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From the Web › LA Daily News
Move over, Yankees. The Dodgers will pay more luxury tax on their 2014 payroll than any major league club: $26.6 million, according to the Associated Press. The Dodgers...
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Put me in, coach -- I'm ready to play today.
Share • December 22, 2014 at 12:35 PM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
As promised, Jimmy Rollins bought a full-page advertisement in Saturday's Philadelphia Inquirer thanking the fans who followed him for 15 years with the Phillies...
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- The Pittsburgh Pirates have posted the winning bid for power-hitting South Korean shortstop Kang Jung-ho, Major League Baseball said on Monday. Pittsburgh has an...
Share • December 22, 2014 at 11:35 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Jimmy Rollins might be a newcomer to the Dodgers, but he envisions himself becoming a leader on the team.
Share • December 20, 2014 at 12:35 PM -
From the Web › HardballTalk
Rollins was officially traded from the Phillies to the Dodgers yesterday in exchange for right-hander Zach Eflin and left-hander Tom Windle.
Share • December 20, 2014 at 8:35 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Seems like dysfunction is getting an odd amount of play with the Dodgers these days. A disproportionate amount.
Share • December 20, 2014 at 7:35 AM -
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LOS ANGELES -- Andrew Friedman has thoroughly overhauled a 94-win team in his first two months running the Los Angeles Dodgers. None of his myriad moves made a bigger...
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From the Web › LA Daily News
It's going to take more than one story or one blog entry to grasp the full scope of what's happened to the Dodgers roster since the end of the season. I wrote this...
Share • December 19, 2014 at 10:35 PM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
Dodgers second baseman Howie Kendrick could only speak for himself Friday. He was alone on a dais at Dodger Stadium, at least until his two young sons joined him to talk...
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From the Web › LA Daily News
The Dodgers released right-handed pitcher Brian Wilson, who was designated for assignment Tuesday. That means the Dodgers will be responsible for paying the vast...
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From Yahoo Sports: The Dodgers will still owe Wilson the balance of his $9.5 million salary in 2015.
Share • December 19, 2014 at 8:35 PM -
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LOS ANGELES -- Brian Wilson was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night, three days after the heavily bearded reliever was designated for...
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From the Web › LA Daily News
Howie Kendrick has been an Angel his entire career, dating to the time he was drafted 12 years ago. Yet he never bought a house near Anaheim, he said, "for the fact that...
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LOS ANGELES -- After Jimmy Rollins learned he was headed from Philadelphia to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the longtime Phillies shortstop had to wait more than a week for...
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From the Web › HardballTalk
Brian Wilson and his beard are back on the free agent market after the Dodgers released him on Friday.
Share • December 19, 2014 at 6:35 PM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
It took a while, but we can report the final terms of the trade sending Matt Kemp to the San Diego Padres. Dodgers receive: C Yasmani Grandal RHP Joe Wieland RHP Zach...
Share • December 19, 2014 at 5:35 PM -
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LOS ANGELES -- As a baseball fan, Howie Kendrick is impressed and intrigued by the Los Angeles Dodgers' offseason overhaul.
Share • December 19, 2014 at 5:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
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Share • December 19, 2014 at 4:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
As the San Diego Padres were preparing to introduce Matt Kemp as their new star attraction Friday, Andrew Friedman explained the Dodgers' polarizing decision to trade...
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NEW YORK -- The Los Angeles Dodgers have ended the New York Yankees' 15-year streak as Major League Baseball's biggest spenders and owe more than $26.6 million in luxury...
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PHILADELPHIA -- While talent got Jimmy Rollins to the major leagues, confidence made him a winner and sparked the most successful run in the history of the Philadelphia...
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Without a playoff appearance since 2006 and mired in also-ran status behind the powers of the National League West, the San Diego Padres are going all-in in 2015. Friday...
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PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies have finalized their trade of Jimmy Rollins, sending the All-Star shortstop and $1 million to the Los Angeles Dodgers for right-hander Zach...
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From the Web › HardballTalk
Rollins waived his no-trade rights to facilitate a move after 15 seasons in Philadelphia.
Share • December 19, 2014 at 9:35 AM -
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It's becoming increasingly obvious that general managers around Major League Baseball don't place sleep high on their list of priorities. When they're closing in on a...
Share • December 19, 2014 at 4:35 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The trade sending Matt Kemp from the Dodgers to the San Diego Padres was finalized Thursday, one week after the division rivals agreed in principle to the blockbuster...
