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=20091121&content_id=7698010&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091121&content_id=7698010&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Dodgers have pair of NL MVP hopefuls Albert Pujols is considered the overwhelming favorite to win the National League MVP Award this year, but the Dodgers can't complain about their pair of long-shot candidates for the honor, Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091122&content_id=7702446&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091122&content_id=7702446&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Dodgers' Kuo, Hu host clinic in Taiwan Dodgers left-hander Hong-Chi Kuo and shortstop Chin-Lung Hu hosted a baseball clinic for Little Leaguers in their native Taiwan on Sunday. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091121&content_id=7699286&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091121&content_id=7699286&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Dodgers prospect wins AFL honor Dodgers prospect Russ Mitchell won the 2009 Dernell Stenson Sportsmanship Award on Saturday for his contribution during the AFL season. Tom Singer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091123&content_id=7705858&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091123&content_id=7705858&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sarah's Take: Backstop backup is key Many Dodgers fans have asked me which free agents the Dodgers should sign during the offseason. I don't have time to respond to everyone personally, however, I will be writing a series of articles stating my position. Sarah D. Morris http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091121&content_id=7699072&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091121&content_id=7699072&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Dodgers pad awards resume The Dodgers added four more honors this year when Andre Ethier and Matt Kemp won Silver Sluggers and Orlando Hudson and Kemp took home Gold Gloves. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091120&content_id=7696712&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091120&content_id=7696712&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Dodgers place Guerra on 40-man roster The Dodgers added right-hander Luis Guerra, 24, to their 40-man roster Friday. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&content_id=7686914&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&content_id=7686914&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Pitching tops Dodgers' free-agent list Rare is the year when the Dodgers lack quality starting pitching. But they might have to delve heavily into the free-agent market to maintain that asset. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7685064&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7685064&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Time in LA 'disappointing' for Schmidt Jason Schmidt filed for free agency last week, surprising a lot of people who thought he had already retired. "Just leaving my options open," he said. "At this moment, no, I'm not thinking about pitching anymore. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&content_id=7691886&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:36:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&content_id=7691886&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Dodgers add three to 40-man roster The Dodgers added three prospects to their 40-man roster Thursday by purchasing the contracts of shortstop Ivan DeJesus, outfielder Trayvon Robinson and right-hander Kenley Jansen. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091113&content_id=7665142&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:49:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091113&content_id=7665142&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Torre extension talk just that for now What's the status of talks to extend the contract of Dodgers manager Joe Torre? Hard to tell, even after listening to Torre address the subject at his "Safe at Home Foundation" fundraising dinner in New York on Friday night. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7675666&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7675666&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Virtual Catalog kicks off holiday season The launching of the Virtual Catalog at the MLB.com Shop signals the official start to another season of holiday shopping. Mark Newman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7682546&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7682546&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Finalists selected for Stenson Award The Arizona Fall League is set to announce the winner of the annual Dernell Stenson Sportsmanship Award, an honor given to the player who best exemplifies unselfishness, hard work and leadership. Danny Wild http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091112&content_id=7658362&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091112&content_id=7658362&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Ethier, Kemp claim Silver Slugger honors One day after the Dodgers had two Gold Glove winners, it was announced that they had two Silver Slugger winners. Outfielders Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier received honors Thursday as the best hitters at their positions. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091113&content_id=7665272&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:25:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091113&content_id=7665272&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Torre's Safe at Home gala a hit Though Joe Torre no longer manages in New York, his Safe at Home Foundation gala at Chelsea Piers was again a smash hit, helping in his quest to end the cycle of domestic violence. Bryan Hoch http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7653160&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:34:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7653160&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Kemp, Hudson secure Gold Gloves Center fielder Matt Kemp and second baseman Orlando Hudson received Gold Glove Awards on Wednesday in a defensively historic day for the Dodgers. