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To head off a few well-founded criticisms first: 1. If the man were wearing a Giants hat, I wouldn't link the video. That's probably wrong. 2. Don't try this at home...
Share • October 20, 2014 at 8:35 AM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
Bryan Minniti, the former Washington Nationals assistant general manager who's been mentioned in connection with the Dodgers' vacant GM job (see here and here), is a...
Share • October 19, 2014 at 6:35 PM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez crashed Andrew Friedman's first press conference at Dodger Stadium."Are you looking to acquire a younger, faster first baseman?" he...
Share • October 18, 2014 at 12:35 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
At his introductory news conference Friday, the Dodgers' new president of baseball operations confirmed Don Mattingly would manage the team next season and that a...
Share • October 17, 2014 at 9:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Let's hope the Dodgers' front office relief fares better than their bullpen relief.
Share • October 17, 2014 at 7:35 PM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
In case you missed my piece on Andrew Friedman's front office in Tampa, and how the Dodgers' front office might evolve under their new President, Baseball Operations...
Share • October 17, 2014 at 7:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The new guy showed up Friday and he came across pretty much as expected -- bright, embracing numbers, likable, all humble, and about as forthcoming as J.D...
Share • October 17, 2014 at 5:35 PM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
The Dodgers haven't announced their preseason/spring training/exhibition/unofficial game schedule yet, but we know roughly one-sixth of it. That's because the Angels...
Share • October 17, 2014 at 4:35 PM -
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If you think getting to the World Series is becoming old hat for the San Francisco Giants, think again. Though this will mark the franchise's third trip to the Fall...
Share • October 17, 2014 at 4:35 PM -
From the Web › HardballTalk
The Rays promoted Chaim Bloom and Erik Neander to VP of Baseball Operations, the latest in a series of moves after Andrew Friedman left to join the Dodgers.
Share • October 17, 2014 at 3:35 PM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
The Dodgers are in the market for a new general manager but not a manager. As the future of the organization is concerned, those were the main takeaways from Andrew...
Share • October 17, 2014 at 2:35 PM -
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LOS ANGELES -- The new president of baseball operations for the Los Angeles Dodgers plans to hire a new general manager and retain Don Mattingly as manager.
Share • October 17, 2014 at 2:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Don Mattingly will manage the Dodgers next season, the new president of baseball operations said Friday.
Share • October 17, 2014 at 1:35 PM -
From the Web › HardballTalk
His last stop was as the Padres general manager. Before that, Arizona.
Share • October 17, 2014 at 1:35 PM -
From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
From Yahoo Sports: The Dodgers introduced their new president of baseball operations Friday and he endorsed Mattingly.
Share • October 17, 2014 at 12:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Not to be a Billy Buzzkill, but am I the only one out there who remains unconvinced the Dodgers just nabbed the greatest general manager since Branch Rickey?
Share • October 17, 2014 at 8:35 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Andrew Friedman's recent appointment as the Dodgers president of baseball operations resulted in the exile of Ned Colletti, the team's general manager for the last nine...
Share • October 16, 2014 at 6:35 PM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
When Fred Claire became the Dodgers' general manager in April 1987, he inherited a farm director, William Schweppe, and a scouting director, Ben Wade, who had been with...
Share • October 16, 2014 at 3:35 PM -
From the Web › HardballTalk
How much money would the Dodgers throw at Joe Maddon?
Share • October 16, 2014 at 11:35 AM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
I spoke to Jamey Wright, the Dodgers pitcher and former Tampa Bay Ray, for a piece about Andrew Friedman that you'll read soon. We were talking about Friedman, and the...
Share • October 16, 2014 at 10:35 AM -
From the Web › HardballTalk
In baseball, health is out. Debilitating injuries are in. And the Dodgers play maimed-ball best.
Share • October 16, 2014 at 10:35 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Evan Longoria was in the major leagues for less than a week when Andrew Friedman signed him to a contract guaranteed for $17.5 million. In addition to saving the Tampa...
Share • October 15, 2014 at 9:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
What's a senior advisor do? Not much, usually. Whispers in the big guy's ear and hopes he nods a lot. Hangs out in the shadows. Survives mostly.
Share • October 15, 2014 at 7:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
As the San Francisco Giants played in the World Series two years ago, the Dodgers were attracting headlines. The Dodgers had new owners — rich owners — and...
Share • October 15, 2014 at 7:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Well, they love it, OK? Pretty much boffo reviews all down the line. A few cautionary comments, but otherwise all raves.
Share • October 15, 2014 at 1:35 PM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
The Dodgers' poaching of Andrew Friedman from the Tampa Bay Rays' front office produced a predictable ripple effect in Florida. Call it somewhere between a minor tsunami...
Share • October 15, 2014 at 11:35 AM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
Well, you got your wish. Sort of. In my last poll, I asked which Dodgers coach or executive should be fired. About 94 percent of you thought someone should lose their...
Share • October 15, 2014 at 12:35 AM -
From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
Before the news that Andrew Friedman was leaving his post as executive vice president and general manager with the Tampa Bay Rays to become team president of the Los...
Share • October 15, 2014 at 12:35 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Under their deep-pocketed owners, the Dodgers have imported several star players, as well as a star advisor in Sandy Koufax and a star coach in Mark McGwire.
