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Dodgers option Julio Urias to Triple-A

May 22, 2017

On Sunday morning, the day after his second straight poor start, Los Angeles Dodgers lefty Julio Urias was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City. The Dodgers recalled right-handed reliever Josh Ravin to take Urias...

Cody Bellinger is Trying to Force the Issue

Jeff J. Snider

May 2, 2017

Features, Headlines, Los Angeles Dodgers

After his first three games in the big leagues, Los Angeles Dodgers top prospect Cody Bellinger looked like he wasn't ready for prime time. He was hitting .100/.250/.100, with his lone hit a squibber to thi...

Dodgers Call Up Top Prospect Cody Bellinger

Jeff J. Snider

Apr 25, 2017

Breaking News, Headlines, Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have called up top prospect Cody Bellinger from Triple-A Oklahoma City. The corresponding move(s) to make room on both the 25- and 40-man rosters have not yet been announced. Bellinge...

Clayton Kershaw Starts Are Simply Must-Watch Games

Tom Dorsa

Apr 21, 2017

Features, Los Angeles Dodgers, Opinions & Predictions

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Nowadays, appreciating Hall of Fame-caliber talent is a must, as we never know who and what the voters in Cooperstown will be thinking. Only a few of the active players in Major League Baseball are surefire ele...

Dodgers Begin the Year of Tough Roster Decisions

Jeff J. Snider

Apr 13, 2017

Features, Los Angeles Dodgers, Opinions & Predictions

The 2016 Los Angeles Dodgers were not built around a 25-man roster. That team, due mostly to a record number of disabled list trips, had 55 different players (including 31 pitchers) make at least one appearance...

Report: Rays’ Forsythe Traded for Dodgers’ De Leon.

Marvin Oliva

Jan 24, 2017

Breaking News, Los Angeles Dodgers, Offseason, Tampa Bay Rays

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays finally pulled the trigger on a trade. The The Rays will receive right-handed pitcher Jose De Leon in exchange for second baseman Logan Forsythe. Forsythe is co...

Report: Dodgers Interested in Todd Frazier

Ryan Waterman

Dec 6, 2016

Headlines, Los Angeles Dodgers, Offseason, Rumors

This is the time of year where it's vital for teams to have all of their proverbial "ducks in a row." A lot can happen, plans can (and will..) change, and it's important for teams to prepare for all possible si...

Dodgers Re-Sign Rich Hill

Jeff J. Snider

Dec 5, 2016

Breaking News, Los Angeles Dodgers, Offseason

After a few days of speculation, the Los Angeles Dodgers have officially re-signed left-handed pitcher Rich Hill, whom the team acquired at the trade deadline along with outfielder Josh Reddick for three qualit...

Report: Dodgers, Rich Hill “Nearing Agreement”

Ryan Waterman

Dec 5, 2016

Headlines, Los Angeles Dodgers, Offseason, Rumors, Transactions

In a much-needed piece of news for the pitching-strapped Los Angeles Dodgers, the team is reportedly nearing an agreement to retain southpaw Rich Hill. ESPN's Peter Gammons was the first to report that Hill ...

Los Angeles Dodgers “Shopping” Brandon McCarthy and Scott Kazmir

Ryan Waterman

Dec 5, 2016

Headlines, Los Angeles Dodgers, Offseason, Rumors

In some interesting news out of Los Angeles, the Dodgers are reportedly shopping a pair of starting pitchers in Scott Kazmir and Brandon McCarthy, according to ESPN's Buster Olney. Now, teams shopping player...