Kershaw inks two-year deal, avoids hearing
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:00:00 -0500)
National League Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers agreed Tuesday on a two-year, $19 million contract to avoid salary arbitration.

Ninth annual Community Caravan kicks off
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:45:00 -0500)
The Dodgers' ninth annual Community Caravan, which is happening Tuesday and Wednesday, will focus on joining fans in giving back to the Los Angeles community.

Dodgers announce spring broadcast slate
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:30:00 -0500)
The Dodgers will televise 18 Spring Training games in high definition this year, 15 from Arizona and the three Freeway Series games against the Angels from Southern California.

Veteran Wright signed to Minor League deal
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:15:00 -0500)
The Dodgers on Tuesday signed veteran right-handed pitcher Jamey Wright to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Major League Spring Training camp.

Dodgers' progress plan not only about Robinson
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:50:00 -0500)
The Dodgers were front and center in breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball, but the early movement involved more than Jackie Robinson.

Dodgers designate Mitchell for assignment
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:37:00 -0500)
The Dodgers on Monday designated for assignment infielder Russell Mitchell to make room on the 40-man roster for reliever Todd Coffey, who signed Friday as a free agent.

Prospect Tolleson setting sights on big leagues
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:31:00 -0500)
Imagine being a better pitcher than Clayton Kershaw. That was Shawn Tolleson, when both were Dallas-area high school stars entering their senior year.

Dodgers motion against claims in Stow case
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:10:00 -0500)
The Dodgers filed a motion with the bankruptcy court on Friday to disallow all claims by Bryan Stow and his children stemming from Stow's beating in the Dodger Stadium parking lot on Opening Day last year.

Dodgers, veteran reliever Coffey agree to deal
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:59:00 -0500)
The Dodgers reached a one-year agreement, plus an option, on Friday with free-agent right-handed reliever Todd Coffey. He'll earn $1 million this year, with a $2.5 million option in 2013 or a $300,000 buyout.

Dodgers to play White Sox in charity game
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:18:00 -0500)
The Dodgers and White Sox will play a Spring Training game in Tucson next month to benefit the Christina-Taylor Green Memorial Foundation, named for the 14-year-old daughter of Dodgers scout John Green who was killed in the 2011 shooting that also wounded Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.

Loney won't face criminal charges for accident
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:31:00 -0500)
James Loney, who was briefly held on suspicion of driving under the influence after hitting three cars during a November accident, will not face criminal charges.

Minicamp gives Dodgers early look at hurlers
(Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:05:00 -0500)
While pitchers and catchers aren't set to report to camp for another few weeks, the Dodgers got an early look at some of their best young arms during their "Young Guns" minicamp.

Van Slyke getting with the program
(Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:23:00 -0500)
When Scott Van Slyke put together a strong 2011 season at Double-A, some figured it was about time. The nice way to put it is to call Van Slyke, 25, a late bloomer.

Scully, Monday, Kershaw honored in LA
(Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:11:00 -0500)
Dodgers announcers Vin Scully and Rick Monday were honored at Monday's 21st annual Southern California Sports Broadcasters Awards Luncheon, as was 2011 National League Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw.

Belisario makes early appearance at camp
(Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:49:00 -0500)
Not seen by the Dodgers since 2010 because of visa and legal issues, Ronald Belisario obtained his papers to leave Venezuela and has already begun workouts at the club's Camelback Ranch complex in Arizona, determined to win back his job in the bullpen.

Torre, Magic said to be among Dodgers finalists
(Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:58:00 -0500)
Prospective ownership groups led by former Dodgers manager Joe Torre and former Los Angeles Lakers great and basketball Hall of Famer Magic Johnson are among at least eight finalists in the bidding to become the next owners of the Dodgers, according to a report by The Los Angeles Times on Friday.

Kemp, Kershaw to receive Legacy Awards
(Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:29:00 -0500)
Matt Kemp and Clayton Kershaw will be honored on Saturday during the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum's Legacy Awards ceremony at Kansas City's Gem Theater.

Select-A-Seat program a hit with Dodgers fans
(Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:30:00 -0500)
All fans are invited to attend an open house on Saturday at Dodger Stadium from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT. Full and mini-season ticket plans will be available, and every fan attending will receive a free gift, courtesy of the Dodgers.

Kershaw adds Spahn Award to trophy haul
(Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:49:00 -0500)
National League Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw added another trophy to his case on Thursday, when he received the Warren Spahn Award as the game's top southpaw pitcher from the Oklahoma Sports Museum.

Dodgers boast three in Top 100 Prospects
(Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:00:00 -0500)
The Dodgers have three players among MLB.com's Top 100 Prospects in right-handers Zach Lee, Nathan Eovaldi and Allen Webster.

Moore: Dodgers sure to get a winner in new owner
(Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:00:00 -0500)
Here's yet another sign of baseball's sustained popularity and health after years, decades and centuries: The slew of potential buyers for the Dodgers. Just about any of the owner wannabes have the potential to keep them legendary.

Honeycutt helped guide Kershaw on Cy trail
(Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:00:00 -0500)
As a token of his appreciation, Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is flying in pitching coach Rick Honeycutt from Tennessee as his guest for the Baseball Writers dinner, a fitting gesture to one of the most successful pitching gurus in the game.

Kershaw makes Major journeys here, abroad
(Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:55:00 -0500)
Clayton Kershaw's on-field success has allowed him and his wife, Ellen, to chronicle their journeys to Africa in a recent book, "Arise: Live Out Your Faith and Dreams on Whatever Field You Find Yourself, from the Major Leagues to Africa."