The Memphis Grizzlies’ billionaire owner, Michael Heisley, is among a group of bidders for the Los Angeles Dodgers. That’s according to th...
Former Oklahoma City 89ers and RedHawks trainer Greg Harrel reflects on his experiences as a pro baseball trainer as he readies for the upcoming season.
It's finally happening, the Los Angeles Dodgers are getting ready to start Spring Training for the 2012 season. I'm excited about what we're going to see and the team has started to announce the Spring Training broadcast schedule .
The Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday announced their Cactus League spring training schedule for 2012. The club opens their spring slate on Monday, March 5 against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona, the home the Dodgers share with the White Sox. The Dodgers will be the road team in that matchup. The club plays 30 games in 28 days, including three days of split-squad games ...
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The second round of bids for the highly sought after Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team is due around February 23, according to several people familiar with the process.
Expect to see plenty of former Great Lakes Loons pitchers with the Loons in the very near future.
Spring Training is just a couple of weeks away. Pitchers and catchers for the Los Angeles Dodgers will report to Camelback Ranch in Glendale on February 21 and their first workout will take place on February 22. Position players will report on February 27. Just like that, in a matter of days, there will be baseball once again. Here are the players who will be reporting on February 21. ROSTER ...
NL Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers avoided a salary arbitration hearing next week, agreeing to a $19 million, two-year contract.
According to the L.A. Times' Bill Shaikin, current owner of the Memphis Grizzlies Michael Heisley has thrown his hat into the ring as a potential buyer for the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise, and brings his billions of dollars along with him. Heisley, 75, is now one of 11 possible groups that could take over the Dodgers by April 30, the deadline set forth by Major League Baseball in which the ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers added to their spring training pitching staff on Tuesday, signing Jamey Wright to a minor league deal with an invitation to big league camp at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona. The 37-year old right-hander has an out clause in his contract in late March, per Tony Jackson of ESPN LA , meaning if Wright isn't added to the active roster by a specified date he has the ...
On the field, the story of the 2011 Los Angeles Dodgers was not that bad. The team finished 82-79 after a strong second half. Clayton Kershaw won the National League Cy Young award, and Matt Kemp was the best player in the league. The ownership mess with Frank McCourt and the incident involving Bryan Stow early in the year put a black eye over everything. The franchise is about to enter an ...
Clayton Kershaw signs a two-year deal with $19 million.
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced their 2012 spring training broadcast schedule, which includes 18 televised games in high definition. Three of the 18 games to be televised are freeway series games against the Los Angeles Angels back in southern California, and all 15 Cactus League home games at Camelback Ranch will be on TV as well. Vin Scully will call two games in Arizona, on Saturday, March ...
The Chicago-based billionaire has one of 11 bids surviving in the Dodgers’ ownership sweepstakes.
Details continue to emerge regarding the pending sale of the Los Angeles Dodgers , the most recent report coming from the L.A. Times, listing Memphis Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley as a candidate to replace Frank McCourt as the team’s owner. This comes on the heels of another report earlier this week that Donald Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner, he of the Kushner family real estate empire, was ...
During this offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers made only minor improvements. The cause of the inactivity on the free-agent market can be traced back to the unsettled ownership situation. As Frank McCourt attempts to sell the team, GM Ned Colletti will attempt to build a competitive team with the minor assets that he has been given. During 2011, the Dodgers finished with 82 wins. Despite ...
The Seattle Mariners signed another relief pitcher to help the bullpen in 2012. Former Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Hong-Chih Kuo signed a one-year deal with the team, this according to the Los Angeles Times . Dollar figures associated with the contract have not yet been released,...
Jared Kushner has emerged as a possible owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times.
The Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday asked a federal bankruptcy judge to reject all claims for damages filed by San Francisco Giants fan Bryan Stow over his severe beating in a Dodger Stadium parking lot on Opening Day of the 2011 season.
The Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday asked a federal bankruptcy judge to reject all claims for damages filed by San Francisco Giants fan Bryan Stow over his severe beating in a Dodger Stadium parking lot on Opening Day of the 2011 season.
The Los Angeles Dodgers asked the judge overseeing the team’s bankruptcy to dismiss injury claims by a San Francisco Giants fan who was beaten in a Dodgers parking lot after a home game in March.
Bankruptcy attorneys for the Los Angeles Dodgers filed court papers today asking a Delaware judge to reject a financial claim by a San Francisco . . . → Read More
On Friday the Los Angeles Dodgers asked the U.S. bankruptcy judge to disallow claims against them filed by Bryan Stow. As you may remember, Stow is the San Francisco Giants fan that was nearly beaten to death outside Dodger Stadium after the Dodgers' Opening Day victory over the Giants last March. Stow and his children filed a suit against the Dodgers, owner Frank McCourt and over a dozen ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers asked a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge on Friday to disallow claims against the team filed by Bryan Stow, the San Francisco Giants fan nearly beaten to death outside Dodger Stadium last spring.
The Los Angeles Dodgers asked a federal bankruptcy judge Friday to reject claims for damages filed by the San Francisco Giants fan who was beaten in a Dodger Stadium parking lot on opening day of the 2011 season. In a...
The Los Angeles Dodgers asked a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge on Friday to disallow claims against the team filed by Bryan Stow, the San Francisco Giants fan nearly beaten to death outside Dodger Stadium last spring.
The Los Angeles Dodgers asked a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge on Friday to disallow claims against the team filed by Bryan Stow, the San Francisco Giants fan nearly beaten to death outside Dodger Stadium last spring. Stow and his family sued the Dodgers in California state court, then filed the claim with the federal court in July, weeks after owner Frank McCourt put the team in bankruptcy.
The Los Angeles Dodgers asked a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge on Friday to disallow claims against the team filed by Bryan Stow, the San Francisco Giants fan nearly beaten to death outside Dodger Stadium last spring.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have asked a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge to disallow claims against the team filed by Bryan Stow, the San Francisco Giants fan nearly beaten to death outside Dodger Stadium last spring.
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) -- The Los Angeles Dodgers asked a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge on Friday to disallow claims against the team filed by Bryan Stow, the San Francisco Giants fan nearly beaten to death outside Dodger Stadium last spring.
The Los Angeles Dodgers rounded out their bullpen on Friday, signing veteran right-handed relief pitcher Todd Coffey to a one-year deal plus a club option for 2013 , worth a guaranteed $1.3 million. Coffey will be paid $1 million in 2012, and his 2013 option is worth $2.5 million with a buyout of $300,000. Coffey, 31, was 5-1 with a 3.62 ERA in 69 games with the Washington Nationals in 2011 ...
Los Angeles Dodgers LLC ("LAD", "Dodgers") today reported that it has filed a motion to disallow all claims (the "Stow Claim") asserted by Bryan Stow, Tyler Stow and Tabitha Stow against the Los Angeles Dodgers with the U.S....
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox will play a spring training game in Tucson, Ariz., on March 23 to benefit the Christina-Taylor Green Foundation.
Earlier this week, in a Yahoo article written by Steve Henson, Diamondbacks CEO Derrick Hall was mentioned in connection to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ soon-to-be-changing ownership situation and as a future commissioner of baseball. It was kind of a double-whammy realization that the Diamondbacks could wind up losing the man some fans might consider the face of the franchise, but Hall this week ...
Billionaire hedge-fund manager Steven Cohen of SAC Capital Advisors, who is among the bidders for Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Dodgers, is close to buying a $20 million stake in the New York Mets, a person with direction knowledge of the situation said.
Steven A. Cohen, a hedge fund manager pursuing the purchase of the Los Angeles Dodgers, is expected to buy a limited partnership in the Mets for $20 million.
Prosecutors say criminal charges will not be filed against Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman James Loney, who was arrested last year on suspicion of driving under the influence. City attorney's office spokesman Frank Mateljan said Wednesday that the office obtained a report from law enforcement and determined there was insufficient evidence to proceed with a case against Loney.
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman James Loney has avoided DUI charges after prosecutors determined there was insufficient evidence to charge him, the Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday.
Big players swing for the fences in a wild battle to overpay for the bankrupt Los Angeles Dodgers
The sports gear is more easily valued than the team. Frank McCourt is selling the club out of bankruptcy, in part to pay his ex-wife, Jamie, $131 million for her share of the Dodgers agreed to in their October divorce settlement, Bloomberg Businessweek reports in its Feb. 6 edition.
A major South Korean retail group said Tuesday it has joined the bidding for the Los Angeles Dodgers after the troubled US baseball team went bankrupt last June.
SEOUL (Reuters) - Park Sung-su is a devoted follower of baseball and collects Major League souvenirs. Now, the 58-year-old founder and top shareholder of privately-owned South Korean retailer E-Land Group may be closer to getting his hands on the real thing, confirming on Tuesday he is part of a consortium shortlisted to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers out of bankruptcy. The Dodgers were put up for ...
Peter O'Malley's bid to buy back the Los Angeles Dodgers is supported by financing from the South Korean conglomerate E-Land, two people familiar with the Dodgers' sale process said Monday.
Peter O'Malley's bid to buy back the Los Angeles Dodgers is supported by financing from the South Korean conglomerate E-Land, two people familiar with the Dodgers' sale process said Monday.
Kevin Roderick: Jon Weisman's "outlet for dealing psychologically with the Los Angeles Dodgers and baseball" has left ESPN for life on its own.
South Korean retailer E-Land Group confirmed on Tuesday it is part of a consortium that is among short-listed bidders in the auction for bankrupt Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team, a move that could help it expand further in the sportswear business.
South Korean apparel retailer E-Land is part of a group that has made a bid for Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Dodgers, a company spokesman said.
The local sports owner who is named after two Cardinals Hall of Famers is taking a swing at buying one of baseball's venerable clubs, the Los Angeles Dodgers , and reportedly has moved beyond the initial bidding process.
HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- South Korean retailer E-Land Group confirmed on Tuesday that it has formed a consortium to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team, and that the group was among the short-listed bidders, according to media reports. E-Land declined to elaborate on the other members of the consortium and said the potential investment was aimed at diversification, Reuters reported ...
South Korean retailer E-Land Group confirmed on Tuesday that it has formed a consortium to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers, and is among short-listed bidders for the storied baseball team, which local media estimate is worth $1.2-1.5 billion.
South Korean retailer E-Land Group confirmed on Tuesday that it has formed a consortium to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers , and is among short-listed bidders for the storied baseball team, which local media estimate is worth $1.2-1.5 billion.
Magic Johnson belongs to one of 10 groups bidding for the Los Angeles Dodgers, which has a minor league agreement with the Great Lakes Loons.
The sale of the Los Angeles Dodgers has attracted some of the wealthiest people in Los Angeles and in the country, as well as several well-known figures in the sports world. One of the people who was part of the initial round of bidding, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, dropped out after deciding the price for the team was too rich for his blood. The price of the team is expected to top $1.5 ...
Hedge fund head Steven Cohen and groups including Joe Torre and Magic Johnson have survived the first round of cuts in bidding for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
SEOUL (Reuters) - A consortium led by South Korean retailer E-Land is among the short-listed bidders vying to buy the U.S. Major League Los Angeles Dodgers baseball franchise, Yonhap News Agency reported on Monday, estimating the price tag at between $1.2 billion and $1.5 billion for the storied team. The Dodgers filed for bankruptcy protection in June last year and a sale of the franchise was ...
SEOUL (Reuters) - A consortium led by South Korean retailer E-Land is among the short-listed bidders vying to buy the U.S. Major League Los Angeles Dodgers baseball franchise, Yonhap News Agency reported on Monday, estimating the price tag at between $1.2 billion and $1.5 billion for the storied team.
The owner of the reigning NBA champions will not be the next owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has survived the first round of cuts in bidding for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Hedge fund head Steven Cohen and groups including Joe Torre and Magic Johnson have survived the first round of cuts in bidding for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles Dodgers today confirmed the round of preliminary bidding has been completed successfully. The preliminary round of bidding has underscored the robust nature of the sales process, the significant purchase opportunity...
Ten potential ownership groups hoping to purchase the Los Angeles Dodgers have advanced to the second round of bidding, a source close to the situation said Friday night on condition of anonymity.
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The dazzling line-up of entrepreneurs and sporting figures vying to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers has been whittled down, with some of the bidding groups already notified that they had made the cut, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The troubled Los Angeles Dodgers, one of sport's most storied franchises, began receiving bids from potential buyers this week in a sale that's expected to set a Major League record at more than $1 billion.
It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. Charles Dickens may have been comfortable sipping on $2 PBR's at The Shortstop before Dodgers games. He might consider that the Blue Crew have it all—a Cy Young that has claim as the best southpaw in the game, and a slugger that threatened to hit for the Triple Crown just a mere four months ago. There is also the other face of the Dodgers ...
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw accepted the Warren Spahn Award on Thursday night as the best left-handed pitcher in baseball.
Attention Los Angeles Dodgers shoppers: It will take at least $1.5 billion to buy the MLB team. Image by Ed Yourdon via Flickr Yesterday was the preliminary deadline for bids for the Los Angeles Dodgers, its stadium, ticket business and future media rights. A person familiar with the bidding says that given
The troubled Los Angeles Dodgers, one of baseball's most storied franchises, began receiving bids from potential buyers this week in a sale that's expected to set a Major League record at more than $1 billion.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw accepted the Warren Spahn Award on Thursday night as the best left-handed pitcher in baseball.
The Associated Press The Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw accepted the Warren Spahn Award on Thursday night as the best left-handed pitcher in baseball. "It's the biggest trophy I've ever gotten," Kershaw said, laughing. "I don't know if I'll be able to carry it on the plane." Kershaw, the National League Cy Young winner, led the NL with a 21-5 record ...
The troubled Los Angeles Dodgers, one of baseball's most storied franchises, began receiving bids from potential buyers this week in a sale that's expected to set a Major League record at more than $1 billion. ...
Three former Great Lakes Loons pitchers - Zach Lee, Nathan Eovaldi and Allen Webster - are ranked in the top 100 prospects in baseball.
LOS ANGELES (CNN) -- The troubled Los Angeles Dodgers, one of sport's most storied franchises, began receiving bids from potential buyers this week in a sale that's expected to set a Major League record at more than $1 billion.
The troubled Los Angeles Dodgers, one of sport's most storied franchises, began receiving bids from potential buyers this week in a sale that's expected to set a Major League record at more than $1 billion.
NEW YORK (AP) — About 12 groups submitted initial bids to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers from Frank McCourt, several people familiar with the process said Tuesday.
A season ago, the Dodgers were a franchise in financial upheaval. The messy McCourt divorce tarnished the image of the iconic brand. MLB seized control. Bankruptcy was filed. Fan cries escalated. Despite having arguably the game's best all-around hitter and most-dominating starting pitcher, distractions off the field negatively impacted production on it. The Dodgers, hanging around the NL West ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers, one of baseball's most storied franchises, drew such scant interest when last on the sales block that Frank McCourt bought the team in exchange for only a Boston parking lot.
Nuggets and Avalanche owner Stan Kroenke is one of people bidding to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to the Los Angeles Times.
About 12 groups submitted initial bids to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers from Frank McCourt, several people familiar with the process said Tuesday. Among the bidders were Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and former YES Network chief executive officer Leo Hindery, two people said, speaking on condition of anonymity because the bids were to remain confidential.
NEW YORK (AP) -- About 12 groups submitted initial bids to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers from Frank McCourt, several people familiar with the process said Tuesday.
Magic Johnson, who led the Lakers to five NBA titles, is among bidders for the Dodgers. / Christopher Hanewinckel, U.S. Presswire The Los Angeles Dodgers, one of baseball's most storied franchises, drew such scant interest when last on the sales block that Frank McCourt bought the team in exchange for only a Boston parking lot.
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is among more than 10 bidders who are now vying for ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Bankers handling the sale of the Los Angeles Dodgers received multiple bids in excess of $1 billion on Monday, people familiar with the matter said.
Bids are due Monday for groups interested in buying the Los Angeles Dodgers, and looser regulations may mean more interested parties.
Today’s deadline to submit initial bids for the Los Angeles Dodgers may bring a record price for a professional baseball team as a result of a process that Major League Baseball lawyers said could set an unwelcome precedent.
Some bidders for the Los Angeles Dodgers have started talking with each other about combining their groups, even before initial offers for the bankrupt team were submitted Monday.
Monday is the deadline for initial bids for the sale of the bankrupt Los Angeles Dodgers by Frank McCourt.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Some bidders for the Los Angeles Dodgers have started talking with each other about combining their groups, even before initial offers for the bankrupt team were submitted Monday.
Some bidders for the Los Angeles Dodgers have started talking with each other about combining their groups, even before initial offers for the bankrupt team were submitted Monday. Two bidders said talks about possible group mergers were ongoing. They both spoke on condition of anonymity because Blackstone Group, which is managing the sale for owner Frank McCourt, made them sign nondisclosure...
Former CNN host, Larry King, leads pack of contenders expected to pursue baseball team with estimated price tag exceeding $1-billion
Today’s deadline to submit initial bids for the Los Angeles Dodgers may bring a record price for a professional baseball team as a result of a process that Major League Baseball lawyers said could set an unwelcome precedent.
Monday is the deadline day for anyone interested in submitting a bid to purchase the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Part Celebrity Apprentice, part Survivor, the battle for control of the Los Angeles Dodgers beings in earnest on Monday when bids are due.
It's almost put-up or shut-up time for the high rollers and big talkers circling one of baseball's most storied franchises.
Today’s deadline to submit initial bids for the Los Angeles Dodgers may bring a record price for a professional baseball team as a result of a process that Major League Baseball lawyers said could set an unwelcome precedent.
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Dodgers, one of baseball's most storied franchises, is up for sale. Monday is the targeted deadline for first-round bids for the century-old team, the stadium and related assets worth an estimated $1 billion or more. Following are some of the highlights of its run: 1890 - The team debuts in the National League. The "Bridegrooms," so called because seven ...
It's almost put-up or shut-up time for the high rollers and big talkers circling one of baseball's most storied franchises.
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Dodgers told the U.S. Bankruptcy Court on Friday exactly how much they owe: $573...
DOVER, Del. (AP) - The Los Angeles Dodgers filed a proposed bankruptcy reorganization plan Friday, a little more than a week after resolving a court fight with Fox Sports that threatened plans to sell the ball club.
The Los Angeles Dodgers filed a proposed bankruptcy reorganization plan Friday.
The Los Angeles Dodgers filed a plan for the Major League Baseball team to exit bankruptcy by April 30 and pay all debts after concluding an auction of the club.
Winter's chill grips the country, but Major League Baseball spring training games will be starting shortly. This is a guide to buying tickets and attending a game (or games) involving the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers are a member of the Cactus League, the spring training...
The Los Angeles Dodgers have invited a group of 19 non-roster players to spring training, which opens in February at Camelback Ranch - Glendale in Phoenix, Arizona. The group includes two Dodgers minor league catchers, Gorman Erickson and Matt Wallach , and 17 others signed to minor-league pacts this winter. Josh Bard is the other non-roster catcher invited to camp, a 34-year old switch-hitting ...
The court-auction sale of Frank McCourt's bankrupt Los Angeles Dodgers took a step forward today.
The Los Angeles Dodgers detailed their plan on Friday for repaying creditors with cash from the expected sale of the team, which would clear the way to end the baseball franchise's bankruptcy by May. The team is expected to be sold by April 30.
The Los Angeles Dodgers filed a reorganization plan for exiting bankruptcy and paying all its debts once it concludes an auction of the Major League Baseball club.
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles Dodgers today filed with the Bankruptcy Court the Joint Plan of Reorganization under Chapter 11 for the debtors, which are comprised of the Los ...
In November the Los Angeles Dodgers and Major League Baseball came to an understanding on the sale of the team and its future media rights. Although the agreement is sealed in court and the details have not been made public, sources are telling me that commissioner Bud Selig granted some [...]
Clayton Kershaw documents his Christian charity work in Africa in his book, "Arise"
The Los Angeles Dodgers avoided arbitration with Andre Ethier by agreeing to a one-year, $10.95 million contract with the All-Star outfielder, according to a report on the team's website Tuesday.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have finally come to terms with arbitration-eligible Andre Ethier on a one-year contract. This is a risky deal for the franchise though, especially because without a multiple-year deal, Ethier is heading to free agency at the end of the season.
Andre Ethier and James Loney have agreed to one-year contracts with the Los Angeles Dodgers that avoided salary arbitration.
Andre Ethier has agreed to a $10.95 million, one-year contact with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Andre Ethier has agreed to a $10.95 million, one-year contact with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have Andre Ethier for at least one more year. Beyond that, much will depend on the ownership situation and Ethier's production in 2012. Andre has been a quality Dodger throughout his career, but his numbers are definitely down over the last couple of...
The Los Angeles Dodgers came to terms on Tuesday with two of their remaining three players who were eligible for salary arbitration, but could not yet come to terms with ace Clayton Kershaw on a contract. The two sides exchanged salary arbitration figures, with Kershaw seeking a salary of $10 million and the Dodgers offering $6.5 million, per John Heyman of CBS Sports . Earlier Tuesday the ...
The Los Angeles Doders on Tuesday avoided arbitration with first baseman James Loney , signing him to a one-year deal. The contract is worth $6.375 million plus performance bonuses, per Loney's agency, CAA . Loney can earn up to $125,000 in performance bonuses based on plate appearances per Tony Jackson of ESPN LA . Loney will earn $25,000 for 585 plate appearances, and $50,000 for each of 625 ...
Andre Ethier has agreed to a $10.95 million, one-year contact with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The deal was announced Tuesday by his representatives at Creative Artists Agency. He avoided salary arbitration and is eligible for free agency after this season. In addition to his salary, he can earn $50,000 in performance bonuses: $25,000 each for 600 and 625 plate appearances.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Andre Ethier has agreed to a $10.95 million, one-year contact with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier has reportedly avoided salary arbitration and agreed to a contract for the 2012 season.
Andre Ethier has agreed to a $10.95 million, one-year contact with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Outfielder Andre Ethier agreed to a one-year, $10.95 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, avoiding salary arbitration, according to a tweet from Ethier's agency . Ethier also has a chance to earn performance bonuses. Ethier, who will turn 30 on April 10, hit .292/.368/.421 with 11 home runs in 135 games. He became the second Dodger ever with a 30-game hitting streak in 2011 ...
LOS ANGELES -- Dodgers third-base coach Tim Wallach and his family received the Ray Boone Family Award at Saturday's Professional Baseball Scouts Foundation banquet at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel.
News Corporation, run by billionaire Rupert Murdoch, has formally entered into the process to buy Frank McCourt's Los Angeles Dodgers, according to the Wall Street Journal. News Corp.'s Fox unit is interested in buying a 15% to 20% piece of the MLB team.
WICHITA, KS- Former Wichita Wingnuts' pitcher Will Savage has been invited to Major League camp with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
After two years of grief, putting fans through his divorce drama and team bankruptcy, Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt has agreed to work the MLB to find a buyer for the team, a process which is already underway, with a new buyer expected in April.
When Joe Torre recently left his post in the Commissioner’s Office to partner with real-estate developer Rick Caruso in an effort to bid for the Los Angeles Dodgers, the thought that Torre’s ownership group was a slam dunk to take over one of professional sport’s most iconic franchises was, well, a slam dunk.
Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Bud Selig said Saturday he was counting on the bankrupt Los Angeles Dodgers to be sold by April 30.
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost a member of their 2011 pitching staff, as Hiroki Kuroda signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the Yankees on Friday, January 13. Kuroda's departure is hardly a surprise, as negotiations with the pitcher had not culminated in an acceptable...
Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Bud Selig said on Saturday he was counting on the bankrupt Los Angeles Dodgers to be sold by April 30.
FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2011 file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda throws to a San Francisco Giants batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles.
Former Loons closer Shawn Tolleson raced through the minor leagues last season.
With the start of spring training right around the corner, fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers have plenty to look forward to this season (like a new owner). The Dodgers train at Camelback-Ranch Glendale located in Glendale, Arizona.
The settlement, reached late Tuesday and quickly approved at a brief court hearing Wednesday morning, ends a contentious legal battle between the ball club and Fox.
Clayton Kershaw had a fantastic season in 2011 for the Los Angeles Dodgers , and to the victor goes the spoils. on Thursday, the Los Angeles Sports Council announced the southpaw was named the 2011 Sportsman of the Year. Kershaw will be presented with the award during the seventh annual LA Sports Awards, to be held on March 15 at Club Nokia at LA Live. The Sportsman of the Year award is "given ...
Daniel S Levine Los Angeles Dodgers Matt Kemp connects for a double in the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on August 23, 2011. UPI/Bill Greenblatt read more
A bankruptcy judge in Delaware on Wednesday approved a settlement between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Fox Sports that clears the way for the sale of the team. The settlement ends a contentious legal battle.
The pharmacist, Peter Ordeanu, alleged in a complaint filed Jan. 10 in federal court in Chicago that he and others at the company were required to enter false billing information that caused the state and federal governments to pay for medications that were more costly than those actually being dispensed.
The bankrupt Los Angeles Dodgers ended their court fight with News Corp.’s Fox Sports over future television rights, removing the last major barrier to a sale of the Major League Baseball team.
As the days and weeks pass without Prince Fielder finding a new team, more and more speculation as to where he will wind up comes about. Most recently, a Fielder to the Dodgers move is the popular talk, with ESPN senior writer Buster Olney suggesting that the decision makes sense. A Los Angeles Times piece , written yesterday by Steve Dilbeck, looks over what a Fielder-to-the-Dodgers signing as ...
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Blake Hawksworth should be ready for major league competition well in advance of the team's April 5 season opener following arthroscopic surgery on Wednesday to remove a bone spur and scar tissue from his right elbow.
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) -- A bankruptcy judge in Delaware on Wednesday approved a settlement between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Fox Sports that clears the way for the sale of the team.
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 11 (UPI) -- A federal bankruptcy judge has approved a settlement between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Fox Sports, clearing the way for the team's sale, MLB.com reported.
In a move that paves the way for the sale of the club by April 30, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware today has formally approved the Los Angeles Dodgers' legal settlements with Major League Baseball and Fox Sports.
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Fox Sports announced on Tuesday that they have reached an agreement resolving various disputes regarding the Dodgers' telecast rights.
A bankruptcy judge in Delaware on Wednesday approved a settlement between the Los Angeles Dodgers and FOX Sports that clears the way for the sale of the team.
A bankruptcy judge in Delaware on Wednesday approved a settlement between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Fox Sports that clears the way for the sale of the team.
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Fox have settled their lawsuit, removing an impediment to the sale of the bankrupt team.
The bankrupt Los Angeles Dodgers ended their court fight with News Corp. (NWSA) ’s Fox Sports over future television rights, removing the last major barrier to a sale of the Major League Baseball team.
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Fox have settled their lawsuit, removing an impediment to the sale of the bankrupt team.
A bankruptcy judge on Wednesday approved a settlement between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Fox Sports that clears the way for a sale of the team.
(Reuters) - Los Angeles Dodgers will not market its media rights beyond 2013 as part of lawsuit settlement with Fox Sports, according to papers filed in a U.S. bankruptcy court.
The bankrupt Los Angeles Dodgers ended their court fight with News Corp.’s Fox Sports over future television rights, removing the last major barrier to a sale of the Major League Baseball team.
NEW YORK — The Los Angeles Dodgers and Fox settled their lawsuit late Tuesday night, removing an impediment to the sale of the bankrupt team. In a motion filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware, the Dodgers said they were abandoning their attempt to market future media rights and will adhere to their contract with Fox’s Prime Ticket subsidiary, which kept intact its exclusive negotiating ...
LOS ANGELES , Jan. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles Dodgers and Fox Sports Net West 2, LLC ("Fox Sports" or "Prime Ticket") announced today that they have reached an agreement ...
The list of people interested in being a part of the new Los Angeles Dodgers ownership is a who’s-who list of past Los Angeles sports icons. Magic Johnson . Orel Hershiser. Steve Garvey. Joe Torre. Joe Torre? Joe Torre isn’t really an icon in the annals of Los Angeles sports. But, if you’re bent on the new owner being someone who has a track record in L.A., Torre isn’t the guy. His notoriety ...
Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed reliever Blake Hawksworth will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow Wednesday morning, the team announced.
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Hawksworth will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow on Wednesday, the team announced on Tuesday night. The Dodgers estimated the recovery time for Hawksworth to be four to six weeks, per ESPN Los Angeles , which shouldn't affect his timetable too greatly for the spring. Hawksworth was 2-5 with a 4.08 ERA in 49 games in relief for the Dodgers ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Fox Sports have reached a settlement in place Tuesday night, where the Dodgers will ditch their proposed sale of TV rights to Fox and Fox will withdraw their protest between MLB and Frank Mcourt.
The family of the late Roy E. Disney is in discussions with other investors about buying the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Fox have settled their lawsuit, removing an impediment to the sale of the bankrupt team.
Tom Gordon has spent the winter working out the Barry Larkin.
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Fox have settled their lawsuit, removing an impediment to the sale of the bankrupt team. In a motion filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware, the Dodgers said they were abandoning their attempt to sell future media rights and will adhere to their contract with Fox's Prime Ticket subsidiary, which has an exclusive negotiating window from Oct.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - The family of the late Roy E. Disney is in talks with other investors about making a joint bid to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers out of bankruptcy.
The family of the late Roy E. Disney is in talks with other investors about making a bid to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers out of bankruptcy. The talks were confirmed Monday by Clifford Miller, managing director of the Disney family's investment vehicle, Shamrock Holdings.
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The family of the late Roy E. Disney is in talks with other investors about making a bid to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers out of bankruptcy.
LOS ANGELES -- The family of the late Roy E. Disney is in talks with other investors about making a bid to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers out of bankruptcy.
The family of the late Roy E. Disney is in talks with other investors about making a bid to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers out of bankruptcy.
The family of the late Roy E. Disney is in talks with other investors about making a bid to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers out of bankruptcy.
The family of the late Roy E. Disney is in talks with other investors about making a bid to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers out of bankruptcy.
With the start of spring training right around the corner, fans of the Los Angeles Angels have plenty to look forward to this season, especially with the signing of free-agent Albert Pujols. The Angels train at Tempe Diablo Stadium located in Tempe, Arizona.
The list of people interested in being a part of the new Los Angeles Dodgers ownership is a who’s-who list of past Los Angeles sports icons. Magic Johnson . Orel Hershiser. Steve Garvey. Joe Torre. Joe Torre? Joe Torre isn’t really an icon in the annals of Los Angeles sports. But, if you’re bent on the new owner being someone who has a track record in L.A., Torre isn’t the guy. His notoriety ...
I think it's great that baseball legend Joe Torre is now officially involved with one of the groups bidding to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers. While it's great Torre is involved, the real key to success is the man who heads the group, Torre's partner developer Rick Caruso.
Joe Torre leaves his MLB job to join with a group trying to buy the Dodgers. NEW YORK -- Joe Torre resigned Wednesday as Major League Baseball's executive vice president for baseball operations to join a group trying to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The floodgates are opening and it seems every rich guy in Los Angeles is throwing their hat into the ring to become the owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. I just think the team needs a committed, personally involved owner, who can bring passion and experience to the position.
The last thing I think the Los Angeles Dodgers need is another corporate owner. After the reign of Frank McCourt, I think the team needs a inspiring, single owner (or strong group), not a company. The team needs a leader in this time of transition and it needs to be someone who can...
The 2012 Los Angeles Dodgers interleague schedule hold some interesting games, with the first series taking place against the Seattle Mariners from Friday, June 8-10. The Dodgers have 15 interleague games, but it is an odd schedule that has the team six games against the Los...
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Thursday the signing of right-handed reliever Mike MacDougal to a one-year contract with a club option for 2013.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have re-signed reliever Mike MacDougal to a $1 million, one-year contract with a club option for 2013.
Joe Torre resigned Wednesday as Major League Baseball's executive vice president for baseball operations to join a group trying to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday re-signed relief pitcher Mike MacDougal to a one-year contract with a guaranteed $1 million. MacDougal will be paid $650,000 in 2012 with a $2.35 million club option for 2013 or a $350,000 buyout, per Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times . MacDougal, who will turn 35 in March, signed a minor league deal with the Dodgers last January, and made the club out ...
Joe Torre resigned Wednesday as Major League Baseball's executive vice president for baseball operations to join a group trying to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers.
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Joe Torre resigned Wednesday as Major League Baseball's executive vice-president for baseball operations to join a group trying to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers.
NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Torre resigned Wednesday as Major League Baseball’s executive vice president for baseball operations to join a group trying to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Joe Torre resigned Wednesday as Major League Baseball's executive vice president for baseball operations to join a group trying to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Joe Torre has resigned as Major League Baseball's executive vice president for baseball operations to join a group trying to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Joe Torre resigned Wednesday as Major League Baseball's executive vice president for baseball operations to join a group trying to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The bid deadline for those interested in the LA Dodgers was extended to Jan. 23. A look at who might be in the running.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Joe Torre resigned Wednesday as Major League Baseball's executive vice president for baseball operations to join a group trying to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Cubs trade former ace Zambrano to Marlins for Volstad
(Reuters) - Baseball veteran Joe Torre is partnering with Los Angeles developer Rick Caruso to bid for the bankrupt Los Angeles Dodgers.
Rick Caruso wants the Dodgers for the land around the stadium.
Joe Torre resigned Wednesday as Major League Baseball's executive vice president for baseball operations to join a group trying to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Now that the formal process of selling the Los Angeles Dodgers to a new owner has begun, the movement to sell the team to directly to the fans is picking up steam. There is an organized group, Own The Dodgers, who have a specific, realistic proposal to create a structure to begin...