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091113&content_id=7665316&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:52:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091113&content_id=7665316&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sarah's take: Dodgers receiving due credit While Dodgers fans still are coping with a second consecutive playoff loss to the Phillies, they finally received something to feel good about on Wednesday and Thursday. On Wednesday, Orlando Hudson and Matt Kemp were awarded Gold Gloves. Sarah D. Morris http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7655582&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:26:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7655582&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Dodgers open spring slate March 5 The Dodgers on Wednesday announced their 2010 Cactus League schedule, which opens Friday, March 5, against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch-Glendale, the complex shared by the two clubs. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091112&content_id=7657754&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:34:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091112&content_id=7657754&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Jones named Triple-A All-Star Veteran Minor League slugger Mitch Jones, who played with the Dodgers' Albuquerque affiliate in 2009, was named to the Topps' Triple-A All-Star team as designated hitter. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7655124&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:01:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7655124&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Schmidt, Zaun join open market Right-hander Jason Schmidt and catcher Gregg Zaun were the only players to file for free agency on Wednesday, the seventh day of the 15-day filing period. Alden Gonzalez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7655012&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:31:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7655012&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Lambo fitting in nicely with Javelinas Dodgers outfield prospect Andrew Lambo drove in three runs as the Peoria Javelinas routed the Peoria Saguaros, 8-1, on Wednesday afternoon. Robert Emrich http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091110&content_id=7649878&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:52:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091110&content_id=7649878&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Scully talks ball at Newsmaker Luncheon When Andy Friendly, the president of the Hollywood Radio & Television Society, asked friend Vin Scully to take part in the society's prestigious Newsmaker Luncheon, he agreed to, as he would say, "pull up a chair" and chat for a while. Ben Platt http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091110&content_id=7647382&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:21:52 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091110&content_id=7647382&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7643690&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:18:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7643690&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Dodgers bringing back all coaches The Dodgers announced the rehiring of their entire coaching staff Monday, but nothing yet on a contract extension for manager Joe Torre, although talks will continue. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7643406&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7643406&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Dodgers, Angels flip Interleague tilts The Dodgers and Angels have agreed to swap dates for their originally scheduled Interleague series next season, a change prompted by a U2 concert to be held at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7652758&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:26:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7652758&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Jamie McCourt discusses Dodgers, divorce Former 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. Lisa Winston http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7644222&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:02:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7644222&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Three more Dodgers opt for free agency Infielders Juan Castro and Mark Loretta and reliever Will Ohman filed for free agency Monday, leaving Jason Schmidt as the only Dodgers player eligible for free agency yet to file. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091108&content_id=7637630&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:26:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091108&content_id=7637630&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Dodgers, Torre talking contract extension The Dodgers and manager Joe Torre are in talks to extend his contract for at least one more year, Torre confirmed to the Los Angeles Times. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7641836&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:51:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7641836&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sarah's take: Dodgers need an ace For the past five seasons, the Dodgers have drawn well, but they haven't been able to get a star starting pitcher, which probably would have brought them a world championship. Sarah D. Morris http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091106&content_id=7634044&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:24:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091106&content_id=7634044&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Manny exercises option, remains in LA Outfielder Manny Ramirez notified the Dodgers Friday that he will exercise his $20 million option and return to the team in 2010, agent Scott Boras confirmed. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091106&content_id=7634718&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:37:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091106&content_id=7634718&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Kuroda makes donation to fight cancer Right-hander Hiroki Kuroda, who has experienced the pain of cancer, will donate $100,000 to the Dodgers' Dream Foundation for the second consecutive year, the club announced on Friday. Jim Street http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7629234&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:24:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7629234&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Wolf, five others file for free agency Pitcher Randy Wolf led a group of six Dodgers filing for free agency on Thursday, the first day of the two-week filing period. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7626392&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:01:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7626392&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Dodgers pass on Garland's 2010 option The Dodgers declined the $10 million 2010 mutual option for right-handed pitcher Jon Garland, who can become a free agent. Ken Gurnick