Dodgers plan to add 42 Dreamfields Nov 26, 2008
Now finding a suitable field in Los Angeles won't be such a difficult task, as there will be 50 Dreamfields in the area to celebrate the Los Angeles Dodgers' 50th anniversary. The project will have the help of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks as well as the Friedman Charitable Foundation. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Sun Devils Close Out Home Schedule Hosting the Bruins Nov 25, 2008
THE CATCHERJunior , who played catcher in the Los Angeles Dodgers minor league system before joining the Sun Devils, entered the 2008 season without an interception. He has made up for lost time this season, picking off four, including one in the win over the Cougars. (Thesundevils.com)
Padres name Kennedy Double-A manager Nov 25, 2008
Kennedy spent six seasons as a minor league manager with the Los Angeles Dodgers (2004), Chicago Cubs (1997-99), Montreal Expos (1994) and St. Louis Cardinals (1993) organizations, earning Baseball America and Pacific Coast League Manager of the Year honors in 1998 with Triple-A Iowa. During the 1995 and 1996 campaigns, Kennedy served as the hitting coach for Seattles Triple-A Tacoma affiliate. (San Diego, TheInsiders.com)
Billionaire Club Goes Broke Nov 25, 2008
-- Running out of money may seem unlikely for a private resort whose members includes billionaire Bill Gates and Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt, but that's the fate that will befall the ultra-exclusive Yellowstone Club this week unless it can line up another loan. Less than two years ago the club's owners were pursuing ambitious plans that they said included the world's most expensive home, a $155 million, 53,000-square-foot behemoth complete with heated driveway. (Click2Houston, TX)
Rich feel the pinch at mountain playground Nov 24, 2008
That seems an unlikely fate for a club that lists as members billionaire Bill Gates and Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt. The descent into financial turmoil offers a stark example of how the nation's financial crisis has reached the playgrounds of the very rich _ tripping them up in their own excess. (Montana Standard, MT)
Jim Allen: Next year's class of Japanese players undistinguished Nov 24, 2008
Brown lost ace last winter as a free agent to the Los Angeles Dodgers, but the skipper had few worries about the right-hander's ability to cope after using him on four days' rest seven times in 2006. Kuroda was 4-2 with a 2. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Olympian Admits Doping Before Sydney Games Nov 24, 2008
Philippe Desmazes/AFP/Getty Images. Tim Montgomery Apologizes In HBO Interview. (KCRA 3, CA)
Dodgers' Billingsley has surgery after fall at home Nov 23, 2008
ESPN - Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Chad Billingsley has surgery after fall ... Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Chad Billingsley has surgery after fall. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Dodgers' Billingsley breaks leg in fall on ice Nov 23, 2008
11/22/08 8:35 PM EST. Billingsley breaks leg in fall on ice. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Experience prepares Ng for next step Nov 23, 2008
Ng (pronounced ANG) is vice president and assistant general manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, a position she has held since 2002. Before that, Ng was assistant GM of the Yankees for five years, which makes the 39-year-old the longest tenured assistant GM in the game. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Dodgers' Billingsley has surgery after fall Nov 23, 2008
LOS ANGELES Dodgers pitcher Chad Billingsley had surgery on Saturday after fracturing his leg in a fall at his Pennsylvania home. Team spokesman Josh Rawitch said that the 24-year-old Billingsley slipped on ice outside his house in Reading, Pa. (Florida Times-Union)
CC sweepstakes buck economy Nov 22, 2008
Still, there are now published reports that both the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants will enter the bidding for Sabathia, with offers that will fall somewhere between those of the Brewers and the Yankees. The operative theory is that Sabathia, a native Californian, might take at least slightly less than top dollar to pitch near home. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Expert: Cubs need to address power woes Nov 21, 2008
Left-handed power bat: The embarrassing division series sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers when the Cubs were outscored 20-6 after posting a plus-184 regular-season run differential convinced manager Lou Piniella this is whats needed most. So the prevailing idea is to platoon Kosuke Fukudome and Reed Johnson in center field, and add a right-fielder. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Allen stood out in pitching-dominant era Nov 21, 2008