The Los Angeles Dodgers are for sale. Embattled owner Frank McCourt is working with MLB to find a new buyer for the team, with a sale expected to be announced April 1 and completed by April 30. After the drama of dealing with Frank McCourt and his divorce, fighting with MLB and team...
The Los Angeles Dodgers have finalized their minor league coaching staffs for the upcoming 2012 season, including Rancho Cucamonga's, who will return two of their three coaches from their 2011 campaign.
It's that time of the year again, the Los Angeles Dodgers have started selling season tickets for the 2012 season. There's a quite a range of pricing and the tickets come with a lot of benefits and extras. Here's my review of the Dodgers' season ticket options for...
EL PASO, TX - The American Association of Independent Professional Baseball announced today that the contract of El Paso Diablos Infielder Maikol Gonzalez has been purchased by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Gonzalez becomes the 27th league player sold to a major league organization in 2011.
As the calendar heads toward 2012, we can finally close the book on another sports year. Here are my fearless sports predictions for the New Year, but don't bet the house on all of them coming true. 1) Mark Cuban Will Not Become New Los Angeles Dodgers Owner Unfortunately, Mark...
A U.S. District Judge in Delaware says a bankruptcy judge erred in freeing the Los Angeles Dodgers from provisions of its current Fox Sports TV contract.
For a franchise that is supposedly in the throes of a sticky bankruptcy/selling process, it is curious that in the past 24 hours, two well-respected baseball pundits have alluded to the possibility—however seemingly remote—of free agent Prince Fielder signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers . Wednesday night, Peter Gammons tweeted: Thinking:would the tv rights and sale price for the Dodgers go off ...
Billionaire hedge-fund executive Steven Cohen has emerged as a major figure in the race to acquire the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Billionaire hedge-fund manager Steve Cohen is bidding for the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a person familiar with the effort, his second try this year to buy at least a piece of a Major League Baseball team.
Steven A. Cohen, the billionaire hedge-fund manager, explored buying a minority stake in the Mets earlier this year. Now he wants to buy all of another marquee franchise, the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Steven A. Cohen, the billionaire hedge-fund manager, explored buying a minority stake in the Mets earlier this year. Now he wants to buy all of another marquee franchise, the Los Angeles Dodgers.
When a billionaire wants something, he doesn't waste any time going after his target. Billionaire hedge-fund executive Steven Cohen has thrown his hat into the ring as an official bidder to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers and isn't wasting any time getting down to business.
Billionaire hedge-fund executive Steven Cohen has emerged as a major figure in the race to acquire the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Dodger Stadium, home to the Los Angeles Dodgers, is a beautiful, yet aging facility that originally opened in 1962 and remains pretty much unchanged. While that's a good thing in some respects, the stadium needs improvements to really provide a great fan experience and several...
For the past five years, each January, the Los Angeles Dodgers hold a developmental mini-camp at Dodger Stadium. The camp is a chance for the team to check out the most skilled players from their farm system and give them some special attention before Spring Training.
It just doesn't end. Just when we thought the Los Angeles Dodgers' sale was moving forward smoothly, a potential obstacle has come up. After the judge in the team's bankruptcy case ruled the Dodgers could auction their media rights now, breaking parts of their current...
WASHINGTON — A U.S. District Judge in Delaware says a bankruptcy judge erred in freeing the Los Angeles Dodgers from provisions of its current Fox Sports TV contract. U.S. District Judge Leonard Stark released a 33-page ruling Tuesday explaining his reasoning after he issued an order last Friday to halt the Dodgers’ plans to sell the media rights to future games as part of the team’s impending ...
WASHINGTON - A U.S. District Judge in Delaware says a bankruptcy judge erred in freeing the Los Angeles Dodgers...
Matt Kemp and Clayton Kershaw did great things. So did many other L.A. athletes. But no one had as big an impact as Dodgers fans, who by NOT going to games drove hated owner Frank McCourt out of town. Matt Kemp and Clayton Kershaw did great things. So did many other L.A. athletes. But no one had as big an impact as Dodgers fans.
A U.S. District Judge in Delaware says a bankruptcy judge erred in freeing the Los Angeles Dodgers from provisions of its current Fox Sports TV contract. Judge Leonard Stark released a 33-page ruling Tuesday.
A U.S. District Judge in Delaware says a bankruptcy judge erred in freeing the Los Angeles Dodgers from provisions of its current Fox Sports TV contract.
A U.S. District Judge in Delaware says a bankruptcy judge erred in freeing the Los Angeles Dodgers from provisions of its current Fox Sports TV contract.
A U.S. District Judge in Delaware says a bankruptcy judge erred in freeing the Los Angeles Dodgers from provisions of its current Fox Sports TV contract.
The Los Angeles Dodgers last week announced their minor league coaching staffs for 2012, and for the most part they look very similar to those of 2011. The biggest coaching news is the hire of Doug Mientkiewicz , who will make his coaching debut as the hitting coach of the rookie league Ogden Raptors in the Pioneer League. Mientkiewicz played for the Dodgers in 2009. Matt Herges , who pitched ...
Peter O'Malley, son of former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley, will take over the lease but likely remain in California.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, it's been a tough few years to be a fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers, mainly due to the off-field drama caused by owner Frank McCourt. We've had to live through two seasons of his divorce drama and struggle over control of...
The judge handling the bankruptcy of the Los Angeles Dodgers explained his reasons for giving the Major League Baseball team permission to seek buyers for the rights to televise its future games.
DOVER, Del. — A U.S. District Court judge in Delaware on Friday dealt a significant blow to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ plans to sell the media rights to future games, halting the sales process while he consider an appeal by Fox Sports. Judge Leonard Stark also said he likely will agree with Fox’s position that a bankruptcy judge who authorized the sale process erred when he determined that certain ...
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt’s attempt to make money on the sale of his baseball team appears to be coming up short. US District Court Judge Leonard Stark yesterday said he likely would not let the team sell its media rights while in bankruptcy and granted Fox’s...
A federal district court judge Friday granted a request by Fox Sports to stop, for now, the Los Angeles Dodgers' sale of their TV rights and wrote that a lower court might have erred in letting the process begin.
DOVER, Del. (AP) -- A U.S. District Court judge in Delaware on Friday dealt a significant blow to the Los Angeles Dodgers' plans to sell the media rights to future games, halting the sales process while he consider an appeal by Fox Sports.
DOVER, Del. (AP) -- A U.S. District Court judge in Delaware on Friday dealt a significant blow to the Los Angeles Dodgers' plans to sell the media rights to future games, halting the sales process while he consider an appeal by Fox Sports.
The Los Angeles Dodgers can’t shop the rights to televise the team’s baseball games to new bidders while a court considers a challenge by Fox Sports, the club’s current broadcaster, a district judge ruled.
Fox Sports has won a significant victory in its effort to prevent the Los Angeles Dodgers from selling the media rights to future games.
The Los Angeles Dodgers can’t shop the rights to televise the team’s baseball games to new bidders while a court considers a challenge by Fox Sports, the club’s current broadcaster, a district judge ruled.
Here are a few sports stories you may have missed from Thursday, Dec. 22:Los Angeles Dodgers bring back John Shoemaker as Great Lakes Loons managerChris Kaman makes good first impression with New Orleans HornetsJim Paliafito's promotion to Saginaw Spirit general...
A U.S. District Judge in Delaware on Friday dealt a significant blow to the Los Angeles Dodgers' plans to sell the media rights to future games, halting the sales process while he consider an appeal by Fox Sports.
A U.S. District Judge in Delaware on Friday dealt a significant blow to the Los Angeles Dodgers' plans to sell the media rights to future games, halting the sales process while he consider an appeal by ...
(Reuters) - Fox Sports won a key victory in its battle with the Los Angeles Dodgers that could cut the value of the bankrupt baseball team while putting the News Corp unit in a powerful position to renew its telecast rights.
A U.S. District Court judge in Delaware is considering whether to halt a bankruptcy court order approving a process for the Los Angeles Dodgers to sell the media rights to future games until he rules on a Fox Sports appeal.
For almost six innings his stuff worked, and there was your magic for that night. Jarrod Parker threw and various Los Angeles Dodgers beat the ball into the dirt, and it was like nothing had changed, like time had stopped dead and then retraced its steps.
Fox Sports, seeking to block the early sale of the Los Angeles Dodgers media rights, told a federal judge it’s harmed every time the company is forced to negotiate with the bankrupt Major League Baseball team.
WILMINGTON, Del. — A U.S. District Court judge in Delaware is considering whether to halt a bankruptcy court order approving a process for the Los Angeles Dodgers to sell the media rights to future games until he rules on a Fox Sports appeal. Judge Leonard Stark heard two hours of arguments Thursday but did not immediately rule on Fox’s request for an emergency stay while he considers its appeal ...
A U.S. District Court judge in Delaware is considering whether to halt a bankruptcy court order approving a process for the Los Angeles Dodgers to sell the media rights to future games until he rules on a Fox Sports appeal.
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) - A U.S. District Court judge in Delaware is considering whether to halt a bankruptcy court order approving a process for the Los Angeles Dodgers to sell the media rights to future games until he rules on a Fox Sports appeal.
We are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel, as the sale of the Los Angeles Dodgers has been put in motion. Bids are now being accepted and a proposed buyer should be submitted to the bankruptcy court for approval by April 1, with a sale by April 30, about a month...
A U.S. District Court judge in Delaware is considering whether to halt a bankruptcy court order approving a process for the Los Angeles Dodgers to sell the media rights to future games until he rules on ...
Former major league outfielder Razor Shines will take over as the Loons hitting coach.
Creditors of the Los Angeles Dodgers are joining the team in urging a federal district judge in Dover, Del., to allow implementation of a bankruptcy court order authorizing the Dodgers to begin a process for selling television rights to future games.
Here are a few stories that you may have missed from Wednesday.
DOVER, Del. (AP) Creditors of the Los Angeles Dodgers are joining the team in urging a federal district judge not to halt implementation of a bankruptcy court order authorizing the Dodgers to begin a process for selling television rights to future games.
Creditors of the Los Angeles Dodgers are joining the team in urging a federal district judge not to halt implementation of a bankruptcy court order authorizing the Dodgers to begin a process for selling ...
Creditors of the Los Angeles Dodgers are joining the team in urging a federal district judge not to halt implementation of a bankruptcy court order authorizing the Dodgers to begin a process for selling television rights to future games.
The Los Angeles Dodgers' financial liability to a beaten San Francisco Giants fan from Santa Cruz will likely be "massive," creditor attorneys said Wednesday.
Creditors of the Los Angeles Dodgers are joining the team in urging a federal district judge not to halt implementation of a bankruptcy court order authorizing the Dodgers to begin a process for selling television rights to future games.
DOVER, Del. - Creditors of the Los Angeles Dodgers are joining the team in urging a federal district judge not to halt implementation of a bankruptcy court order authorizing the baseball franchise to begin a process for selling television rights to future games.
Los Angeles Dodgers' reliever Ronald Belisario is facing a 25-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball's drug policy, the Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday, citing a person familiar with the situation.
Nine former Loons get invited to receive some extra instruction at the Dodgers developmental minicamp.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ronald Belisario will be suspended for 25-games for violating baseball's drug policy, the Los Angeles Times is reporting.
FARGO, N.D. - Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks 3B C.J. Retherford had his contract purchased by the Los Angeles Dodgers organization, the American Association club announced Tuesday.
STANFORD, Calif. — Brandon Weeden and Jordan Pratt can only chuckle now about their baseball connection. The Oklahoma State quarterback and Stanford wide receiver spent a sweltering summer together in 2005 with the Class-A Columbus Catfish, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ former minor league affiliate in Georgia. After practice or before games, they’d often take a break from baseball and play out ...
Hiroki Kuroda fits well with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but Frank McCourt's financial woes continue to dog the franchise.
A sports banker who has seen the sale book that was released today for the Los Angeles Dodgers estimates that owner Frank McCourt has around $700 million of debt tied to the team and its related assets.
According to reports, the Los Angeles Dodgers have signed left-handed reliever John Grabow to a minor league deal. The transaction was first tweeted by John Scanlan on Saturday and was verified by MLB Trade Rumors . The 33-year-old Grabow struggled after he was acquired by the Chicago Cubs from the Pittsburgh Pirates in July 2009. Grabow posted a 5.52 ERA in 88 innings while knee and shoulder ...
The "sale book" for the Los Angeles Dodgers was provided to bankers representing people interested in buying the Major League Baseball team today. One person who has seen the book said the bankrupt team, which is being sold in a court-supervised auction, had operating profit (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and [...]
The ?sale book? for the Dodgers was provided to bankers representing people interested in buying the Major League Baseball team today. One person who has seen the book said the bankrupt team, which is being sold in a court-supervised auction,?? had operating profit (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) in the single digits in ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers can try to sell future television rights to the team’s baseball games months earlier than their current contract with Fox Sports allows, a judge ruled.
It's time to start thinking about MLB again and the upcoming start of Spring Training. My team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, spends the pre-season in Arizona and plays in what's called the Cactus League . Teams that spend Spring Training in Florida play in a comparable system...
I think things are starting to look up for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Dodger fans too. Off the field, the sale of the team, with the approval of owner Frank McCourt and MLB is moving forward . A recent court ruling in the Dodgers' favor regarding the sale of broadcast rights...
I think Los Angeles Dodgers' All-Star center fielder Matt Kemp is the best all-around player in professional baseball today. I think he was robbed of the NL MVP Award and the fact that winner Ryan Braun is now accused of testing positive for PEDs, further proves that issue.
DOVER, Del. - A federal district court judge in Delaware has scheduled a hearing next week in an appeal by Fox Sports of a federal bankruptcy judge's order allowing the Los Angeles Dodgers to sell the media rights to future games.
DOVER, Del. — A federal district court judge in Delaware has scheduled a hearing next week in an appeal by Fox Sports of a federal bankruptcy judge’s order allowing the Los Angeles Dodgers to sell the media rights to future games. U.S. District Judge Leonard Stark told attorneys at the conclusion of a teleconference Friday that he will hear arguments next Thursday on Fox’s request for an ...
DOVER, Del. (AP) -- A federal district court judge in Delaware has scheduled a hearing next week in an appeal by Fox Sports of a federal bankruptcy judge's order allowing the Los Angeles Dodgers to sell the media rights to future games.
A federal district court judge in Delaware has scheduled a hearing next week in an appeal by Fox Sports of a federal bankruptcy judge's order allowing the Los Angeles Dodgers to sell the media rights to future games.
A federal district court judge in Delaware has scheduled a hearing next week in an appeal by Fox Sports of a federal bankruptcy judge's order allowing the Los Angeles Dodgers to sell the media rights to future games.
A federal district court judge in Delaware has scheduled a hearing next week in an appeal by Fox Sports of a federal bankruptcy judge's order allowing the Los Angeles Dodgers to sell the media rights to future games.
The Dodgers signed Juan Rivera, signaling that their plans for Jerry Sands may include some more time in the minors.
Mike Scioscia can be forgiven for getting a big head over this: The Los Angeles Dodgers are honoring the manager of the rival Angels with his own bobblehead night.
Mike Scioscia can be forgiven for getting a big head over this: The Los Angeles Dodgers are honoring the manager of the rival Angels with his own bobblehead night. The Dodgers said Thursday that fans will get the Scioscia bobbleheads when he brings the Angels to Chavez Ravine for an interleague game on June 12.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Mike Scioscia can be forgiven for getting a big head over this: The Los Angeles Dodgers are honouring the manager of the rival Angels with his own bobblehead night.
Starting next baseball season 1-800LoanMart, the title loan company, will be partnering up with Dodgers Radio AM 570 FOX Sports LA, the radio home of the Los Angeles Dodgers! (PRWeb December 16, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/12/prweb9043240.htm
A bankruptcy judge on Thursday blasted Fox Sports for claiming that the Los Angeles Dodgers' plan to sell media rights to future games is intended to enrich team owner Frank McCourt after Fox negotiated a failed deal that would have left McCourt with hund
DOVER, Del. — A bankruptcy judge on Thursday blasted Fox Sports for claiming that the Los Angeles Dodgers’ plan to sell media rights to future games is intended to enrich team owner Frank McCourt after Fox negotiated a failed deal that would have left McCourt with hundreds of millions of dollars. Judge Kevin Gross took Fox to task in a formal opinion authorizing the Dodgers to begin the media ...
DOVER, Del. - A bankruptcy judge on Thursday blasted Fox Sports for claiming that the Los Angeles Dodgers' plan to sell media rights to future games is intended to enrich team owner Frank McCourt after Fox negotiated a failed deal that would have left McCourt with hundreds of millions of dollars.
A bankruptcy judge on Thursday blasted Fox Sports for claiming that the Los Angeles Dodgers' plan to sell media rights to future games is intended to enrich team owner Frank McCourt after Fox negotiated ...
LOS ANGELES , Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles Dodgers today stated that "as the media has been reporting, the market for telecast rights is vibrant. For potential new owners, those ...
Former Great Lakes Loons pitcher Will Savage will get an opportunity with the Dodgers in Spring Training.
Fox Sports Net West 2 LLC filed an appeal seeking to block the sale of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team’s television-broadcasting rights.
The Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday announced the 15 players that to date they have signed to minor league contracts with an invitation to spring training. The biggest name on the list is likely catcher Josh Bard , a 10-year veteran who will be 34 next season. In each of the last two seasons, the Dodgers have had four non-roster invitees make the team out of spring training. However, barring ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed outfielder Tony Gwynn Jr. to a $2 million, two-year contract. Gwynn appeared in a career-high 136 games at all three outfield positions with the Dodgers last season, his first with the club. The 29-year-old son of Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn averaged 0.11 assists per nine innings to lead NL outfielders.
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed outfielder Tony Gwynn Jr. to a $2 million, two-year contract. Gwynn appeared in a career-high 136 games at all three outfield positions with the Dodgers last season, his first with the club. The 29-year-old son of Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn averaged 0.11 assists per nine innings to lead NL outfielders. Read full article >>
The Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night non-tendered relief pitcher Hong-Chih Kuo , making the dean of the Dodgers a free agent. On the deadline day to tender 2012 contracts to all unsigned players, the Dodgers did tender contracts to outfielder Andre Ethier , starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw , and first baseman James Loney . Kuo had a trying year in 2011, battling control problems that caused ...
When Los Angeles Dodgers' superstar Matt Kemp lost out to the Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun for the 2011 NL MVP Award, Dodger fans like me were disappointed. After the Dodgers' off-field drama-packed season and the team's poor finish, the recognition of Dodger stars...
The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed outfielder Tony Gwynn Jr. to a $2 million, two-year contract.
DOVER, Del. — A judge says Fox Sports may get to question Major League Baseball executive Rob Manfred as it tries to have the Los Angeles Dodgers bankruptcy dismissed. But the judge told Fox attorneys Monday they need to try to get documents and depositions from the Dodgers before turning to the league. He did order MLB to turn over the transcript of its deposition of Dodgers executive Jeffrey ...
Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Dodgers signed outfielder Tony Gwynn, Jr. to a two-year deal on Monday. Gwynn, 29, hit .256 with two home runs, 12 doubles, six triples and 22 RBI in 136 games during his first season with Los Angeles in 2011. He also stole a career-high 22 bases.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have re-signed OF Tony Gwynn Jr. to a two-year contract, the team has announced.
A judge says Fox Sports may get to question Major League Baseball executive Rob Manfred as it tries to have the Los Angeles Dodgers bankruptcy dismissed.
There were a lot of headlines focusing on first basemen in Southern California on Thursday morning, but not all of them were positive. Though Albert Pujols and the Los Angeles Angels hogged most of the spotlight, it was also reported that Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman James Loney was arrested on suspicion of DUI and taken to a hospital after a strange car accident on Nov. 14. The 27-year-old ...
A judge says Fox Sports may get to question Major League Baseball executive Rob Manfred as it tries to have the Los Angeles Dodgers bankruptcy dismissed.
Reuters is reporting that the judge overseeing the court-supervised sale of the Los Angeles Dodgers in bankruptcy court ruled yesterday that owner Frank McCourt can sell the team's media rights. Image via Wikipedia McCourt wants to sell the future local television deal that would begin with the 2014 season because it would [...]
Reuters is reporting that the judge overseeing the court-supervised sale of the Los Angeles Dodgers in bankruptcy court ruled yesterday that owner Frank McCourt can sell the team's media rights.
The Los Angeles Dodgers can try to sell future television rights to the team’s baseball games months earlier than their current contract with Fox Sports allows, a judge ruled.
Here are a few stories you may have missed from Thursday, Dec. 8.
Fox Sports speaks up during its battle with Time Warner Cable over who will end up with the television rights for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Los Angeles Dodgers won a bankruptcy judge’s permission try to sell future television rights to the team’s baseball games months earlier than their current contract with Fox Sports allows.
The Los Angeles Dodgers filed for bankruptcy protection in June, and in September asked the court to auction off their media rights as part of a strategy to become solvent again. Fox Sports Net asked a federal judge to dismiss the case , saying that the team was perfectly capable of fulfilling its obligations, but using bankruptcy laws to avoid doing so. On Thursday, the judge ruled that the ...
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- We are extremely gratified that Judge Gross decided today to grant the debtors' amended telecast rights marketing motion. This advances the process of maximizing the value of the debtors' estates. As established repeatedly today...
WILMINGTON, Del. - A judge said Thursday that he would overrule an objection by Fox Sports and approve a process for the Los Angeles Dodgers to sell the media rights to future games as part of the team's plan to exit bankruptcy.
A judge said Thursday that he would overrule an objection by Fox Sports and approve a process for the Los Angeles Dodgers to sell the media rights to future games as part of the team's plan to exit bankruptcy.
WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) - The judge overseeing the Los Angeles Dodgers bankruptcy said he will allow the team to begin a multibillion-dollar sale of future rights to broadcast the bankrupt team's games, dealing a blow to its current broadcaster, Fox Sports.
Professional baseball players are human beings and, like anyone else, they sometimes make stupid mistakes. Los Angeles Dodgers star first baseman James Loney was arrested for DUI after his Maserati allegedly hit several cars on the busy 101 freeway in Los Angeles during rush...
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ contract with Fox Sports, which the network claims gives it an exclusive right to negotiate for the baseball team’s television rights, was “designed to perpetuate a marriage,” a Fox witness said.
View full size AP File Photo The Los Angeles Dodgers' James Loney was arrested after his Maserati allegedly sideswiped several cars last month.
Television rights for the Los Angeles Dodgers are worth about $100 million a year, an expert for Fox Sports told a judge presiding over the Major League Baseball team’s bankruptcy.
Clayton Kershaw would not become a free agent until after the 2014 season.
The Kansas City Royals pick former Great Lakes Loons pitcher Thomas Melgarejo in Wednesday's Major League Baseball Rule 5 Draft.
The Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday traded left-handed starting pitcher Dana Eveland to the Baltimore Orioles for a pair of minor leaguers, lefty pitcher Jarret Martin and outfielder Tyler Henson. Moving Eveland freed up a spot on the 40-man roster for Aaron Harang , whom the Dodgers signed to a two-year contract on Thursday morning . Harang, 28, was a likely candidate to be non-tendered next ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers have inked starting pitchers Aaron Harang and Chris Capuano, as well as utility man Jerry Hairston, Jr., to major league contracts. Harang and Capuano fill out a rotation already consisting of 2011 Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw, Chad Billingsley and Ted Lilly, while Hairston will add strength, depth and experience to a bench that was sometimes unreliable in 2011 ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Fox Sports are squaring off over the team's plan to sell the media rights to future games.
Prospective bidders are piling up for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but Fox Sports argued on Wednesday that the bankrupt team's owner Frank McCourt is improperly breaking its broadcasting contract in his effort to sell the team.
Prospective bidders are piling up for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but Fox Sports argued on Wednesday that the bankrupt team's owner Frank McCourt is improperly breaking its broadcasting contract in his effort to sell the team.
The Los Angeles Dodgers asked a judge to approve a settlement with Major League Baseball that includes a secret provision binding MLB to specific rules for approving a new television-rights contract.
It looks like Los Angeles Dodgers fans will have to put up with Frank McCourt for most of next season.
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) -- Attorneys for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Fox Sports squared off in court Wednesday over the team's plan to sell the media rights to games starting in 2014 as part of its plan to exit bankruptcy.
WILMINGTON, Del. — Attorneys for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Fox Sports squared off in court Wednesday over the team’s plan to sell the media rights to games starting in 2014 as part of its plan to exit bankruptcy. The Dodgers are asking a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge in Delaware to approve a process for selling the television rights to future games as part of a settlement with Major League ...
Attorneys for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Fox Sports squared off in court Wednesday over the team's plan to sell the media rights to games starting in 2014 as part of its plan to exit bankruptcy.
Attorneys for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Fox Sports squared off in court Wednesday over the team's plan to sell the media rights to games starting in 2014 as part of its plan to exit bankruptcy.
WILMINGTON, Del./LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Prospective bidders are piling up for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but Fox Sports argued on Wednesday that the bankrupt team's owner Frank McCourt is improperly breaking its broadcasting contract in his effort to sell the team. Terms of a November 2 agreement between the Dodgers and Major League Baseball were sketched out in a court filing on Tuesday ...
Team, stadium and media rights are all for sale, though current broadcast partner Fox objects. Initial bids are due no later than Jan 13.
Here are a few stories that you may have missed from Tuesday.
Major League Baseball is staying neutral in the fight between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Fox Sports as the team works to emerge from bankruptcy.
Major League Baseball is staying neutral in the fight between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Fox Sports as the team works to emerge from bankruptcy.
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles Dodgers today stated that "its motion filed for approving the settlement agreement between MLB and the Dodgers underscores the debtors' objective to maximize the value of the debtors' assets, including the team and the media...
Things are finally in motion for the Los Angeles Dodgers to be sold by embattled owner Frank McCourt. McCourt has given up his battle against the league and agreed to work with MLB to sell the team to the highest bidder. Working together, McCourt and MLB filed a settlement agreement...
The Los Angeles Dodgers asked a bankruptcy judge to approve its settlement agreement with Major League Baseball outlining the terms of how the team will be sold.
(Reuters) - The Los Angeles Dodgers said late on Tuesday it has filed a motion with a U.S. bankruptcy court to approve its settlement with Major League Baseball, which would kickstart the sale of the bankrupt team.
Major League Baseball said Fox Sports shouldn’t be allowed to question Commissioner Bud Selig under oath about the sale of the bankrupt Los Angeles Dodgers.
DALLAS - For a team on a tight budget, the Los Angeles Dodgers were surprisingly active at the first day of baseball's...
Clayton Kershaw has agreed to talk to the Dodgers about a long-term deal
Without leaving fans any time to rest, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced their 2012 Spring Training schedule . The team trains at Camelback Ranch -Glendale, Arizona, just outside Phoenix. The exhibition season kicks off March 5, 2012 with four games against the Chicago White Sox,...
In October, Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt agreed to pay $130 million to his ex-wife, Jamie, to settle a nasty and well-publicized divorce.
For Frank McCourt, for now still the owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, things seems to finally be falling into place after a long stretch of turbulence.
DOVER, Del. - Lawyers for Fox Sports want to depose Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and baseball commissioner Bud Selig as they try get the Dodgers' bankruptcy case dismissed.
In early November, Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt reached an agreement with the MLB to sell the team following years of damage under his ownership.
Clayton Kershaw talks about his breakthrough Cy Young season.
Ned Colletti and the Los Angeles Dodgers are on a veteran shopping spree this winter, and that continued Monday on the first day of baseball's winter meetings in Dallas, Texas. The Dodgers signed utility man Jerry Hairston Jr. to a two-year, $6 million contract on Monday, and are also reportedly close to a deal with starting pitcher Aaron Harang . Hairston, who turns 36 in May, hit .270/.344 ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday announced their Cactus League spring training schedule for 2012. The club opens their spring slate on Monday, March 5 against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona, the home the Dodgers share with the White Sox. The Dodgers will be the road team in that matchup. The club plays 30 games in 28 days, including three days of split-squad games ...
The Colorado Rockies are looking to add former Los Angeles Dodgers starter Hiroki Kuroda as a free agent this offseason, reports Troy Renck of the Denver Post . This comes after the Rockies appear to be out of the running for the services of Roy Oswalt , who wants to sign until after several other pitchers ink deals. He'll be able to set his price tag once that happens. As for Kuroda, the former ...
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Los Angeles Dodgers could be ready for a little Magic. Magic Johnson has joined a group bidding to buy the beleaguered Dodgers, hoping to restore the luster of a once-glamorous franchise that has been sullied during owner Frank McCourt's messy tenure.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers could be ready for a little Magic.
""I am so hyped, I'm ready to start right now," he says.
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Los Angeles Dodgers could be ready for a little Magic.
Those of you reactionary types who were concerned that Larry King might buy the Dodgers , stage a power play and boot Vin Scully from the broadcast booth just received a good piece of news when it comes to potential celebrity owners. Make that two good pieces of news. The first bit is that Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said on Thursday that he's interested in taking a look at one of the team ...
LOS ANGELES (AP) Magic Johnson has joined a group bidding to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers.
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers could be ready for a little Magic. Magic Johnson has joined a group bidding to buy the beleaguered Dodgers, hoping to restore the luster of a once-glamorous franchise that has been sullied during owner Frank McCourt’s messy tenure. Johnson, the longtime Los Angeles Lakers superstar and former part-owner of the NBA club, is partnering with former Atlanta ...
Basketball hall of famer Magic Johnson is teaming with Guggenheim Partners Chief Executive Officer Mark Walter to bid on baseball’s Los Angeles Dodgers.
Newsman Larry King has a celebrity rival as he fights to take over baseball team the Los Angeles Dodgers as part of a business consortium - sports legend Earvin 'Magic' Johnson is also in pursuit of the troubled team.
A pair of high-profile bidders plan to get involved in the sale of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Having sold his stake in the Lakers last year, Magic Johnson tells the LA Times that he’s now interested in owning a piece of the city’s legendary baseball team: “Magic Johnson wants to buy the Dodgers, putting one of Los Angeles’ most beloved sports figures in pursuit of the city’s cherished baseball team.
The Los Angeles Dodgers could be ready for a little Magic. Magic Johnson has joined a group bidding to buy the beleaguered Dodgers, hoping to restore the luster of a once-glamorous franchise that has been sullied during owner Frank McCourt's messy tenure. Johnson, the longtime Los Angeles Lakers superstar and former part-owner of the NBA club, is partnering with former Atlanta Braves executive...
Johnson announced Friday that he had joined forces with Guggenheim Baseball Management, an arm of a financial services firm that controls more than $125 billion in assets, in hopes of buying the Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday signed the veteran starter to fill an open slot in their rotation, finalizing their two-year contract with left-hander Chris Capuano . The contract is worth $10 million guaranteed, and includes a mutual option for 2014. Carpenter was 11-12 with a 4.55 ERA in 2011 for the New York Mets , pitching 186 innings in 33 games, including 31 starts. It was his first full ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed infielder Adam Kennedy to a one-year contract worth $800,000, bringing the Southern California native back home where he won a World Series title in 2002 with the Anaheim Angels. General manager Ned Colletti said Thursday that Kennedy gives the Dodgers infield depth and an experienced left-handed hitter.
As we await the announcement of the 2012 inductees into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, one of the nominees stands out for Los Angeles Dodgers fans. Don Mattingly, manager of the Dodgers and former New York Yankee is a candidate for induction into the Hall of Fame for the 12th...
The Los Angeles Dodgers have finalized their signing of free-agent infielder Adam Kennedy to a one-year contract, the team announced on Thursday.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are for sale, there is one name that comes up most often from fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers when asked whom should replace Frank McCourt as owner of the team. Mark Cuban, currently the owner of the Dallas Mavericks of the NBA, said on Thursday he is interested in buying the Dodgers, per Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times : The process could begin next week, when the ...
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed infielder Adam Kennedy to a one-year contract, bringing the Southern California native back home where he won a World Series title in 2002 with the Anaheim Angels. General manager Ned Colletti said Thursday that Kennedy gives the Dodgers infield depth and an experienced left-handed hitter. Kennedy can play first, second and third base. Read full ...
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed infielder Adam Kennedy to a one-year contract worth $800,000, bringing the Southern California native back home where he won a World Series title in 2002 with the Anaheim Angels. General manager Ned Colletti said Thursday that Kennedy gives the Dodgers infield depth and an experienced left-handed hitter. Kennedy can play first, second and third ...
Dee Gordon was picked for the Major League rookie all-star team.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are close to an agreement with free-agent infielder Adam Kennedy, according to multiple sources. Length and terms of the deal weren't immediately available.
Larry King, longtime Los Angeles Dodgers fan and hopeful future co-owner, rips Frank McCourt's ownership
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) -- Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and baseball Commissioner Bud Selig do not have to testify at a hearing next week on the team's plan to sell future media rights, a federal bankruptcy judge in Delaware ruled Wednesday.
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) -- Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and baseball Commissioner Bud Selig do not have to testify at a hearing next week on the team's plan to sell future media rights, a federal bankruptcy judge in Delaware ruled Wednesday.
U.S. newsman Larry King is one of the main investors looking to buy beloved baseball team the Los Angeles Dodgers.
I'll admit from the get-go that this is probably going to be a difficult concept to convey. The thesis of this post is that, as noted above in the summary, looking at the Los Angeles Dodgers ' infield bums me out. We all have different responses to things, and it's possible that my response to the Dodgers' infield is not in line with your response to the Dodgers' infield. But hear me out. I mean ...
