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• Dodgers to keep coaching staff intact for 2015 season
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  LOS ANGELES -- Dodgers manager Don Mattingly and his entire coaching staff will return for the upcoming season, which will be his fifth at the helm of the NL West...
  Share • January 8, 2015 at 7:35 PM
• Dodgers add former closer Santos on Minors deal with invite
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Dodgers announced the signing of one-time closer Sergio Santos to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training on Thursday.
  Share • January 8, 2015 at 7:35 PM
• Dodgers sign reliever Sergio Santos to minor league deal
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers have signed reliever Sergio Santos to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
  Share • January 8, 2015 at 6:35 PM
• Dodgers announce entire coaching staff will return
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Manager Don Mattingly's entire coaching staff will return for the upcoming season, the Dodgers announced Thursday.
  Share • January 8, 2015 at 4:35 PM
• Mattingly: LA 'more of a team' after roster turnover
  From the Web › MLB.com
  New management turned over half the roster, including the trade of Matt Kemp to division rival San Diego. But Dodgers manager Mattingly said he's been consulted on every...
  Share • January 8, 2015 at 2:35 PM
• MLB won't stop Dodgers from signing Chin-hui Tsao
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The Dodgers are expected to finalize the signing of Taiwanese pitcher Chin-hui Tsao to a minor league contract any day now, with Major League Baseball blessing the deal...
  Share • January 8, 2015 at 1:35 PM
• Five things Dodgers general manager Farhan Zaidi said after Jimmy Rollins' presser.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Dodgers general manager Farhan Zaidi touched on a variety of topics after Jimmy Rollins' introductory press conference on Wednesday. Here are some highlights: 1. Zaidi...
  Share • January 8, 2015 at 12:35 PM
• Spring workout dates announced for all clubs
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Spring is officially on the horizon. Major League Baseball announced the first Spring Training workout dates for all 30 of its clubs on Thursday. Pitchers and catchers...
  Share • January 8, 2015 at 12:35 PM
• Jimmy Rollins plans to stay with Dodgers beyond one season
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  One and done. Thanks for stopping by for a season, and best of luck and all.
  Share • January 8, 2015 at 8:35 AM
• Brotherly bond helped Pedro on path to Cooperstown
  From the Web › MLB.com
  From their days in the Dominican Republic to being Major League teammates on the Dodgers and Red Sox, Ramon Martinez was always there to guide his younger brother...
  Share • January 8, 2015 at 7:35 AM
• Jimmy Rollins hopes to help Dodgers make history
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Jimmy Rollins was the shortstop of the Philadelphia Phillies in 2008 when they won their first World Series in 28 years.
  Share • January 7, 2015 at 9:35 PM
• Is Jimmy Rollins the Dodgers' next Kirk Gibson? Shortstop talks leadership, championship
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  On Jan. 29, 1988, the Dodgers signed free-agent slugger Kirk Gibson. The team was talented but undisciplined, and the front office wanted a vocal leader in the...
  Share • January 7, 2015 at 9:35 PM
• Rollins ready to make a difference
  From the Web › ESPN
  LOS ANGELES -- Not long after the trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers became official last month, Jimmy Rollins received a phone call from a number he didn't recognize. It...
  Share • January 7, 2015 at 9:35 PM
• Video: highlights from Jimmy Rollins' first press conference as a Dodger.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Wearing a Dodger cap and a number 11 for the first time, Jimmy Rollins addressed the media at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. Here are some highlights from his...
  Share • January 7, 2015 at 7:35 PM
• Dodgers GM Farhan Zaidi on signing pitcher Chin-Hui Tsao.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Chin-Hui Tsao, in all likelihood, will never pitch a meaningful game for the Dodgers this season. He signed a minor league contract last month and has not received an...
  Share • January 7, 2015 at 7:35 PM
• Jimmy Rollins eager to add another World Series ring in LA
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  LOS ANGELES -- Jimmy Rollins waived his no-trade clause after 14 years in Philadelphia to join the Los Angeles Dodgers, where the 36-year-old will replace Hanley Ramirez...
