Free-agent forecasting Nov 16, 2009
Matt Holliday (15) of the St. Louis Cardinals kisses his bat at home plate in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Three of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Busch Stadium on October 10, 2009 in St. Louis. More on this topic. (AZCentral -- Sports)
McCourts: Mixing business with displeasure Nov 15, 2009
Citizens of Red Sox Nation should be counting their lucky stars as they contemplate the plight of the Los Angeles Dodgers. After all, the flamboyantly divorcing leaders of the Los Angeles franchise, Frank and Jamie McCourt, are Bostonians who once tried to buy the Sox. (Boston Globe)
Cleaning the Desk for the Week-End Nov 14, 2009
He has spent the past 14 years working in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization, serving for eight seasons as an amateur scout before working in 2008 and 2009 as a pro scout ... " No Retirement Decision by Scully Vin Scully said he will continue in the broadcast booth for the Los Angeles Dodgers through the 2010 season, then decide whether he will walk away. The Hall of Fame announcer told The Associated Press that he still loves the job he's had with the team since 1950, but that it's hard to be... (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Would Beltre Be A Good Fit In Philly? Nov 14, 2009
And he came nowhere close to matching his production from 2004, when he slugged an NL-leading 48 homers and posted a 163 OPS+ during his walk year with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Contrary to popular belief, Beltre actually lived up to his five-year, $64-M contract with the Seattle Mariners, anyway, thanks to his Gold Glove-caliber defense. (Kansas City, TheInsiders.com)
Indians Announce 2010 Spring Schedule Nov 14, 2009
The Indians will also play three night games at the ballpark -- March 17 against the Reds, March 29 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the April 2 game against Cincinnati ... at Los Angeles Dodgers ... at Los Angeles Dodgers (SS). (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
* Phillies Victorino and Rollins pick up more Gold Gloves Nov 13, 2009
Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Orlando Hudson overcame a broken left wrist sustained in August last year and won for the fourth time, taking over from Cincinnatis Brandon Phillips even though Hudson lost playing time by September to teammate Ronnie Belliard. Hudson didnt make a single playoffs start for Los Angeles, then became a free agent. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
They Will Be Gunning For Cubs Nov 13, 2009
The two key hitters acquired in those trades, third baseman from the Los Angeles Dodgers and right fielder from the Boston Red Sox, both struggled to make up the production. LaRoche hit a sickly. (Milwaukee, TheInsiders.com)
Weiss signs with Longhorn baseball Nov 13, 2009
Published: Thursday, November 12, 2009 12:01 PM CST The University of Texas baseball program was so impressive during Erich Weiss unofficial visit in April that even his father Gary Weiss, a former University of Houston ballplayer who went on to play for the Los Angeles Dodgers, came away believing his son should take the Longhorns offer. Erich Weiss made it official Wednesday, signing a national letter of intent to play baseball for the University of Texas during a brief ceremony at Fireman s... (Brenham Banner, TX)
Kemp and Ethier Win Silver Sluggers Nov 13, 2009
By PubisherDate: Nov 12, 2009 The Los Angeles Dodgers and Louisville Slugger today announced that outfielders Andre Ethier and Matt Kemp have each won their first-career Silver Slugger Award. The awards were handed out in a special hour-long telecast on MLB Network. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Eagles, birdies (and Bunnies!) coming to Fantasy Nov 13, 2009
This year s Palm Springs Playboy Golf Scramble celebrities expected to attend include Kevin Rahm ( Desperate House-wives ), Richard Karn ( Home Improvement and Family Feud ), Dennis Haysbert ( The Unit and State Farm commercials), John Callahan ( Days of Our Lives and All My Children ), Steve Lyons (baseball great and play-by-play announcer for the Los Angeles Dodgers), Mickey Dolenz of the band The Monkeys and more to be announced. This year, six Playboy Playmates and 40 Girls of Playboy Golf... (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Utley, Jeter among Silver Slugger winners Nov 13, 2009
Rounding out the NL selections for the outfield are Milwaukee's Ryan Braun and Los Angeles Dodgers teammates Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier. Other Silver Slugger winners in the American League were Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira, second baseman Aaron Hill of the Blue Jays, Tampa Bay third baseman Evan Longoria and Twins catcher Joe Mauer. (News & Observer -- Sports)
* Dodgers Kuo urges fans to support CPBL Nov 12, 2009
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Kuo Hong-chih takes part in a sportswear promotion in Taipei after returning home from the US yesterday ... The Los Angeles Dodgers Taiwanese relief pitcher Kuo Hong-chih returned home yesterday and urged local fans to support Taiwan's beleaguered Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) as it fights ongoing allegations of game-fixing. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Jamie McCourt discusses Dodgers, divorce Nov 12, 2009
The Official Site of the Los Angeles Dodgers ... Former Los Angeles Dodgers chief executive officer Jamie McCourt, who was dismissed in October by her estranged husband, Dodgers owner Frank McCourt, spoke publicly for the first time about the split and how it is affecting her personal and professional life. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
CD's Connect the Dots..Their Place In The Sun Nov 12, 2009