WILMINGTON, Del. - Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and baseball Commissioner Bud Selig do not have to testify at a hearing next week on the team's plan to sell future media rights, a federal bankruptcy judge in Delaware ruled Wednesday.
Longtime talk show host Larry King says he's part of an investors group that is seeking to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Longtime talk show host Larry King says he's joined the running in a bid to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Larry King is joining the growing list of people interested in buying the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig won’t testify next week when the bankrupt team and Fox Sports begin a court fight over the proposed sale of the club’s television rights, a judge ruled.
WILMINGTON, Del. - Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and baseball Commissioner Bud Selig do not have to testify at a hearing next week on the team's plan to sell future media rights, a federal bankruptcy judge in Delaware ruled Wednesday.
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and baseball Commissioner Bud Selig do not have to testify at a hearing next week on the team's plan to sell future media rights, a federal bankruptcy judge in Delaware ruled Wednesday.
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and baseball Commissioner Bud Selig do not have to testify at a hearing next week on the team's plan to sell future media rights, a federal bankruptcy judge in Delaware ruled Wednesday.
Former Los Angeles Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton has reached agreement on a one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals.
Former Los Angeles Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton has reached agreement on a one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals, a baseball source told ESPN.com.
Frank McCourt has moved from his desperate fight to maintain ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers to a battle with Fox Sports over the team’s TV rights.
DOVER, Del. - A U.S. bankruptcy judge has delayed a hearing in a dispute between Fox and the Los Angeles Dodgers over the team's plan to sell future media rights.
A U.S. bankruptcy judge has delayed a hearing in a dispute between Fox and the Los Angeles Dodgers over the team's plan to sell future media rights.
A U.S. bankruptcy judge has delayed a hearing in a dispute between Fox and the Los Angeles Dodgers over the team's plan to sell future media rights.
(Reuters) - The Kansas City Royals have agreed to a one-year contract with former Los Angeles Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton, the American League team said Tuesday.
A US bankruptcy court hearing over a dispute between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Fox Television has been postponed one week to December 7 while mediators try to settle the fight.
The Los Angeles Dodgers accused News Corp. (NWSA) ’s Fox Sports of trying to avoid competition in its pursuit of the bankrupt baseball team’s television rights.
LOS ANGELES, CA-- - The legendary Tommy Lasorda of the Los Angeles Dodgers will be honored by Jewish Vocational Service at an Evening of Celebration on January 28, 2012 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. The ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers sued News Corp. (NWSA) ’s Fox Sports, accusing the broadcaster of interfering with the bankrupt baseball team’s plan to sell itself and its television rights through a court-sanctioned auction.
(Reuters) - Fox Sports stepped up its battle with Frank McCourt, the owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, saying he needed to "get out of the way" and let the bankrupt team return to the business of baseball.
SAC Capital Advisors hedge fund manager Steven A. Cohen is planning a bid for the Los Angeles Dodgers, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
2011 was a mediocre season for the Los Angeles Dodgers . They started off terribly but came up strong to finish the year 82-79. Dodgers fans got to watch an exciting finish as center fielder Matt Kemp chased the MVP award and left-handed pitcher Clayton Kershaw pursued the Cy Young award. The 2012 season should be even more exciting as an improved Dodgers team will make a push towards a return ...
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - SAC Capital Advisors hedge fund manager Steven A. Cohen is planning a bid for the Los Angeles Dodgers, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
Fox Sports stepped up its battle with Frank McCourt, the owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, saying he needed to
Joe Torre spent nearly three seasons managing the Los Angeles Dodgers , and if things work out his way, he could be spending a lot more time with the club. The New York Times reports that Torre is considering throwing his name into a bid to buy the team. "I'm not part of any group," he told the paper Tuesday. "But I'll tell you there've been a number of people who've reached out and inquired ...
During his three years as manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers , did Joe Torre ever sneak into Frank McCourt's office, sit in his chair and imagine what it might be like to own the place? Probably not, but there are some very rich people who would like Torre to return to Chavez Ravine and get the opportunity. Torre told The New York Times on Tuesday that several prospective ownership groups ...
Now that the black cloud that was the Frank McCourt ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers has begun to lift, fans like me can finally look towards the future, instead of worrying about the latest legal skirmish between McCourt and MLB.
(Reuters) - The committee of unsecured creditors for the bankrupt Los Angeles Dodgers threw its support behind the team's effort to sell TV broadcast rights earlier than expected, riling News Corp's Fox Sports. In a document filed in Delaware bankruptcy court on Wednesday, the committee said it believed the expedited sale of the telecast rights would help facilitate the team's exit from ...
Next to step to the plate in the battle between Fox Sports and the Los Angeles Dodgers over the club's media rights: a mediator.
DETROIT (1) -- Signed Gerald Laird (notes) , c, St. Louis, to a $1 million, one-year contract. MINNESOTA (1) -- Signed Jamey Carroll (notes) , of, Los Angeles Dodgers , to a $6.5 million, two-year contract. TEXAS (1) -- Signed Joe Nathan (notes) , rhp, Minnesota, to a $14.5 million, two-year contract. NATIONAL LEAGUE ARIZONA (4) -- Re-signed John McDonald (notes) , inf, to a $3 million, two-year ...
Joe Torre might fit into the growing roster of suitors for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he said that as of Tuesday, he was “not part of any group” to buy the team.
After the last few years with owner Frank McCourt, Los Angeles Dodgers fans have thought it just couldn't get any worse. Now after a long battle with the fans, his wife and MLB, McCourt has surrendered and agreed to work with MLB to sell the team.
A hearing scheduled for Tuesday on the Los Angeles Dodgers' plan to escape bankruptcy by selling telecast rights to future games was cancelled on Monday by a Delaware bankruptcy judge.
(Reuters) - The Los Angeles Dodgers bankruptcy case judge appointed a mediator to try and sort out the dispute between the baseball team and Fox Sports regarding the sale of the team's television telecast rights. Judge Kevin Gross on Monday appointed retired federal judge Joseph Farnan Jr. as the mediator, court documents show. The parties will share the payment of the mediator's fees and ...
A mediator has been appointed by a Delaware bankruptcy judge to settle a dispute between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Fox Sports over the team's intention to sell future media rights.
DOVER, Del. - A Delaware bankruptcy judge has appointed a mediator to try to resolve a dispute between Fox Sports and the Los Angeles Dodgers over the ball club's plan to sell media rights to future games.
DOVER, Del. - A Delaware bankruptcy judge has appointed a mediator to try to resolve a dispute between Fox Sports and the Los Angeles Dodgers over the ball club's plan to sell media rights to future games.
When I began to think about great Los Angeles Dodgers players who were members of the Baseball Hall of Fame, I expected to find a long list to have to choose from to make my top five list. Surprisingly, if the list is limited to Los Angeles Dodgers and not Brooklyn Dodgers, the...
A Delaware bankruptcy judge has appointed a mediator to try to resolve a dispute between Fox Sports and the Los Angeles Dodgers over the ball club's plan to sell media rights to future games.
A Delaware bankruptcy judge has appointed a mediator to try to resolve a dispute between Fox Sports and the Los Angeles Dodgers over the ball club's plan to sell media rights to future games.
(Reuters) - A Los Angeles Dodgers bankruptcy court hearing on whether to dismiss the team's bankruptcy filing has been canceled without explanation, according to court documents.
The Chicago White Sox will play host to the Cubs on March 9 and play four games against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback Ranch, according to the facility’s website.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are no strangers to crazy moments, just this year we saw the team get taken over by the league then declare bankruptcy. Aside from this year, the team has experienced some crazy moments that can make us all look back and laugh.
News Corp.’s Fox Sports Net West 2 unit asked a judge to dismiss the bankruptcy case filed by the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team.
A Delaware bankruptcy judge is set to hear arguments on a request by Fox Sports to delay consideration of the Los Angeles Dodgers' plan to sell media rights to future games.
A Delaware bankruptcy judge is set to hear arguments on a request by Fox Sports Net West to delay consideration of the Los Angeles Dodgers' plan to sell media rights to future games.
I think after the difficult season we Los Angeles Dodgers fans have had, the recognition of players like Clayton Kershaw and Matt Kemp reminds us things weren't all bad this season. The actions of owner Frank McCourt, whether intentional or not, have hurt the team and alienated...
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Matt Kemp and the Los Angeles Dodgers staked their futures together Friday, finalizing a US$160 million, eight-year contract that matches the seventh-highest deal in baseball history.
News Corp.’s Fox Sports Net West 2 unit asked a judge to dismiss the bankruptcy case filed by the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team.
For a team that's about to be put up for sale, the Los Angeles Dodgers sure are spending a lot of money . While I agree with some of the decisions, including the huge deal for Matt Kemp, I do question the logic behind some of the other moves.
FOX Sports Net has asked a federal judge to dismiss the Los Angeles Dodgers' bankruptcy case, contending the team is solvent and using bankruptcy laws to avoid its contractual obligations.
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) -- A Delaware bankruptcy judge is set to hear arguments on a request by Fox Sports Net West to delay consideration of the Los Angeles Dodgers' plan to sell media rights to future games.
Matt Kemp and the Los Angeles Dodgers staked their futures together Friday, finalizing a $160 million, eight-year contract that matches the seventh-highest deal in baseball history.
(Reuters) - Fox Sports asked a bankruptcy court late Friday to dismiss the Los Angeles Dodgers' bankruptcy cases, saying they "fail the test of good faith" and are nothing more than an attempt to extract more money from deals to the baseball club's telecast rights. ...
Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers won the NL Cy Young Award in a runaway, with D-Backs right-hander Ian Kennedy finishing fourth in voting.
List of National League Cy Young Award winners following the naming of Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw as the 2011 winner. [ID:nN1E7AG1D1 ]
RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer NEW YORK Clayton Kershaw might be the only one not comparing him with Sandy Koufax. Both left-handed aces for the Los Angeles Dodgers. And now both Cy Young Award winners. "I'm still uncomfortable with it," Kershaw said Thursday after winning his first NL Cy Young in a runway. "I don't want to have any disrespect for Mr. Koufax. He did it for a long time. He won a ...
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw speaks during a baseball news conference at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles Thursday. Kershaw won the National League Cy Young Award on Thursday.
NEW YORK — Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers won the NL Cy Young Award in a runaway Thursday. Kershaw received 27 of 32 first-place votes, five seconds and two thirds for 207 points in voting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Philadelphia’s Roy Halladay, last year’s winner, was second with four first-place votes, 21 seconds and seven thirds for 133 points. Phillies ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers are suing Fox Sports, alleging the US broadcasting giant is attempting to interfere with the sale of the Major League Baseball team.
The Los Angeles Dodgers filed suit against Prime Ticket in a television rights fight.
THR Staff The baseball franchise's attorneys file a complaint in court alleging that the company, which holds TV rights to the team's games, wrote a "cease and desist" letter to prevent the Dodgers from soliciting bidders on rights to future games. read more
News Corp. (NWSA) ’s Fox Sports asked a judge to postpone a hearing on a proposal by the bankrupt Los Angeles Dodgers to solicit bids on television rights to the baseball team’s future games.
(Reuters) - Fox Sports wants the Los Angeles Dodgers thrown out of bankruptcy, saying the baseball team is using Chapter 11 to enrich club owner Frank McCourt.
DOVER, Del. -- The Los Angeles Dodgers are complaining that a Fox subsidiary is illegally trying to interfere with efforts to sell the team and it assets, including media rights to future games.
The Los Angeles Dodgers sued Fox Sports on Wednesday to stop the broadcaster of the baseball team’s games from interfering with plans to auction the bankrupt franchise.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are complaining that Fox Sports is illegally trying to interfere with efforts to sell the team and it assets, including media rights to future games. Dodgers attorneys filed a complaint Wednesday in Delaware bankruptcy court saying Fox attorneys violated the automatic halt to litigation against a debtor in bankruptcy by sending a letter to the Dodgers' financial...
The Los Angeles Dodgers are complaining that Fox Sports is illegally trying to interfere with efforts to sell the team and its assets, including media rights to future games.
The Los Angeles Dodgers sued News Corp. (NWSA) ’s Fox Sports, accusing the broadcaster of interfering with the bankrupt baseball team’s plan to sell itself and its television rights through a court-sanctioned auction.
(Reuters) - The Los Angeles Dodgers sued Fox Sports on Wednesday to stop the broadcaster of the baseball team's games from interfering with plans to auction the bankrupt franchise.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been busy this week. While still working out the details of an eight-year, $160 million extension for their MVP candidate Matt Kemp , the Dodgers signed a pair of players on Tuesday. In addition to second baseman Mark Ellis , the Dodgers signed catcher Matt Treanor to a one-year deal with a club option for 2013, worth a guaranteed $1 million. Treanor will earn $850 ...
When Frank McCourt decided that enough was enough and reached a settlement with MLB to sell the Los Angeles Dodgers, immediately attention shifted from McCourt to who the new owners might be. One name that surfaced quickly was Fred Claire, the former executive of the Dodgers spent more than 30 years with the organization, advancing ...
While the Los Angeles Dodgers may not be able to bid on free agents this winter, that has not stopped them from closing in on making one of the biggest moves of the winter. Ken Rosenthal first noted that the Dodgers and Matt Kemp were working on an eight-year, $160 million extension and the deal was confirmed as being done by Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman . This is a huge move for the Dodgers ...
Now is the time to start your Christmas shopping. If you're having a hard time figuring out what to buy for your Los Angeles Dodgers friends, you should consider buying a jersey. Here are my top five Dodgers jerseys to give as Christmas gifts.
It has been a tough season for Los Angeles Dodgers fans like me, but two stand-outs, players who have really made an impact on the field, helped make up for all the off-field drama. The players are Matt Kemp and Clayton Kershaw.
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Matt Kemp are on the verge of agreeing to a long-term contract worth upwards of $20 million per year, according to multiple sources . That, my friends, would be yet another Frank McCourt monetary misadventure. Matt Kemp had an MVP caliber year in 2011, there's no arguing that. And he may be rewarded with the MVP Trophy when it's awarded later this month. By hitting ...
After a tough year for Los Angeles Dodgers fans like me, things sure are turning around as we move further into the off-season. A black cloud seemed to lift when Frank McCourt agreed to sell the team, after pressure from MLB to do so.
2011 was a bad year to be a Los Angeles Dodgers fan. Owner divorce drama, MLB take-over and team bankruptcy all distracted us (and the players) from what's really important, winning games. Now we are all looking to the future as owner Frank McCourt prepares to shop the team to...
Now is the time to start looking for Christmas presents for those people on your list. If you have Los Angeles Dodgers fans on that list, I would recommend buying them some unique team gifts. Instead of buying the typical gifts of hats, tickets, jerseys or T-shirts, why not think...
Although the Los Angeles Dodgers finished 2011 third in the National League West with an 82-79 record, Matt Kemp and Clayton Kershaw were spectacular and will likely bring Los Angeles their league's Most Valuable Player and Cy Young awards. If so, the two Dodger stars will be immortalized and join a list of Dodger greats. Since the Cy Young award was created in 1956, the Dodgers organization has ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Matt Kemp are in serious discussions that could land the 27-year-old outfielder $160 million over eight years.
Most Valuable Player candidate Matt Kemp and the Los Angeles Dodgers are on the verge of agreeing to a new eight-year, $160 million contract, sources told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney on Monday.
The Los Angeles Dodgers, the Major League Baseball team being sold in bankruptcy, may seek bids for future television rights under a proposal that could trigger a court fight with current rights-holder News Corp.’s Fox Sports.
In some great news for Los Angeles Dodgers fans, it seems the team is making efforts to keep Matt Kemp around for the long-term. I think Kemp, along with Cy Young candidate Clayton Kershaw have been two of the pillars of the team during this tough season, and we need to keep them...
Lawyers for the Los Angeles Dodgers petitioned a federal bankruptcy court in Delaware to allow a future auction of the team’s television rights, according . . . → Read More
After the prolonged legal struggle between Major League Baseball and Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt, perhaps it's no surprise that there's yet another new wrinkle to the story. McCourt, who has been ordered to sell his ownership of the team, is now attempting to negotiate a new deal for television rights to the Dodgers, reports Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times . McCourt had been ...
A record price tag of $1 billion can be expected for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Dodger Stadium and the surrounding real estate, according to several sports economists following the team's upcoming sale.
The bankrupt Los Angeles Dodgers have sought court permission to auction the team’s lucrative media rights earlier than scheduled.
The Los Angeles Dodgers, the Major League Baseball team being sold in bankruptcy, may seek bids for future television rights under a proposal that could trigger a court fight with current rights-holder News Corp.’s Fox Sports.
The bankrupt Los Angeles Dodgers have sought court permission to auction the team's lucrative media rights earlier than scheduled to bolster the sale of the team under a recent settlement with Major League Baseball, according to court documents filed on Saturday.
The bankrupt Los Angeles Dodgers have sought permission to auction the team’s lucrative media rights earlier than scheduled.
The Los Angeles Dodgers, the Major League Baseball team being sold in bankruptcy, may seek bids for future television rights under a proposal that could trigger a court fight with current rights-holder News Corp.’s Fox Sports.
The bankrupt Los Angeles Dodgers have sought court permission to auction the team's lucrative media rights earlier than scheduled to bolster the sale of the team under a recent settlement with Major League Baseball, according to court documents filed on Saturday (Sunday in Manila).
LOS ANGELES (CBS) — Lawyers for the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday petitioned a federal bankruptcy court in Delaware to allow the auction of the team’s television rights, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The move [...]
The Los Angeles Dodgers , the Major League Baseball team being sold in bankruptcy, will solicit bids for future television rights in a process that may force a court showdown with current the TV-rights holder, News Corp. (NWSA) ’s Fox Sports.
(Reuters) - The bankrupt Los Angeles Dodgers have sought court permission to auction the team's lucrative media rights earlier than scheduled to bolster the sale of the team under a recent settlement with Major League Baseball, according to court documents filed on Saturday.
Major League Baseball and the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a court-supervised sale of the team, four months after the six-time World Series champions filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
When Frank McCourt agreed to sell the Los Angeles Dodgers , the team's fans were ecstatic. Prospective buyers are in the process of preparing bids for the team, and fans are still ecstatic. The free agent season is in full swing, fans are again ecstatic. Fans should in fact not be ecstatic, they should be fuming mad. Frank McCourt is not only getting the last laugh, he's ruining the Dodgers ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently in negotiations with star outfielder Matt Kemp on a potential long-term contract, according to MLB.com. “I hope we can work something out,” Kemp told MLB.com. “I don’t know what the future holds.
He's putting together a group to bid for the club
Dear Mr. Money Bags New Owner, In this letter you'll find everything you need to know. Frank McCourt was to Dodger fans what Al Capone was to the FBI. It would have been foolish and dangerous of the FBI to assume that the apprehending of Capone would mean the end of organized crime. The Dodgers should look at the exiling of McCourt in the same light. That is to say, Frank McCourt was the big ...
Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers Hideo Nomo of Japan and Park Chan Ho of South Korea have joined forces to renovate the former "Dodgertown" spring training facility in Florida.
The Paychex founder told the New York Times that he knows more about baseball than he did about hockey.
After an MVP-caliber season, Matt Kemp is going to get paid this offseason. The only question is how much. The center fielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers has one more year remaining before hitting free agency, and is a prime candidate for signing a contract extension at some point this offseason. Kemp's agent, former major league pitcher Dave Stewart is optimistic a deal can get done. "I don't ...
It has been a week since the joint press release from Major League Baseball and the Los Angeles Dodgers announcing the court supervised sale of the iconic franchise that is still considered to be one of the crown jewels in all of sports. As Dodgers’ fans exulted with Frank McCourt’s [...]
Peter O’Malley sold the Los Angeles Dodgers 13 years ago to Fox. The franchise was in his family for 47 years.
The agent for Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp said Wednesday that talks on a long-term contract extension for his client are moving in a positive direction and that he is optimistic an agreement will be reached.
It'll be a blue Christmas for some Major League Baseball buffs, but that is not necessarily a bad thing if they're Los Angeles Dodger fans. Despite the team's recent ownership drama and negative publicity, true blue Dodger devotees can show their continuous love and...
While you can't gift wrap another World Series championship title, there are plenty of other desirable presents Dodgers fans can find underneath the tree on Dec. 25. Pick one or several gifts from this list to ensure your favorite fan doesn't have a blue Christmas: Los...
Los Angeles Dodgers and Major League Baseball agree to 'court supervised process to sell team'
A federal bankruptcy judge says Fox will have a chance to challenge the Los Angeles Dodgers if the team attempts to sell future television rights along with the franchise.
A federal bankruptcy judge says Fox will have a chance to challenge the Los Angeles Dodgers if the team attempts to sell future television rights along with the franchise.
A federal bankruptcy judge says Fox will have a chance to challenge the Los Angeles Dodgers if the team attempts to sell future television rights along with the franchise.
A federal bankruptcy judge says Fox will have a chance to challenge the Los Angeles Dodgers if the team attempts to sell future television rights along with the franchise. Fox’s Prime Ticket subsidiary, part of Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp., holds the team’s broadcast rights through the 2013 season and has the exclusive rights of first negotiation from October-November 2012 for a successor ...
Time Warner Cable Inc., the second- largest U.S. cable-television provider, is considering bidding for the rights to broadcast Los Angeles Dodgers baseball games, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Major League Baseball and embattled Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt have agreed to a unique structure for the auction of one of the game's most storied franchises.
Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC) , the second- largest U.S. cable-television provider, is considering bidding for the rights to broadcast Los Angeles Dodgers baseball games, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Time Warner Cable Inc., the second- largest U.S. cable-television provider, is considering bidding for the rights to broadcast Los Angeles Dodgers baseball games, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Time Warner Cable is considering bidding for the television rights to cover the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, who purchased Magic Johnson's minority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers last year, has been approached by at least one group attempting to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Major League Baseball and embattled Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt have agreed to a unique structure for the auction of one of the game's most storied franchises.
By GREG RISLING LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt must pay his former wife and ex-team CEO Jamie McCourt $131 million by the end of April as part of their divorce settlement, according to a binding settlement filed Thursday.
Los Angeles Dodgers fans around the country (and especially in the greater L.A. area) are practically begging for Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban to buy the team and "save the Dodgers." Think that's just hyperbole? There's a website . There's also a Facebook page. How about several television and print news pieces ? There's one man in Los Angeles who apparently does not echo that sentiment ...
The long, drawn-out and all-too-public battle between Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and Major League Baseball over control of the team finally appears to be coming to a close. Late Tuesday McCourt reached an agreement to begin a “court-supervised process” to sell the Dodgers and its media rights to the league to maximize value for both team and owner. The sale of the team could also ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox each earned three Gold Gloves, while nine players became first-time recipients of the award for defensive play.
If you believe what you read in the press or see on television, the next owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers will be a billionaire. But, in fact, that would likely be a mistake when you consider other billionaire team owners success. Before you light your torches and grab your pitchforks, give a listen. Of MLB 's current 30 teams only eight are owned by billionaires, and two of those are part of a ...
There are a lot of names being thrown around as prospective buyers of the Los Angeles Dodgers. There are names of people, like Mark Cuban or Dennis Gilbert, along with companies like Time-Warner or Fox. There are even groups, like the Garvey-Hershiser Group led by Dodger legends...
A collective sigh of relief could be heard all throughout the Los Angeles area on Tuesday night as embattled Dodgers owner Frank McCourt finally agreed to sell the team. Major League Baseball says that this is an irrevocable commitment, which means no backing out for McCourt. If the nightmare is truly over, who will end up buying (or more importantly, who will be allowed to buy) the Dodgers ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been the hammer to the world's glass social issues for nearly 70 years. In 1947 Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier and 1958 saw the Dodgers move across the country to Los Angeles. Fast-forward to 1983 when Fernando Valenzuela became the first Mexican-born pitcher to star in MLB . Hideo Nomo's successful transition in 1995 paved the way for other ...
Hey, want to buy a baseball team? I can get you a share of the Los Angeles Dodgers for $500. Interested? If that doesn't peak your interest, you're either not a baseball fan or are cynical beyond repair. Aside from playing professional baseball for the favorite team of their youth, the dream of most American boys, well, and men, is to be the owner of a professional sports team. That dream may ...
While Los Angeles Dodgers fans are still rejoicing over the news that embattled owner Frank McCourt has agreed to work with MLB to sell the team, now we have to think about who the buyer will be. Many people have been mentioned as possibilities but I think through the bankruptcy...
It's a bright new day for Los Angeles Dodgers fans as owner Frank McCourt has finally agreed to sell the team after seven long years. The Dodgers are hoping that with new ownership just around the corner the new owners will bring a surplus of money to spend on the team that finished a respectable 82-79. In order to return to the playoffs and to be contenders well into the future, that money ...
By RONALD BLUM NEW YORK — Maybe a "For Sale" sign should be erected outside Dodger Stadium.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are now on the auction block after the team’s owner and Major League Baseball finally reach a deal.
NEW YORK — Maybe a “For Sale” sign should be erected outside Dodger Stadium. Team, ballpark, land and television rights available. Price: $1 billion and up. The process of finding a new owner for the Los Angeles Dodgers began early Wednesday when current boss Frank McCourt and Major League Baseball released a joint statement saying they had agreed to a court-supervised sale of the once-glamorous ...
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Former Los Angeles Dodgers great Steve Garvey said Wednesday an investment group he heads is preparing to make an auction bid for the bankrupt team.
The settlement, which comes four weeks before a scheduled trial in bankruptcy court, appears to satisfy both Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and Commissioner Bud Selig.
The light at the end of this deep, dark and miserable tunnel is finally visible. The Los Angeles Dodgers will be sold , and the right person to clean this all up is Mark Cuban. People who follow baseball make it seem like Cuban is the worst thing to happen to the MLB since steroids, but that's a premise that I don't follow. Cuban has the ability to reignite an entire fanbase that has gone ...
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt agrees to sell team
Prospects for a new, rich cable deal makes the Dodgers worth over $1 billion.
An agreement between the league and the team's current owner means Dodgers fans can look forward to changes at the top. Photo Credit: Getty Images
(Reuters) - The Los Angeles Dodgers, the bankrupt baseball team owned by real estate developer Frank McCourt, have agreed to be sold in bankruptcy court, ending their long-running battle with Major League Baseball.
With Frank McCourt agreeing to sell the Dodgers today, whatever new ownership group buys the team will have its work cut out for it. So what moves will make the Dodgers competitive and, perhaps more importantly, put butts back into seats next season? Sign Matt Kemp and Clayton Kershaw to Contract Extensions This should be done immediately. Kemp may not win the MVP over Ryan Braun this year ...
Los Angeles Dodgers owner and chairman Frank McCourt is close to securing a bankruptcy settlement with MLB that will allow the Dodgers to be sold. According to Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times, Mark Cuban displayed interest in buying the Dodgers months ago and could be a factor moving forward . Cuban reportedly offered to buy the Dodgers several months ago but was deterred by McCourt's ...
Hold onto your baseball caps: the Los Angeles Dodgers might have done something right. As the embarrassing era of Frank McCourt's ownership reaches its end, the Dodgers made a historic hire Monday, one that ought to benefit the players. The club announced that Sue Falsone has been named head athletic trainer, the first woman in the history of major U.S. professional sports at that position ...
NEW YORK — Clayton Kershaw, Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier became the first trio of Los Angeles Dodgers to win NL Gold Gloves in the same year, and Adrian Gonzalez, Dustin Pedroia and Jacoby Ellsbury became the first three Red Sox in 32 seasons to win the AL honor together. Kershaw became a first-time winner at pitcher when the awards were announced Tuesday. Ethier earned his first Gold Glove in the ...
Frank McCourt, the embattled owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, is reportedly in talks with MLB to sell the team.
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox combined to win six of the 18 Gold Gloves awarded Tuesday. For the first time since 1986, the Mariners lacked a Gold Glove winner.
Today in sports: The Los Angeles Dodgers ownership mess is nearing a resolution, two Pakistani cricket players convicted for bribery, and Wolf Blitzer takes the credit (or blame) for Michael Jordan's last comeback.
Sue Falsone is the new head athletic trainer for the Los Angeles Dodgers, making her the first woman to hold that job in Major League Baseball--or major pro sports, for that matter.
The battle between Frank McCourt and Major League Baseball over ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers may finally be coming to an end. It's hardly a done deal — and could easily fall apart if McCourt and his ego suddenly decide to keep fighting Bud Selig — but the two sides are getting close to reaching a settlement that would give McCourt some control over the team's sale and prevent Selig from ...
Los Angeles Dodgers ' head of player development DeJon Watson appears to be in a relatively strong position for the vacant general manager job of the Baltimore Orioles . On Tuesday, Toronto Blue Jays ' assistant GM Tony LaCava was offered the Orioles' GM job but declined the offer. Roch Kubatko of MASN has more details : Apparently, LaCava was ready to accept an offer from the Orioles until ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers have hired Sue Falsone as head athletic trainer, making her the first female to hold that job in major professional sports.
Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig and Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt are nearing a deal to settle their feud over the fate of the bankrupt team. Sources said the warring parties are close to a potential settlement that would see McCourt agree to sell the sports franchise so long as...
The Los Angeles Dodgers have hired Sue Falsone as head athletic trainer, making her the first female to hold that job in major professional sports.
The Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday named Sue Falsone as their head athletic trainer/physical therapist, the first female head athletic trainer in the history of major professional sports.
The Los Angeles Dodgers 2011 season was a great year for individual accolades and a disastrous one for the organization. The team was dragged through the media mud this season due to the divorce between owner Frank McCourt and his now ex-wife Jamie, who is also the former Dodgers' CEO. What a mess this continues to be, but it appears to be coming to an ugly end. The Dodgers took another hit ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers have hired the first female head athletic trainer in major professional sports.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have hired Sue Falsone as head athletic trainer, making her the first female to hold that job in major professional sports.
The seemingly endless battle between Frank McCourt and Major League Baseball might, and I stress might , be close to a resolution. McCourt is reportedly close to a bankruptcy settlement with MLB that would allow the Los Angeles Dodgers to be sold, per Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times : McCourt would get some control over the sale, people familiar with the negotiations said Monday. The ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers have hired the first female head athletic trainer in major professional sports.
An attorney for San Francisco Giants fan Bryan Stow has responded to comments made by a lawyer for the Los Angeles Dodgers who suggested Stow might be partly to blame for the brutal attack.
Lawyer notes the victim's blood-alcohol level and says the suit by his family wrongly charges the team for being 100% responsible for attack. An attorney representing the Los Angeles Dodgers said Bryan Stow might be held partially to blame for the beating that left him in a coma, saying that the San Francisco Giants fan was intoxicated at the time.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Kuo Hong-chih underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left elbow Friday to remove a loose body and scar tissue. The Dodgers said the surgery in Los Angeles went as expected and the Taiwanese left-hander is scheduled to start physical therapy in five days. He will begin his throwing program in six to eight weeks and be ready in time for spring training.
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Hong-Chih Kuo had arthroscopic surgery on his left elbow Friday.
An attorney for San Francisco Giants fan Bryan Stow responded to comments made by a lawyer for the Los Angeles Dodgers who said Stow is partly to blame for a brutal attack he received outside Dodger Stadium on opening day.
The Los Angeles Dodgers will make history next week when they hire Sue Falsone as their physical therapist and head athletic trainer, ESPN.com reported Friday.
An attorney for San Francisco Giants fan Bryan Stow has responded to comments made by a lawyer for the Los Angeles Dodgers who suggested Stow might be partly to blame for a brutal attack he received in a Dodger Stadium parking lot on opening day.
A lawyer for San Francisco Giants fan Bryan Stow has responded to comments made by a lawyer for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to announce the hiring of Sue Falsone as their new head physical therapist/athletic trainer early next week, sources told ESPN.com.
The Associated Press The Associated Press LOS ANGELES An attorney for San Francisco Giants fan Bryan Stow has responded to comments made by a lawyer for the Los Angeles Dodgers who suggested Stow might be partly to blame for a brutal attack he received in a Dodger Stadium parking lot on opening day. Thomas Girardi told the Los Angeles Times (http://tinyurl.com/3vrtusb ) on Friday it was wrong ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers' bankruptcy hearings were postponed until late November so that owner Frank McCourt can look into a potential agreement with Major League Baseball, sources familiar with the situation told the Los Angeles Times.
As if Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt didn't have enough people in Los Angeles who do not like him, now his lawyers are suggesting that San Francisco Giants fan Bryan Stow should share the blame for the Opening Day attack that left Stow in a coma for several months.
Bankrupt Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt is placing partial blame on San Francisco Giants fan Bryan Stow for the savage beating in March that left him in a coma suffering from brain damage.
A legal showdown between Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig and Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt was postponed on Wednesday by US bankruptcy court judge Kevin Gross.
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 26 (UPI) -- The judge overseeing the Los Angeles Dodgers' bankruptcy court case Wednesday postponed a key hearing until next month, delaying a possible trial.
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Hong-Chih Kuo will undergo surgery on his left elbow for the fifth time in his professional career on Friday.
(Reuters) - Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt "looted" $190 million from the bankrupt team to fund his lavish lifestyle, which includes eight homes, according to court documents filed on Tuesday by Major League Baseball.
(Reuters) - The judge overseeing the Los Angeles Dodgers bankruptcy postponed four days of hearings that would have helped determine if the team remained under the control of owner Frank McCourt.
Things are starting to get really ugly in the battle over the Los Angeles Dodgers. On one side we have owner Frank McCourt, now freed from his divorce as the sole owner of the team. On the other side we have MLB and commissioner Bud Selig, who I do believe have the best interests of...
