. A couple days into the Winter Meetings, that...
  Share • December 11, 2019 at 5:35 AM
• Dodgers, Angels enter scramble mode to recover from Gerrit Cole miss
  From the Web › Sporting News
  The biggest free-agent pitcher has come off the market. What now?
  Share • December 11, 2019 at 4:35 AM
• What do the losers of the Gerrit Cole derby do now?
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  The Dodgers and Angels were hot for Gerrit Cole but lost out on him. Now what do they do?
  Share • December 11, 2019 at 12:35 AM
• Giants prospect Will Wilson makes good first impression, hates Dodgers
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  New Giants prospect Will Wilson came to San Francisco in a trade with the Angels, but that doesn't make him a fan of Los Angeles. Wilson, 21, was the No. 15 overall pick...
  Share • December 10, 2019 at 10:35 PM
• MLB winter meetings: Dave Roberts says Dodgers are aggressively pursuing top-tier talent
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday the team's off-season strategy is to focus on signing or trading for players that can make a profound impact.
  Share • December 10, 2019 at 8:35 PM
• Sources: Record deal for Cole likely done soon
  From the Web › ESPN
  Right-hander Gerrit Cole is expected to sign a record-setting contract by the end of the Winter Meetings, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan. The New York Yankees, Los...
  Share • December 10, 2019 at 8:35 PM
• Hinch deflects, Roberts candid on sign-stealing
  From the Web › ESPN
  Although Astros manager AJ Hinch told reporters that he could not comment on the sign-stealing scandal, the Dodgers' Dave Roberts offered some thoughts, including the...
  Share • December 10, 2019 at 7:35 PM
• Hot Stove Tracker: Angels considering trade for Indians' Corey Kluber
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Astros 'contemplating' Carlos Correa trade, Gerrit Cole offer The New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels have been front and center in the Gerrit...
  Share • December 10, 2019 at 6:35 PM
• MLB winter meetings: Dodgers plan to bolster bullpen, although pickings are slim
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Andrew Friedman says Kenley Jansen is still the Dodgers' closer, but improving the bullpen is a never-ending quest that will be pursued this offseason.
  Share • December 10, 2019 at 12:35 PM
• Sources: Yankees' Cole offer tops Strasburg deal
  From the Web › ESPN
  The Yankees, who have made signing Gerrit Cole their top offseason priority, have made an offer to the right-hander that is more than the $245 million deal that Stephen...
  Share • December 10, 2019 at 12:35 PM
• MLB Rumors: Angels have 'expressed interest' in Anthony Rendon
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  The Nationals aren't expected to re-sign third baseman Anthony Rendon after they locked Stephen Strasburg into a seven-year, $245 million deal Monday, but their...
  Share • December 10, 2019 at 12:35 PM
• A 'Mystery Team' may be in on Gerrit Cole. What does that mean?
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  The Yankees, the Dodgers, the Angels and . . . ?
  Share • December 10, 2019 at 11:35 AM
• Which stars are on the Dodgers' winter meetings shopping list?
  From the Web › ESPN
  Aiming to win a World Series, L.A. needs only top-end roster solutions. Which high-end players will they pursue?
  Share • December 10, 2019 at 4:35 AM
• MLB winter meetings: Dodgers' competition for Anthony Rendon includes the Nationals
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The Dodgers are pursuing third baseman Anthony Rendon, but the Washington Nationals want to re-sign him even after paying Stephen Strasburg $245 million.
  Share • December 9, 2019 at 9:35 PM
• ESPN releases Sunday Night Baseball schedule, Nationals make zero appearances
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  ESPN released its Sunday Night Baseball schedule for the 2020 season and the World Series Champion Nationals are not on it. The Mets are scheduled to play three times on...
  Share • December 9, 2019 at 10:35 AM
• Gerrit Cole watch, big spenders and more: Passan answers 20 winter meetings questions
  From the Web › ESPN
  From the ace in the spotlight to why this year's meetings could actually produce some major moves, here's what you need to know as the hot stove's main event...
