Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Jon Garland has been on the DL twice this season after signing a one-year, $5 million contract with the club. He last went on the DL in June with what is being called “shoulder inflammation.” And a well-placed source tells ESPNLosAngeles.com that it’s likely that Garland is done for the year. [...]
Oh what to do with Jonathan Broxton. He was the Dodgers closer, then he wasn’t. Then he looked to lose the job again this year before going on the DL May 6th. But, manager Don Mattingly says that when he returns he’ll eventually get the closer role back…..until he loses it again? “The ball was [...]
Tampa Bay Rays DH/OF Manny Ramirez has informed MLB that he is retiring after he was informed that he tested positive yet again for performance-enhancing drugs. Sources tell ESPN that he tested positive for PED’s in spring training and has decided to retire instead of sitting out a 100-game suspension. “Major League Baseball recently notified [...]
If there is a free agent on the market right now in MLB, you can probably link him/her to the Boston Red Sox. They acquired Adrian Gonzalez and then paid the hell out of Carl Crawford. Now, according to ESPN’s Buster Olney, the Sox are considered the favorite team to land former Dodgers catcher Russell [...]
Multiple sources tell Tony Jackson of ESPNLosAngeles.com that the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers could be working on a blockbuster deal. Specifically, the deal would theoretically send Prince Fielder to the Dodgers in exchange for James Loney and Jonathan Broxton. The Brewers have to believe that they can’t sign Fielder to a long-term deal. [...]
As the 2010 season moved on, most believed that it was a foregone conclusion that the New York Yankees would scoop him up after the World Series at some point. However, Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com reports that there are as many as eight teams that have inquired about Lee. “7-8 teams have shown interest in [...]
After repeatedly disappointing the team in save situations, Los Angeles Dodgers “closer” Jonathan Broxton will no longer be used in that closer role, according to manager Joe Torre. “I think we have to just put him in situations not in the ninth inning, I mean a save situation in the ninth inning,” Torre said. “And [...]
The Los Angeles Dodgers have finally placed over-the-hill outfielder Manny Ramirez on waivers, according to Jon Morosi of FOXsports.com. The move was made Wednesday afternoon. If a team claims Ramirez off waivers, the Dodgers can work out a trade with that team (remember any other players involved in the trade would have to clear through [...]
Manny Ramirez is expected to be put on waivers this week by the Los Angeles Dodgers. He’s old and banged up, but he still has a little bit left in the tank, especially if he’s not asked to play in the outfield. According to Foxsports.com‘s Ken Rosenthal, the Chicago White Sox apparently feel the same [...]
With 21 saves and a 3.42 ERA this year, one wouldn’t think that Los Angeles Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton is doing all that badly. Then you watch what unfolded on Thursday night in Philadelphia and you get a different perspective. After melting down in the ninth inning against the Phillies in a 10-9 loss, the [...]
Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Manny Ramirez left Tuesday night’s game against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning when he strained his hamstring running the bases. He is out of the lineup for Wednesday’s matchup and the Dodgers say that he is day-to-day. “Dodgers haven’t decided whether to put Manny on the DL. [...]
Several baseball executives tell Ken Rosenthal of Foxsports.com that the Seattle Mariners are ready to trade LHP Cliff Lee right now, despite what GM Jack Zduriencik has said recently. “We’re just going to try to win baseball games,” Zduriencik said Friday. “I’m not a fool. But in the same sense, who the heck knows? We’ll [...]
Ken Rosenthal of Foxsports.com tweets that the Los Angeles Dodgers will place outfielder Andre Ethier on the Mark Prior List (DL) with a busted pinkie finger. He could miss more than the scheduled 15 days. “Source: #Dodgers’ Ethier headed to DL today. X. Paul likely callup. He can alternate with R. Johnson with G. Anderson [...]
Young Los Angeles Dodgers sensation Clayton Kershaw got thoroughly roughed up by the Milwaukee Brewers this week, giving up seven runs in 1 1/3 innings. Ouch. But thankfully for Dodgers fans and any of his fantasy baseball owners, Kershaw got right back on the horse and shut down the Colorado Rockies Sunday with eight scoreless [...]
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal is doing what he does best, heading to the Mark Prior list with a sore left hamstring. PHOTO CAPTION: Furcal was destined to be a Dodger as his high school picture reveals Furcal tweaked his hammy last Tuesday and hasn’t played since. The move to the DL is retroactive [...]
We understand that at certain times players don’t play up to their potential or hit a rough patch. And we understand that sometimes a coach or an executive will publicly call out that player in an attempt to light a fire. And while we understand why someone would do it, we disagree with it. So [...]
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder and generally swell guy Manny Ramirez is headed to the 15-day DL. That’s right, he will sit for two weeks on the Mark Prior List with a calf strain. Xavier Paul may get a shot, but manager Joe Torre might also opt to platoon Garrett Anderson and Reed Johnson. Ramirez left [...]
According to Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre, catcher Russell Martin will mist 4-6 weeks with an injured groin. “Torre: Martin out 4-6 wks. Will probably miss opening day,” tweets Dylan Hernandez (we don’t know who that is). A.J. Ellis has been brought in to Dodgers spring training to replace Martin for the time being. [...]
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez predicts that 2010 will be the last year for him in Dodger Blue. The Dodgers picked up his $20 million option this year, but after that, they aren’t likely to bring him back, according to what Ramirez told the LA Times. “I know I’m not going to be here [...]
Shocking news from Yorba Linda today, former and current Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Eric Gagne told the LA Times that he used HGH in the past. This is a stunning development for anyone who didn’t see the Mitchell Report, doesn’t look at baseball stats, and/or doesn’t watch baseball. “I did,” Gagne answered to columnist T.J [...]
The Los Angeles Dodgers have reached a tentative agreement on a minor league contract with relief pitcher Eric Gagne. Gagne has fallen off significantly since the league cracked down on steroids. We aren’t saying that’s why he started stinking after a few years of domination, but it is what is. Gagne is 34-years old and [...]
According to ESPN’s Buster Olney, the Minnesota Twins are close to signing second baseman Orlando Hudson to a one-year, $5 million contract. “Heard this: Hudson is closing in on a $5 million with the Twins,” Olney tweets. The price may seem a little high, but it’s not too bad and Hudson is a definite upgrade [...]
The Los Angeles Dodgers have reached a two-year deal with outfielder Matt Kemp that will carry him through his arbitration years. The 25-year old has become a damn good player and hit .297 with 26 bombs and 101 RBI’s last year. Financial details aren’t known at this time. Stay with OTR for up-to-the-minute details of [...]
MLB pitcher Chan Ho Park, who last played for the Philadelphia Phillies and is mulling a $3 million offer to return to the team, is suing former teammate Chad Kreuter for the remaining dough on an unpaid loan from 2005. The two played together with the Los Angeles Dodgers as far as you know. In [...]
According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Los Angeles Dodgers are focused on getting Toronto Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay. “The Dodgers badly need an ace and are focusing on Blue Jay ace Roy Halladay. The Dodgers would have to give up Billingsley and others,” he tweets. We think they might do Billingsley, but [...]