The Dodgers' ownership battle may be coming to a close, but Ned Colletti must endure uncertainty for one more offseason as he tries to improve the team's offense and sign a veteran starter. Guaranteed Contracts Ted Lilly, SP: $25.5MM through 2013 Chad Billingsley, SP: $35MM through 2014 Juan Uribe, IF: $16MM through 2013 Matt Guerrier, RP: $9.75MM through 2013 Arbitration Eligible Players ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Major League Baseball agreed to delay a courtroom fight that would decide the future of the team to try to settle their differences through a mediator, two people familiar with the talks said.
Los Angeles Dodgers’ owner Frank McCourt won an extra month to prepare for a court battle with Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig over control of the team when a judge rescheduled the hearing to Nov. 29.
Okay, Frank and Jamie McCourt suck. Right. Got it. Lost in that whole ridiculous saga was the fact that the Dodgers had an incredible second half of 2011, bolstered by Cy Young shoo-in Clayton Kershaw and coin-flip MVP candidate Matt Kemp. They only finished 3.5 games behind the San Francisco Giants for second place in the NL West, and actually bumped their record up three games above .500 by ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a role for season ticket holders in the baseball team's bankruptcy, which the team said it will take longer to resolve than once thought.
The U.S. trustee for Delaware's bankruptcy court on Tuesday appointed two representatives of the season ticket holders to the Dodgers' official committee of unsecured creditors.
* Fans obtain role in Dodgers bankruptcy* Team says needs more time for media rights auction* MLB continues to insist team must be soldOct 25 (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a rolefor season ...
LOS ANGELES—Dodgers owner Frank McCourt looted nearly $190 million from the Los Angeles team, using the money for non-baseball use in violation of Major League Baseball rules, according to Delaware bankruptcy court documents filed on Monday.
LOS ANGELES -- Dodgers owner Frank McCourt looted nearly $190 million from the Los Angeles team, using the money for non-baseball use in violation of Major League Baseball rules, according to Delaware bankruptcy court documents filed on Monday.
Frank McCourt is bouncing checks left and right. Well, maybe it isn't that bad, but the Dodgers went through hell this year and managed to come out of it above .500. Yet, that isn't that remarkable when you consider the fact that they have the favorite for the MVP award and Cy Young award on the same team. So, when you take those two guys out, there is quite a bit of dysfunction. Ned Colletti ...
Major League Baseball claims that Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt took nearly $190 million from the team in what a court filing termed "looting."
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 25 (UPI) -- Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt took nearly $190 million from the team through "looting," Major League Baseball said in a court filing in Delaware.
I get the idea the Los Angeles Dodgers and their struggling owner Frank McCourt just don't get it. After a season of terrible attendance, the team announced major price cuts for game tickets for the 2012 season. The cuts are for both season tickets and individual game tickets,...
Jose Bautista of the Toronto Blue Jays and Matt Kemp of the Los Angeles Dodgers were named winners Monday of the Hank Aaron Award as the outstanding offensive players in their respective leagues.
Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Matt Kemp, who led the National League with 39 homers this season, won the NL Hank Aaron Award which recognizes the top offensive players in Major League Baseball.
Coming off a season of sagging attendance, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced today that the team was lowering season-ticket prices for next year.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are lowering pricing for 96 percent of the seats owned by season-ticket holders in 2012. The team said Monday it will add new benefits for season-ticket holders in seven different sections of the stadium. It says more than 35,000 seats will be available for $20 or less per game for season-ticket holders.
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers are lowering pricing for 96 percent of the seats owned by season-ticket holders in 2012. The team said Monday it will add new benefits for season-ticket holders in seven different sections of the stadium. It says more than 35,000 seats will be available for $20 or less per game for season-ticket holders. Read full article >>
The Los Angeles Dodgers announce 2012 season-ticket plans. Photo Credit: Getty Images
DeJon Watson is the man in charge of the Los Angeles Dodgers farm system, including the Great Lakes Loons.
To me, the worst moment for Los Angeles Dodgers fans this season happened on March 31, after the opening day game against the San Francisco Giants. In the parking lot of Dodger Stadium, two Dodger fans beat up Giants fan Bryan Stow after an exchange of words, putting him in a coma.
Attorneys for Frank McCourt and the Los Angeles Dodgers have filed a civil action against the two men charged in the beating of Bryan Stow as part of their strategy in defending a lawsuit by the Giants fan.
Attorneys for Frank McCourt and the Los Angeles Dodgers have filed a civil action against the two men charged in the beating of Bryan Stow as part of their strategy in defending a lawsuit by the Giants fan, who was almost killed after the home team's opening day win.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have granted the Baltimore Orioles permission to interview DeJon Watson for the Orioles' vacant general-manager position, a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed Friday night on the condition of anonymity.
The Los Angeles Dodgers finished the season 82-79, a fairly unremarkable year, had it not been for the breakout of left-hander Clayton Kershaw and center fielder Matt Kemp. The third place Dodgers ended up being one of the more exciting teams to watch down the stretch because of Kershaw and Kemp, despite the fact that they had no playoff aspirations. Both players were in pursuit of major ...
After a rough season for the team, management and fans, the Los Angeles Dodgers did have a few player highlights in 2011. I think Matt Kemp was a hero and standout for the team and the fans, and one of the other biggest things was the 21 wins and overall amazing season of the...
Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers has won the Warren Spahn Award, given annually to baseball's top left-handed pitcher.
After putting the Los Angeles Dodgers and Dodger fans like me through two years of an ugly divorce battle, Frank McCourt finally settled with his ex-wife, giving him sole control of the team. Now he can continue his battle with MLB over the same issue, control of the Dodgers.
London, Oct 18 : Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and his wife Jamie McCourt have settled their divorce for 130 million dollars, which is believed to be the costliest divorce settlement ever in California.
Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti conceded on Wednesday that the figure for his payroll could change in the wake of a divorce settlement reached earlier this week between Frank and Jamie McCourt.
To say that the Los Angeles Dodgers are in bad shape going forward is an understatement. It’s like saying that Alex Rodriguez is overpaid or that Ryan Howard’s achilles is tender. It’s correct, but it doesn’t encompass the true gravity of the situation. Yep, the Dodgers are pretty much screwed financially. They’ve handed out too many bad contracts to too many barely-above-replacement-level ...
A feuding husband and wife have reached a settlement in a costly and nasty stoush over control of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team.
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Frank and Jamie McCourt have reached a settlement in a costly and nasty feud over control of the Los Angeles Dodgers, paving the way for a showdown in bankruptcy court between the embattled team owner and Major League Baseball.
For nearly 30 years Frank and Jamie McCourt were a team, raising four sons and moving from Massachusetts to California seven years ago to purchase and run one of baseball's crown jewels — the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Settlement believed to be the costliest ever divorce in California.
The couple who bought the Los Angeles Dodgers seven years ago announced Monday they've agreed that the husband, Frank McCourt, will get the baseball team in their pending divorce.
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and Jamie McCourt said they settled their divorce case, putting an end to a feud that had further complicated the Major League Baseball team's bankruptcy proceedings.
By GREG RISLING LOS ANGELES — Frank and Jamie McCourt have reached a settlement in a costly and nasty feud over control of the Los Angeles Dodgers, paving the way for a showdown in bankruptcy court between the embattled team owner and Major League Baseball.
Frank and Jamie McCourt have reached a settlement in a costly and nasty feud over control of the Los Angeles Dodgers, paving the way for a showdown in bankruptcy court between the embattled team owner and Major League Baseball.
Frank and Jamie McCourt have reached a divorce settlement that gives him control of the Los Angeles Dodgers and her about $130 million, making it one of California's costliest divorces, according to a report published Monday.
A settlement has been reached between Frank and Jamie McCourt in a costly and nasty feud over control of the Los Angeles Dodgers, paving the way for a showdown in bankruptcy court between the embattled team owner and Major League Baseball.
(Reuters) - Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and Jamie McCourt said on Monday they settled their divorce case, putting an end to a feud that had further complicated the Major League Baseball team's bankruptcy proceedings.
LOS ANGELES - Frank and Jamie McCourt have reached a settlement in a costly and nasty feud over control of the Los Angeles Dodgers, paving the way for a showdown in bankruptcy court between the embattled team owner and Major League Baseball.
Frank and Jamie McCourt have reached a settlement in a costly and nasty feud over control of the Los Angeles Dodgers, paving the way for a showdown in bankruptcy court between the embattled team owner and Major League Baseball.
Frank and Jamie McCourt have reached a settlement in a costly and nasty feud over control of the Los Angeles Dodgers, paving the way for a showdown in bankruptcy court between the embattled team owner and Major League Baseball.
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kevin Gross today told the club to turn over documents in the office used by Thomas Schieffer , who was forced out as the team’s monitor after it filed bankruptcy in June. Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig appointed Schieffer in April to oversee the Dodgers’ finances and day-to-day operations.
Jerry Sands' strong September makes him a candidate not only for a starting job next season, but also for a little rookie hazing to end the 2010 season.
A San Francisco Giants fan beaten into a coma after a Los Angeles Dodgers game has been moved to a rehabilitation facility, according to reports.
Los Angeles Dodgers season-ticket holders, including the heirs of singer Frank Sinatra, urged a judge to let Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig try to sell the bankrupt team.
The Los Angeles Dodgers played well late towards the 2011 MLB season. However, the big problem came at the middle of the season with the organization amidst ownership drama and financial uncertainty. Although they disappointingly finished third in their division, it is hard to overlook some of the accomplishments of particular players. Matt Kemp led the team in batting average, home runs ...
Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig should be allowed to sell the bankrupt Los Angeles Dodgers, said season-ticket holders including the heirs of singer Frank Sinatra.
Los Angeles Dodgers season-ticket holders, including the heirs of singer Frank Sinatra, urged a judge to let Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig try to sell the bankrupt team.
The San Francisco Giants fans beaten into a coma this year after a Los Angeles Dodgers game has improved enough that he was transferred from a hospital to a rehabilitation facility, San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center said Tuesday.
The San Francisco Giants fans beaten into a coma this year after a Los Angeles Dodgers game has improved enough that he was transferred from a hospital to a rehabilitation facility, San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center said Tuesday.
Los Angeles Dodgers season-ticket holders, including the heirs of singer Frank Sinatra, urged a judge to let Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig try to sell the bankrupt team.
DOVER, Del. — Attorneys for Major League Baseball are no longer trying to disqualify attorneys representing the Los Angeles Dodgers in the team’s bankruptcy case. In a stipulation filed this week in advance of a Wednesday hearing, league attorneys said they were withdrawing the motion at the suggestion of a court-appointed mediator. Read full article >>
Attorneys for Major League Baseball are no longer trying to disqualify attorneys representing the Los Angeles Dodgers in the team's bankruptcy case.
Attorneys for Major League Baseball are no longer trying to disqualify attorneys representing the Los Angeles Dodgers in the team's bankruptcy case.
Los Angeles Dodgers season-ticket holders, including the heirs of singer Frank Sinatra, urged a judge to let Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig try to sell the bankrupt team.
(Reuters) - Los Angeles Dodgers will be allowed to continue to use its lawyers to represent it in its bankruptcy petition, a day after the Major League Baseball withdrew a motion to disqualify the team's lawyers.
The Los Angeles Dodgers today stated: MLB's withdrawal of its motion to disqualify Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP and Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor LLP as attorneys for the Dodgers as debtor in these bankruptcy proceedings is appropriate.
The Dodgers are next in our arbitration eligibles series. First time: Clayton Kershaw Second time: Tony Gwynn Jr. Third time: Matt Kemp, James Loney, Hong-Chih Kuo Fourth time: Andre Ethier Should Kershaw win the Cy Young award, our model projects a record-shattering first-time pitcher salary of $8.4MM. Tim Lincecum had two Cy Youngs under his belt when he submitted for $13MM against the Giants ...
Los Angeles Dodgers season-ticket holders, including the heirs of singer Frank Sinatra, urged a judge to let Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig try to sell the bankrupt team.
The Los Angeles Dodgers, preparing for a court fight with Major League Baseball, asked a judge for greater access to records of Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig’s treatment of other teams.
Jamie McCourt, former wife of Los Angeles Dodgers’ owner Frank McCourt, and Major League Baseball object to the proposal to hold an auction for the bankrupt team’s television rights.
The Los Angeles Dodgers will not be granted access to information about Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig’s handling of other teams, Reuters reported Friday.
Major League Baseball will not have to give the Los Angeles Dodgers evidence on how the league has dealt with other teams as lawyers prepare for a court showdown that will determine the Dodgers' fate.
A bankruptcy judge Friday turned down a bid by the Los Angeles Dodgers to probe Major League Baseball's dealings with other MLB members for proof Commissioner Bud Selig is treating the ball club unfairly.
Major League Baseball will not have to give the Los Angeles Dodgers evidence on how the league has dealt with other teams as lawyers prepare for a court showdown that will determine the Dodgers' fate.
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kevin Gross denied a request by the Los Angeles Dodgers to expand the team's access to data regarding Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig's handling of other teams.
Major League Baseball will not have to give the Los Angeles Dodgers evidence on how the league has dealt with other teams as lawyers prepare for a court showdown that will determine the Dodgers' fate.
The Los Angeles Dodgers can’t use other teams’ television contracts to help defend Frank McCourt’s ownership of the baseball team, a judge overseeing the club’s bankruptcy ruled.
(Reuters) - Bankruptcy Judge Kevin Gross denied a request by the Los Angeles Dodgers to expand the team's access to data regarding Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig's handling of other teams.
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 8 (UPI) -- A judge Friday told Major League Baseball to prove its case for taking over the Los Angeles Dodgers or face some exposure of other MLB teams' finances.
You know your business model is suffering a little bit these days when it makes sense to partner with the Los Angeles Dodgers . But that's just what KLAC (570 AM) is doing — and it makes sense for both of them.
The Los Angeles Dodgers were sued by News Corp.’s Fox Sports Net West 2 unit over a contract for broadcasting rights as part of the Major League Baseball team’s bankruptcy proceedings.
Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig’s lawyers told a bankruptcy judge that Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt should be forced to sell the club because his actions threaten all the league’s teams.
Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti said Thursday that while signing outfielder Matt Kemp to an extension will be one of his top priorities this winter, he will not put a time limit on the negotiations.
The Los Angeles Dodgers probably won’t be allowed to defend Frank McCourt’s ownership of the team by comparing how Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig handled TV contracts for the other 29 clubs, a judge said.
The Los Angeles Dodgers shouldn’t see the confidential television contracts of the other 29 Major League Baseball clubs, baseball Commissioner Bud Selig said in court papers.
Third baseman Casey Blake and starting pitcher Jon Garland both had their 2012 options declined by the Los Angeles Dodgers , making them free-agents. Had the options been accepted, Blake would have made $6 million next year and Garland would have made $8 million. Instead, both players were bought out. Both Blake and Garland missed significant time in 2011 due to injury and posted less-than ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers have declined 2012 club options on infielder Casey Blake and pitcher Jon Garland, both of whom had season-ending surgeries. Blake had a $6 million option. The 38-year-old third baseman had arthritis in his spine that resulted in a pinched nerve, which limited him to 63 games in which he hit .252 with four home runs and 26 RBIs.
The Los Angeles Dodgers began their offseason on Tuesday with a trio of roster moves. They declined the 2012 club options for both third baseman Casey Blake and starting pitcher Jon Garland , who both spent multiple stints on the disabled list in 2011. The Dodgers also outrighted record-setting Eugenio Velez to Triple A Albuquerque. Blake hit .252/.342/.371 with four home runs in 63 games, and ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers officially declined the 2012 contract options on third baseman Casey Blake and right-hander Jon Garland.
The Los Angeles Dodgers asked a Delaware bankruptcy judge on Monday for permission to gather evidence on how Major League Baseball has dealt with other teams as lawyers for the Dodgers and the league prepare for a court showdown that will determine the ball club's fate.
The judge overseeing the Los Angeles Dodgers’ bankruptcy appointed a mediator to help the club and Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig try to overcome their months-long battle over the future of the team.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to terms with Clear Channel Communications Inc. on a multiyear radio deal that will broadcast the team's games on KLAC-AM starting in 2012.
A mediator was appointed by the judge overseeing the Los Angeles Dodgers’ bankruptcy to help the club and Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig try to overcome their months-long battle over the future of the team.
Los Angeles Dodgers lawyers pressed a bankruptcy judge on Monday for permission to explore Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig's relationship with other clubs.
(Reuters) - A retired federal judge was appointed mediator on Monday to try to settle the battle for control of the bankrupt Los Angeles Dodgers that has pitted Major League Baseball against team owner Frank McCourt.
The judge presiding over the Los Angeles Dodgers bankruptcy case has formally appointed a mediator, who is charged with trying to get the team and Major League Baseball to settle their differences over a reorganization plan for the Dodgers. Joseph Farnan Jr., a retired federal district judge in Delaware, has been working with the two sides since early July at the request of bankruptcy Judge ...
The judge presiding over the Los Angeles Dodgers bankruptcy case has formally appointed a mediator, who is charged with trying to get the team and Major League Baseball to settle their differences over a reorganization plan for the Dodgers. Joseph Farnan Jr., a retired federal district judge in Delaware, has been working with the two sides since early July at the request of bankruptcy Judge ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers, preparing for a court fight with Major League Baseball, asked a judge for greater access to records of Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig’s treatment of other teams.
Los Angeles Dodgers attorneys are seeking more records dealing with Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig’s treatment of other teams, according to Bloomberg. “There is no legitimate basis for the commissioner to treat LAD differently than other Baseball clubs in reviewing proposed transactions,” the team said in its motion which was filed in a Wilmington, Del. bankruptcy court....
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly's entire coaching staff will return for the 2012 season.
Dee Gordon finished the season with 24 stolen bases for the Dodgers.
The judge overseeing the Los Angeles Dodgers' bankruptcy scheduled a hearing at which he expects baseball commisioner Bud Selig and beleaguered team owner Frank McCourt to testify.
A judge overseeing the bankruptcy of the Los Angeles Dodgers ordered team owner Frank McCourt and Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig to testify about their fight over whether McCourt should be forced to sell the club.
A Delaware judge presiding over the Los Angeles Dodgers bankruptcy issued an order Friday scheduling a hearing that could determine the fate of the team and said he expects baseball Commissioner Bud Selig and Dodgers owner Frank McCourt to testify under o
Los Angeles Dodgers’ owner Frank McCourt and Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig were ordered by the judge overseeing the team’s bankruptcy to testify about their fight over whether McCourt should be forced to sell the club.
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to today's court order, the Los Angeles Dodgers issued the following statement: "The order by the court assures there will be an appropriate evidentiary hearing for the debtors' media rights motion and MLB's motion to end...
A Delaware judge presiding over the Los Angeles Dodgers bankruptcy issued an order Friday scheduling a hearing that could determine the fate of the team and said he expects baseball Commissioner Bud Selig and Dodgers owner Frank McCourt to testify under oath.
(Reuters) - An evidentiary hearing in the contentious Los Angeles Dodgers bankruptcy will take place next month as the team and Major League Baseball continue to spar over control of the team and the Dodgers' plan to auction its TV rights.
Fox Sports has sued the Los Angeles Dodgers over the proposed television rights sale that owner Frank McCourt has been counting on to keep the troubled franchise afloat, the Associated Press reports. Fox asked a Delaware bankruptcy judge in a filing Tuesday to reject any proposed sale of the Dodgers' television rights that does not abide by the terms of the current contract, the Associated Press ...
PHOENIX, Sept. 27 (UPI) -- Matt Kemp's three-run homer in the first inning proved to be decisive Monday in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 4-2 win over Arizona.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Jerry Sands scores a run against the Arizona Diamondbacks as umpire Bill Miller looks on during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, in Phoenix.
PHOENIX, Sept. 29 (UPI) -- Matt Kemp concluded a sensational season with a two-run homer Wednesday that helped lift the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-5 victory over Arizona.
The Los Angeles Dodgers had a rough season, from a bankruptcy filing and owner Frank McCourt's troubles to missing the playoffs.
Milton Bradley arrested: Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Milton Bradley was arrested for the second time in less than a year, this time for an alleged battery in the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles police said Wednesday.
Fox Sports fired the latest salvo in the tug of war between Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and Major League Baseball in a lawsuit against the troubled franchise. In a filing late Tuesday, Fox Sports Net West asked a Delaware bankruptcy judge to reject any proposed sale of the Dodgers' television rights that does not abide by the terms of the current contract.
(Reuters) - Fox Sports, a division of News Corp, sued the Los Angeles Dodgers late on Tuesday to stop a proposed sale of television rights that the team has said is key to emerging from bankruptcy protection.
Fox Sports sued the Los Angeles Dodgers late Tuesday over the proposed television rights sale that owner Frank McCourt has been counting on to keep the troubled franchise afloat.
Fox Sports has sued the Los Angeles Dodgers over the proposed television rights sale that owner Frank McCourt has been counting on to keep the troubled franchise afloat.
News Corp.’s Fox Sports sued the Los Angeles Dodgers to prevent a possible sale of future media rights as part of the Major League Baseball team’s bankruptcy.
DOVER, Del. (AP) -- Fox Sports sued the Los Angeles Dodgers late Tuesday over the proposed television rights sale that owner Frank McCourt has been counting on to keep the troubled franchise afloat.
Fox Sports fired the latest salvo in the tug of war between Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and Major League Baseball in a lawsuit against the troubled franchise.
The Los Angeles Dodgers asked a Delaware bankruptcy judge on Tuesday to postpone a hearing on a motion by Major League Baseball aimed at forcing a sale of the team.
The Los Angeles Dodgers were sued by News Corp. (NWSA) ’s Fox Sports Net West 2 unit over a contract for broadcasting rights as part of the Major League Baseball team’s bankruptcy proceedings.
The Los Angeles Dodgers were sued by News Corp.’s Fox Sports to prevent a possible sale of future media rights as part of the Major League Baseball team’s bankruptcy proceedings.
The Diamondbacks opened their final series of the season with a 4-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in front of 29,116 at Chase Field.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are winners for the 2011 season, regardless of a record that will finish around .500. They have a pitcher, in Clayton Kershaw, who is a lock for the Cy Young, and a player to build their team around in Matt Kemp, who is still in the hunt for the Triple Crown as the season reaches its final week. Kemp may even manage to win the NL MVP Award depending on how voter's feel ...
A minute before the Los Angeles Dodgers were about to hold a pregame team meeting Monday, outfielder Matt Kemp strolled into the visitor's locker room ready to go to work at Chase Field.
(Reuters) - The lawyers for the bankrupt Los Angeles Dodgers have put the interests of the owner, Frank McCourt, ahead of the baseball team they represent and they should be disqualified, according to Major League Baseball.
Los Angeles Dodgers team attorneys asked a bankruptcy court on Tuesday to delay Major League Baseball's demand for a sale of the team until at least December as they seek television rights income.
The Los Angeles Dodgers asked a judge to postpone a hearing on Major League Baseball’s request to strip the team of control over its bankruptcy case while allowing it to continue seeking approval to market future telecast rights.
The Los Angeles Dodgers today filed a motion in Deleware bankruptcy court to adjourn a hearing on the termination motion of MLB currently set for October 12 to terminate the baseball team?s control of its reorganization (see below). In MLB?s termination motion baseball commissioner Bud Selig has stated he would not approve of a new ...
(Reuters) - The Los Angeles Dodgers fought back on Tuesday against Major League Baseball's attempt to wrest control of the bankrupt baseball team from Frank McCourt, asking a federal court to delay considering the league's requests to sell the team and throw out its lawyers.
Filed under: Frank McCourt , Celebrity Justice , TMZ Sports , Exclusive , Los Angeles Dodgers , MLB Los Angeles Dodgers season ticket holders want to make sure Frank McCourt isn't screwing them over in the team's bankruptcy proceedings -- and they've filed a motion to make sure they're protected. Attorneys representing a handful of season ticket holders filed docs with the bankruptcy court in ...
(Reuters) - The lawyers for the bankrupt Los Angeles Dodgers have put the interests of the owner, Frank McCourt, ahead of the baseball team they represent and they should be disqualified, according to Major League Baseball.
San Diego, CA (Sports Network) - Clayton Kershaw strengthened his bid to win the National League Cy Young Award on Sunday as he pitched 7 1/3 strong innings, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-2 win over the San Diego Padres in the finale of a three-game set from Petco Park. Kershaw (21-5) gave up two runs and scattered four hits to earn the win. He fanned six and issued only one walk. Javy ...
San Diego Padres' Cameron Maybin reacts after being hit in the back by a pitch from Los Angeles Dodgers' Chad Billingsley during the fifth inning of a baseball game on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in San Diego. The incident occurred in the middle of a three-run Padres rally.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are in complete disarray, and now Major League Baseball has asked a federal bankruptcy judge to order the sale of the team. The MLB argued in court papers that Frank McCourt's plan to retain ownership of the Dodgers is "dead on arrival," the Los Angeles Times reports. The league reportedly might enforce its ability to strip McCourt of the team after emerging from ...
The Associated Press The Associated Press SAN DIEGO Matt Kemp had a feeling that this was not going to be his night. And he was right. Kemp's quest for the NL Triple Crown took a step backward as he dropped further behind in the batting race in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 3-0 loss to the San Diego Padres on Saturday night. Kemp finished 1 for 4 against Aaron Harang (14-7) and Heath Bell as his ...
Major League Baseballasked a federal court to order the owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Frank McCourt, to put the team up for sale. Betty Nguyen reports.
Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig asked a judge yesterday to force Frank McCourt to sell his bankrupt Los Angeles Dodgers, according to the Los Angeles Times.
(Reuters) - Major League Baseball asked a bankruptcy court on Friday to approve the swift sale of the Los Angeles Dodgers instead of allowing owner Frank McCourt to pursue a refinancing plan that would enable him to maintain control of the bankrupt team.
Major League Baseball has reportedly taken a major step toward forcing Frank McCourt to sell the Los Angeles Dodgers.
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Major League Baseball's motion is meritless. It is another step in the Commissioner's continuing effort to cause the sale of the Dodgers notwithstanding that the Dodgers can and will be successfully reorganized as outlined in the recently...
The Associated Press The Associated Press SAN DIEGO Rather than feeling pressure, Matt Kemp is embracing his Triple Crown pursuit. Kemp took another step toward a rare possible Triple Crown with a solo homer as he led the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 2-0 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday night. Kemp went hitless in his first two at-bats before he homered leading off the seventh inning to ...
Attorneys for Major League Baseball asked a Delaware bankruptcy judge on Friday to clear the way for a sale of the Los Angeles Dodgers, saying team owner Frank McCourt is driving the team to destruction.
San Diego's Wade LeBlanc pitched his best game of the season and wound up being a footnote in a historic chase. Matt Kemp took another step toward a rare possible Triple Crown with a solo homer as he led the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 2-0 victory over the Padres on Friday night. LeBlanc kept Kemp hitless in his first two at-bats before the Dodgers outfielder homered leading off the seventh inning...
The Los Angeles Dodgers may soon be up for sale if Major League Baseball has its way.
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 24 (UPI) -- Ted Lilly combined with three relievers on a four-hitter Friday that brought the Los Angeles Dodgers a 2-0 victory over San Diego.
With 36 home runs, 118 RBI and a .326 batting average, added to 109 runs scored and 40 stolen bases, and this is the resumé of Dodgers Center Fielder Matt Kemp . If these numbers do not scream MVP, I am not sure what does. Obviously, numbers alone do not qualify a player to be named MVP. In recent times, a candidate's team has to make the playoffs for him to even be considered. Albert Pujols in ...
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The Los Angeles Dodgers fell to the San Francisco Giants 8-5 on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium, in a game devoid of the pitch-by-pitch excitement of the Clayton Kershaw vs. Tim Lincecum duel of the night before. However, Matt Kemp did provide the home crowd with a delight, furthering his own case for National League MVP. Kemp hit a long home run into the pavilion in left center field in the ...
A couple of September call-ups are giving the San Francisco Giants an offensive boost in their last-gasp bid for a playoff berth. Justin Christian had a three hits and drove in three runs -- all with two outs -- and Brent Pill went 3 for 5 with two RBIs in an 8-5 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night.
In celebration of his 84th birthday, Tommy Lasorda will don the uniform of the Los Angeles Dodgers once again for Thursday night's home finale against the San Francisco Giants and be on the bench as an honorary coach.
Another big offensive night from Matt Kemp couldn't revive the Los Angeles Dodgers.
With the Giants' win, Arizona cannot clinch N.L. West until Friday at the earliest.
Clayton Kershaw hears the Cy Young Award talk swirling around him, although he won't indulge it. With his 20th victory and major league-leading 2.27 ERA, the low-key Los Angeles Dodgers ace is letting his numbers do the talking. Kershaw became the club's first 20-game winner in 21 years with a 2-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night, making him 5-0 against the rival...
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Clayton Kershaw hears the Cy Young Award talk swirling around him, although he won't indulge it. With his 20th victory and major league-leading 2.27 ERA, the low-key Los Angeles Dodgers ace is letting his numbers do the talking.
The 2011 season hasn't provided too many positive memories for Los Angeles Dodgers fans, but that doesn't mean the ones it has provided can't be extremely satisfying. Take the incredible success of Clayton Kershaw for example. Kershaw is currently enjoying the best season by a Dodgers starter in over 20 years. He further cemented that on Tuesday night, tossing 7 1/3 innings of one-run ball while ...
John Shoemaker will be honored for 29 years in the Dodgers organization.
As the regular season winds down, 22 teams are facing an offseason filled with golf rounds and hot-stove strategery. But we're not going to let them get off that easy. No sir. No way. In an attempt to bring some closure between franchise and follower, we're giving a blogger from each team the opportunity to detain their squads for the equivalent of a Saturday morning detention stay. Up next in ...
layton Kershaw became the Los Angeles Dodgers’ first 20-game winner in 21 years, beating San Francisco 2-1 on Tuesday night and pushing the Giants closer to elimination from the NL West race.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said Tuesday that he couldn't in good conscience recommend bringing Jonathan Broxton back after a rocky season that ended due to surgery.
Clayton Kershaw became the Los Angeles Dodgers' first 20-game winner in 21 years, beating San Francisco 2-1 on Tuesday night and pushing the Giants closer to elimination from the NL West race.
Clayton Kershaw impressed just about everybody except himself in becoming the Los Angeles Dodgers' first 20-game winner in 21 years. Fittingly, his accomplishment came against a team he has dominated this season. Kershaw improved to 5-0 against San Francisco with a 2-1 victory on Tuesday night that pushed the Giants closer to elimination from the NL West race.
No matter what time of year or what the situation, when the San Francisco Giants play the Los Angeles Dodgers it's deadly serious. And when you add the matchup of Tim Lincecum vs. Clayton Kershaw , the stakes raise just that much higher. San Francisco currently is 3.5 games back in the NL wild card and 5.5 back in the NL West, looking to make a improbable playoff berth after going 11-18 in the ...
The opener of the series at Dodger Stadium between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants features a pitching duel of the highest order. Clayton Kershaw is in search of his 20th victory of the season, and matches up with Tim Lincecum for the fourth time this season. Kershaw has won the first three of those meetings. The Giants come to town red hot, winners of eight straight games, and ...
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 18 (UPI) -- James Loney went 5-for-6 with three RBI and the Los Angeles Dodgers pounded out 23 hits Sunday in their 15-1 shellacking of Pittsburgh.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of the most famed franchises in all of sports, which makes the current state of the organization all the more embarrassing. Stuck in financial limbo and in the midst of a disappointing 2011 season, it is very possible that we will see a few of the Dodgers' bigger names wearing new uniforms before next season begins. That is the cold, hard and sad truth of the ...
Los Angeles Dodgers starter Chad Billingsley hasn't won in more than six weeks, but he'll have a solid chance to change that against a struggling Pittsburgh Pirates offense. Los Angeles seeks its fourth win in five games Sunday when it hosts Pittsburgh in the finale of a four-game set. Billingsley (10-10, 4.30 ERA) is 0-1 with a 4.78 ERA in seven starts since beating Arizona on Aug.
Ted Lilly is just getting his second wind at age 35. James Loney is trying to salvage something from a miserable season. Juan Rivera is giving the Los Angeles Dodgers a reminder of what they've missed in the middle of their lineup and some hope for next season.
The stark difference in James McDonald's performance for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Ted Lilly's for the Los Angeles Dodgers was evident on the scoreboard and in their respective pitching lines.
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 18 (UPI) -- James Loney and Juan Rivera both homered and teamed to drive in five runs Saturday, boosting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-1 win over Pittsburgh.
I was extremely skeptical of Don Mattingly taking over as manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The former Yankees star didn’t have any minor league experience. He was given coaching jobs with the Yankees and Dodgers due to his name and relationship with Joe Torre. When he went up for the Yankees job against Girardi it was made [...]
The Dodgers are 23-7 in their last 30 home games against the Pirates. The Los Angeles Dodgers face an old friend on Saturday night as James McDonald makes his return to Los Angeles, starting for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium. Ted Lilly starts for the Dodgers. McDonald was the Dodgers minor league pitcher of the year in both 2007 and 2008 as a starter, then provided ...
* Team proposes auction of broadcast rights
Bothered by a stiff neck in his last few starts, Hiroki Kuroda could have skipped his turn in the rotation and rested. Instead, he went ahead, somewhat reassured by results of an MRI that showed no new damage. Kuroda set a career high with his 12th victory, helped by pinch-hitter James Loney's three-run homer and Matt Kemp's 111th RBI in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 7-2 win over the...