  Share • January 7, 2015 at 6:35 PM
• Including Dodgers TV situation, he'll be reveling in causes in 2015
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  As we all know, what you get out of life depends on what you put into it. So my first impulse each day — amid so many impulses — is to wonder, "How can I...
  Share • January 7, 2015 at 5:35 PM
• Jimmy Rollins hopes to add leadership
  From the Web › ESPN
  LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Jimmy Rollins met with the local media for the first time Wednesday afternoon at Dodger Stadium and said he hoped to bring...
  Share • January 7, 2015 at 5:35 PM
• Rollins settles in under the LA spotlight
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Dodgers on Wednesday evening introduced one of several fresh faces who will take the field for the club in 2015. Jimmy Rollins, acquired from the Phillies last...
  Share • January 7, 2015 at 5:35 PM
• Kershaw, Trout honored as LA's top sportsmen
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Angels outfielder Mike Trout and Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw on Wednesday were named as the Los Angeles Sports Council's 2014 Sportsmen of the Year.
  Share • January 7, 2015 at 1:35 PM
• Dodgers miss out on adding to their Hall of Fame presence
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Don Sutton won 324 games, ranking among the top 15 in major league history. He won 233 games for the Dodgers, the most of any pitcher for the distinguished...
  Share • January 6, 2015 at 6:35 PM
• Piazza gains in voting, still falls short of Hall of Fame
  From the Web › MLB.com
  These days, Mike Piazza refers to himself as an artist, noting that his job is not to critique his own work. Others have labeled him the greatest offensive catcher in...
  Share • January 6, 2015 at 5:35 PM
• Former Dodger Pedro Martinez among four elected to Hall of Fame
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Former and current Dodgers dominated the 2015 Hall of Fame ballot. Hitting coach Mark McGwire is 10th on the all-time home run list. Jeff Kent hit 351 home runs as a...
  Share • January 6, 2015 at 4:35 PM
• Big Unit, Pedro, Smoltz, Biggio make Hall of Fame
  From the Web › MLB.com
  In their first year on the Hall of Fame ballot, Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez and John Smoltz were elected to the Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers' Association of...
  Share • January 6, 2015 at 4:35 PM
• Sheffield not elected to Hall in first year on ballot
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Gary Sheffield said in November that it was an honor to be considered for the Hall of Fame. He received votes on 64 out of 549 ballots submitted, or 11.7 percent. It was...
  Share • January 6, 2015 at 4:35 PM
• Pedro's lofty accomplishments belied his small stature
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Pedro Martinez was small in stature, but large in performance. His nicknames indicated both aspects: the diminutive "Petey" and the great performer "El Grande." He was...
  Share • January 6, 2015 at 3:35 PM
• Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, Craig Biggio, John Smoltz elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez and John Smoltz, a trio of star pitchers who dominated in an era of offense, were elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Tuesday along with...
  Share • January 6, 2015 at 1:35 PM
• Voters reject PED users for Baseball Hall of Fame, yet Adderall is part of the game
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  The doors have been slammed, the spines have been stiffened, the high horse rides toward Cooperstown.Barry Bonds is still not a Hall of Famer.The baseball writers...
  Share • January 6, 2015 at 1:35 PM
• Mattingly falls short of Hall in final year on BBWAA ballot
  From the Web › MLB.com
  In his 15th and final year of eligibility, former Yankees great first baseman and current Dodgers manager Don Mattingly fell well short of election to the Hall of...
  Share • January 6, 2015 at 12:35 PM
• IBWAA elects five to Hall of Fame.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  In its 2015 Hall of Fame election the IBWAA selected Randy Johnson (with 98.24% of the vote), Pedro Martinez (95.15%), John Smoltz (82.82%), Jeff Bagwell (81.94%) and...
  Share • January 6, 2015 at 11:35 AM
• Former Dodgers pitcher Pedro Martinez elected to Baseball Hall of Fame.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  The Baseball Hall of Fame called for former Dodgers pitcher Pedro Martinez on Tuesday. The right-handed pitcher was listed on 91.1 percent of ballots, second only to...