Share • October 14, 2014 at 9:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
A week after the abrupt end to one of their most disappointing postseasons, the Dodgers made a move that could change a culture.
Share • October 14, 2014 at 8:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
It's a new day, so hold on tight. This ride could go most anywhere. Best wear the spurs.
Share • October 14, 2014 at 6:35 PM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
Dodgers outfielder Roger Bernadina elected to become a free agent Tuesday and has been removed from the 40-man roster. Bernadina, 30, was released by the Cincinnati Reds...
Share • October 14, 2014 at 4:35 PM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
Former Dodgers bench coach Trey Hillman has been named the Houston Astros' bench coach by new manager A.J. Hinch, according to multiple reports Tuesday. Hillman was a...
Share • October 14, 2014 at 4:35 PM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
Loading Bubbles. View on Instagram In his first day as a senior advisor, former Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti told a story about the bubble machine Tuesday. Yes...
Share • October 14, 2014 at 4:35 PM -
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LOS ANGELES -- Dodgers outfielder Roger Bernadina has elected to become a free agent.
Share • October 14, 2014 at 4:35 PM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
In search of more wins, the Dodgers have settled on more ties.They booted general manager Ned Colletti sideways, as a "senior advisor" to President/CEO Stan Kasten.They...
Share • October 14, 2014 at 3:35 PM -
From the Web › HardballTalk
That's the same job Hillman had with the Dodgers, serving as manager Don Mattingly's right-hand man from 2011-2013.
Share • October 14, 2014 at 3:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
From the moment the Dodgers announced the hiring of Andrew Friedman as president of baseball operations on Tuesday, the baseball world anticipated the next step: the...
Share • October 14, 2014 at 1:36 PM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
One down, one more to go?One in, another one on the way?And if connecting the dots is your thing, how can you not pull out a black marker and draw a direct line from...
Share • October 14, 2014 at 1:36 PM -
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Former GM Ned Colletti, who will stay with the Dodgers as an adviser, leaves the franchise in much better shape than he got it.
Share • October 14, 2014 at 1:36 PM -
From the Web › HardballTalk
Don Mattingly may keep his job, but he'll be in for a very interesting 2015 season.
Share • October 14, 2014 at 1:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Andrew Friedman, who led the low-budget Tampa Bay Rays to four postseason berths, has been hired by the Dodgers to be their president of baseball operations.
Share • October 14, 2014 at 12:37 PM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
Here's a list of Dodgers general managers since the team moved to Los Angeles from Brooklyn in 1958:1958-68Buzzie Bavasi (Four National League pennants, three World...
Share • October 14, 2014 at 12:36 PM -
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LOS ANGELES -- Fresh off another early playoff exit, the Los Angeles Dodgers shook up their front office Tuesday.
Share • October 14, 2014 at 12:35 PM -
From the Web › HardballTalk
They already have $190 million in guaranteed salaries for 2015, plus $170 million for both 2016 and 2017.
Share • October 14, 2014 at 12:35 PM -
From the Web › HardballTalk
At least for now. I mean, the guy has only had the job for an hour. Give him time.
Share • October 14, 2014 at 12:35 PM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
The Dodgers hired longtime Tampa Bay Rays general manager Andrew Friedman as their new president of baseball operations Tuesday, while retaining former general manager...
Share • October 14, 2014 at 11:37 AM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
1. The players' performances regressed and someone had to pay.It's always easier to fire a coach, manager or executive than it is to dismantle a $240 million roster...
Share • October 14, 2014 at 11:37 AM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
The Dodgers hired longtime Tampa Bay Rays general manager Andrew Friedman as their new president of baseball operations Tuesday, while retaining former general manager...
Share • October 14, 2014 at 11:37 AM -
From the Web › HardballTalk
Ned Colletti will reportedly stay on as a senior advisor.
Share • October 14, 2014 at 11:35 AM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier might never make it as an actor, but at least he will be among the lucky few with both a baseball-reference.com and IMDB.com page after...
Share • October 14, 2014 at 9:35 AM -
From the Web › HardballTalk
No, that's not a typo. It was a three-way game.
Share • October 14, 2014 at 6:35 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Stephen Fife cleared waivers and was outrighted to triple-A Oklahoma City, the Dodgers announced Monday.
Share • October 13, 2014 at 7:35 PM -
From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers have reinstated pitcher Stephen Fife from the 60-day disabled list and outrighted him to the team's Triple-A roster.
Share • October 13, 2014 at 6:35 PM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
Now is the time of year when teams must begin resetting their 40-man rosters. Impending free agents must be re-signed or left to explore the open market...
Share • October 13, 2014 at 5:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
A.J. Ellis hit .191 last season, will turn 34 next April, and the Dodgers should bring him back?
Share • October 13, 2014 at 3:35 PM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
If the strike zone were to expand by, say, 40 square inches in the next six years, it would probably give pitchers a significant advantage over hitters. Right? Batting...
Share • October 13, 2014 at 3:35 PM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
One concept that's always baffled me is how casual observers associate players, coaches and even executives with a certain team. For example - and I've seen this written...
Share • October 13, 2014 at 3:35 PM -
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Fans who lost the "Chopstick Challenge" competition at Dodger Stadium to Hyun-Jin Ryu, take heart: You lost to someone who is paid to use chopsticks on camera. You...
Share • October 13, 2014 at 3:35 PM