Allen played for the Philadelphia Phillies (1963-69, 1975-76), St. Louis Cardinals (1970), Los Angeles Dodgers (1971), Chicago White Sox (1972-74) and Oakland Athletics (1977). In 15 big league seasons, Allen clubbed 320 doubles, 79 triples and 351 home runs in 1,749 games. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Teixeira is a wanted man Nov 21, 2008
Numerous teams have contacted Boras about Los Angeles Dodgers free agent pitcher Derek Lowe, who has stated a desire to return to the Red Sox. Lowe, 35, has become one of the most coveted pitchers available. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Rumors, RUMORS, rumors and Other Stuff Nov 20, 2008
The vote enables the Sox to share a facility with the Los Angeles Dodgers and play a large majority of their spring training games in the Phoenix area. The County has up to 180 days to accept the $5 million from the Sox. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Glendale shocked by Final Four snub Nov 20, 2008
The city also is home to the Arizona Cardinals football team and the Phoenix Coyotes hockey team and will open a new spring-training facility for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox next year. On Tuesday, city officials were reveling in landing the headquarters of USA Basketball. (AZCentral -- News)
Trever Miller: Returning to the NL Central Nov 20, 2008
Though Miller made the Phillies big league club out of spring training in 2000, he was placed on waivers, where the Los Angeles Dodgers picked him up on May 19. He made one appearance with the team before being sent back to Triple-A. During 2001, Miller pitched with the Boston Red Sox Triple-A affiliate and would do the same in 2002 for the Cincinnati Reds. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Where Pro Team Ticket Prices Could Fall Nov 20, 2008
A look at the numbers would suggest that baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees and Mets are good candidates. So are the NFL's Indianapolis Colts and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers. (Forbes -- Business)
It's official: White Sox leaving town Nov 19, 2008
The team s new facility in Glendale, which will be shared with the Los Angeles Dodgers, is currently under construction. We are very pleased Pima County s Board of Supervisors approved this agreement, said White Sox Executive Vice President Howard Pizer. (FOX 11, AZ)
Pima County takes cash for White Sox to leave Nov 19, 2008
The White Sox will train at a facility in Glendale along with the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are leaving Dodgertown in Florida. More Sports News. (FOX 11, AZ)
D-Backs may leave Tucson to train in Valley Nov 19, 2008
The White Sox will play spring-training games in Glendale in 2009, when the team will share a new site with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers, moving in 2009 to Arizona after years in Florida, are expected to be a powerful tourism draw. (AZCentral -- News)
Opinion: Facing dismantling, Padres are a mess Nov 18, 2008
Peavy and his agent, Barry Axelrod, started by giving the Padres a list of five clubs to which he would be agreeable to a deal: Atlanta, the Chicago Cubs, Houston, the Los Angeles Dodgers and St. Louis. Towers is left trying to deal from a position of weakness. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Giants interested in other shortstops Nov 18, 2008
Both might be more economical alternatives than Furcal, who's coming off a three-year, $39 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Orlando Hudson, widely considered the top second baseman on the free-agent market, is said to have drawn no more than cursory interest from the Giants. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
USA Basketball helps Glendaleto epicenter of Valley map Nov 18, 2008
The Los Angeles Dodgers have moved their spring training from Florida to Glendale, and the Chicago White Sox are going to leave Tucson to join them there. University of Phoenix Stadium is home to the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, which is in the BCS National Championship game rotation. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Goodyear breaks ground on Reds' facility Nov 18, 2008
If the supervisors OK the deal, the Sox will break their contract with Pima County, which had the team training at Tucson Electric Park through 2012, and move to the West Valley ballpark they will share with the Los Angeles Dodgers. To get the Sox to the Valley before 2012, the deal calls for the team to pay the county $5 million in cash, attempt to find a replacement Major League Baseball team to play in Tucson through 2016 or continue efforts to bring an MLB Academy to Pima County, along with... (AZCentral -- News)
Three favorites for NL top skipper award Nov 18, 2008