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Jonathan Broxton, the embattled former All-Star closer who hasn't pitched since May 3 because of a bone bruise in his right elbow, will undergo arthroscopic surgery on Monday to remove a bone spur and some chips.
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 17 (UPI) -- James Loney highlighted a game-breaking, four-run sixth inning with a three-run homer Friday, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-2 win over Pittsburgh.
From here on, the Los Angeles Dodgers are merely playing out the string on a troubled season in which they'll miss the playoffs for the second straight year. A 6-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night eliminated the Dodgers from the NL West race. They fell 13 1/2 games behind first-place Arizona.
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 16 (UPI) -- Pitcher Ross Ohlendorf put Pittsburgh in front with his first major league homer Thursday, sending the Pirates to a 6-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
WILMINGTON, Del. — The Los Angeles Dodgers have asked a federal bankruptcy judge to approve procedures for the team to auction its local television rights for the 2014 season and beyond. In a 37-page motion filed Friday with U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kevin Gross, the Dodgers said “market conditions are optimal for licensing the telecast rights because the market for sports media rights in Los ...
Former Great Lakes Loons Shawn Tolleson and Scott Van Slyke named the Los Angeles Dodgers minor league players of the year.
LOS ANGELES — Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton, out since May with a bruised elbow, will have arthroscopic surgery Monday to reduce a spur on his right elbow and remove loose chips. Dodgers trainer Stan Conte says the procedure is a minor cleanup that will allow Broxton to head into his offseason throwing program without impediment. Read full article >>
The Los Angeles Dodgers asked a bankruptcy court for permission to auction television rights to the Major League Baseball club’s games, saying a sale would allow it to pay off its debts and leave bankruptcy.
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) -- The Los Angeles Dodgers have asked a federal bankruptcy judge to approve procedures for the team to auction its local television rights for the 2014 season and beyond.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have asked a federal bankruptcy judge to approve procedures for the team to auction its local television rights for the 2014 season and beyond. In a 37-page motion filed Friday with U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kevin Gross, the Dodgers said "market conditions are optimal for licensing the telecast rights because the market for sports media rights in Los Angeles is vibrant at...
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt will keep paying $225,000 per month to his ex-wife, but money once used toward the mortgages of six luxurious homes will come from a $1.1 million escrow account, attorneys said Wednesday.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws to the plate during the first inning of the Dodgers' baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011, in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt will continue paying his ex-wife $225,000 a month in spousal support, at least until the couple's divorce trial in November, under an agreement reached on Wednesday.
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw was ejected from Wednesday night's game after hitting Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Gerardo Parra on the right elbow to begin the top of the sixth inning.
Bankruptcy lawyers for the Los Angeles Dodgers should have their first set of legal bills cut by almost 18 percent to $1.63 million, the U.S. Trustee said.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw and manager Don Mattingly have been ejected from a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 15 (UPI) -- Clayton Kershaw allowed one hit over five innings before being kicked out of the game Wednesday and the Los Angeles Dodgers held on to down Arizona 3-2.
The McCourts have been embroiled in a costly and nasty divorce battle where the main prize has been the Dodgers
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers needed Javy Guerra to do a little extra and it proved too much for the rookie. Chris Young scored the go-ahead run on a bases-loaded walk by Guerra in the 10th inning, lifting the NL West-leading Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-4 win over Los Angeles on Tuesday night. Guerra (2-1) got tagged with his first loss in the majors. The closer had allowed just one run over 19 2-3 ...
Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Ian Kennedy failed to record win No. 20, but the Arizona Diamondbacks still pulled out a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers after Chris Young worked a bases-loaded walk in the 10th inning. Gerardo Parra hit game-tying homer in the seventh and led off the 10th with a base hit. Javy Guerra (2-1), in his second inning of relief, retired the next two hitters ...
Chris Young scored the go-ahead run on a bases-loaded walk in the 10th inning, lifting the NL West-leading Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-4 victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.
A judge on Wednesday will consider reducing the amount of spousal support Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt pays to his ex-wife Jamie in their divorce battle over ownership of the team.
Late-inning deficits are no problem for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Chris Young scored the go-ahead run on a bases-loaded walk in the 10th inning, lifting NL West-leading Arizona to a 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night. It was the Diamondbacks' 44th comeback victory, tops in the majors.
Late-inning deficits are no problem for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Chris Young scored the go-ahead run on a bases-loaded walk in the 10th inning, lifting NL West-leading Arizona to a 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night. It was the Diamondbacks' 44th comeback victory, tops in the majors.
The former Great Lakes Loons is the Dodgers' nomination for the Roberto Clemente Award
The two worst things that have happened to the Los Angeles Dodgers? No, it isn't Frank and Jamie McCourt.
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 13 (UPI) -- Gerardo Parra knocked in four runs and Joe Saunders delivered a solid start Monday, boosting the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 7-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Dodgers are 15-3 in their last 18 games. The Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday afternoon seek their third five-game winning streak of the last three weeks, and a weekend sweep of the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park. Hiroki Kuroda gets the start for the Dodgers, looking to improve on his last start, when he allowed four home runs in Washington. Kuroda gave up three home runs in the first inning ...
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The San Francisco Giants walked away with an 8-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, avoiding a three-game series sweep and inching closer to top spot in the National League West.
Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Andre Ethier's season-ending, arthroscopic surgery on his right knee has been scheduled for Wednesday.
Trayvon Robinson enjoys his "image" on the center field wall.
Madison Bumgarner didn't have much problem handling the Los Angeles Dodgers while stopping another losing streak for the Giants.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 11 (UPI) -- Dana Eveland and two relievers combined on a five-hit shutout Saturday and the Los Angeles Dodgers stifled San Francisco 3-0.
The San Francisco Giants are now in a position where they are fighting for second place against the rival LA Dodgers. For a couple of months now, Giants fans have been focusing their energy on the race for first place between the Giants and the Arizona Diamondbacks , paying no attention to the team that has slowly crept up from behind. As the Giants and Dodgers prepare for game two of their ...
The Giants played almost flawlessly behind Tim Lincecum, but one fluke hit from Matt Kemp in the eighth inning led the Dodgers to victory.
In many ways the 2011 season has not been a banner season for the Los Angeles Dodgers . The McCourt's divorce, the team's bankruptcy and not competing for the NL West title were not exactly highlights for the Dodgers this season. But there have also been some really good things happen for the Dodgers in 2011. Here are five of them. Begin Slideshow
Bruce Bochy has walked into the manager's office every day this September expecting his San Francisco Giants to show some life. That day has yet to come. It likely won't this year. After the latest scoreless performance to the rival Los Angeles Dodgers knocked the Giants 9 1/2 games behind Arizona in the NL West, Bochy finally vented about his team's horrendous offense and all but...
The Associated Press The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Dana Eveland had his sore left elbow examined, fixed and rehabbed before the season and it has been smooth sailing for the left-hander ever since. Eveland combined with two relievers to throw a six-hitter, and the Los Angeles Dodgers delivered another blow to the San Francisco Giants' dismal playoff hopes with a 3-0 victory over the ...
Giants catcher Hector Sanchez tags out the Los Angeles Dodgers' James Loney at home plate as umpire Scott Barry looks on during the fourth inning of Saturday's game in San Francisco.
WASHINGTON — Andre Ethier’s terrific 2011 season is over. In a year that saw him put together a 30-game hitting streak, the 29-year-old outfielder has been shut down for the rest of the season with a right knee injury, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Thursday before the start of their doubleheader with the Washington Nationals. “It sounds like this is it,” Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said ...
Too bad the Washington Nationals couldn't hop on the plane and follow the Los Angeles Dodgers to sunny California.
An attorney for Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt dismissed a $1.2 billion bid for the team as a "publicity stunt," according to documents...
The second game of Thursday's doubleheader between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Nationals has been postponed because of rain.
Here are three words for which the Los Angeles Dodgers can be thankful: sunny Southern California. After this week, the Washington Nationals might want to move there, too. The Dodgers completed a series win over the Nationals on Thursday, but what a messy trip it was to the nation's capital. It rained Tuesday, nearly ruining Stephen Strasburg's comeback game.
Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Andre Ethier has left the club to consult with famed orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala., concerning the right fielder's continually troublesome right knee.
Los Angeles Dodgers shut Andre Ethier down for season with right knee injury,
Andre Ethier's electrifying season for the Los Angeles Dodgers appeared to have ended on Thursday when the All-Star outfielder was shut down because of a lingering knee injury.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 (UPI) -- Tony Gwynn Jr. doubled in two runs in the ninth inning Thursday, giving the Los Angeles Dodgers a 7-4 win over Washington in the first game of a doubleheader.
Tony Gwynn hit a tiebreaking double in the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Washington Nationals 7-4 in the first game of a doubleheader on Thursday.
When Chad Billingsley's start turned sour, the Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen bailed him out. Manager Don Mattingly yanked Billingsley after he allowed four runs in the third inning to the Washington Nationals, and the relievers responded with 6 2-3 hitless innings. Tony Gwynn had a tiebreaking double in the ninth inning and the Dodgers beat the Nationals 7-4 in the first game of a...
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Juan Uribe had surgery Wednesday to repair a sports hernia and will be out for the rest of the season.
The day after the return of Stephen Strasburg , Washington Nationals players figured it would be back to business as usual on Wednesday. They were mistaken. Instead, what started as a seemingly innocuous announcement about a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers being postponed turned into hours of confusion and frustration. Players were summoned to Nationals Park anyway, unsure if the ...
After hitting 29 homers in Triple A, former Great Lakes Loon star Jerry Sands will get a second look by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Los Angeles Dodgers couldn't get much of anything done against Stephen Strasburg Tuesday night. Luckily for them though, Strasburg was on a limit, and the Dodgers rallied for seven runs off the Washington bullpen, leading to a 7-3 win over the Washington Nationals in the second game of a four-game series. Rod Barajas delivered the go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning in a game that ...
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 (UPI) -- Rod Barajas hit a go-ahead RBI double in the eighth inning Tuesday and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 7-3 victory over Washington.
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg looks up at the scoreboard from the dugout after pitching the second inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, in his first major league start since undergoing Tommy John surgery, at Nationals Park in Washington, on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011. The Dodgers won 7-3.
After Stephen Strasburg left the game, the Los Angeles Dodgers had quite a time.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Hiroki Kuroda had never allowed three homers in a game in his four seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Washington Nationals finally got to him for three on Monday - in the first inning.
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Nationals have a game scheduled for Tuesday at 4:05 p.m. PDT, and the game has some relative importance too, as Stephen Strasburg makes his return to a major league mound for the first time in over a year. However, Mother Nature is not cooperating, as rain is in the forecast for most of tonight in Washington DC. The Weather Channel calls for a 100% chance ...
(Test your Strasburg trivia knowledge with this quiz .) One year, one month and 27 days ago Stephen Strasburg took the mound at Nationals Park, carrying the weight of a fan base starving for a new era of Major League Baseball on his highly-touted right arm. Read full article >>
Hiroki Kuroda had never allowed three homers in a game in his four seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Washington Nationals finally got to him for three on Monday — in the first inning.
The Washington Nationals hit three home runs off Hiroki Kuroda in the first inning on Monday, cruising to a 7-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Nationals Park in Washington DC. Hiroki Kuroda had never allowed more than two home runs in a game before, but after five batters on Monday he was down 4-1. Ian Desmond , Mike Morse and Jayson Werth all went deep in the first inning, and Ryan ...
Strasburg made six minor league appearances on a rehab assignment, striking out 29 in 20 innings. Washington D.C. will be the place to watch on Tuesday night, as Stephen Strasburg makes his return to the major leagues, starting for the Washington Nationals against the Los Angeles Dodgers . Strasburg took baseball by storm in his 2010 debut before getting shut down in August and ultimately ...
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 (UPI) -- Michael Morse bashed two homers and the Washington Nationals launched four long balls in all Monday, pummeling the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2.
The Associated Press The Associated Press WASHINGTON Michael Morse and the Washington Nationals put together one powerful start Monday. Morse hit two of Washington's four homers and John Lannan pitched into the sixth inning to lead the Nationals to a 7-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Morse, Ian Desmond and Jayson Werth all went deep in the first inning as Washington grabbed a 4-1 lead. The ...
WASHINGTON — Michael Morse and the Washington Nationals put together one powerful start Monday. Morse hit two of Washington’s four homers and John Lannan pitched into the sixth inning to lead the Nationals to a 7-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Morse, Ian Desmond and Jayson Werth all went deep in the first inning as Washington grabbed a 4-1 lead. The Nationals had dropped 10 of 12, while the ...
Martin Prado needed eight pitches to get a read on Blake Hawksworth. When Prado saw a changeup to his liking, he hit it hard. "I was just going to put the ball in play," he said. "I was thinking any pitch I can drive, hit it solid. I saw it, I hit it." Prado singled in the winning run in the ninth inning and the Atlanta Braves snapped the Los Angeles Dodgers' six-game winning...
GEORGE HENRY Associated Press ATLANTA Martin Prado needed eight pitches to get a read on Blake Hawksworth. When Prado saw a changeup to his liking, he hit it hard. "I was just going to put the ball in play," he said. "I was thinking any pitch I can drive, hit it solid. I saw it, I hit it." Prado singled in the winning run in the ninth inning and the Atlanta Braves snapped the Los Angeles Dodgers ...
ATLANTA, Sept. 4 (UPI) -- Martin Prado's run-scoring single in the bottom of the ninth Sunday lifted the Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 decision over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
With Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt in financial trouble while battling his wife in a divorce, from top to bottom the Dodgers organization is reeling. On the field, new manager Don Mattingly has his team playing almost .500 ball, as they will certainly fall short of the playoffs. After Bud Selig decided Major League Baseball was going to take over the franchise, it seemed almost ...
ATLANTA — Atlanta Braves slugger Dan Uggla respects the Los Angeles Dodgers’ bullpen as much as any in the majors. “It was disgusting what we were facing tonight,” Uggla said. “But that’s what the game is like now. Our pitching staff did a great job of keeping it to one run.” Dee Gordon scored the go-ahead run on Juan Rivera’s sacrifice fly in the 10th inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers won ...
Bud Selig and MLB's owners let the previous Dodgers owner into their exclusive club without doing a thorough background check. If they had, they would have found he was mostly talk and show.
Juan Rivera hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 2-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field.
Before Sunday's series finale at Turner Field in Atlanta, the Los Angeles Dodgers recalled relief pitcher Ramon Troncoso from Triple A Albuquerque. Troncoso gives the Dodgers 16 pitchers, and pushes the active roster to 29 players. More moves are expected in the upcoming week, as Triple A Albuquerque ends their season Monday. Double A Chattanooga will be in the Southern League playoffs, but a ...
Juan Rivera drove in Dee Gordon with a sacrifice fly in the top of the 10th inning, giving the Los Angeles Dodgers a 2-1 win over the Atlanta Braves in the second game of a three-game weekend series at Turner Field in Atlanta. The Dodgers have won six straight games and 11 of their last 12 contests. Gordon was in scoring position in the first place because of his amazing speed. Gordon hit what ...
Dee Gordon scored the go-ahead run on Juan Rivera's sacrifice fly in the 10th inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers won their season-best sixth straight game with a 2-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night.
ATLANTA — Dee Gordon scored the go-ahead run on Juan Rivera’s sacrifice fly in the 10th inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers won their season-best sixth straight game with a 2-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night. The speedy Gordon, who entered the game as a pinch-runner in the eighth, doubled off rookie Anthony Varvaro (0-1) to begin the 10th, advanced to third on James Loney’s ...
Atlanta Braves slugger Dan Uggla respects the Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen as much as any in the majors.
ATLANTA, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- James Loney and Andre Ethier had all the RBI in a five-run seventh Friday that rallied the Los Angeles Dodgers to an 8-6 victory over Atlanta.
PITTSBURGH — Perhaps the sixth time is the charm for the well-traveled Dana Eveland. The journeyman left-hander pitched eight crisp innings and the surging Los Angeles Dodgers survived a shaky ninth inning to beat the slumping Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4 on Thursday. Eveland (1-0) gave up one run and six hits in his first major league game since he pitched 2 2-3 innings for Pittsburgh at Texas on ...
Frank McCourt has been offered $1.2 billion to sell the Los Angeles Dodgers to a group backed by Chinese government-owned investment banks, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday.
But according to the report in the LA Times, there is skepticism within Major League Baseball as to whether the offer is legitimate or if it is just a ploy by McCourt to keep the US Bankruptcy Court from forcing a sale.
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Dane Eveland, making his first start in more than two years, turned in an eight-inning effort Thursday that carried the Los Angeles Dodgers past Pittsburgh 6-4.
LOS ANGELES — Frank McCourt has been offered $1.2 billion to sell the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Los Angeles Times has learned. The bid is headed by Los Angeles Marathon founder Bill Burke and funded in part by Chinese investors, according to a letter sent to McCourt on Tuesday.
Investors partly financed by state- owned institutions in China made a $1.2 billion bid for the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team, which filed for bankruptcy in June, the Los Angeles Times reported yesterday.
The group is backed by Chinese government-owned investment banks
The 2011 Major League Baseball season is winding down to its last 30 games and with it go failed expectations (Jayson Werth and Adam Dunn, anyone?), down-to-the-wire races in the West and a hot, steamy mess at Chavez Ravine. That's right; the young Los Angeles Dodgers team that general manager Ned Colletti sculpted has crashed and burned this summer. The Dodgers no longer look anything like the ...
Bangalore (Reuters) - Bill Burke and certain other investors have offered Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team owner Frank McCourt $1.2 billion for the bankrupt team, a Los Angeles Times report said, citing two people familiar with the contents of an offer letter.
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Frank McCourt has reportedly been offered $1.2 billion for the Los Angeles Dodgers in a bid that would get funding from Chinese government-owned investment banks.
Frank McCourt has reportedly been offered $1.2 billion for the Los Angeles Dodgers in a bid that would get funding from Chinese government-owned investment banks. The Los Angeles Times (http://lat.ms/r9r0Gg) reported Thursday that it has learned the contents of a letter to McCourt about the bid that's being headed by Los Angeles Marathon founder Bill Burke.
WTF? Major League Baseball Record $1.2 Billion Offer for L.A. Dodgers...from China
Dana Eveland pitched eight crisp innings and the surging Los Angeles Dodgers survived a shaky ninth inning to beat the slumping Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4 on Thursday.
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt has reportedly been offered $1.2 billion to sell the team to Los Angeles Marathon founder Bill Burke.
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Casey Blake is having season-ending surgery to repair a pinched nerve in his neck.
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Casey Blake is having season-ending surgery to repair a pinched nerve in his neck.
With a month to go, the Los Angeles Dodgers are on a roll and the prospect of salvaging a downer season by finishing .500 is within reach.
A record-breaking offer to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers was met with mixed reaction from local baseball fans and residents on Thursday.
Kyle Russell, recently promoted to Double A, leads a host of former Great Lakes Loons to the Arizona Fall League.
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Rod Barajas hit a two-run homer and the Dodgers bullpen shut the door down the stretch Wednesday, giving Los Angeles a 4-2 victory over San Diego.
Blake did not travel to Pittsburgh for the Dodgers' game against the Pirates on Thursday, remaining in Los Angeles to have tests in advance of the operation Tuesday.
The Los Angeles Dodgers played a day game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger stadium on Wednesday. The Dodgers won the game 4-2, but the real story was the number of fans in attendance, or actually, the lack of fans in the stands. According to Bill Plaschke of the Los Angeles Times it was the smallest crowd of the season, and maybe the smallest crowd ever for a regular season game at Dodger ...
Frank McCourt's decision to put the Los Angeles Dodgers in bankruptcy is a bit like a knuckleball: if conditions are perfect, it could be a wild way to stay in the game.
WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) - Frank McCourt's decision to put the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team in bankruptcy is a bit like a knuckleball: if conditions are perfect, it could be a wild way to stay in the game.
Clayton Kershaw wasn't blowing the San Diego Padres away early. His slider was unreliable and his pitch count started climbing as he tried to get outs. That's when the Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander dipped into his arsenal and found other stuff that worked. Kershaw retired 13 of his last 14 batters on the way to his 17th victory, a 4-1 win Monday night.
Run and hide, Roy Halladay. Clear the way, Johnny Cueto. Let it be, Cliff Lee . Clayton Kershaw is taking the NL Cy Young Award this year. Los Angeles Dodgers ' ace registered another gem on Monday night, going the distance while allowing only six hits and two walks while striking out five. Granted, this latest performance came against the punchless San Diego Padres , but the putridity of the ...
Clayton Kershaw wasn't blowing the San Diego Padres away early. His slider was unreliable and his pitch count started climbing as he tried to get outs. That's when the Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander dipped into his arsenal and found other stuff that worked. Kershaw retired 13 of his last 14 batters on the way to his 17th victory, a 4-1 win Monday night.
San Diego Padres second baseman Orlando Hudson reacts after letting a single by Los Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier get by during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Monday, Aug. 29, 2011.
Andre Ethier has a bad case of the Dodger blues. His team is 12 games out of first place in the NL West, his bankrupt owner is mucking things up in court during an ongoing battle with Major League Baseball and now, his knee hurts — and he’s tired of keeping his mouth shut about it. In a Sunday Los Angeles Times story by T.J. Simers , Ethier was quoted saying his right knee will require surgery ...
San Diego Padres second baseman Orlando Hudson reacts after letting a single by Los Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier get by during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Monday, Aug. 29, 2011.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have two days left to make a waiver trade before the August 31st deadline. Behind in the NL Western Division by 10.5 games, they are out of contention and should be looking to add prospects for the future of the franchise. The Dodgers, mired in controversy and injuries all season, actually have some players that contending teams could really appreciate. Veteran ...
All-Star right fielder Andre Ethier was held out of the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting lineup Sunday because of a sore right knee, and the team is disputing the nature of the injury.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - All-star right-fielder Andre Ethier was held out of the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting lineup because of a sore right knee, and the team wants to find out the exact nature of the injury.
Former Great Lakes Loons outfielder Trayvon Robinson is making fans with the Seattle Mariners.
All-Star right fielder Andre Ethier was held out of the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting lineup because of a sore right knee, and the team wants to find out the exact nature of the injury.
All-Star right fielder Andre Ethier has been held out of the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting lineup because of a sore right knee, and the team is disputing the nature of the injury.
All-Star right fielder Andre Ethier was held out of the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting lineup Sunday because of a sore right knee ...
Rockies stake Jhoulys Chacin to a five-run lead on Sunday before manager Jim Tracy used five relievers to hold off the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-6.
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Kevin Kouzmanoff's three-run bloop double highlighted a big first inning Sunday that propelled Colorado to a 7-6 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Kevin Kouzmanoff drove in his first four runs since joining Colorado this week, and the Rockies needed five relievers to hold off the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-6 Sunday.
Matt Kemp hit a game-ending homer in the 11th inning for his 100th RBI of the season, reaching the mark for the second time in his career and giving the Los Angeles Dodgers a 7-6 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday.
The Dodgers have won eight of their last nine home series against the Rockies, and have won 18 of their last 26 meetings in Los Angeles since the beginning of the 2009 season. The Los Angeles Dodgers look for their second straight sweep and sixth straight win on Sunday afternoon, closing out their season series with the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers have hit an offensive stride ...
The city of Los Angeles has stopped thinking blue. They are blue because of the despair of the Dodger franchise. The hope that one day, Los Angeles can be a blue town again is sadly waning. Frank McCourt has filed for bankruptcy and Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig has failed to take an active role in saving the club, amongst the wreckage that is the 2011 season. The Dodgers are a ...
Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy, left, fist pumps first base coach Glenallen Hill before their baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Friday, Aug. 26, 2011, in Los Angeles.
Matt Kemp hit a game-ending homer in the 11th inning for his 100th RBI of the season, reaching the mark for the second time in his career and giving the Los Angeles Dodgers a 7-6 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday.
Matt Kemp hit a game-ending homer in the 11th inning for his 100th RBI of the season, reaching the mark for the second time in his career and giving the Los Angeles Dodgers a 7-6 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday.
The Colorado Rockies took an early lead against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday, but Rafael Betancourt allowed a home run to James Loney in the ninth inning to tie the game at sixth. In the 11th inning, Matt Kemp won the game for the Dodgers with a solo shot against Jason Hammel . The Rockies enter Sunday's game having won last Sunday, the first time since April. They will not want to revert ...
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- James Loney and Matt Kemp both homered during a six-run seventh inning Friday that boosted the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-1 win over Colorado.
For more on the Rockies, check out Purple Row. For more on the Dodgers, visit True Blue LA and SB Nation Los Angeles . The Colorado Rockies enter this weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers nine game out of first place in the NL West. They are riding a five-game winning streak and just went 7-2 on their recent homestand. This could be the time of the Rockies to make their move up the ...
The Dodgers are 7-8 against the Rockies this season. The Los Angeles Dodgers look for their fourth straight win on Friday night, beginning a six-game homestand with a weekend series with the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers are coming off their only road sweep of the season, winning all three games in St. Louis earlier this week. The Rockies beat the Dodgers in two out of three ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced RHP Josh Lindblom has been optioned to Chattanooga from Los Angeles. Additionally, OF Kyle Russell has been promoted from Chattanooga to Albuquerque (AAA).
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced that RHP Josh Lindblom has been optioned to Chattanooga from Los Angeles. Additionally, OF Kyle Russell has been promoted from Chattanooga to Albuquerque (AAA).
Today in sports: ESPN changed Michael Vick's skin color, the Los Angeles Dodgers are reviewing Vin Scully's 62 flawless years in the booth, and a baseball story from Washington to warm the heart of all bleacher bums. Let's say you're ESPN the Magazine editor-in-chief Chad Millman. You've been on the job for less than three months, half your staff reportedly has plans to quit , and you're about ...
Today in sports: ESPN changed Michael Vick's skin color, the Los Angeles Dodgers are reviewing Vin Scully's 62 flawless years in the booth, and a baseball story from Washington to warm the heart of all bleacher bums. Let's say you're ESPN the Magazine editor-in-chief Chad Millman. You've been on the job for less than three months, half your staff reportedly has plans to quit , and you're about ...
The three-game wipeout by the Los Angeles Dodgers this week effectively blotted out any legitimate chance the Cardinals had of contending for the National League Central Division title. Their chances weren't really very good when the series began but here is how it unfolded, with the lowlights far surpassing the highlights:
The Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday completed their three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals with a 9-4 win at Busch Stadium. After the game, the Dodgers made a roster move, activating relief pitcher Kenley Jansen from the disabled list. To create room on the roster for Jansen, the Dodgers optioned pitcher Josh Lindblom to Double A Chattanooga. Jansen was placed on the 15-day disabled list ...
ST. LOUIS — The situation could not be any bleaker for the St. Louis Cardinals. Manager Tony La Russa refuses to play the blame game. “We’re all in this together,” La Russa said after the Los Angeles Dodgers scored an early knockout for the second straight day and completed their first road sweep of the season with a 9-4 victory on Wednesday. “We talk all the time and we’ll get it fixed together ...
ST. LOUIS — Juan Rivera homered and knocked in three runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers scored an early knockout of the St. Louis Cardinals for the second straight day, completing their first road sweep of the season with a 9-4 victory on Wednesday. The Cardinals were outscored 24-7 in the Dodgers’ first three-game sweep in St. Louis since Aug. 20-22, 1993, and have dropped seven of nine overall ...
The Cardinals were outscored 24-7 in the Dodgers' first three-game sweep in St. Louis since Aug. 20-22, 1993, and have dropped seven of nine overall. They failed to take advantage of a rare loss by NL Central-leading Milwaukee, remaining 10 games back with 32 to go.
Juan Rivera homered and knocked in three runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers scored an early knockout of the St. Louis Cardinals for the second straight day, completing their first road sweep of the season with a 9-4 victory.
Juan Rivera homered and knocked in three runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers scored an early knockout of the St. Louis Cardinals for the second straight day, completing their first road sweep of the season with a 9-4 victory on Wednesday. The Cardinals were outscored 24-7 in the Dodgers' first three-game sweep in St.
For the second straight day, the Los Angeles Dodgers leaned on a big inning. For the second straight day, the St. Louis Cardinals found themselves hopelessly behind.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- Juan Rivera drove in three runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers banged out 13 hits Wednesday for a 9-4 victory over St. Louis and a series sweep.
Rod Barajas hit two home runs and had a ground-rule double, providing offensive support for Clayton Kershaw , who pitched six scoreless innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 13-2 Tuesday night at Busch Stadium. Not that Kershaw needed much support. The left-hander pitched six scoreless innings in the sweltering heat, earning his 16th victory of the season, tied for most ...
There's no prima donna in Jamey Carroll. Considered a manager's dream by Don Mattingly, the Los Angeles Dodgers infielder out of Newburgh is regarded as a battler who's only gotten better with age.
Clayton Kershaw won his National League-leading 16th game and Rod Barajas homered twice in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 13-2 victory over the fast-fading St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night.
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Rafael Furcal misplays a ball hit by Los Angeles Dodgers Aaron Miles during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011, in St. Louis. Furcal was charged with a fielding error on the play.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Rod Barajas, left, is congratulated by third base coach Tim Wallach while rounding the bases on a three-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011, in St. Louis. Barajas also hit a solo home run in the third inning.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- Rod Barajas hit two home runs and drive in four runs and Mat Kemp had three RBI Tuesday in the Los Angeles Dodgers 13-2 rout of St. Louis.
Clayton Kershaw won his National League-leading 16th game and Rod Barajas homered twice in Los Angeles' victory over fast-fading St. Louis Tuesday night.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a puzzle. And the pieces don't fit. There is Matt Kemp, enjoying an MVP-type season. He's among the National League leaders in virtually every significant offensive statistic, and he plays center field, a key defensive position.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly switched up his lineup Monday night, dropping Andre Ethier from third to fifth and moving Matt Kemp up from cleanup to third. For Tuesday's game with the St. Louis Cardinals , the new lineup gets its second test drive. It's not a case of if it ain't broke don't fix it, because the Dodgers were held scoreless until plating two runs in the ninth inning in ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers designated veteran catcher Dioner Navarro, a former All-Star, for assignment on Tuesday and recalled A.J. Ellis.
The Associated Press The Associated Press ST. LOUIS This was a different sort of injury bug for Matt Holliday. In a bizarre episode, a moth got stuck deep in Holliday's right ear, forcing the St. Louis Cardinals star to walk off the field while the Los Angeles Dodgers batted in the eighth inning Monday night. With two outs, Holliday called time in left field and started toward the dugout holding ...
Aaron Miles triples before scoring the go-ahead run in the ninth as the Dodgers spoil a strong start from Cardinals' Chris Carpenter. ST. LOUIS -- Aaron Miles' RBI triple keyed a two-run, ninth inning rally and the Los Angeles Dodgers came from behind to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 on Monday night.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Aaron Miles (right) scores the go-ahead run as St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina waits for the throw during the ninth inning Monday in St. Louis.
ST. LOUIS — Aaron Miles’ RBI triple keyed a two-run, ninth inning rally and the Los Angeles Dodgers came from behind to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 on Monday night. Cardinals starter Chris Carpenter, who has never lost to Los Angeles, dominated the Dodgers for eight innings, shutting them out on five hits. Carpenter took a 1-0 lead into the ninth, but then hit Juan Rivera to start the frame ...
ST. LOUIS — This was a different sort of injury bug for Matt Holliday. In a bizarre episode, a moth got stuck deep in Holliday’s right ear, forcing the St. Louis Cardinals star to walk off the field while the Los Angeles Dodgers batted in the eighth inning Monday night. With two outs, Holliday called time in left field and started toward the dugout holding his ear. Cardinals trainer Barry ...
This was a different sort of injury bug for Matt Holliday. In a bizarre episode, a moth got stuck deep in Holliday's right ear, forcing the St. Louis Cardinals star to walk off the field while the Los Angeles Dodgers batted in the eighth inning Monday night. With two outs, Holliday called time in left field and started toward the dugout holding his ear.
Aaron Miles had no desire to face Cardinals starter Chris Carpenter again. Fortunately for Miles, he didn't have to. Miles hit a tying triple in the ninth inning off Fernando Salas and then scored the go-ahead run on a bobbled grounder, rallying the Los Angeles Dodgers over St. Louis 2-1 Monday night.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Aaron Miles keyed a two-run rally in the ninth inning with an RBI triple Monday, boosting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 2-1 victory over St. Louis.
Jeff Gordon previews today’s game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers (7:15 p.m. FSM) at Busch Stadium.
The Cardinals won three of four games against the Dodgers in Los Angeles in April. The Los Angeles Dodgers continue their beer stadium road trip with a three-game series beginning Monday night against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. This would be a time to catch up with old friend Rafael Furcal , traded to St. Louis on July 31, but the shortstop is injured. It is unknown if Furcal will ...
Seth Smith hit a mammoth two-run home run into the second deck in right field in the seventh inning, giving the Colorado Rockies a 5-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday afternoon at Coors Field. The Dodgers only allowed three hits, but Colorado made them count. Chad Billingsley gave the Dodgers what they needed, a long outing to save the bullpen, but he faltered in his final two innings ...
DENVER, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- Seth Smith delivered a decisive two-run homer in the seventh inning Sunday, powering Colorado to a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The iconic Los Angeles Dodgers come to town on Monday, defaced by a messy divorce and ownership dispute. It wasn't always this way.
DENVER -- Dexter Fowler made the most of another chance. Fowler atoned for a crucial mistake by hitting an RBI single with two outs in the 13th inning Saturday that gave the Colorado Rockies a 7-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
In arguably their most admirable comeback of the season, the Rockies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-6 in 13 innings, exiting with a victory on Dexter Fowler's two-out single to left field.