Share • December 18, 2014 at 11:35 PM -
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SAN DIEGO -- The Padres have finalized a five-player trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers that sends slugger Matt Kemp and $32 million to San Diego in exchange for catcher...
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Vin Scully can find his way into our hearts even during the gloomiest winter afternoons, as he proved again Thursday when he unwittingly starred in his own holiday...
Share • December 18, 2014 at 8:35 PM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
Matt Kemp is a San Diego Padre. Jimmy Rollins is a Dodger. Two blockbuster trades that seemed inevitable a week ago became official Thursday after an issue with Matt...
Share • December 18, 2014 at 6:35 PM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
L.A. Dodgers Hall of Fame announcer Vin Scully briefly misplaced his 1988 World Series ring today while Christmas shopping. When he noticed he didn't have it on him...
Share • December 18, 2014 at 5:35 PM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
The Dodgers made two minor trades Thursday morning, none involving Matt Kemp. They sent Matt Long to the Angels to complete the trade for catcher Drew Butera. Then they...
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From the Web › HardballTalk
Rollins is not tied to Kemp, at least not entirely.
Share • December 18, 2014 at 12:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
A week after the Dodgers and San Diego Padres agreed to a five-player trade involving Matt Kemp, the deal still hasn't been made official.
Share • December 18, 2014 at 11:35 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
As the Dodgers waited to learn whether their deal to send to Matt Kemp to the Padres would be completed Thursday, they acquired minor league catcher Shawn Zarraga from...
Share • December 18, 2014 at 11:35 AM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
Matt Kemp was reportedly scheduled to take his physical with the San Diego Padres. Two days later - seven days since the framework of the trade was agreed to by both...
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The unpredictable nature of baseball's offseason struck again on Wednesday, resulting in what would best be described as an awkward tweet from veteran catcher Rene...
Share • December 17, 2014 at 6:35 PM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
NEW YORK -- Fred Claire can see the day when Major League Baseball teams open academies for prospects in Cuba."It's absolutely a natural, just as the Dominican was and...
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From the Web › HardballTalk
The Dodgers dumped Brian Wilson on Tuesday afternoon, choosing to eat the remaining $9.5 million on his contract. And the new front office is not done unloading...
Share • December 16, 2014 at 8:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
With his oversized beard, tattoo-covered arms and bizarre persona, Brian Wilson was made for Hollywood. He just couldn't get enough hitters out.
Share • December 16, 2014 at 7:35 PM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
Dodgers general manager Farhan Zaidi spent 10 years in the Oakland A's front office in various capacities. He saw Dallas Braden throw a perfect game, Dan Haren in his...
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LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Dodgers have sent minor-league outfielder Noel Cuevas to the Colorado Rockies to complete their trade for right-hander Juan Nicasio last...
Share • December 16, 2014 at 5:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
So much happened in such a flash for the Dodgers last week --- with the main focus justifiably centered on the trade of Matt Kemp --- that much went by in a quick blur...
Share • December 16, 2014 at 4:35 PM -
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The former closer was designated for assignment Tuesday and will likely pitch for another team on the Dodgers' dime.
Share • December 16, 2014 at 4:35 PM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
The Dodgers designated right-handed reliever Brian Wilson for assignment Tuesday. This probably wasn't the toughest off-season roster decision for the Dodgers' remade...
Share • December 16, 2014 at 3:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Think it's not a very different world under the Dodgers' new management team? Then you'd better hitch up the britches and get ready for an entirely new kind of wild...
Share • December 16, 2014 at 1:35 PM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
With one dramatic stroke Tuesday, the Dodgers took an important step toward reshaping their starting rotation and bullpen, signing Brandon McCarthy to a four-year, $48...
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LOS ANGELES -- After an itinerant major league career, Brandon McCarthy is grateful the Los Angeles Dodgers are giving him the chance to grow with a contender.
Share • December 16, 2014 at 12:35 PM -
From the Web › HardballTalk
It's highly unlikely that any team will claim Wilson and his contract off waivers.
Share • December 16, 2014 at 12:35 PM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
MIAMI -- A South Florida businessman has pleaded guilty to illegally helping finance the smuggling of Los Angeles Dodgers star Yasiel Puig out of Cuba.Gilberto Suarez...
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MIAMI -- A South Florida businessman pleaded guilty Tuesday to taking part in a conspiracy to smuggle Los Angeles Dodgers star Yasiel Puig out of Cuba in return for a...
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Jon Lester, enjoy the Windy City. Cole Hamels, it would have been sweet. Max Scherzer, rejoice in those coming riches. James Shields, guess we never really thought it...
Share • December 15, 2014 at 6:35 PM