  Share • January 6, 2015 at 11:35 AM
• AP: Brett Anderson can make up to $14 million this season with Dodgers.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Brett Anderson‘s one-year contract with the Dodgers will pay the left-handed pitcher up to $14 million this season, according to the Associated Press. Via ESPN:...
  Share • January 5, 2015 at 4:35 PM
• Mattingly enters final year of HOF eligibility
  From the Web › MLB.com
  For the 15th and final time, Don Mattingly is on the Hall of Fame ballot. And for the 15th and final time, Mattingly almost certainly won't be elected. Mattingly long...
  Share • January 5, 2015 at 1:35 PM
• Former Dodgers are all over Hall of Fame ballot
  From the Web › MLB.com
  A significant number of former Dodgers will be on the upcoming National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, led by one with an excellent shot in his third year on the ballot...
  Share • January 5, 2015 at 1:35 PM
• Ten Hall of Fame questions with IBWAA founder Howard Cole.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Tomorrow is the big day for the Hall of Fame class of 2015, as the Baseball Writers' Association of America will announce its election results at 11 a.m. on MLB Network...
  Share • January 5, 2015 at 12:35 PM
• Report: Baltimore Orioles still haven't ruled out acquiring Andre Ethier from Dodgers.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  File this one in the lukewarm rumor file. We've reported in the past the multiple teams showed interest in Andre Ethier. Evidently the Baltimore Orioles are one of those...
  Share • January 5, 2015 at 11:35 AM
• Anderson's deal includes $5 million signing bonus
  From the Web › ESPN
  LOS ANGELES -- Pitcher Brett Anderson gets a $5 million signing bonus as part of his $10 million, one-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers and can make an...
  Share • January 5, 2015 at 9:35 AM
• Brett Anderson gets $5 million signing bonus from Dodgers
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  LOS ANGELES -- Pitcher Brett Anderson gets a $5 million signing bonus as part of his $10 million, one-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers and can make an...
  Share • January 5, 2015 at 9:35 AM
• 2015 Hall of Fame class set to be unveiled tomorrow
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Anticipation about the Class of 2015 is very high, and for the second consecutive year, it's possible a large new group of players will be inducted into the National...
  Share • January 4, 2015 at 5:35 PM
• Orioles, Dodgers have discussed Andre Ethier trade
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  The Orioles have been linked in recent weeks to free agents Colby Rasmus, Norichika Aoki, and Ichiro Suzuki. But trading for a new outfielder is another route being...
  Share • January 4, 2015 at 10:35 AM
• Report: Dan Haren still has no intentions to pitch for Marlins
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Three weeks to consider his options has not led to a change of heart for Dan Haren. On Saturday, the California native officially informed the Miami Marlins that he has...
  Share • January 3, 2015 at 3:35 PM
• Proud of numbers, Piazza awaits Hall's call
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Early next week, for the third consecutive year, Mike Piazza will wait as he learns his Hall of Fame fate. Now more than eight years removed from his final home run, all...
  Share • January 3, 2015 at 2:35 PM
• Acclaimed scout Brito not slowing down at 80
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Mike Brito, who's had a hand in finding Fernando Valenzuela, Yasiel Puig and a score of Dodgers from various corners of the world during nearly 40 years of service, was...
  Share • January 3, 2015 at 12:35 PM
• Wills' impact on game is Hall of Fame worthy
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Former Dodgers star Maury Wills changed the game of baseball. How many players have done that? Wills, who brought the stolen base into fashion as a weapon, belongs in...
  Share • January 3, 2015 at 12:35 PM
• Uncommon Knowledge: Thomas Sowell and the Brooklyn Dodgers
  From the Web › AOL On
  WSJLive - Hoover Senior Fellow Thomas Sowell recounts his tryout with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1949. Photo: Getty
  Share • January 3, 2015 at 10:35 AM
• Dan Haren tells Marlins he doesn't intend to pitch for them; hopes for trade to West Coast
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Dan Haren was dealt from the Dodgers to the Marlins in a seven-player trade last month despite his previous comments that he would rather retire than pitch for a team...