The Los Angeles Dodgers weren't celebrating after two solo homers in the 12th. Not with the heart of the Colorado Rockies lineup due up.
DENVER — Dexter Fowler atoned for a crucial mistake by hitting an RBI single with two outs in the 13th inning Saturday that gave the Colorado Rockies a 7-6 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Fowler misplayed a line drive by Trent Oeltjen into an inside-the-park homer in the 12th that gave Los Angeles a 6-4 lead. But Fowler led off the bottom half with a walk and scored when Todd Helton doubled on ...
Dexter Fowler hit a two-out single off Blake Hawksworth in the bottom of the 13th inning, giving the Colorado Rockies a 7-6 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday at Coors Field. The winning hit redeemed Fowler, who made a bad decision to dive for a hit by Trent Oeltjen in the top of the 12th inning, which led to an inside-the-park home run. The Dodgers held a 6-4 lead heading into the bottom ...
Dexter Fowler atoned for a crucial mistake by hitting an RBI single with two outs in the 13th inning Saturday that gave the Colorado Rockies a 7-6 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Fowler misplayed a line drive by Trent Oeltjen into an inside-the-park homer in the 12th that gave Los Angeles a 6-4 lead.
In arguably their most admirable comeback of the season, the Rockies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-6 in 13 innings, exiting with a victory on Dexter Fowler's two-out single to left field.
Dexter Fowler atoned for a crucial mistake by hitting an RBI single with two outs in the 13th inning Saturday that gave the Colorado Rockies a 7-6 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ted Lilly has left Saturday's game against Colorado with right neck stiffness. Lilly retired the first two batters of the fifth inning before giving up a triple to Eric Young Jr. and walking Dexter Fowler. After the walk, the Dodgers trainer and manager Don Mattingly came out and talked to Lilly, who then walked to the dugout.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ted Lilly left Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field after suffering a stiff neck. Lilly was removed from the game with two outs in the bottom of the fifth inning after walking Dexter Fowler to put runners at first and third. Lilly had thrown just 72 pitches. The walk to Fowler was the third walk of the day for Lilly, who had never ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers jumped on starting pitcher Jason Hammel early and often, beating the Colorado Rockies 8-2 at Coors Field on Friday night. Rod Barajas hit a three-run home run in the third inning, and Tony Gwynn Jr. delivered a solo home run in the fourth as the Dodgers built early leads of 6-0 and 7-1. Hiroki Kuroda pitched six innings for his second straight win. Kuroda won while ...
Hiroki Kuroda and the Los Angeles Dodgers look for a win Friday night at Coors Field in Denver, facing Jason Hammel of the Colorado Rockies . Kuroda is in need of run support, as he has had a bizarre season at 8-14 with a 2.88 ERA, but he won't have Andre Ethier , who is not in Friday's lineup. Kuroda has made seven starts without allowing a run, but in his other 17 starts he is 2-14 with a 4.32 ...
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Clayton Kershaw throttled the streaking Brewers with eight scoreless innings and Rod Barajas homered Thursday, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-1 win over Milwaukee.
A Massachusetts judge today blocked a Boston law firm’s attempt to be cleared of any possible liability for mistakes in a postnuptial marriage agreement between Frank McCourt and his estranged wife Jamie over ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers .
The Los Angeles Dodgers look to avoid a sweep on Thursday afternoon against the Milwaukee Brewers . Clayton Kershaw takes the mound against Marco Estrada for Milwaukee. Here are the starting lineups for the series finale: Dodgers (55-67) Gwynn LF Sellers SS Ethier RF Kemp CF Rivera 1B Miles 3B Barajas C Carroll 2B Kershaw P Rookie shortstop Justin Sellers makes his sixth start in seven games ...
MILWAUKEE — Clayton Kershaw throttled the streaking Brewers with eight scoreless innings and Rod Barajas homered Thursday, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-1 win over Milwaukee. The NL Central-leading Brewers came in winners of 19 of 21 and were looking to complete a 7-0 homestand. But Kershaw (15-5) was tremendous, retiring 13 of his final 14 batters and never facing serious trouble after ...
MILWAUKEE — Dodgers shortstop Justin Sellers realizes his time with the club may be fleeting when highly-regarded prospect Dee Gordon returns from an injury. The rookie is leaving a lasting impression in the meantime. Sellers made two fantastic defensive plays to keep the Milwaukee Brewers from early runs, but the Los Angeles Dodgers’ offense sputtered again in a 3-1 loss on Wednesday night. “He ...
Clayton Kershaw throttled the streaking Brewers with eight scoreless innings and Rod Barajas homered Thursday, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-1 win over Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Clayton Kershaw pitched eight shutout innings Thursday in helping the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Zack Greinke won his fifth straight start and Jerry Hairston singled in two runs to lift the surging Milwaukee Brewers to a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night for their 19th victory in 21 games.
MILWAUKEE The Milwaukee Brewers are running away from the rest of the NL Central.
Every time Zack Greinke needed a big pitch he delivered on a night he felt less than stellar. His numbers looked brilliant at the end anyway. Greinke won his fifth straight start and Jerry Hairston Jr. singled in two runs to lift the Brewers to a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night for their 19th victory in 21 games.
WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) - The estate of Frank Sinatra, a long-time Los Angeles Dodgers fan, has joined four other season ticket holders to ask a bankruptcy judge for an official say in the baseball team's future.
Zack Greinke won his fifth consecutive start and Jerry Hairston singled in two runs to lift the surging Milwaukee Brewers to a 3-1 victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night for their 19th victory in 21 games.
WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) - The bankrupt Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team has not paid or lent money to team owner Frank McCourt over the last two years, the team's chief financial officer told creditors on Wednesday.
The Los Angeles Dodgers paid company insiders, defined as directors, officers and their relatives, $5.9 million in the year before the Major League Baseball team filed for bankruptcy, according to court documents.
Angelo Songco makes move to become Los Angeles Dodgers prospect at first base.
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp argues with home plate umpire Mike Winters after being called out at home plate for the third out on a triple play.
Randy Wolf tossed eight effective innings and the Milwaukee Brewers turned a triple play as part of a superb defensive effort in a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night.
Los Angeles Dodgers season-ticket holders, including the family of singer Frank Sinatra, will seek an official committee to represent them during the team’s bankruptcy, according to court documents filed today.
For the boys in blue, the end of the season really just cannot come soon enough. The Dodgers have had quite an exhausting and tumultuous season and they still have over 40 games left to play. Whether it be the safety at the stadium, the McCourt divorce, the McCourt- MLB suit, the lack of fan attendance or just the flat out bad play of the Dodgers. The team sits 12.5 games back of division leader ...
Milwaukee, WI (Sports Network) - The defensive formula of a triple play and four double plays, and eight shutout innings from Randy Wolf, sent the Brewers to a 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Los Angeles Dodgers had several chances to score on Monday night, but they hit into four double plays and a triple play in their 3-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in the opening game of a three-game series at Miller Park. It was the 17th win in their last 19 games for the Brewers, who are now a stellar 45-15 at home this season. The Dodgers collected seven hits and five walks on the night ...
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Randy Wolf hurled eight shutout innings and the Milwaukee Brewers pulled off a triple play Monday in their 3-0 whitewash of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Milwaukee Brewers turned the sixth triple play in franchise history against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second inning on Monday night.
The Great Lakes Loons shut out the West Michigan Whitecaps in front of 263 dogs at Bark in the Park Day at Dow Diamond.
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share: digg facebook twitter Lyles, the organization's minor league pitcher of the year last season, continued to take his lumps on Sunday in a 7-0 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The right-hander, who at age 20 is the youngest player in the majors, has a 5.31 ERA in 13 starts since beating the Chicago Cubs in his big league debut on May 31 at Wrigley Field. Kemp matched his career high with ...
Hiroki Kuroda had to share the spotlight with new teammate Justin Sellers on Sunday, and the right-hander didn't mind one bit. Kuroda pitched seven strong innings, Sellers hit a three-run drive for his first major league homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Houston Astros 7-0 to sweep their three-game series.
LOS ANGELES — Hiroki Kuroda had to share the spotlight with new teammate Justin Sellers on Sunday, and the right-hander didn’t mind one bit. Kuroda pitched seven strong innings, Sellers hit a three-run drive for his first major league homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Houston Astros 7-0 to sweep their three-game series. Sellers was promoted from Triple-A Albuquerque when rookie Dee ...
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 14 (UPI) -- Hiroki Kuroda hurled seven shutout innings and Justin Sellers hit his first career homer Sunday in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 7-0 win over Houston.
Clayton Kershaw earned his career-high 14th victory and drove in a run with a safety squeeze, Matt Kemp ended an 11-game home run drought, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Houston Astros 6-1 on Saturday night.
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 14 (UPI) -- Clayton Kershaw logged a career-high 14th win Saturday, striking out nine batters for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their 6-1 win over Houston.
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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw delivers against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, in Los Angeles.
Lawyers for the Los Angeles Dodgers fought back against a lawsuit attempting to implicate the baseball franchise in the severe beating of a man outside its stadium, according to court documents.
Clayton Kershaw earned his career-high 14th victory and drove in a run with a safety squeeze, Matt Kemp ended an 11-game home run drought, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Houston Astros 6-1 on Saturday night.
Nathan Eovaldi is one of four members of the Los Angeles Dodgers draft of 2008 - all former Great Lakes Loons - who have reached the Major Leagues this season.
The Los Angeles Dodgers put rookie shortstop Dee Gordon on the 15-day disabled list Friday and promoted infielder Justin Sellers from Triple-A Albuquerque. Gordon bruised his right shoulder during a rundown Saturday and then fouled a ball off the same spot Tuesday. His move to the DL was retroactive to Wednesday.
Lawyers for the Los Angeles Dodgers fought back against a lawsuit attempting to implicate the baseball franchise in the severe beating of a man outside its stadium, according to court documents.
Lawyers for the Los Angeles Dodgers fought back against a lawsuit attempting to implicate the baseball franchise in the severe beating of a man outside its stadium, according to court documents.
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Matt Kemp singled home Casey Blake with none out in the 10th inning Friday to finally produce a run and give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 1-0 win over Houston.
After loading the bases with none out in the ninth inning and coming up empty, the Los Angeles Dodgers were not going to be denied.
Depending on who you talk to, the Los Angeles Dodgers this year are no laughing matter or a laughingstock.
Scott McGough has added attitude to an arsenal that already includes a quality fastball, slider and changeup.
The Los Angeles Dodgers will conduct their sixth annual Stitch and Pitch Night at Dodger Stadium Friday night with the approximately 200 participants knitting, crocheting, embroidering, cross-stitching and needlepointing while watching the game against the Houston Astros.
The Los Angeles Dodgers will conduct their sixth annual Stitch and Pitch Night at Dodger Stadium Friday night with the approximately 200 participants knitting, crocheting, embroidering, cross-stitching and needlepointing while watching the game against the Houston Astros.
Dee Gordon goes on the disabled list for the first time in his career.
Ryan Howard and Hunter Pence homered as the Philadelphia Phillies overcame an early six-run deficit and beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-8 Wednesday for a three-game sweep.
Sellers was hitting .304/.400/.537 in 89 games with the Triple A Albuquerque Isotopes this season. The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to purchase the contract of infielder Justin Sellers from the Triple A Albuquerque Isotopes before Friday's series opener with the Houston Astros at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers have an open roster spot because rookie shortstop Dee Gordon was placed on the 15-day ...
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10 (UPI) -- Ryan Howard bashed a go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning Wednesday, rallying the Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-8 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost on Wednesday to the Philadelphia Phillies , which in and of itself isn't much news, given that Philadelphia might go down as one of the best teams in the history of the National League. Sure, the Dodgers blew a 6-0 lead and lost 9-8 , completing a three-game sweep at Dodger Stadium, but that's not important. What is important is Eugenio Velez and his quest for ...
Two men pleaded not guilty Wednesday to felony charges relating to the brutal beating of San Francisco Giants fan Bryan Stow after a Los Angeles Dodgers game in March.
Jamey Carroll is starting at shortstop for the Dodgers on Wednesday against the Phillies. Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Dee Gordon is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's finale against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium. Gordon aggravated his right shoulder with a swing in the bottom of the eighth inning on Tuesday night, and was promptly removed from the game. The rookie ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers are in no hurry to decide whether they want to keep a contract with a vendor that sells souvenirs at Dodger Stadium.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are in no hurry to decide whether they want to keep a contract with a vendor that sells souvenirs at Dodger Stadium.
Two men pleaded not guilty Wednesday to felony charges related to the brutal beating of San Francisco Giants fan Bryan Stow after a Los Angeles Dodgers game in March.
The Los Angeles Dodgers honored Hall of Fame center fielder Duke Snider, the franchise's career record holder in home runs and runs batted in, at Tuesday night's 2-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium.
Gordon initially injured his right shoulder on Saturday in Phoenix. The Dodgers lost their third straight game Tuesday night, as Cliff Lee and the Phillies captured a 2-1 victory at Dodger Stadium . However, the Dodgers suffered another loss as well, as rookie shortstop Dee Gordon left the game in the eighth inning after aggravating his right shoulder injury on a swing. Gordon is likely to ...
The eight scoreless innings Cliff Lee pitched against the Los Angeles Dodgers weren't surprising. The home run he hit against Ted Lilly was. Lee scattered four hits and had 10 strikeouts in addition to his second career homer, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 2-1 victory Tuesday night. It was team broadcaster and former slugger Gary Matthews Sr.
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10 (UPI) -- Cliff Lee tossed eight shutout innings and smacked a home run Tuesday, boosting the Philadelphia Phillies to a 2-1 decision over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The eight scoreless innings Cliff Lee pitched against the Los Angeles Dodgers weren't surprising. The home run he hit against Ted Lilly was.
Ryan Madson notched his 20th save in 21 tries this season, in the 5-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Rookie shortstop Dee Gordon is tentatively scheduled to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers starting lineup on Tuesday night.
The Associated Press The Associated Press LOS ANGELES Shane Victorino kept playing, Roy Halladay kept winning and Ryan Howard kept driving in runs. Halladay became the NL's first 15-game winner and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 on Monday night. Howard and Jimmy Rollins each drove in two runs and Victorino homered to help Philadelphia improve the majors' best record ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers have suffered an 18 percent plunge in paid attendance this season, as experts say disgusted fans were turning their backs on the team's poor play and unpopular owner.
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 9 (UPI) -- Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard each drove in two runs and Roy Halladay went 6 1/3 strong innings Monday in Philadelphia's 5-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Ryan Howard and Jimmy Rollins drove in two runs apiece.
The Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team and bankrupt affiliates posted net losses totaling $4.24 million in June on revenue of $38.5 million.
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Dodgers have suffered an 18 percent plunge in paid attendance this season, as experts say disgusted fans were turning their backs on the team's poor play and unpopular owner.
Clayton Kershaw was named the NL Pitcher of the Month for July.
PHOENIX — Cody Ransom made his first homer of the season a memorable one, lifting a two-run shot off All-Star Clayton Kershaw in the seventh inning to help the Arizona Diamondbacks rally for a 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers and avoid a three-game sweep on Sunday. Kelly Johnson hit two-run homer to the pool deck in right-center off Kershaw (13-5) in the first inning and Ransom’s shot to ...
Cody Ransom slammed a two-run home run off Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw in D-Backs' 4-3 win.
PHOENIX, Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Cody Ransom blasted a two-run homer in the seventh inning Sunday, rallying the Arizona Diamondbacks past the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3.
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Dee Gordon left Saturday's game against Arizona in the third inning after landing awkwardly on his right shoulder while diving to tag out Kelly Johnson in a rundown.
PHOENIX — Nathan Eovaldi walked into the Los Angeles Dodgers clubhouse with shaving cream and a huge smile spread across his face. Eovaldi pitched five solid innings in his major league debut and the Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 on Saturday night. “In the bullpen I was a little nervous but after that I felt good,” said Eovaldi, whose previous highlight this season was pitching in ...
Joe Saunders felt like he had been nibbled at after the Arizona Diamondbacks' 5-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night.
PHOENIX, Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Nathan Eovaldi fired five efficient innings in his major league debut Saturday, pacing the Los Angeles Dodgers' 5-3 victory over Arizona.
Jesse Bosnik's improvement at the plate can be traced to a month on the "phantom" roster.
Nathan Eovaldi walked into the Los Angeles Dodgers clubhouse with shaving cream and a huge smile spread across his face.
JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer PHOENIX Rod Barajas homered and drove in three runs, shortstop Dee Gordon made a rally-killing diving catch in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers prevented Arizona from taking the NL West lead with a 7-4 win over the Diamondbacks on Friday night. The Dodgers matched a season-high with six runs in the third inning off Josh Collmenter (6-7) and escaped a ...
DOVER, Del. — The Los Angeles Dodgers and Major League Baseball have agreed on a bankruptcy financing plan for the team.
DOVER, Del. (AP) - The Los Angeles Dodgers and Major League Baseball have agreed on a bankruptcy financing plan for the team.
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Major League Baseball have agreed on a bankruptcy financing plan for the team.
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Major League Baseball have agreed on a bankruptcy financing plan for the team.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Dodgers have reached an agreement to accept as much as $150 million in loans from Major League Baseball to keep the team afloat as it works its way through bankruptcy.
Follow along as the Diamondbacks kick off a 10-game homestand at 6:40 p.m.
PHOENIX, Aug. 6 (UPI) -- Rod Barajas smashed a two-run double that finished off a six-run third inning Friday, launching the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-4 victory over Arizona.
The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to borrow as much as $150 million from Major League Baseball, almost two weeks after the judge overseeing the team’s bankruptcy ordered the two sides to negotiate a deal.
Attorneys representing Frank and Jamie McCourt in their divorce proceedings said today it could be a long time before a decision is reached on whether she has an ownership interest in the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Earvin Magic Johnson could be looking to add owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers to his resume should the team go up for sale. During a one-on-one discussion at Loyola Marymount University with Los Angeles Times columnist Bill Plaschke, the NBA legend displayed his love for the Dodgers and admitted that he would give the team a look should an owner be called upon. “If the Dodgers ever came up for ...
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Jason Bartlett scored twice Wednesday and the San Diego salvaged the finale of a three-game series with a 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
SAN DIEGO — Hiroki Kuroda certainly seemed comfortable with his decision to stay with the Los Angeles Dodgers rather than accept a trade. Kuroda pitched seven shutout innings and Matt Kemp had two hits and drove in the only run and the Dodgers beat Mat Latos and the San Diego Padres 1-0 Tuesday night. Kuroda (7-13) was the subject of trade rumors leading up to the July 31 deadline. But he ...
For the Los Angeles Dodgers fans that want Mark Cuban to buy their team, there is now a shirt available for them to show their support.
SAN DIEGO — Mat Latos pitched his best game in a month on Tuesday night, and came away with nothing to show for it. It’s tough pitching for the San Diego Padres. Latos tossed seven sparkling innings but the Padres were shut out for the 16th time in a 1-0 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Read full article >>
Hiroki Kuroda pitched seven shutout innings and Matt Kemp had two hits and drove in the only run and the Los Angeles Dodgers shut out the San Diego Padres 1-0 on Tuesday.
Former Dodgers catcher Steve Yeager will sign autographs at Tuesday's Great Lakes Loons game.
Los Angeles Dodgers starter Rubby De La Rosa will have Tommy John surgery on his left elbow and miss the rest of the season.
Hiroki Kuroda certainly seemed comfortable with his decision to stay with the Los Angeles Dodgers rather than accept a trade.
SAN DIEGO — In a tumultuous season surrounded by off-the-field controversy and without much team success, Clayton Kershaw has been a bright spot for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kershaw pitched a complete game to win his fifth straight start, leading the Dodgers to a 6-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday night in the opener of a three-game series. Ignoring bankruptcy claims by the team ...
In a tumultuous season surrounded by off-the-field controversy and without much team success, Clayton Kershaw has been a bright spot for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
It all depends on the team?s ability to get a new TV deal in bankruptcy court.
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 2 (UPI) -- Clayton Kershaw tossed a complete-game six-hitter Monday and the Los Angeles Dodgers banged out 11 hits in their 6-2 victory over San Diego.
OAKLAND, Calif. — Oakland Athletics owner Lew Wolff hopes Frank McCourt will soon sell the financially troubled Los Angeles Dodgers so baseball can move forward from the sticky situation. Wolff, a successful retail developer based in L.A., tells The Associated Press he spoke out publicly on the topic in support of Commissioner Bud Selig, a longtime friend. Wolff first discussed the situation in ...
Oakland Athletics co-owner Lew Wolff became the first owner in Major League Baseball (MLB) to speak out against Frank McCourt, urging him to end his attempt to keep control of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Oakland Athletics owner Lew Wolff is hopeful that Frank McCourt will soon sell the financially troubled Los Angeles Dodgers so baseball can move forward from the sticky situation.
Fox Sports has objected to a move by the bankrupt Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team to hire bankers who would advise on the sale of media rights, saying it would undermine Fox's license to broadcast Dodger games.
Dee Gordon gets a call-up after the Dodgers trade Rafael Furcal.
Ryan Roberts and Gerardo Parra provided the offensive support for Joe Saunders and the D-Backs defeated the Dodgers 6-3 to earn a series victory in Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Dodgers today announced that they have acquired outfielder Alex Castellanos from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for shortstop Rafael Furcal and cash considerations. Dodger General Manager Ned Colletti made the announcement.
LOS ANGELES, July 31 (UPI) -- Gerardo Parra smacked a pair of homers and Ryan Roberts also went deep Sunday in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 6-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Joe Saunders came within four outs of his second straight complete game, Gerardo Parra homered twice and the surging Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3 on Sunday.
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Los Angeles Dodgers waved goodbye to shortstop Rafael Furcal, who appeared to be on his way to St. Louis after five-plus seasons in Los Angeles. And Furcal's sudden departure cast an even larger pall in the clubhouse following their loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
LOS ANGELES, July 30 (UPI) -- Matt Kemp drove in five runs Friday, three of them with a third-inning homer that helped power the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 9-5 win over Arizona.
The Los Angeles Dodgers will conduct Navy Night tonight, including having the U.S Navy parachute demonstration team known as the Leap Frogs descending into Dodger Stadium, with one of its members carrying the baseball that will be used for the ceremonial first pitch.
Los Angeles Dodgers starter Hiroki Kuroda will not waive his no-trade clause.
The Los Angeles Dodgers waved goodbye to shortstop Rafael Furcal, who appeared to be on his way to St. Louis after five-plus seasons in Los Angeles. And Furcal's sudden departure cast an even larger pall in the clubhouse following their loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Justin Upton greeted Matt Guerrier with a go-ahead, three-run double in the sixth inning and Arizona climbed within three games ...
LOS ANGELES, July 31 (UPI) -- Justin Upton bashed a bases-clearing, go-ahead double in the sixth inning Saturday, boosting the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
We all know that the ownership situation of the Los Angeles Dodgers is a full on train wreck, but we will see how that is affecting the on the field product. The Dodgers currently have a 48-57 record and they find themselves in fourth place in the National League West. They are in that position [...] 2011 Los Angeles Dodgers mid season review is a post from: The Inquisitr
The Los Angeles Dodgers waved goodbye to shortstop Rafael Furcal, who appeared to be on his way to St. Louis after five-plus seasons in Los Angeles. And Furcal's sudden departure cast an even larger pall in the clubhouse following their loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt has more than $70 million at his disposal and he's using some of his money to fund an ''ongoing jihad'' with Major League Baseball, his ex-wife's attorneys said in court documents filed in a costly divorce case.
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt has more than $70 million at his disposal and he's using some of his money to fund an 'ongoing jihad' with Major League Baseball, his ex-wife's attorneys said in court documents filed in a costly divorce case.
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt has more than $70 million at his disposal and he's using some of his money to fund an "ongoing jihad" with Major League Baseball, his ex-wife's attorneys said in court documents filed in a costly divorce case.
Reliever Kenley Jansen was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday by the Los Angeles Dodgers, less than 72 hours after he was checked into a hospital for an irregular heartbeat.
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt has more than $70 million at his disposal and he's using some of his money to fund an "ongoing jihad" with Major League Baseball, his ex-wife's attorneys said in court documents filed in a costly divorce case.
Rick Anton makes his second start of the season Friday for the Great Lakes Loons.
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Kenley Jansen was hospitalized for an irregular heartbeat. Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Kenley Jansen was hospitalized Tuesday night and all day on Wednesday for an irregular heartbeat . After picking up a save against the Rockies on Tuesday night, Jansen told head trainer Stan Conte about a skipped heartbeat, which prompted a trip to the nearby White Memorial ...
VERO BEACH, Fla. — A code enforcement officer has cited the Los Angeles Dodgers for violating property maintenance and trash violations on property where the team used to train on Florida’s Atlantic coast. During a code enforcement hearing Monday, officer Vanessa Carter Solomon outlined the violations she found during a June 29 inspection at the 3.4-acre lot in Vero Beach. The Dodgers held ...
LOS ANGELES, July 26 (UPI) -- Rubby De La Rosa pitched six strong innings and Andre Ethier hit a two-run homer Monday in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 8-5 victory over Colorado.
LOS ANGELES — Colorado Rockies left fielder Ty Wigginton had a game he'd like to forget – dropping a flyball that led to a three-run inning for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and stranding three runners in scoring position his first two times up against Clayton Kershaw.
Clayton Kershaw outpitched Jhoulys Chacin with 6 2-3 gritty innings to win his fourth straight start, Matt Kemp drove in two runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 on Tuesday night for their fourth consecutive victory. Kershaw (12-4) threw a career-high 125 pitches in his 105th big league start, allowing two runs and eight hits and striking out six.
Clayton Kershaw outpitched Jhoulys Chacin with 6 2-3 gritty innings to win his fourth straight start, Matt Kemp drove in two runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 on Tuesday night for their fourth consecutive victory.
drove in two runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 on Tuesday night for their fourth consecutive victory.
VERO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A code enforcement officer has cited the Los Angeles Dodgers for violating property maintenance and trash violations on a parcel of property the team still owns in Vero Beach. During a code enforcement hearing Monday, officer Vanessa Carter Solomon outlined the violations she found during a June 29th inspection at the 3.4-acre lot. Solomon was asked to alert Dodgers ...
A code enforcement officer has cited the Los Angeles Dodgers for violating property maintenance and trash violations on property where the team used to train on Florida's Atlantic coast.
I use the nickname. The other four are my brothers, Joe and Phil, and my two childhood best friends, Jay and Ed. Throughout our middle-school years, we were all obsessed with a card and dice game called Strat-O-Matic.
LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw outpitched Jhoulys Chacin with 6 2-3 gritty innings to win his fourth straight start, Matt Kemp drove in two runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 on Tuesday night for their fourth consecutive victory. Kershaw (12-4) threw a career-high 125 pitches in his 105th big league start, allowing two runs and eight hits and striking out six. The 23 ...
Monday's game was more about pitchers of the future and potential trades than the outcome.
LOS ANGELES — Meetings are for losers. It's not an opinion, but fact. The worse a team does, the more it gathers behind closed doors.
LOS ANGELES, July 27 (UPI) -- Clayton Kershaw won his fourth straight start Tuesday in the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 win over Colorado.
The Los Angeles Dodgers , which quit training in Vero Beach in 2008, owns a 3.4-acre parcel with a home on it that a neighbor says is not being kept up.
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kevin Gross has sided with Major League Baseball in its ongoing dispute with the Los Angeles Dodgers about who will finance the Dodger's bankruptcy proceedings.
LOS ANGELES, July 24 (UPI) -- Chad Billingsley yielded only two hits over seven innings Sunday, staking the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-1 decision over the Washington Nationals.
The Great Lakes Loons stranded 12 runners in a 6-3 loss to Wisconsin.
Trayvon Robinson, the switch-hitting outfielder who is having a solid season for the Los Angeles Dodgers' Triple-A Albuquerque affiliate, will play in the majors sometime this season, Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said Sunday.
Court papers filed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office offer grisly details about the Los Angeles Dodgers Opening Day parking lot attack on San Francisco Giants fan Bryan Stow.
Round one in the Los Angeles Dodgers, bankruptcy hearing has come to an end, and one thing remains pretty clear. The Judge is the one calling the shots now, and he apparently does not buy any of Frank McCourt’s baloney. The first ruling in this case is that Frank McCourt cannot use the very unfavorable [...] Los Angeles Dodgers lose first round of bankruptcy hearing is a post from: The Inquisitr
As the chances of seeing Carlos Beltran in a Red Sox uniform seem to wane, it appears that Theo Epstein has turned his attention to upgrading the starting rotation. According to Fox Sports' Jon Morosi via his Twitter page, the Sox are "keeping tabs" on Dodgers righty Hiroki Kuroda. Morosi did say in his tweet that the Sox' attention to Kuroda is "nothing serious."Although there aren't many ...
The Washington Nationals were on their way to their first one-run victory since July 6, when hard-throwing reliever Henry Rodriguez got a little too far behind one of his heavy fastballs and threw it to the backstop with Rafael Furcal at the plate and a runner at third base. The wild pitch in the seventh inning enabled the Los Angeles Dodgers to tie the score, and Furcal hit an RBI double with ...
WEST COVINA - At ESPN s sports award show, the ESPYs, last week, host Seth Meyers took aim at the Los Angeles Dodgers for big laughs.
The Los Angeles Dodgers will honor the late Hall of Fame pitcher Don Drysdale on the 75th anniversary of his birth during tonight's game at Dodger Stadium against the Washington Nationals.
Chris Jacobs is learning to turn his natural strength into baseball strength.
LOS ANGELES, July 24 (UPI) -- Rafael Furcal delivered a game-winning double in the bottom of the ninth inning Saturday, rallying the Los Angeles Dodgers over Washington 7-6.
The Associated Press The Associated Press LOS ANGELES The key hits have been few and far between this season for Rafael Furcal, who has spent more time on the disabled list than he has on the field. He delivered in a big way, though, Saturday night for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Furcal hit an RBI double with one out in the ninth inning, and the Dodgers rallied from an early four-run deficit to ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers cannot borrow $150 million from a JPMorgan Chase & Co. unit for its bankruptcy and must hold talks with Major League Baseball on its rival loan offer, a judge said.
Washington Nationals' Michael Morse flips his bat after striking out during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Friday, July 22, 2011.
Washington Nationals' Michael Morse flips his bat after striking out during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Friday, July 22, 2011.
A Delaware judge on Friday rejected the Los Angeles Dodgers' proposed $150 million bankruptcy financing plan, directing the team to instead negotiate a loan deal with Major League Baseball.
DOVER, Delaware — A Delaware judge on Friday rejected the Los Angeles Dodgers' proposed $150 million bankruptcy financing plan, directing the team to instead negotiate a loan deal with Major League Baseball.
Bruce Bennett, attorney for the Los Angeles Dodgers, said:
The Los Angeles Dodgers cannot borrow $150 million from a unit of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) , a judge ruled, siding with Major League Baseball , which offered a competing loan.
A bankruptcy court tells the Los Angeles Dodgers and Major League Baseball to play nice with one another and ensure the franchise’s financial future.
DOVER, Del. (AP) -- A Delaware judge on Friday rejected the Los Angeles Dodgers' proposed $150 million bankruptcy financing plan, directing the team to instead negotiate a loan deal with Major League Baseball.
The embattled Los Angeles Dodgers' ownership suffered a major setback on Friday, when a Delaware judge rejected the baseball team's $150 million refinancing plan.
A Delaware judge has rejected the Los Angeles Dodgers' proposed $150 million bankruptcy financing plan, directing the team to instead negotiate a loan deal with Major League Baseball.
A bankruptcy judge Friday vetoed the Los Angeles Dodgers' proposed $150 million bankruptcy financing plan, which means the team will likely have to accept a financing offer from Major League Baseball.
WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) - A judge directed the Los Angeles Dodgers to negotiate a $150 million loan from Major League Baseball to finance their bankruptcy, dealing a blow to embattled team owner Frank McCourt on Friday.
A Delaware judge on Friday rejected the Los Angeles Dodgers' proposed $150 million bankruptcy financing plan, directing the team to instead negotiate a loan deal with Major League Baseball.
WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) - The judge overseeing the Los Angeles Dodgers bankruptcy case said he would try to decide by the end of Thursday the contentious question of which loan the team should take to stay afloat -- but said he expected even rougher battles ahead.
The Los Angeles Dodgers fired hitting coach Jeff Pentland on Wednesday, another dismal sign for a once proud franchise that has fallen on hard times. General manager Ned Colletti announced the move before Wednesday's series finale against the San Francisco Giants. Pentland was replaced by assistant Dave Hansen for the rest of the season.
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Major League Baseball squared off in a Delaware bankruptcy court Wednesday as the team sought court approval of a $150 million financing arrangement that MLB is challenging with a financing offer of its own. After hearing about eight hours of testimony and arguments, the judge told attorneys he wanted time to think and would try to issue a ruling by Thursday evening.
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Major League Baseball squared off in a Delaware bankruptcy court Wednesday as the team sought court approval of a $150 million financing arrangement that MLB is challenging with a financing offer of its own.
A US bankruptcy judge says his decision on who should lend the bankrupt Los Angeles Dodgers money will be about finances, not about who should control the team.
WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Dodgers fought on Wednesday to keep control of their finances while in bankruptcy, arguing Major League Baseball's offer to provide a $150 million loan was a "deal with the devil."
