http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Los Angeles Dodgers News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100208&content_id=8039696&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100208&content_id=8039696&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Nothing distracts Kemp from leading LA Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp says don't be taken in by the tabloids. He's focused, ready for Spring Training and determined to help the Dodgers get over the Philadelphia hump and into the World Series. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100209&content_id=8046834&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:21:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100209&content_id=8046834&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Dodgers to televise 14 spring games The Dodgers will televise more Spring Training games this year than ever. In the schedule the Dodgers released on Tuesday, 14 of the 32 Cactus League games will be televised. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100208&content_id=8039432&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:17:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100208&content_id=8039432&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Torre gets into act with cameo roles Dodgers manager Joe Torre moonlighted over the winter as an actor playing himself in cameo appearances on ABC's "Castle" and CBS's "Gary Unmarried." Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100207&content_id=8034846&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:31:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100207&content_id=8034846&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Dodgers sign Giles to Minor League deal The Dodgers signed 39-year-old outfielder Brian Giles to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Major League camp, the club confirmed. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100205&content_id=8031638&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:10:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100205&content_id=8031638&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la McDonald eyes slot in Dodgers' rotation After earning -- and then losing -- the Dodgers' fifth starter job, James McDonald enters camp set on reclaiming that spot. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100203&content_id=8018724&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:17:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100203&content_id=8018724&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Dodgers conclude heartfelt caravan The seventh annual Dodgers Community Caravan wrapped up Wednesday with current star Matt Kemp and former star Fernando Valenzuela leading a pep rally and autograph signing in the plaza at historic Olvera Street. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100206&content_id=8033268&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:20:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100206&content_id=8033268&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sarah's Take: Dodgers in decent shape Although many Dodgers fans wanted the club to sign a superstar this offseason, superstars don't guarantee world championships. Sarah D. Morris http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100203&content_id=8013472&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:42:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100203&content_id=8013472&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Dodgers ink right-hander Ortiz The Dodgers signed right-handed free-agent pitcher Ramon Ortiz to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Major League camp. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100202&content_id=8013098&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:42:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100202&content_id=8013098&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Caravan continues with giving spree The Dodgers seventh annual Community Caravan rolled through the Southland on Tuesday, visiting patients at City of Hope Hospital, dedicating the ninth Dodgers Dream Field at the Boys and Girls Club of Los Angeles and donating food and money to the L.A. Regional Foodbank. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100202&content_id=8013016&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:59:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100202&content_id=8013016&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Torre plans rest for Manny, Blake Dodgers manager Joe Torre said Tuesday he will try to give veterans Manny Ramirez and Casey Blake more days off in 2010 to ration their strength throughout the season. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100202&content_id=8013118&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:44:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100202&content_id=8013118&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Dodgers mourn cherished employee The Dodgers caravan stop at City of Hope Hospital Tuesday was a moving one for Dodgers owner Frank McCourt, after the death Monday of Desiree Sanchez to breast cancer. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100202&content_id=8013070&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:54:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100202&content_id=8013070&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Dodgers reach deal with Weaver The Dodgers and free-agent pitcher Jeff Weaver reached agreement Tuesday night on a Minor League contract with an invitation to Major League camp, the club announced. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100202&content_id=8012426&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:54:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100202&content_id=8012426&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Dodgers add Amezaga with Minors deal Alfredo Amezaga has agreed to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Dodgers Spring Training. Amezaga's agent, Mike Nicotera, confirmed the agreement. Joe Frisaro http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100201&content_id=8008104&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100201&content_id=8008104&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Dodgers sign Johnson to one-year contract The Dodgers officially added another piece to their rebuilt bench on Monday by signing free-agent outfielder Reed Johnson to a one-year contract. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100201&content_id=8007854&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:59:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100201&content_id=8007854&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Dodgers caravan begins at USC hospital The three-day Dodgers Caravan through the Southland kicked off on Monday with a stop at USC Community Hospital. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100201&content_id=8005900&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:58:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100201&content_id=8005900&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Dodgers ink Knoedler to Minor League deal The Dodgers on Monday signed catcher Justin Knoedler to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Major League camp. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100131&content_id=8002320&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:35:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100131&content_id=8002320&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Dodgers close with ex-Cub Johnson The Dodgers are close to reaching an agreement with free-agent outfielder Reed Johnson on a one-year contract. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100129&content_id=7994832&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:05:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100129&content_id=7994832&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Dodger Stadium to host college games The Dodgers and the Dodgers Dream Foundation announced the inaugural Dodgertown Classic, which will feature two college games at Dodger Stadium on Feb. 28, including USC vs. UCLA. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100131&content_id=8001792&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:07:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100131&content_id=8001792&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Dodgers interested in G. Anderson The Dodgers are considering adding veteran Garret Anderson as their fourth outfielder, according to a Los Angeles Times report citing multiple anonymous sources. Ed Eagle http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100128&content_id=7988872&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:52:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100128&content_id=7988872&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Quantrill, Roth to enter Canadian Hall of Fame Former Dodgers reliever Paul Quantrill and the late Dodgers statistician and native Montrealer Alan Roth will be inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame on June 19 in St. Marys, Ontario. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100128&content_id=7989100&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:19:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100128&content_id=7989100&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Dodgers sign Perez, Koronka to Minors deals The Dodgers have signed outfielder Timo Perez and left-handed starting pitcher John Koronka to Minor League contracts with Major League training camp invites. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100130&content_id=8000638&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sat, 30 Jan 2010 16:36:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100130&content_id=8000638&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sarah's Take: Dodgers need depth Although January has been an exciting month for the Dodgers, many Dodgers fans are still worried about the upcoming season. Sarah D. Morris