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• Top performances, prospects from 2014 Fall League
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Arizona Fall League is known as baseball's finishing school because it has graduated a ton of talent to the Major Leagues since it began play in 1992. Here are the...
  Share • November 15, 2014 at 10:35 PM
• Dodgers senior VP Josh Byrnes on Billy Gasparino, Ryan Jackson.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Josh Byrnes prefers writing scouting reports using words to looking at spreadsheets. It turns out being a numbers geek isn't a prerequisite for a front-office job with...
  Share • November 15, 2014 at 7:35 PM
• The Bard of baseball ops: Josh Byrnes brings unique voice to Dodgers
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Two economics majors and an English major walked into the Dodgers' front office. The English major said -- well, this is about to become a recurring question when...
  Share • November 15, 2014 at 6:35 PM
• Cubs to host Cardinals in first-ever night opener at Wrigley Field
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  One of baseball's oldest and greatest rivalries will take center stage in MLB's standalone Sunday night opener on April 5. And no, we're not talking about Yankees/Red...
  Share • November 15, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• Gabe Kapler, new Dodgers director of player developement, plans on asking many questions
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Gabe Kapler, the Dodgers' new director of player development, has some ideas. Yeah. And Clayton Kershaw has some awards.Kapler's unusual career path has taken him from...
  Share • November 14, 2014 at 5:35 PM
• Scott Boras responds to allegation that he covered for Manny Ramirez's PED use.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Then-Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez was popped for violating baseball's performance-enhancing drug policy in 2009. Today, Newsday reported that Ramirez's agent Scott...
  Share • November 14, 2014 at 5:35 PM
• Gabe Kapler, new Dodgers farm director, plans on asking many questions
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Gabe Kapler, the Dodgers' new director of player development, has some ideas. Yeah. And Clayton Kershaw has some awards.Kapler's unusual career path has taken him from...
  Share • November 14, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• Gabe Kapler: 'I desperately wanted to be inspired on a regular basis.'
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  I spoke to Gabe Kapler, the Dodgers' new director of player development, for a story that will run soon. Here a couple direct quotes from Kapler that I didn't include...
  Share • November 14, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• 'Historic' Dodgertown still holds special place
  From the Web › MLB.com
  There are instances when Historic Dodgertown is again vibrant and filled with fans, especially during this week while adult fantasy campers were in attendance, but it is...
  Share • November 14, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• Add endorsement to Kershaw's recent haul
  From the Web › ESPN
  The Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw picked up NL Cy Young and MVP awards this week. He also picked up a new endorsement
  Share • November 14, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• Kershaw's season rivals Gibson's stellar '68
  From the Web › MLB.com
  If you compare what Clayton Kershaw did this season for the Dodgers to the incredible 1968 season for Bob Gibson with the Cardinals, you could make a case of 1a and 1b...
  Share • November 14, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• Garvey mentors son at Dodgertown fantasy camp
  From the Web › MLB.com
  A doubleheader of scrimmage games had left most of the other campers at Historic Dodgertown exhausted. Rockies farmhand Ryan Garvey, however, slipped into the batting...
  Share • November 13, 2014 at 10:35 PM
• Los Angeles Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw got just what he deserved
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  The headline will be "Clayton Kershaw Wins MVP," although it should be "Media Gets Something Right."That is far more unexpected and newsworthy.Kershaw followed up his...
  Share • November 13, 2014 at 8:35 PM
• LA MVPs celebrate and dream for World Series
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  By Larry Fine - Clayton Kershaw and Mike Trout were celebrating Major League Baseball's highest individual honors on Thursday, in a twin triumph that made Los Angeles...
  Share • November 13, 2014 at 7:35 PM
• Clayton Kershaw, Mike Trout only 11th duo to win MVPs in same local market
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Call it the So Cal Sweep.Clayton Kershaw and Mike Trout became only the 11th pair in Major League Baseball history to win most valuable player awards in the same local...
  Share • November 13, 2014 at 6:35 PM
• Trout, Kershaw the right picks for MVP Awards
  From the Web › MLB.com
  This was not Mike Trout's best season, or even his second best. But he deserved the American League Most Valuable Player Award. Pitchers winning the MVP always feels a...
  Share • November 13, 2014 at 6:35 PM
• Kershaw adds NL MVP to his awards haul
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Clayton Kershaw put the finishing touches on an awards season for the ages Thursday when he was named the winner of the National League Most Valuable Player...
  Share • November 13, 2014 at 5:35 PM
• List of National League MVP award winners
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  - List of National League Most Valuable Player award winners after Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers was named as the 2014 recipient on Thursday. 2014 - Clayton...
  Share • November 13, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• Trout, Kershaw land MVP awards in an LA sweep
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  - Angels outfielder Mike Trout was a unanimous winner of the American League Most Valuable Player Award, and Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw claimed National League...