  Share • January 3, 2015 at 8:35 AM
• Daily Dodger in Review: Dodgers lost faith in Andre Ethier
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  ANDRE ETHIER, 32, outfielder.
  Share • January 2, 2015 at 1:35 PM
• Pedro Martinez waits for call from Hall of Fame
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  BOSTON -- As a Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster, Nomar Garciaparra watched Clayton Kershaw become the dominant pitcher in the National League, winning three of the last...
  Share • January 2, 2015 at 1:35 PM
• Sorry, Dodgers won't be going after star pitcher to fill out rotation
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Hope you love that current Dodgers rotation. Hope you really, really love it. Like, blindly love it.
  Share • December 31, 2014 at 5:35 PM
• Dodgers make signing of Brett Anderson official
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The Dodgers could afford Max Scherzer or James Shields. No one is claiming otherwise.
  Share • December 31, 2014 at 5:35 PM
• Farhan Zaidi on starters, relievers, middle infield depth.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  GM Farhan Zaidi outlined where the Dodgers stand in their pursuit of pitching and middle infield depth in the post Erisbel Arruebarrena era Tuesday: 1. Zaidi is content...
  Share • December 31, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• Dodgers sign pitcher Brett Anderson to 1-year deal
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed free-agent pitcher Brett Anderson to a one-year contract.
  Share • December 31, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• Scouting profile: Darnell Sweeney
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dodgers middle-infielder Darnell Sweeney is a fine athlete with a consistent, solid gap-hitting bat and good speed. In fact, his speed may be his best tool. Sweeney is...
  Share • December 31, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• Dodgers officially sign Brett Anderson, designate Erisbel Arruebarrena for assignment
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  The fact that Brett Anderson passed his physical and signed a contract with the Dodgers on Tuesday is noteworthy. When I asked Andrew Friedman before Christmas if...
  Share • December 31, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• 2014 highs and lows both involve Kershaw
  From the Web › ESPN
  There were times when the 2014 Dodgers looked capable of breaking the team's 26-year World Series parade drought. Clayton Kershaw, the game's most talented pitcher, was...
  Share • December 31, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• Dodgers designate Erisbel Arruebarrena to make room for Brett Anderson
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Say this for Dodgers CEO Stan Kasten, he's not only letting new President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman reshape what ex-General Manager Ned Colletti built, but...
  Share • December 31, 2014 at 11:35 AM
• Dodgers designate Erisbel Arruebarrena for assignment, announce Brett Anderson signing.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  The fact that Brett Anderson passed his physical and signed a contract with the Dodgers on Tuesday is noteworthy. When I asked Andrew Friedman before Christmas if...
  Share • December 31, 2014 at 11:35 AM
• Dodgers add Anderson, DFA Arruebarrena
  From the Web › ESPN
  The Los Angeles Dodgers finalized a one-year, $10 million contract with pitcher Brett Anderson on Wednesday.
  Share • December 31, 2014 at 11:35 AM
• With ultimate goal in reach, 10 questions for Dodgers
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Will the Dodgers finally end the 26-year World Series drought? That depends on how they answer 10 questions heading into the 2015 season.
  Share • December 31, 2014 at 11:35 AM
• Dodgers close deal for Anderson, designate Arruebarrena
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Dodgers finally announced the signing of free-agent left-hander Brett Anderson on Wednesday, coupled with the surprising news that Cuban shortstop Erisbel...
  Share • December 31, 2014 at 10:35 AM
• The Dodgers formally announce their signing of Brett Anderson
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  It took 16 days to finalize, but now it's final.
  Share • December 31, 2014 at 10:35 AM
• Dodgers exploring an intriguing gamble with Chin-hui Tsao (Yahoo Sports)
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The 33-year-old has a troubling past, but the Dodgers really need bullpen help.
  Share • December 30, 2014 at 8:35 PM
• There should be no way Dodgers sign pitcher accused of throwing games
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  This new Dodgers brain trust seemingly has a place for anyone, regardless of past indiscretions. That Andrew Friedman, he's a forgiving guy.