General Manager Ned Colletti just announced the firing of hitting coach Jeff Pentland . Pentland, a 15 year major league hitting coach, was a respected man in the Dodgers organization and was the right hand man of ex-hitting coach and current manager, Don Mattingly . Dave Hansen was named interim hitting coach. He was serving in Pentland's old position as instructor of hitting prior to the ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Major League Baseball squared off in a Delaware bankruptcy court Wednesday as the team sought court approval of a $150 million financing arrangement that MLB is challenging with a financing offer of its own.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently tied for last in the NL West, at 42-55. Ordinarily, when teams with high expectations underachieve, somebody from the coaching staff ends up paying the price, and on Wednesday this happened : The Dodgers have relieved Jeff Pentland of his duties as hitting coach and named Dave Hansen interim hitting coach for rest of year The Dodgers have the National League ...
The last time the Los Angeles Dodgers were in last place this late in the season, they wound up making the playoffs. A similar surge seems awfully unlikely this time. The punchless Dodgers have scored the fewest runs in the majors in July, a slump they'll try to start putting an end to when they open a nine-game homestand against the Washington Nationals on Friday night.
The Los Angeles Dodgers must wait at least one day to learn whether a judge will let the team borrow $150 million from a unit of JPMorgan Chase & Co., or must accept a loan from Major League Baseball, which has battled the team since it filed bankruptcy last month.
The Los Angeles Dodgers, aiming to emerge from bankruptcy before the end of the year, intend to seek court permission next month to sell cable-television rights.
The narrative for the once-proud Los Angeles Dodgers franchise has been hijacked this season by a series of ugly headlines: a bankruptcy proceeding that is part of the ongoing mess surrounding owner Frank McCourt; the beating of a Giants fan on Opening Day at Dodger Stadium; a drop in average home attendance by more than 7,000 fans per game; and a 42-54 record that has left them in fourth place ...
The San Francisco Giants started off their series with the Los Angeles Dodgers on the right foot Monday night, and now turn to Madison Bumgarner to clinch the series with their NL West rivals at AT&T Park. Bumgarner (4-9 3.74 ERA) had a strong outing Thursday down in San Diego against the Padres , earning a no decision in an eventual 6-2 win for the Giants. Bummy held the Pads to only one run ...
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt argued in court papers filed on Monday that taking a loan from Major League Baseball would be akin to a "deal with the devil."
At the end of the day, can the Giants really be the Giants if the Dodgers aren't really the Dodgers?
The right-hander gets plenty of support with Sandoval, Schierholtz leading the way at plate
It's been 11 whole days since the San Francisco Giants ' All-Star Ryan Vogelsong has taken the mound in a game, but don't expect the man to be rusty. Vogey is set to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers ' Chad Billingsley in the first game of a three game set at AT&T Park starting Monday night. Vogelsong (6-1 2.17 ERA) last pitched on the 8th of July, posting a no decision after seven innings of two ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers intend to seek court permission next month to sell cable-television rights with the goal of emerging from bankruptcy before the end of the year.
The state of the Los Angeles Dodgers is, to put it bluntly, a mess. Team owner Frank McCourt's (pictured) messy divorce from his estranged wife Jamie has put both people's future with the team in jeopardy. After a TV deal that could have kept the team afloat fell apart, the team filed for bankruptcy. That being said, it wouldn't be shocking at all to see team GM Ned Colletti have a fire sale ...
The Heat Index tracks down Los Angeles Dodgers first-base coach Davey Lopes to talk about the organization's recent troubles.
(Sports Network) - The Arizona Diamondbacks hope to make up some more ground in the National League West when they go for a series win this afternoon versus the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field.
The All-Star break certainly was a welcomed respite for Don Mattingly and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
PHOENIX, July 16 (UPI) -- Ian Kennedy's seven strong innings and Brandon Allen's home run Saturday boosted Arizona to a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
PHOENIX, July 16 (UPI) -- Homers by Juan Rivera and Matt Kemp helped Los Angeles build a six-run lead Friday and the Dodgers held on to defeat Arizona 6-4.
Embattled Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt on Friday asked a judge to reduce the amount of spousal support he's paying to his ex-wife in their divorce battle over ownership of the team.
Major League Baseball accused the bankrupt Los Angeles Dodgers of treating two fired employees unfairly by not immediately seeking court approval to give them severance payments.
Embattled Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt on Friday asked a judge to reduce the amount of spousal support he's paying to his ex-wife in their divorce battle over ownership of the team.
Major League Baseball renewed its objections to the Los Angeles Dodgers' proposed bankruptcy financing, telling a federal court the commissioner's office was offering $150 million in loans at far more favorable terms.
Embattled Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt on Friday asked a judge to reduce the amount of spousal support he's paying to his ex-wife in their divorce battle over ownership of the team.
WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) - Major League Baseball has ratcheted up its fight for control of the Los Angeles Dodgers' finances by sweetening terms of a proposed $150 million loan needed to keep the team operating.
The Diamondbacks open the second half of the MLB season against the division rival Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field. Game time is 6:40 p.m.
The All-Star break certainly was a welcomed respite for Don Mattingly and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are in contention in the NL West after defying all expectations during their first half, but it was the disappointing Los Angeles Dodgers who went into the All-Star break on a roll. With Clayton Kershaw on the mound Friday night, there's a good chance the Dodgers' surge continues.
With the Dodgers' recent bankruptcy, Frank McCourt's ongoing divorce and Bud Selig openly trying to force a sale, the sale of the Los Angeles Dodgers seems imminent. With the Dodgers' rich history and large market, many billionaires and local celebrities will be lining up to try to buy the historic franchise. These are the 10 people who are most likely to buy the Dodgers or become a minor ...
Major League Baseball renewed its objections to the Los Angeles Dodgers' proposed bankruptcy financing, telling a federal court the commissioner's office was offering $150 million in loans at far more favorable terms.
Logan Bawcom is the second Great Lakes Loons closer to get promoted this season.
The official committee for Los Angeles Dodgers’ creditors will include representatives of the man beaten after the team’s first home win, an attack that helped prompt Major League Baseball to appoint a monitor over the team, according to U.S. Bankruptcy Court records.
WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) - A representative of a baseball fan who was brutally beaten at an opening-day Los Angeles Dodgers game was named to a creditors committee in the bankruptcy and wants to investigate the team's complex ownership.
LOS ANGELES, July 12 (UPI) -- The Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday acquired veteran outfielder Juan Rivera from the Toronto Blue Jays for a player to be named later or cash.
TORONTO (Reuters) - The Toronto Blue Jays traded outfielder Juan Rivera to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations, the Major League Baseball team said on Tuesday.
The Los Angeles Dodgers paid the lender temporarily financing the team while in bankruptcy a $5.25 million fee that wasn’t properly disclosed, Major League Baseball claimed in a court filing.
The Toronto Blue Jays have traded outfielder Juan Rivera to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for a player to be named or cash considerations.
The Toronto Blue Jays have traded outfielder Juan Rivera to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for a player to be named or cash considerations.
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays traded outfielder Juan Rivera to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for a player to be named or cash considerations Tuesday.
The trade deadline may have just gotten a lot more interesting for Boston Red Sox fans. According to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated , Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Andre Ethier is fed up with the organization's financial troubles and has begun envisioning a future with the Sox.
Casio Grider has two more hits from the leadoff spot for the Great Lakes Loons.
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier's All-Star experience is close to home but miles away from the humble park that sent him on his way.
SportsBusiness Journal reported this morning that television viewers are tuning out the beleaguered New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers.According to SBJ, "Both major-market teams have faced high-profile ownership controversies that appear to be affecting local viewer interest this season. Dodgers games on Prime Ticket have the third lowest local rating among all U.S. MLB teams (1.19), and Mets ...
Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp catches a fly from San Diego Padres' Chris Denorfia for the out during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 10, 2011, in Los Angeles.
Veteran infielder Juan Castro, whom the Los Angeles Dodgers signed out of his native Mexico more than 20 years ago and who went on to fashion a 17-year career as a big league utility man with five different clubs, has announced his retirement.
Steve Garvey, the former first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers, was fired by the team amid his attempts to seek support to buy out owner Frank McCourt, Yahoo! Sports reported.
LOS ANGELES, July 9 (UPI) -- Dioner Navarro's run-scoring single in the ninth, only the Dodgers' second hit of the game, lifted Los Angeles to a 1-0 win over San Diego Saturday.
Andre Ethier homered twice before heading off to his second straight All-Star game, Ted Lilly won for the first time in a month after losing his previous four starts and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat San Diego 4-1 on Sunday for their season-high fourth straight victory after three consecutive shutouts.
Dodgers' first hit comes in final inning; Padres finish with one hit in 1-0 defeat
On Thursday afternoon, legendary Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully spoke for the first time about the current Dodgers situation. For myself, a lifelong Dodger Blue bleeder, his "I'm not going to make myself the story" type of answers about his feelings about current/former owner Frank McCourt seemed perfectly fitting. However for many fans, the fact that Scully didn't put the McCourts on blast ...
LOS ANGELES, July 10 (UPI) -- Andre Ethier socked a pair of homers Sunday, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers complete a three-game sweep of San Diego with a 4-1 victory.
According to Reuters, the Los Angeles Dodgers believe that Major League Baseball is guilty of computer espionage in its effort to shut down owner Frank McCourt.Specifically, the Dodgers say that MLB tried to shut down one of its servers. MLB commissioner Bud Selig and McCourt are battling it out in bankruptcy court (Los Angeles Dodgers LLC, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Delaware, No. 11 ...
Los Angeles Dodgers fans can’t post letters on the Major League Baseball team’s bankruptcy docket, a judge said, ordering them removed from the court record.
Steve Domecus missed a month with a high ankle sprain, but remains one of the success stories this season with the Great Lakes Loons.
The Los Angeles Dodgers will conduct Japanese Community Day at Saturday’s game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. The Los Angeles Dodgers will conduct Japanese and . . . → Read More
This morning most baseball fans will look through the box scores and see among them a 6-0 shutout win for the Los Angeles Dodgers over the visiting New York Mets at Dodger Stadium last night. What you won’t see in the box score, however, and probably won’t in the highlights or the game recaps, or even in the broadcast of the game was what really happened at the legendary ballpark last night. For ...
Andre Ethier became the second major leaguer in two days with Arizona ties to be added to game.
DOVER, Del. - A Delaware judge has denied a request by the Los Angeles Dodgers to order Major League Baseball to turn over a vast array of documents in the team's bankruptcy case.
A Delaware judge on Thursday denied a request by the Los Angeles Dodgers to order Major League Baseball to turn over a vast array of documents in the team's bankruptcy case.
The judge overseeing the Los Angeles Dodgers’ bankruptcy rejected the team’s request to question Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig under oath, saying it wasn’t relevant to the team’s bankruptcy loan.
A Delaware judge on Thursday denied a request by the Los Angeles Dodgers to order Major League Baseball to turn over a vast array of documents in the team's bankruptcy case.
WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Dodgers are 0-for-2 in their bankruptcy fight with Major League Baseball.
The Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday struck out in a court bid to obtain documents from Major League Baseball, but expressed confidence their bankruptcy financing plan will be approved.
The old saying, "If a tree falls in the forest, but no one’s around to hear it, does it still make a sound?" is starting to sound all too familiar to what used to be a lively baseball team here in Los Angeles. The same theory applies to a now relatively deserted Chavez Ravine—home of the Los Angeles Dodgers —and the unfortunate collection of individuals that inhabit the lifeless ballpark. Last ...
LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt is not entitled to a wide range of Major League Baseball...
The Los Angeles Dodgers asked a bankruptcy judge to order Major League Baseball to hand over documents that owner Frank McCourt hopes can show the team ran out of money only because Commissioner Bud Selig wanted it that way.
Dee Gordon received credit for a Major League stolen base while stealing bases in the minors.
(Sports Network) - With Jose Reyes still bothered by a strained left hamstring, Jason Bay has put the New York Mets on his back and hopes to lead the club to a series win tonight in the third portion of a four-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chavez Ravine.
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Jon Garland, who already faced a high likelihood of being done for the season, will undergo season-ending surgery next week to clean out debris in his shoulder.
A disturbing pattern is emerging for the offensively challenged Los Angeles Dodgers, who are having a tough time taking advantage of scoring opportunities.
Major League Baseball, continuing its fight over how to finance the bankrupt Los Angeles Dodgers, asked a judge to dismiss the team’s request for documents and to put league officials under oath about a proposed loan.
WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) - "Abusive conduct" by Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig created the cash crunch that led to the bankruptcy of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team says.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are asking a judge to order the MLB to turn over documents.
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim marked the centennial of Ronald Reagan's birth at their games Monday night, with both teams showing three-minute tributes to the 40th president on their video boards.
LOS ANGELES, July 5 (UPI) -- Attorneys for the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday demanded Major League Baseball turn over documents they say will prove it treated the team differently.
Dee Gordon was sent back to Triple A Monday after impressing the Dodgers as Rafael Furcal's fill-in at shortstop.
Los Angeles Dodgers rookie shortstop Dee Gordon was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque before Monday night's game with the San Francisco Giants.
Jason Bay may not be joining Jose Reyes at the All-Star game next week, but he's finally emerging as a valuable member of the New York Mets. Bay looks to continue his offensive surge and help the Mets withstand another expected absence from Reyes in the opener of a four-game set with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night.
Chad Billingsley was pitching one of his best games of the season. Then it quickly fell apart. The Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander took a one-hitter into the seventh inning Sunday before Vernon Wells drove in the tying run with a groundout. One out later, Russell Branyan hit a two-run homer, and the Dodgers finished their interleague schedule with a disheartening 3-1 loss to the Angels.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are bouncing payroll checks
Hiroki Kuroda didn't have his best stuff. This time, he didn't need it because the Los Angeles Dodgers finally got him some runs.
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers says paychecks for some part-time game day staffers bounced, but not because the team didn't have enough money to cover them.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of the more storied franchises in all of sports. Dating back to their days in Brooklyn, the Dodgers have won six World Series and 21 National League pennants. But the Dodgers are making headlines these days for all of the wrong reasons. Just this week, owner Frank McCourt filed for bankruptcy protection after MLB nixed his television deal with Fox Sports. The deal ...
LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Dodgers says paychecks for some part-time game day staffers bounced, but not because the team didn't have enough money to cover them.
Chad Billingsley won't end the Los Angeles Dodgers' drought in winning the Freeway Series, but he will get the chance to continue his sparkling run on the mound at the expense of their Southern California rival. He may also deny Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia a milestone win. Billingsley and the Dodgers will try to take two of three from the Angels when they meet Sunday night in...
The Los Angeles Dodgers aren't going quietly with their bankruptcy issue. In the past, owner Frank McCourt blamed MLB commissioner Bud Selig for the issue and now he'll take to the courts to prove it. Selig is set to be deposed in two weeks by lawyers representing Dodgers owner Frank McCourt, according to a bankruptcy court filing late Thursday via a report in the Los Angeles Times ...
Logan Bawcom has converted 11 of 12 save situations for the Great Lakes Loons.
On Tuesday, Frank McCourt was basically granted a stay of execution when a bankruptcy judge allowed him to continue day-to-day operations of the Los Angeles Dodgers and approved the bankruptcy financing deal he has with Highbridge Capital instead of forcing him to take the financing by Major League Baseball. This is only a stay because MLB can still apply to seize control of the Dodgers at any ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers have made history in the past, but not quite like this. On Monday, the Dodgers reached a low that no one ever thought they would reach— filing for bankruptcy . It is sad that a team rich in history with great moments and important figures goes to a point that it may be unsure if it can pay its players on payday. Worse yet, the Dodgers have went from two straight National ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers' bankruptcy could ripple all the way to Glendale, where the team trains in the spring.
Former Great Lakes Loon Nick Buss had a brief encounter with an enthusiastic fan on the field.
Major League Baseball objected to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ proposed $150 million bankruptcy financing, according to a court filing.
On and off the field, the Los Angeles Dodgers are still struggling to figure things out.
One of America's most famous baseball teams, the Los Angeles Dodgers, has filed for bankruptcy in a Delaware court. Dodgers' owner Frank McCourt said he left with little choice after Major League Baseball (MLB) refused to approve a TV deal with Rupert Mudoch's FOX network, reported to be worth $3bn.
A person familiar with Major League Baseball's plans says the league "probably" will file a motion to seize the cash-strapped Los Angeles Dodgers.
Fabled National League ball club goes Chapter 11 and blames the refusal of the commissioner of Major League Baseball to approve a big media deal.
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Delaware has granted its authorization for the Los Angeles Dodgers to draw $60 million of a $150 million debtor-in-possession financing facility. The Dodgers will use the funds, among other things, to operate its day to day business and pay vendors and other suppliers for post-petition goods and services.
Frank McCourt's last-ditch effort to save his franchise came to a headwind yesterday as the Dodgers officially filed for bankruptcy . This doesn't necessarily mean that McCourt loses his team, as bankruptcy court should allow him to retain control for a little bit longer. But the outlook is incredibly gloomy. After getting his TV deal with FOX rejected by Bud Selig and MLB, McCourt now hopes to ...
Dodgers owner Frank McCourt takes a feud with the league to the next level, by putting his struggling team's fate in the hands of a bankruptcy court
Just three days before the next payroll comes due, the Los Angeles Dodgers filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday, with owner Frank McCourt blaming Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig for blocking a plan to improve the team’s finances.
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Owner Frank McCourt's court filing cites a plan for "long-term financial stability."
As a last resort, the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team needed to get a loan from a unit of J.P. Morgan that's priced at least three percentage points higher than average.
Can an entire lineup be constructed out of the Dodgers poor financial decisions? The Dodgers ' ownership soap opera continues this week with Frank McCourt filing for bankruptcy. Most of the document is in legalese, so here is what you need to know: the Dodgers owe lots of people lots of money, and many of them aren't even involved with the Dodgers anymore. In fact, they owe so many different ...
NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Dodgers filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday, blaming Major League Baseball for rejecting a television deal that would have given the storied baseball team an urgent injection of cash.
Here's the latest twist in the LA Dodgers sordid melodrama: Frank McCourt has taken the baseball team to bankruptcy court. The little-loved owner filed for bankruptcy three days before the team's payroll was due, according to NBC Sports and he's said he has $150 million in interim financing for the proceedings. The Wall Street Journal Dealbook has the official bankruptcy filing documents (PDF ...
There was a time when the Dodgers were the Yankees of the West Coast. They completely dominated the Southern California market, and in 2000 they had the second-highest payroll in baseball, just behind the Yankees. The progression of their payroll compared to their peers since then: Year Payroll rank in MLB 2000 2 2001 3 2002 5 2003 4 2004 7 2005 11 2006 7 2007 6 2008 7 2009 9 2010 12 2011 12 ...
One of baseball's proudest franchises is in tatters, its future to be decided more in the courtroom than on the field.
Angels manager Mike Scioscia was involved in plenty of close plays at the plate during his days as an All-Star catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He watched another one from the dugout in the Freeway Series finale.
* Last managed in 2000 for Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Jonathan Broxton suffered a setback this weekend in his effort to come back from the bone bruise in his right elbow, putting his rehabilitation program on hold for the moment.
Before the Minnesota Twins embarked on a dismal road trip, they won seven straight games at home with the offense and pitching staff both clicking. They hope a return to Target Field will provide similar results. Minnesota looks to end a five-game losing streak Monday night when it opens a nine-game homestand against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Tony Gwynn Jr. had just stroked the winning single when his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates swarmed him in the dirt.
It has been 581 days since Frank and Jamie McCourt filed for divorce throwing the ownership situation of the Los angels Dodgers into complete chaos. I don’t know which is sadder that it takes that long to get divorced, or that it seems their divorce proceedings is longer than many other marriages. Now the Dodgers [...] What’s next for the Los Angeles Dodgers? is a post from: The Inquisitr
The Los Angeles Dodgers kept mowing down runners on the basepaths, erasing scoring threats while playing with an early lead.
Steve Soboroff, hired by Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt to oversee improving the fan experience at the stadium, has resigned after two months on the job.
Steve Soboroff, the vice chairman of the Los Angeles Dodgers, resigned today, saying Major League Baseball’s oversight of the team interfered with his ability to do his job.
Steve Soboroff, hired by Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt to oversee improving the fan experience at the stadium, has resigned after two months on the job.
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Marcus Thames could be headed to the disabled list after leaving Friday night's game against the Los Angeles Angels with a calf injury.
Steve Soboroff, Vice Chairman of the Los Angeles Dodgers, has resigned over the MLB takeover of the squad. Steve Soboroff was hired as Vice Chairman of the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 18th. His job entailed handling security issues at Dodger Stadium, amongst other things. The very next day Bud Selig and MLB announced they would be taking over operations of the team, apparently putting a severe ...
Steve Soboroff, hired by Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt to oversee improving the fan experience at the stadium, has resigned after two months on the job.
Steve Soboroff, hired by Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt to oversee improving the fan experience at the stadium, has resigned after two months on the job. Team spokesman Josh Rawitch confirmed that Soboroff quit Saturday. The Los Angeles civic leader resigned in a letter to McCourt, citing Major League Baseball's oversight of the team as the reason.
The Los Angeles Angels have had little trouble with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Dan Haren hasn't been as fortunate.
LOS ANGELES, June 22 (UPI) -- Miguel Cabrera and Magglio Ordonez each bashed two-run homers Wednesday and the Detroit Tigers hung on to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-5.
Join The Cutoff Man's James Schmehl at 3 p.m. as Detroit tries to avoid a three-game sweep against the Los Angeles Dodgers.Live Blog: Detroit Tigers at Los Angeles Dodgers, 3 p.m. today
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LOS ANGELES, June 22 (UPI) -- Chad Billingsley struck out six and Andre Ethier belted a two-run homer Tuesday to pace the Los Angeles Dodgers in their 6-1 win over visiting Detroit.
When MLB commissioner Bud Selig rejected the proposed television rights deal between Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and FOX Sports, it threw the Dodgers' ownership situation back into immediate flux. One of the questions arising from the ownership mess has been whether or not a fire sale of Dodgers' player could help McCourt in meeting payroll and preventing MLB from seizing control of ...
Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig hasn't acted in good faith by rejecting a proposed television deal involving the Los Angeles Dodgers and appeared determined to run Frank McCourt out of the sport, an attorney representing the embattled owner said Tuesday.
An attorney for Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt says baseball Commissioner Bud Selig didn't act in good faith when he rejected a proposed television deal that would help rescue the troubled franchise.
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Brad Penny (31) works against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of an interleague baseball game in Los Angeles, Monday, June 20, 2011.
Major League Baseball puts the kibosh on a $3 billion broadcasting deal between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Fox Sports.
Red Patterson, Garrett Gould and Ryan Christenson ride improvements to the Midwest League all-star game.
LOS ANGELES, June 21 (UPI) -- Clayton Kershaw tossed a two-hit shutout and delivered a two-run single Monday, boosting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-0 win over Detroit.
With Bud Selig rejecting the television deal between Fox and the Los Angeles Dodgers yesterday, Major League Baseball is one step closer to forcing Frank McCourt to sell the Dodgers . Not only did the rejection of the television deal put the divorce proceedings between Frank and Jamie McCourt back into limbo, it also means the Dodgers won't receive $385 million in upfront money. My colleague ...
LOS ANGELES - Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig has rejected a proposed television deal between the Los Angeles Dodgers...
Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig rejected a Los Angeles Dodgers television deal with Fox on Monday, foiling a divorce settlement deal for team owner Frank McCourt.
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt said he’ll “explore vigorously our options and remedies” after Major League Baseball rejected a proposed 17- year contract between the team and News Corp. (NWSA) ’s Fox Sports.
LOS ANGELES – Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig has rejected a proposed television deal between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Fox that voids a recent divorce settlement between team owner Frank McCourt and his ex-wife, Jamie McCourt.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have always prided themselves on being known around the MLB as one of the teams with the deepest and strongest farm system. As the team has been passed down from owner to owner, the organization has kept a firm belief in raising young, home-grown talent themselves as opposed to going out and signing high profile stars every few seasons. The Dodgers picked up this season ...
LOS ANGELES -- Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig on Monday rejected a proposed television contract between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Fox Sports, invalidating a divorce settlement between Frank and Jamie McCourt and all but challenging Frank McCourt to surrender the team or sue.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Major League Baseball said on Monday it will not approve a massive television deal between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Fox that would have given the financially-strapped club an instant injection of cash.
Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig has rejected a proposed television deal between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Fox that voids a recent settlement between team owner Frank McCourt and his ex-wife, Jamie McCourt.
Major League Baseball puts the kibosh on a $3 billion broadcasting deal between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Fox Sports.
On the day catcher Rod Barajas went on the disabled list, backup Dioner Navarro cushioned the blow with his superb work behind the plate in tandem with Hiroki Kuroda -- and one timely swing. Navarro homered off reliever Wilton Lopez in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Houston Astros 1-0 on Sunday to snap a five-game skid.
Dioner Navarro homered off reliever Wilton Lopez in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Houston Astros 1-0 on Sunday to snap a five-game skid.
LOS ANGELES, June 19 (UPI) -- Dioner Navarro's first home run as a Dodger was the difference Sunday, providing the only run of the game in a 1-0 Los Angeles win over Houston.
LOS ANGELES, June 19 (UPI) -- Wandy Rodriguez and three relievers combined on a shutout Saturday and Houston handed the Los Angeles Dodgers their fifth straight loss, 7-0.
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed catcher Rod Barajas on the 15-day disabled list with a right ankle sprain and recalled catcher A.J. Ellis, and also activated reliever Hong-Chih Kuo.
Houston Astros (27-45) at Los Angeles Dodgers (31-41), 4:10 p.m. Probable Starting Pitchers: Houston - Bud Norris (4-5, 3.48) Los Angeles - Hiroki Kuroda (5-8, 3.31) (Sports Network) - The struggling Los Angeles Dodgers hope Hiroki Kuroda can break himself and the ballclub out of a funk when he takes the ball today in the finale of a three-game series versus the Houston Astros at Chavez Ravine ...
As expected, the Los Angeles Dodgers activated rookie reliever Kenley Jansen from the 15-day disabled list before Saturday night's game with the Houston Astros at Dodger Stadium.
LOS ANGELES -- To retain ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers, owner Frank McCourt must overcome two formidable obstacles laid out in a binding settlement he and his ex-wife Jamie reached Friday in their contentious divorce. Frank McCourt must first receive Major League Baseball's approval of a 17-year television contract with Fox reported to be worth up to $3 billion. Under the settlement ...
LOS ANGELES — To retain ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers, owner Frank McCourt must overcome two formidable obstacles laid out in a binding settlement he and his ex-wife Jamie reached Friday in their contentious divorce.
All Brett Myers wanted was to get back to his old form and give Houston's bullpen some well-deserved rest. He did both against the reeling Los Angeles Dodgers. Myers pitched a four-hitter and retired 17 consecutive batters in the first complete game by Houston's staff this season, leading the Astros to a 7-3 victory on Friday night.
LOS ANGELES, June 18 (UPI) -- Clint Barmes delivered a two-run double in the midst of a five-run sixth inning Friday that led Houston to a 7-3 interleague win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
TheCelebrityCafe.com Staff Frank and Jamie McCourt’s settlement is contingent upon MLB’s approval of a TV deal Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt speaking at a news conference about increased security at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, in this April 14, 2011 file photo. In an unusual move, Major League baseball commissioner Bud Selig announced April 20, 2011 the League's plans to ...
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Hong-Chih Kuo, who abruptly left the team on May 11 when he suffered a relapse of the yips, is tentatively expected to return from the 15-day disabled list on Sunday.
A settlement has been reached in the divorce case of Jamie and Frank McCourt involving ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The ownership saga of the Los Angeles Dodgers could end soon, as a settlement has been reached in the divorce case of Frank and Jamie McCourt.
Frank and Jamie McCourt agreed Friday to let a judge decide who owns the Los Angeles Dodgers -- a ruling that could lead to Frank McCourt winning sole control or a sale of the troubled franchise.
Filed under: Jamie McCourt , Frank McCourt , TMZ Sports , Celebrity Justice , Bud Selig , Dirty Divorces , The Facts Behind The Funny! Frank and Jamie McCourt just settled part of their divorce property dispute, but the headline ... if the judge decides in August that Jamie has a piece of the team, the Dodgers will be sold. Lawyers for Jamie and Frank said ... if Judge Scott Gordon rules on ...
Frank McCourt’s divorce proceedings complicate ownership of baseball team
To retain ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers, owner Frank McCourt must overcome two formidable obstacles laid out in a binding settlement he and his ex-wife Jamie reached Friday in their contentious divorce. Frank McCourt must first receive Major League Baseball's approval of a 17-year television contract with Fox reported to be worth up to $3 billion.
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and his ex-wife, Jamie McCourt, agreed to settle a divorce dispute in an agreement that leaves the future of the team undecided until August.
Lawyers for the McCourts told Superior Court Judge Scott M. Gordon at a hearing in Los Angeles today that they reached a settlement of conflicting claims of who owns the ball club. The judge accepted the settlement.
It didn't take long for Scott McGough to know that signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers was the right thing for him to do. read more »
The troubled Los Angeles Dodgers aren't for sale - yet - but the City Council hopes the average Angeleno would have a shot at buying a piece of the legendary franchise if it ever does come onto the market.
LOS ANGELES, June 15 (UPI) -- Johnny Cueto turned in seven strong innings in the Cincinnati Reds' 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday.
It's not that Andre Ethier is being singled out as the primary reason for the Los Angeles Dodgers' recent swoon. The rest of the team shares equal blame for the team being a season-worst eight games under .500.
LOS ANGELES, June 15 (UPI) -- Scott Rolen drove in three runs and Travis Wood pitched six strong innings Wednesday, helping Cincinnati sweep the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 7-2 win.
(Sports Network) - While Cincinnati Reds slugger Jay Bruce stole the show in May, his teammate and reigning National League MVP Joey Votto is starting to surge in June. Votto and the Reds will get back to work tonight in the continuation of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are always searching for unique opportunities to dedicate their home games and special events to thank and welcome their loyal fans worldwide to visit their largest seating ballpark stadium.
Kyle Conwell has options. If the 2009 Tahoma High graduate gets the right offer, he could be playing minor league ball in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization by the end of the summer, and if not he can head down to Abilene Christian University in Texas where he has a baseball scholarship waiting for him.
Jerry Sands will try to break out of his slump in Triple A.
LOS ANGELES Bronson Arroyo outpitched Hiroki Kuroda for the second time in 11 days and singled home the go-ahead run for the Cincinnati Reds, who got homers from Joey Votto and Chris Heisey in a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night. Arroyo (5-6) allowed four runs and seven hits over 7 2-3 innings with no walks in a rematch of his June 3 duel with Kuroda, which Cincinnati won ...
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Vicente Padilla, sidelined since May 14 because of a bulging disk in his neck, is scheduled to undergo surgery Thursday.
LOS ANGELES, June 14 (UPI) -- Pitcher Bronson Arroyo drove in the go-ahead run and Joey Votto smacked a three-run homer Monday in Cincinnati's 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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With Major League Baseball overseeing the financial operations of the Dodgers , it's no surprise that the team's draft strategy would be affected. As a result, their 2011 draft was low on big-name prospects who would've no doubt commanded top dollar. I'll be analyzing some of the team's top picks while also looking at who could be potential sleepers and what to make of this group of potential ...
DENVER, June 11 (UPI) -- Jhoulys Chacin struck out nine in eight scoreless innings Friday and the Colorado Rockies survived a ninth-inning meltdown to edge the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5.
The Los Angeles Dodgers seemed to find their hitting stroke while on a 10-game road trip. They hope to make a similar discovery during their longest homestand of 2011. Saddled with a team batting average of .239 at home, Los Angeles kicks off a 12-game run at Dodger Stadium with the first of three against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night.
James Loney hit his second career grand slam and hard-throwing rookie Rubby De La Rosa pitched five effective innings before exiting with a forearm cramp, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers hold off the Colorado Rockies 10-8 on Sunday.
The Los Angeles Dodgers snapped the Colorado Rockies 3-game winning streak with an 11-7 win Saturday night at Coors Field.
DENVER, June 12 (UPI) -- James Loney cracked a grand-slam homer Sunday for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who collected 17 hits in outslugging Colorado 10-8.
DENVER (AP) - Pinch-hitter Casey Blake broke a tie with a three-run double in the sixth, Ted Lilly pitched five effective innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a three-game skid with an 11-7 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night.
Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp returned to the starting lineup on Saturday night against the Colorado Rockies after testing his left hamstring during an early workout and later during batting practice.
MLB Commissioner Bud Selig displays inconsistency in handling the case of the Los Angeles Dodgers owner versus that of Fred Wilpon, owner of the New York Mets. The on-field performance of our local teams being what it is, we Southern California sports fans get our drama where we can find it. The current cliffhanger: Will Frank McCourt make the Dodgers' payroll due Wednesday?
Pinch-hitter Casey Blake broke a tie with a three-run double in the sixth, Ted Lilly pitched five effective innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a three-game skid with an 11-7 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night.
The Associated Press The Associated Press DENVER With two outs and the bases loaded in the ninth inning, Charlie Blackmon drove a sinking liner to left field that he thought would drop in and keep the Colorado Rockies' late rally going against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He figured wrong. Getting a tremendous jump, Tony Gwynn Jr. took off on a dead run and dove at the last instant to snare the ball ...
PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER Pinch-hitter Casey Blake broke a tie with a three-run double in the sixth, Ted Lilly pitched five effective innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a three-game skid with an 11-7 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night. Aaron Miles and Jamey Carroll each had four hits as the Dodgers banged out a season-high 18. With the bases loaded, Tony Gwynn Jr ...