  Share • November 13, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw wins MVP to complete a rare double
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Clayton Kershaw still doesn't have a World Series ring, but he received the ultimate consolation prize Thursday.
  Share • November 13, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw wins historic National League MVP award
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Clayton Kershaw isn't just the best pitcher in baseball anymore.The Dodgers pitcher was voted the National League's Most Valuable Player on Thursday, a historically rare...
  Share • November 13, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• Cy Young winner Kershaw also crowned MVP
  From the Web › ESPN
  Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw was named the 2014 National League MVP on Thursday night.
  Share • November 13, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• Dodgers' pitcher Clayton Kershaw wins NL MVP
  From the Web › USA Today
  Kershaw is just the 11th player to pull off an MVP-Cy Young combo since 1956.       
  Share • November 13, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• Kershaw claims NL MVP; Trout unanimous in AL
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw completed his quest for a rare awards double taking home National League MVP honors on Thursday, a day after he earned a third NL Cy Young...
  Share • November 13, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• Clayton Kershaw Surpasses His Own Standards
  From the Web › Scout.com
  Clayton Kershaw has won the Cy Young three of the last four years. But this year, we bet he can add the MVP trophy to his list. Here's why.
  Share • November 13, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• Double-Dip: Kershaw Takes Home MVP, As Well
  From the Web › Scout.com
  Clayton Kershaw wasn't just the best pitcher in the National League this season, he was the best player. The Los Angeles Dodgers' left-hander took home the NL MVP award...
  Share • November 13, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• Clayton Kershaw wins the National League Most Valuable Player Award
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw adds yet more hardware to his mantle.
  Share • November 13, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• MVPs unveiled live; Trout a unanimous pick
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Capping a weeklong run of Major League Baseball's most prized individual accolades, the Baseball Writers' Association of America is announcing the winners of the Most...
  Share • November 13, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• Lure of Dodgers 'think tank' landed Gabe Kapler
  From the Web › ESPN
  LOS ANGELES -- Gabe Kapler seemed to have a pretty good thing going.He lives in a beautiful Malibu canyon. Over a 12-season major-league career, he made more than $9...
  Share • November 13, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• Fall League observations: Montas brings heat but hits bumps
  From the Web › MLB.com
  White Sox prospect Francellis Montas hit 98 mph three times in his final Arizona Fall League start on Wednesday, but he turned in his worst outing of the season while...
  Share • November 13, 2014 at 11:35 AM
• He loves LA: Friedman settling in with Dodgers
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Andrew Friedman has put together his staff and implemented his philosophy while getting acclimated to his new job with the Dodgers
  Share • November 13, 2014 at 8:35 AM
• Kershaw, Kluber capture Cy Young Awards (AFP)
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw unanimously won the National League Cy Young Award, taking the Major League Baseball trophy for the third time in four years...
  Share • November 12, 2014 at 10:35 PM
• Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw wants no part in MVP decision process
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  The question is, can a pitcher win an MVP award?The world will find out today, when baseball's ultimate individual award is revealed. Kershaw is one of three MVP...
  Share • November 12, 2014 at 8:35 PM
• Spot the differences in these two pics of Clayton Kershaw's entourage
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Something funny is going on with Clayton Kershaw and his friends. Last year, when the Los Angeles Dodgers ace won the NL Cy Young, a group of his childhood friends stood...
  Share • November 12, 2014 at 6:35 PM
• Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw unanimous choice for NL Cy Young
  From the Web › USA Today
  Kershaw has won three NL Cy Young awards in four seasons.       
  Share • November 12, 2014 at 5:35 PM
• Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw a unanimous choice for his third National League Cy Young Award
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw was a unanimous choice for the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday, winning the award for the third time in his career.What could...
  Share • November 12, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• Kershaw a unanimous choice for NL Cy Young
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Clayton Kershaw took his place alongside Sandy Koufax on Wednesday by winning his third National League Cy Young Award, this time by acclamation. Kershaw's election was...
  Share • November 12, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• MLB and MLBPA finalize list of Super Two qualifiers
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Only the top 22 percent of players between two and three years of service time qualify for arbitration, provided they had at least 86 days of service time this season...
  Share • November 12, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• Friedman confirms desire to trade veteran outfielder
  From the Web › MLB.com
  President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman confirmed at the the General Managers Meetings on Wednesday he wants to trade one of the Dodgers' veteran outfielders...
  Share • November 12, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw wins third Cy Young Award by unanimous vote
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw won the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday, becoming only the ninth pitcher in history to win three.
  Share • November 12, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• Dodgers' Kershaw claims 3rd NL Cy Young
  From the Web › ESPN
  Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw won the National League Cy Young Award for the third time.