  Share • December 30, 2014 at 2:36 PM
• Reports: Dodgers sign relief pitcher Sergio Santos to minor-league deal.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  The Dodgers have agreed to terms with right-handed reliever Sergio Santos, according to multiple reports Tuesday. Santos, 31, went 0-3 with an 8.57 earned-run average in...
  Share • December 30, 2014 at 8:35 AM
• Clutch Garvey merits a place among game's best
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Steve Garvey had good stats, was a remarkable big-game player, played in the most consecutive games of any National League player and played the most consecutive...
  Share • December 30, 2014 at 8:35 AM
• Dodgers reportedly agree with reliever Santos
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Dodgers continued to rebuild their bullpen heading into the new year, reportedly agreeing to a Minor League contract with reliever Sergio Santos.
  Share • December 30, 2014 at 7:35 AM
• Dodgers expected to sign pitcher Sergio Santos
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The Dodgers, in search of bullpen depth, are expected to sign right-hander Sergio Santos to a minor league contract.
  Share • December 29, 2014 at 5:35 PM
• Dodgers expected to sign Sergio Santos to minor league contract
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Santos saved 30 games for the White Sox in 2011, but he has struggled to stay healthy ever since.
  Share • December 29, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• Dodgers expected to announce Brett Anderson signing as early as Monday
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  The Brett Anderson signing should become official at some point next week, at long last.
  Share • December 27, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• Dodgers close to signing Taiwanese pitcher Chin-hui Tsao
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The Dodgers are close to signing right-hander Chin-hui Tsao, who has not played professional baseball since the Taiwanese league expelled him five years ago amid...
  Share • December 27, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• Awe-inspiring ace led way for Dodgers in 2014
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Looking back on the year that was, Clayton Kershaw delivered a season for the ages -- becoming the first NL pitcher to collect the MVP Award in 46 years -- and the...
  Share • December 25, 2014 at 9:35 PM
• A-Gone plays Santa to students during holiday season
  From the Web › MLB.com
  While his team was Christmas shopping at the Winter Meetings, Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez was playing Santa Claus in the community.
  Share • December 23, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• Dodgers send outfielder Jensen to Triple-A
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Kyle Jensen, who was acquired Nov. 17 from the Marlins, was outrighted to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.
  Share • December 23, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• Dodgers still searching for bullpen help
  From the Web › ESPN
  LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers now have what they like to call a "highly functional roster," which of course begs the question of what last year's group -- which somehow...
  Share • December 23, 2014 at 12:35 PM
• Pleskoff's picks: Top 10 prospects
  From the Web › MLB.com
  It is always difficult to rank prospects. Why is pitcher X better than hitter X in the rankings? Again, the results are in the eyes of the person compiling the lists...
  Share • December 23, 2014 at 9:35 AM
• The Dodgers will pay the Padres $18 million toward Matt Kemp's salary in 2015
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  This means the Padres will only have to pay Kemp $3 million next season.
  Share • December 22, 2014 at 8:35 PM
• Some questions to ponder for MLB's 2015 season
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  On Sept. 9, 1992, the Dodgers ended their game with an outfield of Darryl Strawberry in left field, Brett Butler in center and Billy Ashley in right. Kevin Gross pitched...
  Share • December 22, 2014 at 5:35 PM
• Reports: Dodgers will pay $18 million of Matt Kemp's salary in 2015.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  The Dodgers and San Diego Padres are scheduled to play each other 16 times in 2015. If Andrew Friedman handed Matt Kemp an oversized check for $1 million before every...
  Share • December 22, 2014 at 5:35 PM
• Report: Dan Haren is "holding out hope" for a trade to the Angels or Padres
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Dan Haren was traded from the Dodgers to the Marlins in the Dee Gordon deal during this month's Winter Meetings despite his previous comments that he would rather retire...
  Share • December 22, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• Dodgers to pay Padres $18M of $32M next year in Kemp trade
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  NEW YORK -- The Los Angeles Dodgers owe the Padres $18 million next year as part of the $32 million they agreed to pay in last week's trade that sent outfielder Matt...
  Share • December 22, 2014 at 3:35 PM