  Share • December 9, 2019 at 7:35 AM
• Phillies officials head to Winter Meetings looking for an infield bat
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  SAN DIEGO - Baseball's winter meetings are back in this seaside Southern California city for the first time in five years. The San Diego meetings of 2014 were watershed...
  Share • December 8, 2019 at 9:35 PM
• MLB winter meetings: Will cash-rich Dodgers finally spend on top talent?
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The Dodgers have the resources and flexibility to acquire at least one elite player via free agency or trade for the first time under Andrew Friedman.
  Share • December 7, 2019 at 5:35 PM
• Reports: Nationals re-sign INF Kendrick to one-year deal
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  The Washington Nationals have reached a one-year deal with infielder Howie Kendrick, bringing back the postseason hero for another season, according to multiple reports...
  Share • December 6, 2019 at 8:35 AM
• What's next for the teams that lose the Gerrit Cole sweepstakes?
  From the Web › ESPN
  One team will land the best pitcher on the planet. The rest of his suitors? They'll have to scramble.
  Share • December 6, 2019 at 7:35 AM
• Mookie Betts to the Reds (or White Sox) and more winter meetings trades we want to see
  From the Web › ESPN
  Hoping for a busy week of moves in San Diego? So are we. Here are some deals that would get everyone talking.
  Share • December 6, 2019 at 4:35 AM
• Anthony Rendon's best options and the chances he returns to the Nationals
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Jesse Daugherty of the Washington Post and Jamal Collier of MLB.com joined Todd Dybas on the Nationals Talk Podcast to break down his best options and the level of...
  Share • December 5, 2019 at 9:35 PM
• Dodgers and Angels meet with free-agent pitcher Gerrit Cole
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The Dodgers and the Angels have both met with star free-agent pitcher Gerrit Cole as they explore options to improve their roster coming off another disappointing...
  Share • December 4, 2019 at 12:35 PM
• Cubs free agent focus: Yasiel Puig
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  With Hot Stove season underway, NBC Sports Chicago is taking a look at some of MLB's top free agents and how they'd fit with the Cubs. Yasiel Puig looked to be a...
  Share • December 4, 2019 at 2:35 AM
• White Sox reportedly after Joc Pederson, Nicholas Castellanos for right field vacancy
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The rumors have returned for a second straight offseason, the ones linking the White Sox to a trade for the Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder. This time, it's USA Today's...
  Share • December 3, 2019 at 8:35 PM
• MLB executives: Rendon will be 1st big signing
  From the Web › ESPN
  Some baseball executives believe that Anthony Rendon will be the first high-profile free agent to sign.
  Share • December 3, 2019 at 3:35 PM
• Dodgers recently met with free agents Stephen Strasburg and Anthony Rendon
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The Dodgers have met with pitcher Stephen Strasburg and third baseman Anthony Rendon, who both had big roles leading the Nationals to a World Series title.
  Share • December 3, 2019 at 1:36 PM
• Barnes, Alexander reach deals with Dodgers
  From the Web › ESPN
  Catcher Austin Barnes agreed to a $1.1 million, one-year contract with the Dodgers, who also reached an $875,000 deal with left-hander Scott Alexander on Monday. Los...
  Share • December 2, 2019 at 10:35 PM
• Barnes, Alexander reach deals with Dodgers, who cut García
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  Catcher Austin Barnes agreed to a $1.1 million, one-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, who also reached an $875,000 deal with left-hander Scott Alexander on...
  Share • December 2, 2019 at 10:35 PM
• Dodgers sign Scott Alexander and Austin Barnes, part ways with Yimi Garcia
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The Dodgers signed pitcher Scott Alexander and Austin Barnes to one-year deals, but they will not tender a contract to pitcher Yimi Garcia.