  Share • November 12, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• Clayton Kershaw, Corey Kluber win Cy Young Awards
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  NEW YORK -- Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw was a unanimous choice for his third NL Cy Young Award, and Cleveland's Corey Kluber edged Seattle's Felix Hernandez...
  Share • November 12, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• Cys unveiled live; Kershaw wins unanimously
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Given out annually since 1956, when it was awarded to one pitcher for both leagues, the Cy Young Award takes center stage tonight, as the top pitcher in the American...
  Share • November 12, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• Clayton Kershaw wins the 2014 National League Cy Young Award by unanimous vote
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  In the least-surprising result of this award season, Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw has been named the 2014 Cy Young Award winner in the National League by the Baseball...
  Share • November 12, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• Friedman: Dodgers hope to trade outfielder
  From the Web › ESPN
  If it hadn't begun already, open bidding on Dodgers outfielders figures to get underway after Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman declared at the GM...
  Share • November 12, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• Dodgers to play Rangers in two spring games in San Antonio
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Know that spring training schedule the Dodgers released way back on Tuesday?
  Share • November 12, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• Dodgers returning to San Antonio to play Rangers
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  SAN ANTONIO -- The Los Angeles Dodgers are going to the Alamo City for the first time in 15 years next March for exhibition games against the Texas Rangers.
  Share • November 12, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• Kershaw is a rare pitcher worthy of MVP Award
  From the Web › MLB.com
  No pitcher has won the NL MVP Award since Bob Gibson in 1968, but Clayton Kershaw's amazing 2014 season should end that drought.
  Share • November 12, 2014 at 12:35 PM
• Dodgers sign three 16-year-old Caribbean prospects.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  The Dodgers announced three international signings Wednesday: 16-year-olds Frank Sanchez (Juan Uribe's nephew), Edwin Reyes and Jerson Dometilia. Sanchez, a 16-year-old...
  Share • November 12, 2014 at 11:35 AM
• Report: Seattle Mariners looking for cleanup hitter, could target Matt Kemp.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  According to CBSsports.com, the Seattle Mariners are one team who could put together a trade proposal for a very available Matt Kemp. From Jon Heyman: The Dodgers are...
  Share • November 12, 2014 at 11:35 AM
• Rangers, Dodgers to square off at Alamodome
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Rangers and the defending National League West champion Dodgers will play a pair of exhibition games in the Alamodome in San Antonio next March as part of the Big...
  Share • November 12, 2014 at 11:35 AM
• Dodgers, Rangers to invade Alamodome for two exhibition games next March.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  The Dodgers announced that they will play two exhibition games against the Texas Rangers in San Antonio, Texas, March 20 and 21, 2015. This is the third year for the...
  Share • November 12, 2014 at 10:35 AM
• Dodgers to play exhibition games in San Antonio
  From the Web › ESPN
  PHOENIX – The Dodgers will play exhibition games against the Texas Rangers at the Alamodome in San Antonio on March 20 and 21, the team announced. It's a...
  Share • November 12, 2014 at 10:35 AM
• Yasiel Puig whiffs in Japan debut.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Your browser does not support iframes. Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig went 0 for 2 early Wednesday morning in Japan as a team of MLB All-Stars lost 2-0 to a team of...
  Share • November 12, 2014 at 9:35 AM
• Dodgers' main concerns are big contracts and crowded outfield
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Andre Ethier, Carl Crawford and Matt Kemp will be the subject of trade talks this off-season as the Dodgers' revamped front office tries to address overcrowding in the...
  Share • November 11, 2014 at 9:35 PM
• Dodgers invite veterans for special event at ballpark
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Dodgers celebrated Veterans Day by welcoming about 300 veterans, active servicemen and women and their families to Dodger Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.
  Share • November 11, 2014 at 8:35 PM
• Mattingly earns votes in NL Manager of Year race
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Don Mattingly received votes on 10 of 30 ballots for the National League Manager of the Year Award, which was won on Tuesday by Matt Williams of the Washington...
  Share • November 11, 2014 at 6:35 PM
• Dodgers' Sweeney drives in five to lead Desert Dogs
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dodgers prospect Darnell Sweeney has swung a hot bat throughout the Arizona Fall League and on Tuesday he proved that his bat has a little bit of pop in it as...
  Share • November 11, 2014 at 5:35 PM
• Too good to be true: Dodgers to give away Tommy Lasorda garden gnome
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  OK, see if you can get your mind around this one. Thinking it might not be too difficult.
  Share • November 11, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• New brass aware of A.J. Ellis' value
  From the Web › ESPN
  PHOENIX -- The changing of front office regimes wouldn't seem, on the surface, to be great news for catcher A.J. Ellis.New president of baseball operations Andrew...