Joe Torre, Los Angeles Dodgers: The Dodgers struggled in early September, then showed some late season kick to win the NL West title and upset the heavily-favored Cubs in the NL Division Series. The Dodgers' strong finish certainly helped Torre's case, and it might be enough to convince voters he deserves what would be his first NL Manager of the Year Award and third overall (he won the AL trophy twice with the Yankees). (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Cardinals Middle Infield: Getting Creative Nov 18, 2008
If Rafael Furcal returns to Chavez Ravine, would find himself as the Los Angeles Dodgers odd man out. Coming behind Hu is one of the Dodgers top position prospects, Ivan DeJesus, Jr. Rumor has it that if Furcal doesnt re-sign, the team will look at other veteran replacements such as. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Winter Baseball honors Victorino Nov 17, 2008
Victorino began his professional career in 1999, when the Los Angeles Dodgers drafted him out of St. Anthony. Hawaii Winter Baseball did not return until 2006, with no Maui representative this time around. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Red Sox were poised to suspend Manny Nov 17, 2008
A week before Boston traded Manny Ramirez to the Los Angeles Dodgers late last July, the relationship between the Red Sox and their left fielder had grown so contentious and strained that the club was prepared to take the extraordinary step of suspending its best hitter, ESPN has learned. According to multiple sources, Boston management had drafted an official letter of suspension for Ramirez, and delivered it to him at Fenway Park at around 11 p.m. on Friday night, July 25. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Sox made move to suspend Manny Nov 17, 2008
Manny Ramirez's relationship with the Red Sox had deteriorated to the point last season that the club had made a move to suspend him, one week before the outfielder was dealt to the Los Angeles Dodgers. In a Sunday report by ESPN.com, based on several sources, Red Sox management had an official letter of suspension delivered to Ramirez at 11 p.m. ET on July 25, after he'd refused to play for a second straight game, citing pain in a knee. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
KC's interest in Kawakami is uncertain Nov 16, 2008
Last winter, the Royals signed Japanese reliever Yasuhiko Yabuta and also pursued starter Hiroki Kuroda, losing him to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Yabuta struggled and spent about half of his season in Triple-A.. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Braves' Wren says he won't sweeten offer for Padres' Peavy Nov 15, 2008
Axelrod said Peavy likely would approve moves to the Braves, Cubs, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals. Peavy was 10-11 with a 2. (USA Today -- Sports)
Dodgers spring training tickets as high as $90 Nov 15, 2008
What Los Angeles Dodgers player set a team record for the highest batting average. 362) in a season. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Curtain falls on Wood's run with Cubs Nov 15, 2008
" Wood had almost called it quits before this season because of his lingering shoulder problems. The 2003 season was special, he said, because of how close the Cubs came to getting to the World Series. This year, the team posted the best record in the National League but was swept in the Division Series by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now, with a new lease on his baseball life, the hardest thing may be getting son J.D. to change allegiances. "Personally, for me, this summer was the most fun I've had... (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Big names available for right price Nov 15, 2008
The Yankees, Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim even the Blue Jays have all reportedly expressed an interest in the 36-year-old slugger. Ramirez has already turned down a two-year deal with a third-year option that could have pushed the contract's value to $60-million to remain with the Dodgers. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Ortiz: Sox would have won Series with Manny Nov 14, 2008
The Red Sox finally traded Ramirez to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-team deal at the July 31 nonwaiver deadline. Ramirez led L.A. to the National League West title. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Diamond Bucs land eleven Nov 14, 2008
Son of David and Billie Jauss Father just completed his 21st season in professional baseball where he currently serves as the bench coach for the Baltimore Orioles and has worked for Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox and Montreal Expos Father also spent six years as a college head coach (Westfield State College and Atlantic Christian College now Barton College) where he coached current East Carolina skipper Billy Godwin. Coach Godwin's Comments: "D.J. is a very polished right-handed... (East Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