  Share • December 2, 2019 at 9:35 PM
• Barnes, Alexander reach deals with Dodgers, who cut García
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Barnes, Alexander reach deals with Dodgers, who cut García
  Share • December 2, 2019 at 9:35 PM
• MLB free agency to kick off as key deadline comes Monday night
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The sweepstakes for impending free-agent pitchers Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg are about to begin as Major League Baseball teams have until Monday at 8 p.m. to...
  Share • December 2, 2019 at 8:35 AM
• Scott Alexander agrees to one-year, $875,000 contract with Dodgers
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Lefty Scott Alexander, who missed roughly four months in 2019 due to injuries, returns to the Dodgers on a one-year, $875,000 contract.
  Share • December 1, 2019 at 8:35 PM
• Mike Piazza taking cues from Tommy Lasorda for Italy's team
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  When Mike Piazza was hired to manage Italy's national baseball team, one of the first people he shared the news with was Tommy Lasorda. Now 92, the former Los Angeles...
  Share • November 29, 2019 at 1:35 PM
• Dodgers' absence of African American players underscores an ongoing MLB issue
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Seventy-two years after Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier, the Dodgers had zero African-American players in 2019, and there were only 68 throughout MLB.
  Share • November 28, 2019 at 3:35 PM
• Dodgers have prospects to trade for Red Sox' Mookie Betts, and here are names you need to know
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  A wide-open contention window, an opening in the outfield, and a home in the National League - where Betts can't haunt the Red Sox directly during the season - would be...
  Share • November 26, 2019 at 12:35 PM
• Knock knock! A kid tries out an Astros sign-stealing joke on Dodgers' Austin Barnes
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  An Oxnard sixth-grader was playing in a travel ball tournament that Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes attended. The boy told him a knock-knock joke afterward.
  Share • November 26, 2019 at 8:35 AM
• Andrew Friedman still doesn't have a contract with the Dodgers
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Nearly a month has passed since the World Series and Andrew Friedman still is not under contract with the Dodgers, but he's overseeing the baseball operations.
  Share • November 25, 2019 at 7:35 PM
• Arm surgery threatens career of free agent and former Dodgers pitcher Rich Hill
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Free agent and former Dodgers starter Rich Hill, who will be 40 next season, had surgery to repair a tear in the ulnar collateral ligament of his left arm.
  Share • November 25, 2019 at 3:35 PM
• Dodgers to take two Sundays off next season ahead of hosting the All-Star Game
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The Los Angeles Dodgers will take two Sundays off in 2020 for the first time since 2001, March 29 and July 12 — the Sunday before they host the All-Star...
  Share • November 25, 2019 at 2:35 PM
• Dodgers interested in having reporters say they're interested in players
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  But I'm struggling to think of one thing more useless than hot stove rumors in which a team is said to be interested in so-and-so a player but "only at the right price"...
  Share • November 25, 2019 at 8:35 AM
• Dodgers interested in having reporters say they're interested in players
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Saying "[Team] is interested in [Player] but only at the right price" is about as meaningless as it gets.
  Share • November 25, 2019 at 7:35 AM
• Busy Braves reach deal with C d'Arnaud to pair with Flowers
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Atlanta Braves have filled another hole by agreeing to a $16 million, two-year contract with catcher Travis d'Arnaud. The 30-year-old d'Arnaud spent most of last...
  Share • November 24, 2019 at 8:35 PM
• Dodgers sign Andrew Friedman to extension
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  Over the weekend, the Dodgers signed president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman to a contract extension, Jon Heyman reported. Details of the contract are not yet...
  Share • November 24, 2019 at 3:35 PM
• Dodgers sign Andrew Friedman to extension
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Over the weekend, the Dodgers inked president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman to a contract extension.
  Share • November 24, 2019 at 3:35 PM
• Los Angeles fans are still mad at Stephen Strasburg for dominating the Dodgers in the NLDS
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Stephen Strasburg is no longer a member of the Washington Nationals-at least for now-but that doesn't mean Los Angeles fans are forgiving him for what he did to the...
