Dodgers News: Russell Martin ‘Not Worried’ About Back Trouble
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been bitten by the injury bug in recent weeks — especially on the position-player side. Chris Taylor was sidelined earlier this month with a non-displaced fracture in his left forearm and likely won’t return until…
Adam Kolarek Added To Dodgers’ 25-Man Active Roster, Caleb Ferguson Optioned To Triple-A Oklahoma City
The Los Angeles Dodgers officially added Adam Kolarek to their 25-man active roster and optioned Caleb Ferguson to Triple-A Oklahoma City. A corresponding move on the 40-man roster was not required, as a spot cleared when Brock Stewart was claimed…
Dodgers News: Julio Urias ‘Happy’ With Opportunity To Start
Los Angeles Dodgers went with Julio Urias for his first start in over a month on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, which was second spot start since an early-season transition from the rotation to the bullpen. Despite…
Dodgers News: Alex Verdugo Went Back To ‘Hitter’s Mentality’ To End Slump
Alex Verdugo went into the 2019 season as one of the top prospects in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization and projected to fill the role of a fourth outfielder after being included on the Opening Day roster. He steadily took…
Kenley Jansen: Dodgers’ Trade For Adam Kolarek Indicative Of Andrew Friedman Believing In ‘Great’ Bullpen
As the Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen has taken the brunt of the blame for the franchise failing to snap its World Series drought, Kenley Jansen had largely remained exempt from that criticism. Sure, Jansen faltered — proved to be human…
Andrew Friedman: Dodgers Targeted ‘Small List’ Of Impact Players, Made Aggressive Offers For Players That Ultimately Weren’t Traded At July 31 Deadline
In the weeks leading up to the July 31 trade deadline, the Los Angeles Dodgers had their sights on acquiring impact arms to bolster their pitching staff. The club appeared open to adding both starting pitchers and relievers in their…
Dodgers Ending Joc Pederson Experiment; Cody Bellinger To See More Time At First Base
With the Los Angeles Dodgers currently in cruise control toward a seventh consecutive National League West title, they have been afforded the unique luxury to experiment with different types of roster moves a little earlier than usual. For instance, Joc…
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts ‘Would Love’ To See Yasiel Puig At Dodger Stadium In Possible World Series Matchup With Indians
While the Los Angeles Dodgers only made a couple of minor moves on the day of the MLB trade deadline, two of the franchise’s former notable players did change teams during the trading frenzy. Yasiel Puig was dealt from the…
Dodgers News: Alex Verdugo Scratched From Lineup For Series Opener Vs. Padres Due To Left Knee Soreness
The Los Angeles Dodgers scratched Alex Verdugo from the lineup for Thursday’s series opener against the San Diego Padres. The announcement came less than one hour before first pitch, with Verdugo ruled out because of left knee soreness, and Matt…
Dodgers News: Dustin May Confident Heading Into MLB Debut Against Padres
A season that has already seen Matt Beaty, Kyle Garlick, Will Smith, Edwin Rios, Josh Sborz and Tony Gonsolin make their respective MLB debut, Dustin May is next in line when he starts against the San Diego Padres. The Los…
Dodgers Trade Tony Cingrani, Jeffry Abreu To Cardinals For Jedd Gyorko
The Los Angeles Dodgers traded Tony Cingrani and Minor League pitcher Jeffry Abreu to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for Jedd Gyorko, international cap space and cash considerations. Gyorko is not yet eligible to be reinstated from the 60-day…
Dodgers News: Brock Stewart Claimed Off Waivers By Blue Jays
Amid the frenzy during the final minutes counting down to the MLB trade deadline, the Toronto Blue Jays claimed Brock Stewart off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Stewart’s departure frees up a spot on the Dodgers’ 40-man roster. It…