Yankees acquire Swisher, send 3 to ChiSox Nov 14, 2008
He was acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers at the 2007 trade deadline in exchange for right-handed pitcher. Nunez was acquired at the 2008 trade deadline from the in exchange for infielder. (ESPN -- Baseball)
How Obama's Tax Hikes Will Hit Baseball's Top Players Nov 14, 2008
The free-agent signing period doesn't begin until Nov. 14, but Ramirez's current club, the Los Angeles Dodgers, has already offered him a three-year, $60 million deal. Signings before the first of the year are rare, though this season, with the prospect of a Democrat-administration tax hike on those making more than $250,000 annually, there are grumbles that athletes will angle for signing bonuses paid before the New Year. (Forbes -- Business)
Maddon and Piniella earn Manager of Year honors Nov 13, 2008
The Rays' World Series loss, capping their first winning season, was a stark contrast to Piniella's Chicago Cubs being swept out of the first round by the Los Angeles Dodgers ... Two other managers garnered first-place votes: Joe Torre of the Los Angeles Dodgers (three) and Tony La Russa of the St. Louis Cardinals (one). (USA Today -- Sports)
2008 MLB Award Predictions Nov 13, 2008
NL Most Valuable Player Manny Ramirez, Los Angeles Dodgers ... By that measure, Manny Ramirez should be the NL MVP because without him, the Los Angeles Dodgers likely wouldn t have made the playoffs. (Suite101.com)
Mariners announce spring schedule Nov 13, 2008
The Mariners also will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (four games) and Cleveland Indians (three), teams who moved to the Phoenix area from Florida. The Mariners will broadcast 20 exhibition games on KIRO-710 AM. Six spring games will be televised on FSN Northwest. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Strong Direction Nov 13, 2008
Two other managers garnered first-place votes: Joe Torre of the Los Angeles Dodgers (three) and Tony La Russa of the St. Louis Cardinals (one). Dale Sveum got a third-place vote after managing only 12 games. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Piniella honored as Manager of Year Nov 13, 2008
The Cubs, however, were unable to end the 100-year drought since they last won a World Series, being swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series. Piniella is the third skipper in Cubs history to earn Manager of the Year honors and first since Don Zimmer in 1989. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Piniella foresees lineup adjustments Nov 13, 2008
" Getting swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series "felt like we got run over by a semi truck," Piniella said. He knew how pumped Cubs fans were in what was the 100th anniversary of the Cubs' last World Series championship. "I think everybody jumped on the bandwagon," he said. "This was the 100th year, we won the most games in the National League, we had a team that most people felt could get to the World Series. These guys tried, they really did. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
MLB Notebook: Maddon, Piniella win awards (Today) Nov 13, 2008
Two other managers garnered first-place votes: Joe Torre of the Los Angeles Dodgers (three) and Tony La Russa of the St. Louis Cardinals (one). Yankees. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Angels pass on K-Rod; may eye Ramírez Nov 13, 2008
Moreno did not rule out the possibility of the Angels pursuing Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Manny Ram. rez if they are unable to sign free agent first baseman Mark Teixeira, who is the team's top priority this winter. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Ramírez receives 1st pitch Nov 12, 2008
The Los Angeles Dodgers first offer to Ram. rez includes a club option for a third year that could push the value of the contract to $60 million, the Los Angeles Times reported last night, citing anonymous sources. (Boston Globe)
Agent: Hoffman era likely over in San Diego Nov 12, 2008
The following June, Hoffman reached 500, also at home and against the rival Los Angeles Dodgers. Also on NBCSports. (MSNBC -- Sports)
2008 MLB Awards: NL Manager of the Year Nov 12, 2008
Try the NEW ESPN Search. Updated: November 12, 2008. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Ex-catcher Piazza to write memoir Nov 12, 2008
Piazza, who retired earlier this year after a career spent mostly with the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers, had a. 308 lifetime batting average, 427 home runs and 1,335 RBIs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
• A's, Rockies close to completing Holliday trade Nov 12, 2008