With the success of the past two seasons, the Phils have rightfully taken their place among the perceived "haves" of the baseball universe, teams such as the Yankees, Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers and Angels and the St. Louis Cardinals ... Not so in '09 and although the Phils were able to overcome his struggles against the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers, they could not do so in his only appearance in the World Series. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
Pirates face Phillies six times in spring schedule Nov 12, 2009
Then they travel for a night game in Philadelphia April 2 and an afternoon game the next day, before the regular season opens with the Pirates at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers April 5. The Pirates also are slated to play two exhibitions apiece against the World Series champion New York Yankees (March 8 and 14), and the Boston Red Sox (March 19 and 24). (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Kemp and Hudson Win Gold Gloves Nov 12, 2009
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Rawlings announced that center fielder Matt Kemp and second baseman Orlando Hudson were awarded the National League Rawlings Gold Glove at their respective positions, the eighth time two Dodgers were represented on the team. It is Kemp's first Gold Glove while Hudson collected his fourth award and has now won in four of the last five seasons. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Jamie McCourt denies affair, eyes Dodgers plan Nov 12, 2009
Jamie McCourt views herself as owner of Los Angeles Dodgers, denies cheating on Frank McCourt - ESPN. Updated: November 11, 2009, 3:13 PM ET. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Surgeon separates Phillies player from his pain Nov 12, 2009
Chronic wrist pain had sidelined him from playing baseball with his then-team, the Los Angeles Dodgers until a surgeon at the Mayo Clinic diagnosed the root of his problem and corrected it with arthroscopic surgery that he developed. Ironically, the fateful pitch that injured Werth in 2005 was thrown by pitcher. (USA Today -- News)
Cuban denies report on Dodgers interest Nov 11, 2009
Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, is denying a report that has him interested in buying the Los Angeles Dodgers. Related News. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Scully to call Dodgers in '10, decide on future Nov 11, 2009
Vin Scully to call Los Angeles Dodgers in '10, decide on future - ESPN. Updated: November 10, 2009, 7:18 PM ET. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Indians Announce 2010 Spring Schedule Nov 11, 2009
The Indians will also play three night games at the ballpark -- March 17 against the Reds, March 29 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the April 2 game against Cincinnati ... at Los Angeles Dodgers ... at Los Angeles Dodgers (SS). (Kansas City, TheInsiders.com)
Dodgers' Entire Coaching Staff to Return Nov 10, 2009
The 2009 National League West Division Champion Los Angeles Dodgers announced that their entire Major League coaching staff will return for the 2010 season. Led by manager Joe Torre, the staff has guided the Dodgers to two straight National League West Division titles and two consecutive National League Championship Series. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Maroon-White World Series set Nov 10, 2009
Among the returnees are senior first baseman Connor Powers, an 11th-round draft pick of the Los Angeles Dodgers who paced the club with 19 home runs and 63 RBI, and sophomore left-hander Nick Routt, who earned freshman all-America and All-SEC honors after leading the Bulldogs with 87 strikeouts, 86. 2 innings pitched, 13 games started and four complete games. (Mississippi State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Cuban reportedly says hed buy Dodgers Nov 10, 2009
The owner of the Dallas Mavericks says he's consider buying the Los Angeles Dodgers if the right situation arose, according to a report from the Los Angeles Times. As the divorce of Frank and Jamie McCourt plays out he says hes the team's sole owner and isn't selling; she maintains she's a co-owner and is trying to buy out her husband Dodgers fans are bombarding Cuban with pleas to buy the team. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Dodgers decline $2.2 million option on Ohman Nov 10, 2009
Los Angeles Dodgers decline $2. 2 million option on Will Ohman - ESPN. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Dodgers' coaching staff staying intact for 2010 Nov 10, 2009
Updated: November 9, 2009, 6:43 PM ET. Dodgers' entire coaching staff returning. (ESPN -- Baseball)
HOT STOVE: Players potentially eligible for free agency Nov 10, 2009
Hot stove report: Free agent filings - USATODAY.com. Hot stove report: Free agent filings. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hideki Matsui, Johnny Damon become free agents Nov 10, 2009
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Will Ohman filed after the team declined his $2. 2 million option. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
CD's Connect the Dots..Their Place In The Sun Nov 10, 2009
With the success of the past two seasons, the Phils have rightfully taken their place among the perceived "haves" of the baseball universe, teams such as the Yankees, Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers and Angels and the St. Louis Cardinals ... Not so in '09 and although the Phils were able to overcome his struggles against the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers, they could not do so in his only appearance in the World Series. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Foreclosure suit hits site of baseball school Nov 10, 2009
Frozen Ropes was founded in 1989 by former college baseball player Tony Abbatine, a hitting coach whose prize pupils include Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Manny Ramirez and New York Mets third baseman David Wright. Mr. Abbatine has also been a player development consultant to several major teams, according to the Web site for the company, which has 30 locations in U.S. and one in Verona, Italy. (Crain's Chicago Business)
