Giants, Dodgers may back off Manny
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:25:00 EDT)
According to reports, the contract that Manny Ramirez is seeking may be too expensive for the Dodgers or Giants.

McCourts named LA's power couple
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:33:00 EDT)
Dodgers owners Frank and Jamie McCourt were honored in this week's edition of the Los Angeles Business Journal, being named L.A.'s Power Couple of the Year.

Boras: Dodgers to part with Jones soon
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:46:00 EDT)
Though their interest in the veteran outfielder remains minimal, the Braves could opt to bring back Andruw Jones if he's released by the Dodgers later this month, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported in its Monday editions.

Dinner to aid scouts set for January 17
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:07:00 EDT)
On January 17, the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza hotel in Century City in Los Angeles will play host to the sixth annual Professional Baseball Scouts Foundation's In the Spirit of the Game dinner.

Dodgers sign Vargas to one-year pact
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:16:00 EDT)
The Dodgers officially announced Monday that they signed right-hander Claudio Vargas to a one-year deal in a move that should add pitching depth to a team that has already lost Brad Penny to free agency and could lose Derek Lowe in the coming weeks.

Honeycutts use horses to reach kids
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:42:00 EDT)
Taking a cue from former Dodger Jim Gott's "Danny's Farm" concept, Dodgers pitching coach Rick Honeycutt purchased a 100-acre, 42-stall ranch in northern Georgia that his wife, Debbie, has turned into a retreat for special-needs children.

Dodgers face many questions
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:01:00 EDT)
The Dodgers still have many questions to answer regarding Manny Ramirez and starting pitching as 2009 dawns. So far, L.A. has retained shortstop Rafael Furcal and third baseman Casey Blake.

Glendale adds to 'destination' status
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EDT)
In a span of only six years, Glendale has rebranded itself by building an amazing array of sports facilities that has brought the National Hockey League, National Football League and baseball's Spring Training to the city.

Dodgers, Jones strike deal to part ways
(Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:50:00 EDT)
Andruw Jones and the Dodgers have reached an agreement to defer much of his remaining salary while virtually assuring he will not be with the club in 2009.

Dodgers have work to do to defend title
(Thu, 01 Jan 2009 10:00:00 EDT)
For whatever reason, the offseason roster shuffling has been in slow motion this winter, but Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti says it's no time to panic.

UYA wraps up Wood Bat Classic
(Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:00:00 EDT)
Major League Baseball's Urban Youth Academy in Los Angeles hosted an All-Star game on Sunday composed of 60 players who recently participated in the inaugural Wood Bat Classic, which by all accounts was a smashing success.

Manny's agent, LA yet to restart talks
(Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:41:00 EDT)
The Manny Ramirez-Dodgers talks have gotten off to a slow restart. With the New Year's holiday, it wasn't clear when the two sides would actually connect.

Watch Dodgers as no-hit wonders
(Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:55:00 EDT)
Tune in Saturday at 3 p.m. ET to watch a replay of last season's classic encounter between the Dodgers and Angels in which the Boys in Blue edged the Halos without recording a hit.

Dodgers to add veteran RHP Vargas
(Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:36:00 EDT)
Days after Brad Penny signed with the Red Sox and Derek Lowe re-engaged in negotiations with the Mets, the Dodgers made a move that could help restock their starting rotation by reportedly agreeing to a deal with Claudio Vargas.

Manny's agent contacts Dodgers
(Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:43:00 EDT)
Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti recently reached out to Manny Ramirez, calling him his "first choice" for left field. On Tuesday, Ramirez's agent, Scott Boras, reached back.

Dodgers consider Dunn, Abreu
(Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:11:00 EDT)
Still needing a run producer and having heard nothing from free agent Manny Ramirez since the Winter Meetings, the Dodgers are considering making runs at free agent outfielders Adam Dunn and Bobby Abreu.

Mets' interest in Jones no more
(Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:15:00 EDT)
Whatever interest the Mets might have had in diminished center fielder Andruw Jones had a rather short shelf life.

Andruw leaving? Fueling Manny return?
(Thu, 01 Jan 2009 22:22:00 EDT)
The Dodgers are in talks to rework the final year of Andruw Jones' contract, a move that could free up money to bring back Manny Ramirez.

Dodgers overcome slow start in 2008
(Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
The Dodgers won their first postseason series in 20 years and made MLB's Final Four in 2008, even though the first half of the season looked a lot like '07, which wasn't very pretty.