In this Sept. 14, 2008 photo, Colorado Rockies' Matt Holliday crosses home plate to score on a single by Troy Tulowitzki in the 10th inning of the Rockies' 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in a baseball game in Denver. Holliday appears to be traded to the Oakland Athletics in a surprising move for a franchise known more for shedding stars than adding them. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Longoria, Soto named top rookies Nov 12, 2008
He became the first catcher to win Rookie of the Year in either league since Mike Piazza of the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1993. The previous Cub was pitcher Kerry Wood, who pitched 10 years ago. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Soto named NLs Rookie of the Year Nov 11, 2008
His 23 homers, two short of the team s rookie record, were the most by any rookie catcher since former Los Angeles Dodgers star Mike Piazza hit 35 in 1993. Soto is only the eighth catcher to capture Rookie of the Year honors. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
MLB Announces Rookies Of The Year Nov 11, 2008
He became the firstcatcher to win Rookie of the Year in either league since MikePiazza of the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1993. Votto batted. (KWTX.com, TX)
Longoria, Soto Named Top MLB Rookies Nov 11, 2008
Soto is the first NL catcher to win this award since Mike Piazza did it for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1993. His 21 homers were also the most by a rookie catcher since Piazza's 35, 15 years ago. (Click2Houston, TX)
Glory is gone from World Series (Yesterday) Nov 10, 2008
Had the most recent World Series involved, say, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox, and featured a return to Fenway Park of national bad boy Manny Ramirez, it would have been far more gripping than the Phillies and Rays. Or if Tampa Bay, the consummate underdog, had taken on a more high-profile team than the Phillies, say the Mets or Cubs, the Series would have drawn more interest. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
It is All about Peavy Now Nov 10, 2008
The Padres believe the best suitors for Peavy to be the Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers. Peavy, who has total no-trade control in the contract extension he received last year, has given the Padres permission to talk to five teams on his behalf, including St. Louis and Houston. (Chicago Cubs, TheInsiders.com)
Towers: Peavy train out of SD has left the station Nov 8, 2008
Peavy's initial list of teams San Diego should concentrate on included Atlanta, the Chicago Cubs, Houston, the Los Angeles Dodgers and St. Louis. The Braves, Cubs and Dodgers appear to be the most likely candidates for a trade. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Pads to trade Peavy within month? Nov 7, 2008
Peavys initial list of teams San Diego should concentrate on included Atlanta, the Chicago Cubs, Houston, the Los Angeles Dodgers and St. Louis. The Braves and Cubs appear to be the frontrunners, according to multiple sources, but MLB.com reported on Thursday that either the Cardinals or Astros could also be in the mix. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Padres say Peavy is headed to Cubs, Braves or Dodgers Nov 7, 2008
The San Diego Padres anticipate trading ace this month to the Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves or Los Angeles Dodgers, Padres general manager Kevin Towers said Thursday. "The train has left the station," Towers said at the conclusion of the general manager meetings, "and I don't know if it's coming back.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Dodgers Make Offer to Keep Slugger Manny Ramirez Nov 7, 2008
Washington - Manny Ramirez wants big money, and the Los Angeles Dodgers are prepared to give it to him - likely for a far shorter period than he wants. General manager Ned Colletti said Wednesday the Dodgers made an offer to the free-agent slugger that would give him the second-highest average salary in the sport behind Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez. (ABC 7 News, DC)
* Maddux claims 18th Gold Glove Nov 7, 2008
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Greg Maddux throws to first base after fielding a single off the bat of the Colorado Rockies Clint Barmes in the seventh inning of the Rockies 1-0 victory in Denver, Colorado, on Sept. 14 ... Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Greg Maddux won his record 18th Gold Glove at the age of 42 on Wednesday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Stagecoach Snags Kid Rock, Reba, Paisley, Chesney Nov 7, 2008
November 06, 2008 , 10:00 AM ET. Jonathan Cohen, N.Y. , , and will headline the third , to be held April 25-26 at in Tickets for the event, which is produced by Goldenvoice, the Messina Group and , go on sale Nov. 14. (Billboard.com)