  Share • November 11, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• Dodgers host military members at Veterans Day batting practice
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  On Veterans Day, a number of businesses offer specials and freebies to military members . But one of the coolest things being a vet could get you Tuesday was an...
  Share • November 11, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• A.J. Ellis praised by Dodgers GM Farhan Zaidi
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  General Manager Farhan Zaidi wouldn't say whether the Dodgers would tender A.J. Ellis a contract, but offered a glowing appraisal of the catcher Tuesday at baseball's...
  Share • November 11, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• Kershaw's case for NL Cy Young Award tough to top
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Keeping in mind that National League Cy Young Award voting takes place before the playoffs, it's hard to envision a scenario where Clayton Kershaw doesn't win his third...
  Share • November 11, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• Young at heart participating in Dodgers' adult camp
  From the Web › MLB.com
  His team is currently on defense, having barely secured the first two outs, and yet Walt Bentson is sitting near the end of the bench ready in full catching equipment...
  Share • November 11, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• New Dodgers GM Zaidi gives Ellis vote of confidence
  From the Web › MLB.com
  New Dodgers general manager Farhan Zaidi issued a vote of confidence for catcher A.J. Ellis at the General Managers Meetings on Tuesday.
  Share • November 11, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• Dodgers release 2015 spring-training game schedule
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  You haven't even broken out the sweaters yet, and it's time to start making plans for spring baseball?
  Share • November 11, 2014 at 12:35 PM
• Dodgers announce full 2015 spring training schedule.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  The Dodgers' full Cactus League schedule was announced today. Their first game is March 4 at Camelback Ranch against the Chicago White Sox. Game times are listed in...
  Share • November 11, 2014 at 11:35 AM
• Dodgers primed to open spring slate vs. White Sox
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Dodgers on Tuesday released their 2015 Spring Training schedule, which opens March 4 with a home game against the White Sox at their shared facility at Camelback...
  Share • November 11, 2014 at 11:35 AM
• Mets sign Alex Castellanos
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Castellanos played briefly in the majors for the Dodgers in 2012 and 2013.
  Share • November 11, 2014 at 11:35 AM
• Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw could finish on winning note yet
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The baseball team at Highland Park High, just outside of Dallas, needed some fresh talent for the coming season.
  Share • November 11, 2014 at 3:35 AM
• Report: Dodgers nab two Boston Red Sox executives.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  The Dodgers added a pair of executives, both from the Boston Red Sox's front office, according to this tweet Monday: red sox have lost pro scout Galen Carr and director...
  Share • November 10, 2014 at 5:35 PM
• Report: Russell Martin seeking five years, $75-80 million.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  We knew that free agent catcher Russell Martin would carry a high price tag. According to Sportsnet.ca, here's how high: $75-80 million over five years. If true, the...
  Share • November 10, 2014 at 5:35 PM
• Dodgers start looking for Hanley's replacement
  From the Web › ESPN
  PHOENIX – The Los Angeles Dodgers' top decision-makers spent most of the first day of the general managers meetings at the team's Glendale, Arizona complex. The...
  Share • November 10, 2014 at 5:35 PM
• Hanley Ramirez rejects Dodgers' qualifying offer, making him a free agent
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Hanley Ramirez did not accept the Dodgers' qualifying offer by the Monday afternoon deadline, making him a free agent.Ramirez was not expected to take the qualifying...
  Share • November 10, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• All 12 MLB free agents turn down qualifying offers
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  NEW YORK -- For the third straight year, baseball's free agents shunned qualifying offers from their former teams and chose to test the market.All 12 free agents who...
  Share • November 10, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• Dodgers might need to get more creative after Michael Cuddyer signs with Mets.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said Friday that "we are trying to solve for talent and be as creative as we can to put the best team on the...
  Share • November 10, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• Clayton Kershaw is not Tommy Lasorda's National League MVP.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Tommy Lasorda doesn't have an MVP vote. If he did, the former Dodgers manager - and former pitcher - wouldn't vote for Clayton Kershaw. Considering his effervescent love...
  Share • November 10, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• Lasorda: Kershaw not the MVP
  From the Web › ESPN
  PHOENIX – Clayton Kershaw stands a good chance of becoming the first National League pitcher to win an MVP award in 46 years when the award is announced on...
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• Dodgers' Hanley Ramirez among 12 free agents to turn down qualifying offers
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  NEW YORK -- For the third straight year, baseball's free agents shunned qualifying offers from their former teams and chose to test the market.All 12 free agents who...
  Share • November 10, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• Hanley Ramirez rejects the Dodgers' qualifying offer, making him a free agent.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Hanley Ramirez did not accept the Dodgers' qualifying offer by the Monday afternoon deadline, making him a free agent. Ramirez was not expected to take the qualifying...
  Share • November 10, 2014 at 3:35 PM