More > Nov 9, 2009
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Your Career: Working with your spouse Nov 9, 2009
DANNY MOLOSHOK / ReutersWorking together didn't work out so well for Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt, right, and his wife, former team CEOJamie McCourt ... A perfect example of this is the drama publicly unfolding between the estranged couple that ran the Los Angeles Dodgers together, team owner Frank McCourt and his wife and former team CEO Jamie McCourt. (MSNBC -- Business)
Buttons, especially vintage, offer special touch Nov 9, 2009
On the other coast, Carol Cienna sells buttons online when she's not working the parking entrance at the Los Angeles Dodgers' home baseball games. She's been at it about a dozen years, and she knows buttons: antique, vintage and new. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Santana Earns Yet Another Honor Nov 8, 2009
The Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays each had two farmhands honored and 13 farm systems overall are represented. One of the Tampa Bay players honored, outfielder , was drafted by the Indians, but did not sign with Cleveland. (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Artful Dodgers, bleeding, blue Nov 8, 2009
Dear Jamie: This is to inform you that your employment with and positions as Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairperson of the Los Angeles Dodgers are hereby terminated effective immediately, wrote Frank McCourt. This is hardly a woman who plays mahjong or drives golf balls all day long, says Bert Fields, the Hollywood entertainment lawyer whose clients include Tom Cruise, Warren Beatty, and The Beatles. (Boston Globe)
MLB Notebook: Twins land Hardy to fill hole at short Nov 7, 2009
Left fielder Manny Ramirez exercised his $20 million contract option and will return to the Los Angeles Dodgers next season. He could have exercised an out clause in the two-year, $45 million deal he signed in March. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Mannywood lives: Ramirez to return to Dodgers next season Nov 7, 2009
Manny Ramirez looks on from the dugout after the Los Angeles Dodgers were ousted in the NL Championship Series. The Dodgers announced Friday that Ramirez would be back in Los Angeles in 2010. (USA Today -- Sports)
Notebook: Zenyatta relaxes before taking on the boys Nov 7, 2009
Among them was Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre, who owns thoroughbreds, and longtime friend Don Zimmer, a senior adviser for the Tampa Bay Rays. Los Angeles Angels pitcher John Lackey, who recently became a free agent, sat with a group of friends in the private Trophy Lounge. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Manny sticking with Dodgers for $20M option Nov 7, 2009
Manny Ramirez sticks with Los Angeles Dodgers for $20 million option - ESPN. Updated: November 7, 2009, 12:29 AM ET. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Braves, Hudson near deal Nov 6, 2009
Proctor pitched for the New York Yankees from 2004-07 before spending two seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers. RATINGS UP: World Series television ratings bounced back from last year's record lows. (The Augusta Chronicle)
McCourt's bid to get Dodgers job back rejected Nov 6, 2009
Court denies Jamie McCourt's bid to get Los Angeles Dodgers job back - ESPN. Updated: November 5, 2009, 8:45 PM ET. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Giants' pitcher caught with pot Nov 6, 2009
McCourt's wife loses bid to regain job: The wife of Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt lost her bid Thursday to be reinstated as the team's chief executive during a hearing in the couple's messy divorce ... The Los Angeles Dodgers have declined a $10 million mutual option on pitcher Jon Garland for next season, making him eligible for free agency. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Court denies Jamie McCourt's bid for Dodgers... Nov 6, 2009
LOS ANGELES The wife of Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt lost her bid Thursday to be reinstated as the team's chief executive during a hearing in the couple's messy divorce. Jamie McCourt, 55, was fired last month by her husband, who claims she was having an affair with her bodyguard-driver, also a Dodger employee who was fired, and was doing a poor job in her role as chief executive. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jamie McCourt's reinstatement bid denied Nov 6, 2009
The Official Site of the Los Angeles Dodgers ... LOS ANGELES -- A court commissioner has denied Jamie McCourt's bid to be reinstated as the chief executive of the Los Angeles Dodgers. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Matsui's 6 RBIs power Yankees to 27th title Nov 6, 2009
Jackson's three homers in Game 6 against the Los Angeles Dodgers made the Yankees champs in '77. On this November night, Matsui delivered a sublime performance at the plate that made Mr. October proud. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Stars Lackey, Holliday file for free agency Nov 6, 2009
Outfielder Jason Bay, first baseman Carlos Delgado, pitcher John Smoltz and reliever Billy Wagner also filed as did pitcher Jon Garland after the Los Angeles Dodgers declined his $10 million option. He will receive a $2. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Court denies Jamie McCourt's bid for Dodgers job Nov 6, 2009
The wife of Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt lost her bid Thursday to be reinstated as the team's chief executive during a hearing in the couple's messy divorce. Jamie McCourt, 55, was fired last month by her husband, who claims she was having an affair with her bodyguard-driver, also a Dodger employee who was fired, and was doing a poor job in her role as chief executive. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Phillies championship apparel bound for Indonesia, World Vision says Nov 6, 2009