  Share • November 23, 2019 at 1:35 PM
• Dodgers, Angels protect prospects from Rule 5 draft, add them to 40-man roster
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The Dodgers added three prospects to 40-man roster and the Angels added two to theirs, thereby ensuring the players can't be taken in next month's Rule 5 draft.
  Share • November 20, 2019 at 7:35 PM
• Reds acquire José De León from Rays
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  The Reds announced on Wednesday the acquisition of pitcher José De León from the Rays in exchange for a player to be named later and cash. De León...
  Share • November 20, 2019 at 7:35 PM
• Dodgers' Kenley Jansen supports MLB call for harsh penalties for cheaters
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Kenley Jansen doesn't believe Astros' sign-stealing cost the Dodgers the 2017 World Series, but he agrees with Rob Manfred: Cheaters must be severely punished.
  Share • November 19, 2019 at 5:35 PM
• Dodgers Dugout: What should be done about the Houston Asterisks, I mean, Astros?
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Players on the team say they stole signs the year they won the World Series.
  Share • November 19, 2019 at 8:35 AM
• The MLB genie: One wish for fans of all 30 teams ... with a catch
  From the Web › ESPN
  If you could have one thing you really wanted for your favorite team, what would you be willing to give up?
  Share • November 19, 2019 at 5:35 AM
• Myles Garrett and Mason Rudolph: meet Juan Marichal and John Roseboro
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  That's when Giants ace Juan Marichal, playing the role of Garrett, took a baseball bat to the head of Dodgers catcher John Roseboro, standing in for Rudolph. The Dodgers...
  Share • November 16, 2019 at 7:35 AM
• Brewers seem salty that Christian Yelich didn't repeat as NL MVP
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The National League MVP results were announced on Thursday and it's safe to say the Milwaukee Brewers were not thrilled with the news. Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Cody...
  Share • November 15, 2019 at 5:35 PM
• Column: Yu Darvish is conflicted over Astros sign-stealing allegations
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  As reports surfaced detailing how the Houston Astros used electronic equipment to steal signs in 2017, former Dodgers pitcher Yu Darvish wasn't upset. He was...
  Share • November 15, 2019 at 9:35 AM
• Kenta Maeda not happy with how Dodgers have handled him
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  Andy McCullough of The Athletic writes that Dodgers pitcher Kenta Maeda has informed the club that he's unhappy with how the team has handled him. How have they handled...
  Share • November 15, 2019 at 9:35 AM
• Kenta Maeda is not happy with how the Dodgers have handled him
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  He has contract incentives built for a starter but has been used as a swingman for the past three years
  Share • November 15, 2019 at 9:35 AM
• Way-too-early 2020 MLB awards predictions
  From the Web › ESPN
  Will Juan Soto rise to the top? Can anyone unseat Mike Trout? Here's the first look at next year's hardware hopefuls.
  Share • November 15, 2019 at 4:35 AM
• Giants' Gabe Kapler shares his side of Dodgers assault controversy
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Gabe Kapler knew the questions were coming Wednesday when he was announced as Giants manager. During his time as director of player development for the Dodgers, Kapler...
  Share • November 14, 2019 at 7:35 PM
• Max Scherzer 'loses' $100K on Cy Young recount
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Hopefully Max Scherzer wasn't counting on this payday. When the National League Cy Young tally was announced on Wednesday, the Washington Nationals ace finished in a...
  Share • November 14, 2019 at 6:35 PM
• Bellinger 1st Dodger to win NL MVP since 2014
  From the Web › ESPN
  Cody Bellinger was named the NL's Most Valuable Player on Thursday, beating out 2018 winner Christian Yelich, who finished second in voting, and third-place Anthony...
  Share • November 14, 2019 at 5:35 PM
• Report: Dodgers are interested in Anthony Rendon in free agency
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Dodgers are interested in bidding for one of the Nationals top free agents once again. This time, they are reportedly in on pursuing Anthony Rendon this offseason...