DENVER, June 12 (UPI) -- Aaron Miles and Jamey Carroll each provided four hits and two RBI Saturday, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers outlast Colorado 11-7.
Slugger Matt Kemp was scratched from the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup at Colorado on Friday night because of tightness in his left hamstring. Kemp is hitting .329 with an NL-best 18 homers and 53 RBIs. He's been torrid this month, going 14 for 28 with five homers and 13 RBIs on the first seven games of the Dodgers' 10-game trip.
Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp was scratched from Friday night's starting lineup just before game time with a left-hamstring injury.
The Yankees' Chamberlain has torn elbow ligament.
Clayton Kershaw was dealing. Matt Kemp was delivering. And the Los Angeles Dodgers were cruising.
Note: This is part of a series for Baseball Digest in which I pick each MLB team's best player/coach at every position. The complete Yankees list is up on the website. The complete Dodgers list just hit the web today. Work has started on the Red Sox piece. Visit SoapBoxSportsByte for excerpts before its launch next week. Franchise Player: Jackie Robinson This is no surprise; most Dodgers fans ...
A growing number of Latino organizations are speaking out in support of embattled Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt, arguing that McCourt and the Dodgers have done more for the Latino community and communities of color than the last Dodger owners combined. Â Citing the building of one dozen "Dream Fields" in inner-city neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles and the Dodger's philanthropic ...
Religious leaders from several Los Angeles churches gathered in support of the Los Angeles Dodgers and the team's owner.
As one of the most successful franchises in Major League Baseball history, the Los Angeles Dodgers opened the 2011 season with a victory over the World Champion San Francisco Giants. The nationally televised game was nearly sold out with a seating capacity of 56,000 fans.
Denver, CO (Sports Network) - Troy Tulowitzki went 2-for-5 with four RBI as the Colorado Rockies rallied for a 9-7 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the opener of a four-game series.
Troy Tulowitzki drove in four runs, including a tying two-run single in Colorado's five-run seventh inning, and the Rockies rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-7 Thursday night.
For the first time since the middle of May, the Colorado Rockies have won back-to-back games. After yesterday's 5-3 win over the San Diego Padres , the Rockie took Game 1 of their series with the Dodgers , 9-7. They overcame a four-run deficit to grab the win, the first time they did that this season . The big inning came in the seventh when, down 7-3, they scored five runs. Carlos Gonzalez came ...
Breckenridge's Garrett Bolt is drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Clayton Kershaw is putting up numbers no 23-year-old Major League pitcher has done before.
That was what the Philadelphia Phillies had tonight against the Los Angeles Dodgers , and that was all they would need for a 2-0 win as the Phils won two out of three from the Dodgers.
PHILADELPHIA — After surrendering only one hit over eight innings last Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates only to be rewarded with a no-decision, Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels wasn’t going to be denied a victory last night against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are going through a youth movement with a truckload of former Great Lakes Loons players.
PHILADELPHIA, June 8 (UPI) -- Cole Hamels struck out nine over eight innings Wednesday and Ryan Howard hit a home run in leading Philadelphia to a 2-0 decision over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Cole Hamels struck out nine in eight strong innings and Ryan Howard homered to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 2-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are happy they don't face Cole Hamels more often.
Rookie Rubby De La Rosa enjoyed a successful first Major League start in leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies and their slumping pitcher Roy Oswalt on Tuesday.
With two full months of baseball now in the books, fantasy baseball team owners have an adequate sample size of games to effectively evaluate their teams. Although some perennial All-Stars have yet to reach their strides, most owners now have an grasp of which statistical categories their respective team lacks. For owners who are in need of stolen base and run scoring help from the middle ...
Rookie Rubby De La Rosa won his first Major League start to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies and their victory-starved pitcher Roy Oswalt on Tuesday.
The poor run support that plagued Roy Oswalt in Houston has followed him to Philadelphia. Rubby De La Rosa pitched five effective innings in his first career start and Dee Gordon had three hits in his first start, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Phillies 6-2 Tuesday night. Oswalt (3-4) lost his fourth straight decision.
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Rookie Rubby De La Rosa enjoyed a successful first Major League start in leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies and their slumping pitcher Roy Oswalt on Tuesday.
Plum High School graduate Scott McGough was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fifth round of the 2011 MLB Draft. McGough, a righty pitcher who is now a junior at the University of Oregon, struck out 62 batters in 57.2 innings this year for the Ducks while picking up five saves. In 2008, the Pirates picked him in the 46th round of the draft, but didn’t sign him. The Pirates had ...
Rubby De La Rosa pitched five effective innings in his first career start and Dee Gordon had three hits in his first start, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 Tuesday night.
PHILADELPHIA, June 7 (UPI) -- Rookie pitcher Rubby De La Rosa earned a win in his first major league start Tuesday and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated Philadelphia 6-2.
Shortstop Dee Gordon showed some slick glove work in his first MLB start.
Lee (5-5) bounced back from one of his worst starts of the season with one of his best. He allowed seven hits and walked only one, while continuing to strike out batters at a career-best rate. He has 15 career games with double-digit strikeouts -- six this season.
DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA One devious curve at a time, Cliff Lee has become a strikeout specialist. Lee hit double-digit strikeouts for the sixth time this season, fanning 10 in seven shutout innings and leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night. Lee (5-5) bounced back from one of his worst starts of the season with one of his ...
PHILADELPHIA, June 6 (UPI) -- Cliff Lee rebounded from a rough previous start to hurl seven shutout innings Monday, carrying Philadelphia to a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Jerry Sands may get sent back down to Triple A.
CINCINNATI, June 5 (UPI) -- Dodgers pitcher Chad Billingsley earned the victory, homered and drove in three runs Sunday, lifting Los Angeles to a 9-6 win over Cincinnati.
Matt Kemp hit a tying grand slam in the eighth inning for his second homer of the game, and Jamey Carroll singled in the go-ahead run in the 11th, sending the Los Angeles Dodgers to an 11-8 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. The Dodgers pulled off their biggest comeback of the season and improved to 5-0 in extra innings.
Up 7-2 after seven innings, the Reds seemed to be in good shape. All they had to do was get six outs from their busy bullpen. Couldn't do it. Matt Kemp hit a tying grand slam in the eighth inning for his second homer of the game, and the Los Angeles Dodgers scored four times in the 11th for an 11-8 victory Saturday that left Cincinnati stung.
Matt Kemp hit a tying grand slam in the eighth inning for his second homer of the game, and Jamey Carroll singled in the go-ahead run in the 11th, sending the Los Angeles Dodgers to an 11-8 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.
Matt Kemp hit a tying grand slam in the eighth inning for his second homer of the game, and Jamey Carroll singled in the go-ahead run in the 11th, sending the Los Angeles Dodgers to an 11-8 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.
Baltimore Orioles' Mark Reynolds ends futility with bases loaded by hitting first grand slam of his career.
Scott Rolen hit a two-run single with two out in the fifth inning, sending Bronson Arroyo and the Cincinnati Reds to a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night.
The 2011 Los Angeles Dodgers are getting hurt at an alarming rate. Rafael Furcal is the latest to get bitten by the injury bug, as he left Friday's game after just two innings. Furcal injured his left side while making a force play in the bottom of the second inning, then was replaced in the top of the third inning by pinch hitter Jamey Carroll , who remained in the game at shortstop. The ...
Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Scott Rolen's single in the fifth inning brought around two runs as the Cincinnati Reds edged the Los Angeles Dodgers, 2-1, to start a three-game weekend series.
CINCINNATI, June 3 (UPI) -- Bronson Arroyo and three relievers combined to limit Los Angeles to a run on six hits Friday in lifting the Cincinnati Reds to a 2-1 victory over the Dodgers.
^ The Cincinnati Reds got a much-needed off day following an exhausting stretch of schedule. The Los Angeles Dodgers hope their one-day break will help them get back to their recent high-scoring ways. The clubs meet for the first time this season when Cincinnati's Bronson Arroyo and Los Angeles' Hiroki Kuroda both try to avoid a third straight loss Friday night.
Perhaps, at long last, by June 22 we will know the future of the Los Angeles Dodgers ownership mess. The Los Angeles Times reports that the commissioner’s office hopes to conclude its investigation into Dodgers finances by that date. And just why is June 22 a significant date? June 22 is the date set for a Los Angeles Superior Court hearing in which Frank McCourt will ask for a ruling that his ...
Ubaldo Jimenez pitched a four-hitter to win for the first time this season, Todd Helton hit a home run and the Colorado Rockies defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0 on Wednesday night, snapping a three-game losing skid.
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Rod Barajas, right, tags out Colorado Rockies' Jose Morales as he tries to score on a ground ball by Seth Smith during the seventh inning of their baseball game, Wednesday, June 1, 2011, in Los Angeles.
Colorado Rockies second baseman Jonathan Herrera can't reach a ball hit for a single by Los Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier during the fourth inning of their baseball game, Wednesday, June 1, 2011, in Los Angeles.
LOS ANGELES, June 2 (UPI) -- Ubaldo Jimenez ended his recent struggles by throwing a four-hit shutout Wednesday, carrying the Colorado Rockies to a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
LOS ANGELES, June 1 (UPI) -- Matt Kemp hit a two-run home run and drove in four runs Tuesday to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers past Colorado 8-2.
How much longer will Major League Baseball and Bud Selig allow the McCourts to own the Dodgers ? In order to make this week's payroll, they had to get advances from their sponsors and the rumor is they don't have the payroll for June 15 either . This once great and proud franchise has been run into the ground. It's time for Bud Selig and Major League Baseball to force the McCourts to sell the ...
Former Great Lakes Loons outfielder Kyle Russell earns Southern League Hitter of the Week honors.
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt has paid his major-league bills -- for now.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Rafael Furcal and Rod Barajas were both out of Tuesday's lineup.
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt has paid his major league bills - for now.
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt has paid his major league bills — for now.
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt has paid his major league bills - for now.
The Los Angeles Dodgers were rumored to be having trouble making payroll for May, a problem that would affect everyone from Matt Kemp to the licensed nitrate dealer who peddles Dodger Dogs. For this month, though, they're all getting paid. From ESPN the Magazine's Molly Knight : Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt was able to meet the team's payroll Tuesday with cash advances drawn on the ...
Los Angeles Dodgers' Chad Billingsley, left, and Rafael Furcal celebrate after scoring on a single by Andre Ethier during the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Monday, May 30, 2011, in Los Angeles.
The Colorado Rockies ' inability to pick up hits when they need them most continued to haunt them in a 7-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Memorial Day. The Rockies did pick up 14 hits, but a Ty Wigginton home run in the fourth inning was the only damage they could manage. It was a 1-for-12 night hitting with runners in scoring position. In the first inning, Troy Tulowitzki singled to center ...
Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tom Lasorda is recovering from a bacterial infection that caused the 83-year-old to be hospitalized.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Chad Billingsley, left, and Rafael Furcal celebrate after scoring on a single by Andre Ethier during the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Monday, May 30, 2011, in Los Angeles.
Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tom Lasorda is recovering from a bacterial infection that caused the 83-year-old to be hospitalized.
LOS ANGELES, May 30 (UPI) -- Chad Billingsley surrendered 11 hits but only one run over seven innings Monday, sparking the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-1 win over Colorado.
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt has secured the funds necessary to make the team's end-of-May payroll that's due Tuesday, according to a report.
Los Angeles Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly and a bevy of players will be signing autographs for fans ahead of Sunday's 1:10 p.m. game against the Florida Marlins to help raise money for those hurt by the Joplin, Mo., tornadoes. The...
LOS ANGELES, May 28 (UPI) -- A bases-loaded single by Dioner Navarro with nobody out in the ninth inning Friday gave the Los Angeles Dodgers a 3-2 win over Florida.
LOS ANGELES, May 29 (UPI) -- Clayton Kershaw tossed a two-hit, complete-game shutout Sunday and the Los Angeles Dodgers pounded out 17 hits in their 8-0 win over Florida.
LOS ANGELES, May 29 (UPI) -- Brian Sanches and four relievers combined to shut the Dodgers down on six hits Saturday, sparking the Florida Marlins to a 6-1 win over Los Angeles.
Just two years removed from a 95-win regular season and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, the Los Angeles Dodgers suddenly look like one of the lowliest teams in all of baseball. The Dodgers have lost 10 out of their last 15 games, are currently 5.5 games out first place in the NL West and rank towards the very bottom of the NL in runs, OPS, and bullpen ERA. Part of the Dodgers ...
The family of the San Francisco Giants fan who suffered brain damage after a beating at Dodger Stadium sued the team and Dodgers owner Frank McCourt.
LOS ANGELES (CBS) — The family of Bryan Stow is expected to file a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday in L.A. Superior Court.
The family of Bryan Stow filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers and its owner Frank McCourt.
Houston Astros starting pitcher J.A. Happ throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, May 24, 2011, in Houston.
HOUSTON, May 24 (UPI) -- Jerry Sands hit a grand slam homer Tuesday and the Los Angeles Dodgers went on to post a 5-4 decision over Houston.
The family of Bryan Stow filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday in L.A. Superior Court.
The hits keep coming for Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and they aren't the kind that is helping the organization.
The family of Bryan Stow, a San Francisco Giants fan who was brutally assaulted in the Dodger Stadium parking lot following the teams' Opening Day matchup on March 31, filed a civil suit against the Dodgers in Los Angeles Superior Court on Tuesday, according to ESPN.com. The suit reportedly seeks unspecified damages to cover the economic damages to Stow and his two children, as well Stow's ...
The Dodgers are next in our 2012 Contract Issues series. Here's what the team faces after the 2011 season: Eligible For Free Agency (11) Starter Hiroki Kuroda, 36, is rolling along with another strong season. I'm guessing the Dodgers will have another shot to sign him to a one-year deal after the season, as Kuroda has a full no-trade clause. Jonathan Broxton lost the closer job again this season ...
LOS ANGELES -- The family of Bryan Stow filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers and its owner Frank McCourt.
Los Angeles Police have taken a suspect into custody in the severe beating of a Giants fan at the Los Angeles Dodgers season opener in March
The Los Angeles Dodgers just can't catch a break.
A suspect has been taken into custody in the March beating of a Giants fan at the Los Angeles Dodgers season opener.
The Los Angeles Dodgers can't stay healthy, but they'd feel a little better with another solid outing by Clayton Kershaw. The Dallas native makes his first start in Houston in more than two years Monday night when the Dodgers and NL-worst Astros meet for the first time in 2011. With Vicente Padilla (forearm), Blake Hawksworth (groin), Jonathan Broxton (elbow), Casey Blake (staph infection)...
For anyone who might not yet be aware, following the opening day game rivalry between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants, Brian Stow, 42, was brutally attacked in the stadium parking lot as he walked to his car with some friends.
Michael Drowne bats right-handed, but throws left-handed.
Chicago White Sox's Alexei Ramirez hits a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of an interleague baseball game, Sunday, May 22, 2011, in Chicago.
LOS ANGELES Hiroki Kuroda outpitched former teammate Randy Wolf with his second straight scoreless outing, Matt Kemp hit a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Milwaukee 3-0 on Tuesday night to snap the Brewers four-game winning streak.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Attorneys for former Los Angeles Dodgers CEO Jamie McCourt have asked a judge to order the sale of the team in order to prevent a possible seizure of the club by Major League Baseball from her ex-husband.
A McFlurry of media arrived in Fond du Lac Tuesday afternoon to capture a Big Mac moment. - 5:45 pm
Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig calls the Los Angeles Dodgers' turbulent ownership situation "historic," and acknowledges that the league has stepped in to help financially troubled teams in the past.
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal will rejoin the team Saturday to have his knee examined and could return to the field Monday in Houston if all goes well.
There was good news for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday concerning injured shortstop Rafael Furcal and third baseman Casey Blake, who had both seemed a day earlier to have suffered setbacks in their efforts to come back.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly has made clear he won't be endorsing interleague play any time soon. The Chicago White Sox, meanwhile, are likely looking forward to it. The teams open a three-game series Friday night in Chicago as the White Sox look to keep rolling against the struggling Dodgers.
Mike Ozanian of Forbes is reporting that it's looking more and more likely that the L.A. Dodgers will be auctioned to the highest bidder , in order to meet its financial obligations.
Ex-Los Angeles Dodgers CEO Jamie McCourt on Thursday asked a judge to order the sale of the team, saying her ex-husband has badly mismanaged the franchise since he fired her nearly two years ago and brought one of baseball's most storied franchises to the
Analysts prioritized the performance of Matt Kemp as the major key heading into the 2011 season for the Los Angeles Dodgers . The Dodgers, who come into Tuesday three and a half games behind the Rockies for first place in the NL West with a 20-23 record, can't blame their struggling offense on Kemp. The Dodgers are tied for 25th in home runs, 26th in runs scored, 24th in OPS, tied for 24th in RC ...
Ex-Los Angeles Dodgers CEO Jamie McCourt yesterday asked a judge to order the sale of the team, saying her ex-husband has badly mismanaged the franchise since he fired her nearly 2 years ago and brought one of baseball's most storied franchises to the "brink of financial ruin."
The Los Angeles Times reported today that Jamie McCourt has asked a judge to order the immediate sale of the Los Angeles Dodgers before Major League Baseball seizes the team because of the way her estranged husband Frank is mismanaging it. As currently stands, both Jamie and Frank are deemed to be co-owners of the franchise.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Ex-Los Angeles Dodgers CEO Jamie McCourt on Thursday asked a judge to order the sale of the team, saying her ex-husband has badly mismanaged the franchise since he fired her nearly two years ago and brought one of baseball's most storied franchises to the "brink of financial ruin."
Ex-Los Angeles Dodgers CEO Jamie McCourt on Thursday asked a judge to order the sale of the team, saying her ex-husband has badly mismanaged the franchise since he fired her nearly two years ago and brought one of baseball's most storied franchises to the "brink of financial ruin."
Former Los Angeles Dodgers chief executive Jamie McCourt has asked a judge to order the immediate sale of the debt-ridden franchise to avert a possible takeover of the club by Major League Baseball (MLB).
LOS ANGELES, May 17 (UPI) -- Shaun Marcum tossed seven innings of one-run ball and Carlos Gomez made a homer-saving catch Monday in Milwaukee's 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Hiroki Kuroda outpitched former teammate Randy Wolf with his second straight scoreless outing, Matt Kemp hit a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Milwaukee 3-0 on Tuesday night to snap the Brewers' four-game winning streak.
Shaun Marcum outpitched Jon Garland to win his fifth straight decision and Rickie Weeks singled home the go-ahead run, helping lead the Milwaukee Brewers over the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 on Monday night.
Leave the rivalry on the field Will any Giants fan step foot at Dodger Stadium for tomorrow night's game? After what happened to Bryan Stow, the Giants fan who was savagely beaten outside Dodger Stad
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda, of Japan, watches a delivery to the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, May 17, 2011.
LOS ANGELES, May 18 (UPI) -- Hiroki Kuroda scattered six hits Tuesday in leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Former Cincinnati Reds chief operating officer John Allen will assist Tom Schieffer in monitoring the Los Angeles Dodgers for Major League Baseball.
(Sports Network) - Brewers right-hander Shaun Marcum takes aim at his fifth straight winning decision this evening when Milwaukee visits the Los Angeles Dodgers for a two-game series.
LOS ANGELES, May 15 (UPI) -- Xavier Nady and Ryan Roberts each socked second-inning homers Sunday and Arizona's Ian Kennedy made them hold up for a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Jerry Sands has become Smithfield's hometown hero.
Chad Billingsley pitched one of the best games of his six-year career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, allowing one hit over eight innings. All it got him was another frustrating loss.
In nine career starts against Arizona, Ted Lilly is 3-4 against them with a 4.30 ERA. (Sports Network) - Ted Lilly hopes to duplicate Chad Billingsley's performance from Saturday, but would prefer a different outcome when the Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks conclude a three-game series at Dodger Stadium. Billingsley was terrific on Saturday, as he allowed just one hit over eight ...
(Sports Network) - Ted Lilly hopes to duplicate Chad Billingsley's performance from Saturday, but would prefer a different outcome when the Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks conclude a three-game series at Dodger Stadium.
LOS ANGELES, May 14 (UPI) -- Josh Collmenter and three relievers combined for a four-hit shutout Saturday, a 1-0 Arizona Diamondbacks win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Blake Hawksworth is expected to be placed on the 15-day disabled list before Sunday's game, according to a source.
The Diamondbacks and Dodgers are on national TV for Saturday's 4:10 p.m. game in Los Angeles.
Three years ago, the Dodgers were on the brink of the World Series. On October 4, 2009, Frank and Jamie McCourt separated, marking the start of a long divorce dispute that would eventually sink the team. The last few months have been a dark period for one of the most storied franchises in pro sports. In the parking lot after the game on Opening Day, 29-year-old Bryan Stow was viciously attacked ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers purchased the contract of Juan Castro from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have gotten great pitching over the last three games to move close to .500. They need a solid outing from Chad Billingsley to help them reach the break-even mark for the second time this month. Billingsley and the Dodgers on Saturday will continue their home series with the Arizona Diamondbacks, who are coming off their fifth consecutive defeat - all by one-run margins.
A couple of mistakes here and there and no early run support kept Joe Saunders winless again. Chris Young had three of Arizona's five hits in a 4-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night. The Diamondbacks dropped their fifth straight while setting a franchise record with their last six losses by one run.
The Diamondbacks look to end a four-game losing streak as they end their California road trip with their first visit of the season to Dodger Stadium for tonight's 7:10 game against the Dodgers.
LOS ANGELES, May 14 (UPI) -- Clayton Kershaw struck out 11 over seven innings Friday and the Los Angeles Dodgers survived a shaky ninth to down Arizona 4-3.
NEW YORK (AP) -- The man charged by Major League Baseball with sorting through the finances of the Los Angeles Dodgers is finding a complex jigsaw of companies. As Tom Schieffer traces the money from the baseball team to Frank McCourt, he has found the Dodgers are composed of 26 interlocking entities, just two fewer than all the properties on a Monopoly board.
No makeup date was immediately announced. The Dodgers are not scheduled to play in Pittsburgh again during the regular season. The game started on time and the Dodgers had a 1-0 lead when play was halted at the top of the third inning.
With the Los Angeles Dodgers in danger of running out of cash in less than three weeks, baseball Commissioner Bud Selig wouldn't set a timetable for approving a $3 billion television deal that would enable owner Frank McCourt to make payroll at the end of
The man charged by Major League Baseball with sorting through the finances of the Los Angeles Dodgers is finding a complex jigsaw of companies. As Tom Schieffer traces the money from the baseball team to Frank McCourt, he has found the Dodgers are comprised of 26 interlocking entities, just two fewer than all the properties on a Monopoly board.
NEW YORK (AP) -- With the Los Angeles Dodgers in danger of running out of cash in less than three weeks, baseball Commissioner Bud Selig wouldn't set a timetable for approving a $3 billion television deal that would enable owner Frank McCourt to make payroll at the end of the month.
With the Los Angeles Dodgers in danger of running out of cash in less than three weeks, baseball Commissioner Bud Selig wouldn't set a timetable for approving a $3 billion television deal that would enable owner Frank McCourt to make payroll at the end of the month.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly's first year on the job has been bumpier than most.
Shawn Tolleson's replacement, Pete Budkevics, earned his third save of the season.
Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig said today there is no deadline for decisions on the Los Angeles Dodgers’ financial situation and that he’s “comfortable” with the pace of his investigation.
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Hiroki Kuroda allowed just three hits over seven innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 on Wednesday night.
PITTSBURGH, May 11 (UPI) -- Hiroki Kuroda allowed three hits and teamed with two relievers on a shutout Wednesday, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers past Pittsburgh 2-0.
PITTSBURGH, May 11 (UPI) -- Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hong-Chih Kuo was placed on the disabled list Wednesday with an anxiety disorder, the team announced Wednesday.
Maury Wills will represent the Los Angeles Dodgers during the Great Lakes Loons' first Dodgers Route of Champions night.
PITTSBURGH (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed reliever Hong-Chih Kuo on the 15-day disabled list due to an anxiety disorder.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed reliever Hong-Chih Kuo on the 15-day disabled list due to an anxiety disorder.
PITTSBURGH, May 10 (UPI) -- Matt Kemp smacked a three-run homer and Aaron Miles added three hits Tuesday in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 10-3 rout of Pittsburgh.
FULLERTON, Calif. - Dick Walsh, a former executive with the Los Angeles Dodgers, California Angels and the North American Soccer League, has died. He was 85.
Dick Walsh, a former executive with the Los Angeles Dodgers, California Angels and the North American Soccer League, has died. He was 85.
Hiroki Kuroda allowed just three hits over seven innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 on Wednesday night.
Los Angeles Dodgers ' Andre Ethier follows through for strike three during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Saturday, May 7, 2011, at Citi Field in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
R.A. Dickey allows four runs in seven innings
Pinch-hitter Justin Turner came through with a long single that snapped an eighth-inning tie and the New York Mets stopped Andre Ethier's hitting streak at 30 games Saturday night in a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Garrett Gould has regained confidence in his fastball.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said that despite Hong-Chih Kuo's lengthy medical history, he will now be used just like any other reliever.
NEW YORK – The finishing blow wrapped around the right-field foul pole, effectively ending this game with three innings remaining, despite a ninth-inning attempt at a comeback. A two-run home run from Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier dumped the Mets in a hole too deep to escape.
Andre Ethier became the first player in two years to extend a hitting streak to 30 games, but Jason Pridie's three-run homer in the sixth inning carried the New York Mets past the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3 Friday night in the opener of a weekend series between baseball's most financially troubled teams.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Andre Ethier extended his hitting streak to 30 games, but Jason Pridie's three-run homer in the sixth inning carried the New York Mets past the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3 Friday night in the opener of a weekend series between baseball's most financially troubled teams.
Andre Ethier is on the cusp of entering Los Angeles Dodgers' lore, and an elbow injury hasn't slowed him down. He appears to have a favorable matchup Saturday. Ethier looks to tie the longest hitting streak in Dodgers franchise history when he faces the New York Mets and starter Chris Young on Saturday night in Flushing.
Major League Baseball wants more complete access to documents on the Los Angeles Dodgers' finances, a person familiar with the sport's investigation of the team tells the Associated Press.
NEW YORK — Andre Ethier singled in the first inning of the Los Angeles Dodgers' game against the New York Mets tonight, becoming the first major league player in two years with a 30-game hitting streak.
On Feb. 13, 2004, Frank and Jamie McCourt closed escrow on a $430 million acquisition of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Dodger Stadium and various other properties. Coincidentally, that was the day a previously scheduled interview I had arranged with Frank took place.
In April, Major League Baseball seized financial operations of the debt-ridden Los Angeles Dodgers. Still, the owner continues to dig in
I just got to Dodger Stadium, and my buddy Nathaniel Ayers is confused.
Tom Schieffer says he won’t get involved in player decisions as the management monitor of the Los Angeles Dodgers unless they would push the team’s payroll far over budget.
Ken Gurnick of MLB.com (click here for the article) is reporting that “Jonathan Broxton admitted to the Dodgers on Wednesday that his right elbow hurts and he’s been shut down for an MRI and possible other testing.” Considering his statistics thus far in 2011, this news really shouldn’t come as a huge surprise. While he’s only blown one save (he’s 7-of-8), he’s done so with a 5.68 ERA, 1.89 WHIP ...
NEW YORK (AP) -- Major League Baseball wants more complete access to documents on the Los Angeles Dodgers' finances, a person familiar with the sport's investigation of the team told The Associated Press.
I don’t think Frank McCourt is a very popular guy in the city of Los Angeles or amongst baseball fans in general. However, the mess his time as Dodger owner has caused is very significant. He simply cannot blame is pending divorce for the whole mess, because now it seems this team was headed [...]
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball believes the Los Angeles Dodgers do not have enough money to make their end of May payroll, a person familiar with the team's finances told The Associated Press.
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Major League Baseball believes the Los Angeles Dodgers do not have enough money to make their end of May payroll, a person familiar with the team's finances told The Associated Press.
Major League Baseball believes the Los Angeles Dodgers do not have enough money to make their end of May payroll, a person familiar with the team's finances told The Associated Press.
The Los Angeles Dodgers , dealing with a Major League Baseball takeover, numerous injuries and victims of some bad luck, limped to a 14-15 record in April. Manager Don Mattingly has had to make difficult decisions not only because of injuries to starters such as Rafael Furcal and Casey Blake , but also because of poor performances such as the decline of both James Loney and Jonathan Broxton ...
Major League Baseball believes the Los Angeles Dodgers do not have enough money to make their end of May payroll, a person familiar with the team's finances told The Associated Press.
Andre Ethier of the Los Angeles Dodgers has extended his hitting streak to 29 games.
There's word the Los Angeles Dodgers' financial problems are getting worse, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Watching a ballgame is the only way to catch those moments that escape the box score. Chad Billingsley was the central figure of one such moment last night as the Dodgers faced the Cubbies. It's an early time of year to be looking for a baseball club to rebound, but in the wake of the McCourt debacle Don Mattingly finds his club in just that position. The first exciting moment was Andre Ethier ...
The LA Dodgers probably won't have enough cash to make payroll this month and could be totally insolvent by July , according to the Wall Street Journal.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been in a state of financial distress for some time now. In fact, ever since current (and possibly soon-to-be former) owner Frank McCourt took over, we've seen one of baseball's proudest franchises be forced to take out loans from future television rights just to pay the bills. Now, according to a report from the Los Angeles Times , the team is unable to pay it's ...
Andre Ethier of the Los Angeles Dodgers has extended his hitting streak to 29 games.
Once upon a time, the Dodgers had a group of pitchers in their bullpen that they could count on to finish out ball games. You could be fairly certain that if the team had a wide enough lead that it would be protected. These guys at the end of game who are called "relief pitchers" actually provided relief. Then came last year, and that all changed. Jonathon Broxton was named to the All-Star team ...
Joe DiMaggio holds the Major League Baseball record for longest hitting streak, with his 56-game run from 1941. Los Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier is half way to that mark.
Andre Ethier extended his hitting streak to 28 games with an infield single that capped a three-run fifth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Monday night.
LOS ANGELES, May 3 (UPI) -- Clayton Kershaw tossed seven solid innings and Andre Ethier extended his hitting streak Monday in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs.
Dodgers first baseman James Loney will be fined $1 by his manager every time he hits a fly ball to left field.
Andre Ethier extended his hitting streak to 28 games.
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated reliever Hong-Chih Kuo from the 15-day disabled list before Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres and optioned rookie Kenley Jansen to make room.
Andre Ethier extended the second-longest hitting streak in Dodgers history to 27 games with a leadoff single in the bottom of the seventh inning against the Padres on Sunday.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier, left, hits a single as San Diego Padres catcher Nick Hundley, lower right, and home plate umpire bob Davidson looks on during the eighth inning of their Major League Baseball game, Saturday, April 30, 2011, in Los Angeles.
Andre Ethier extended his hitting streak to 26 games, and that was about the only thing that went right for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night.
LOS ANGELES, May 1 (UPI) -- Will Venable scored the tie-breaking run on an eighth-inning wild pitch Saturday and the San Diego Padres went on to a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Andre Ethier has extended his major-league record for the longest April hitting streak to 26 games.
LOS ANGELES, April 30 (UPI) -- Solo homers from Juan Uribe and Matt Kemp Friday lifted the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-2 victory over San Diego.
Defensive replacement Tony Gwynn Jr. made a diving catch in left field for the final out, thwarting a ninth-inning rally by his former team and saving the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.
As the home team went through batting practice here late Friday afternoon, Tom Schieffer relaxed in a field box seat, enjoyed a Dodger Dog, and spoke at length with reporters about his initial days as the league-appointed monitor of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The owners of the 29 other major-league clubs could be stuck paying the Los Angeles Dodgers' bills very soon, the team's vice chairman said Friday.
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt kept silent as his divorce trial with former team CEO Jamie McCourt played out like a bad soap opera for all of baseball to see. Now, McCourt is going on offense after Major League Baseball sent a monitor to oversee the Dodgers' operations and find out why one of baseball's most-storied franchises is in disarray.
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Casey Blake was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday after having surgery to clean out a staph infection in his elbow.
Dodgers owner Frank McCourt said Friday he has an "uphill road" in restoring faith among fans and pundits who have criticized him for taking money out of one of baseball's most storied franchises and using it for his and his ex-wife's lavish lifestyle.
The Dodgers' Andre Ethier has extended his major league record for the longest April hitting streak to 25 games.
More sports fans oppose Major League Baseball’s takeover of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ day-to- day operations than believe the league acted properly, according to a Seton Hall Sports Poll.
Former Great Lakes Loons catcher Tony Delmonico makes a move to third base.
NEW YORK, April 27 (UPI) -- A baseball official said Wednesday the Los Angeles Dodgers had not been "seized" and he chastised club owner Frank McCourt for his comments earlier in the day.
MIAMI, April 27 (UPI) -- Chris Volstad held the Dodgers to two runs over seven innings Tuesday and the Florida Marlins extended their hot streak with a 4-2 win over Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt expressed defiance and outrage during a news conference in New York on Wednesday after baseball commissioner Bud Selig vetoed McCourt's agreed-upon deal with Fox for a regional sports network.
Owner Frank McCourt vowed on Wednesday that no one will take the Los Angeles Dodgers away from him, while the man appointed by Major League Baseball to oversee the team's daily operations arrived in town to begin his duties.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently reeling from the repercussions of the battle between MLB commissioner Bud Selig and team owner Frank McCourt off the field, but that hasn't