World Vision already has taken possession of the 1,300 pieces of league championship clothing printed up for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, but it didn t say where it is sending that. Most Read Stories. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Claire: Yankees, new and old, solidify rep Nov 6, 2009
I can recall being in the victorious Los Angeles Dodgers clubhouse at Yankee Stadium in 1981 when Steinbrenner issued a press release in which he stated: "I want to sincerely apologize to the people of New York and to the fans of the New York Yankees everywhere for the performance of the Yankee team in the World Series." ... Fred Claire was a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1969-98, serving the team as Executive Vice-President and general manager. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Hudson nearing 3-year contract with Braves Nov 6, 2009
Proctor, a right-hander, pitched for the New York Yankees from 2004-07 before spending two seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Proctor was 6-4 with a 3. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Disappointment lingers a day later Nov 6, 2009
00 ERA and three saves in five appearances against the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers, and looked fantastic through three batters in the ninth inning in Game 4 of the World Series, too. But with the game tied, Johnny Damon worked a fantastic at-bat against Lidge to single to left. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Bill Russell went from sandlots to the Majors Nov 6, 2009
However, upon his graduation in 1966 from Pittsburg High School, Russell found himself thrust on the national stage when he was drafted from essentially playing American Legion baseball by the Los Angeles Dodgers. . (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
* Sports Briefs Nov 6, 2009
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Vicente Padilla is recovering from a bullet wound in his leg after a target shooting instructor in Nicaragua accidentally shot him. Eduardo Reguera said Padilla, who signed with the Dodgers in August, didnt need surgery after spending time at Managuas Metropolitan Hospital. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Lidge acknowledges improvement needed Nov 6, 2009
00 ERA and three saves in five appearances against the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers in the first two rounds of the postseason after he went 0-8 with a 7. 21 ERA, 31 saves and a Major League-leading 11 blown saves in the regular season. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Dodgers' Padilla Treated After Shooting Accident Nov 5, 2009
(Sports Network) - Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Vicente Padilla has been treated after accidentally shooting himself in his right leg. Adam Katz, Padilla's agent, said the incident happened in the pitcher's native Nicaragua. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Title puts Yankees in 27th heaven, win Series in six Nov 5, 2009
By Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY. Mariano Rivera, left, and Alex Rodriguez celebrate their World Series victory over the Phillies. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Dodgers' Padilla grazed by bullet in mishap Nov 5, 2009
Agent: Vicente Padilla of Los Angeles Dodgers treated for minor self-inflicted gunshot wound in Nicaragua - ESPN. Updated: November 4, 2009, 5:14 PM ET. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Tigers' Inge has surgery Nov 5, 2009
Jackson accomplished the feat in 1977 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. "Obviously it's great company," said Utley. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Wednesday's Sports In Brief Nov 5, 2009
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Vicente Padilla is recovering from a bullet wound in his leg after a target shooting instructor accidentally shot him. More Sports. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Top of the heap again Nov 5, 2009
He turned 38 last month, and perhaps his two strong playoff starts - against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series and against the Yankees in Game 2 - will persuade a team to give him a job next spring. (Nov. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Howard piling up Ks at record pace Nov 5, 2009
333 (5 for 15) with two homers, one double, one triple and eight RBIs against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He batted. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Dodgers' Padilla Shoots His Own Leg in Nicaragua Nov 5, 2009
Washington - Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Vicente Padilla accidentally shot himself in the leg in Nicaragua. Dr. Eduardo Reguera said Padilla didn't need surgery after spending time at Managua's Metropolitan Hospital. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Cubs owners scout spring training sites Nov 5, 2009
As part of the tour, leaders viewed Camelback Ranch, where the Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers conduct spring training. That facility opened in March. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Howard striking out at record pace in Series Nov 4, 2009
333 (5 for 15) with two homers, one double, one triple and eight RBIs against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He batted. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Utley ties Jackson's record for homers in a Series Nov 4, 2009
Jackson hit five homers for the Yankees the '77 Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Mr. October had three in New York's clinching victory in Game 6. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