  Share • November 14, 2019 at 5:35 PM
• Farhan Zaidi sees growth since he last considered Gabe Kapler as manager
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  New Giants manager Gabe Kapler was one of the people Farhan Zaidi spoke to the most when he left the A's to become the general manager of the Dodgers. Perhaps at that...
  Share • November 14, 2019 at 5:35 PM
• Cody Bellinger earns NL MVP after leading Dodgers to 106 wins
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  Winning a major award is nothing new to Cody Bellinger. The Los Angeles Dodgers slugger was unanimously voted National League Rookie of the Year in 2017. Now Bellinger...
  Share • November 14, 2019 at 5:35 PM
• LA Sweep: Angels' Trout, Dodgers' Bellinger win MVP awards
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout has overcome injury and tragedy to win his third AL MVP award
  Share • November 14, 2019 at 4:35 PM
• Dodgers slugger Cody Bellinger voted the National League most valuable player
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger won over voters with his blistering start, sustained power and great defense to win his first NL most valuable player award.
  Share • November 14, 2019 at 3:35 PM
• Bellinger 1st Dodger to win NL MVP since Kershaw
  From the Web › ESPN
  Cody Bellinger was named the NL's Most Valuable Player on Thursday, becoming the first Dodgers position player to win the award since Kirk Gibson in 1988.
  Share • November 14, 2019 at 3:35 PM
• Cody Bellinger wins 2019 National League Most Valuable Player Award
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Two years after winning the NL Rookie of the Year Award, Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger was named NL MVP by the BBWAA.
  Share • November 14, 2019 at 3:35 PM
• National League Cy Young voting miscalculation costs ace pitcher thousands
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  BBWAA initially listed Scherzer tied for second place in the voting with Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu. Scherzer would have received a $250,000 bonus for...
  Share • November 14, 2019 at 2:35 PM
• Gabe Kapler faces uphill battle in San Francisco as Giants on defensive from the jump
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  If the Phillies fired Gabe Kapler at least in part to appease a fanbase, the Giants seemingly didn't take appeasing their fanbase into account when hiring him. Kapler...
  Share • November 14, 2019 at 2:35 PM
• Fans apologize to Yu Darvish following Astros cheating allegations
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  When the Dodgers acquired Yu Darvish at the 2017 trade deadline, he was expected to be one of the final pieces to their championship puzzle. After a solid nine-start...
  Share • November 14, 2019 at 12:35 PM
• Giants' Gabe Kapler, Farhan Zaidi address questions on Dodgers controversy
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  They promised to be better with the Giants, and they both apologized. "I think this is the right time to say that I'm sorry that I didn't make all the right moves,"...
  Share • November 13, 2019 at 11:35 PM
• Giants' Kapler: 'I was naive' during 2015 incident
  From the Web › ESPN
  Introduced as Giants manager Wednesday, Gabe Kapler addressed a 2015 incident in which a 17-year-old girl contacted him about an alleged assault by Dodgers minor...
  Share • November 13, 2019 at 5:35 PM
• Kapler says he didn't do enough for alleged assault victim
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  New San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler said Wednesday that he should have sought the guidance of experts four years ago when dealing with a 17-year-old girl who...
  Share • November 13, 2019 at 4:35 PM
• After failed soccer endeavor, Mike Piazza set to manage Italian National Baseball Team
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Mike Piazza is getting back into the Italian sports scene, a year removed from an endeavor that fell nothing short of disaster. The MLB Hall of Famer announced Wednesday...
  Share • November 13, 2019 at 4:35 PM
• Dodgers' Hyun-Jin Ryu finishes behind Mets' Jacob deGrom for NL Cy Young Award
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Hyun-Jin Ryu's late-season woes likely cost the Dodgers left-hander the National League Cy Young Award. The Mets' Jacob deGrom won for the second year in a row.
  Share • November 13, 2019 at 3:35 PM
• Gabe Kapler says he spoke to his mom about Dodgers sexual assault incident
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  That's . . . weird. And telling.
  Share • November 13, 2019 at 2:35 PM