Los Angeles Dodgers news, rumors and injuries

Wed, 12 Mar 2014 13:36:06 -0700

Los Angeles Dodgers 1B Adrian Gonzalez has four walks in 26 plate appearances this spring, and he's looking to be more selective this season. "I'm not going to go up there looking for a walk, but I do think I can get back to walking more," Gonzalez said. He led the majors in walks in 2009 with 119 but had only 89 combined walks in the last two years. Gonzalez attributed his lack of walks the last two seasons on him being in better lineups.

Fantasy Tip: More walks should help A-Gon's value in on-base percentage leagues, and it should help buoy his average, if he can accomplish it. His peak power years are in the past, but there may still be a little left.

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Wed, 12 Mar 2014 13:01:10 -0700

Los Angeles Dodgers OF Matt Kemp (ankle) is playing center field in a minor league intrasquad game Wednesday, March 12, for his first action in the field this year.

Fantasy Tip: Another positive step for Kemp here. If he can avoid any major setbacks, we could see Kemp return to the Dodgers in early May. Based on where he's going in drafts right now, he could be a major steal if he stays healthy and bounces back.

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Wed, 12 Mar 2014 02:04:45 -0700

The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned P Matt Magill to Triple-A Albuquerque. The team also reassigned C J.C. Boscan, Ps Carlos Frias and Red Patterson and IFs Brendan Harris and Clint Robinson to minor league camp.

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Tue, 11 Mar 2014 13:54:23 -0700

Los Angeles Dodgers SP Zack Greinke (calf) did pitchers fielding practice and other drills Tuesday, March 11, and he will start the team's game Wednesday, March 12.

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Tue, 11 Mar 2014 13:52:24 -0700

Los Angeles Dodgers OF Matt Kemp (ankle) didn't play in any games Tuesday, March 11, after playing the last two days. However, he worked out with the rest of the team and had no setbacks.

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Mon, 10 Mar 2014 14:14:58 -0700

Los Angeles Dodgers RP Paco Rodriguez thinks he's found a mechanical flaw that was responsible for his late-season collapse last year. Rodriguez said he's noticed that the flaw occurs when he breaks his hands at the start of his motion. "Once I figured it out, it was like, 'Wow, that's how it feels,'" said Rodriguez. "I was pitching so well, but my arm slowly came up and it took away from my ability to hide the ball. It's like night and day. I have a lot more control of my pitches." He put the fix into effect Friday, March 7, and he's seen immediate results.

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Mon, 10 Mar 2014 14:13:41 -0700

Los Angeles Dodgers P Onelki Garcia (elbow, knee) is on a restricted throwing program after having elbow and knee surgeries.

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Mon, 10 Mar 2014 14:13:02 -0700

Los Angeles Dodgers OF Matt Kemp (ankle) played in another intrasquad game Monday, March 10, going 1-for-5 with a walk, sacrifice fly, two strikeouts and two RBIs. Kemp hasn't felt any pain in his left ankle.

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Mon, 10 Mar 2014 14:12:36 -0700

Los Angeles Dodgers SP Zack Greinke (calf) was pain-free during his bullpen session Monday, March 10, and he also went through fielding drills. Greinke could pitch in a spring game this week, perhaps as early as Wednesday, March 12.

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Mon, 10 Mar 2014 12:11:55 -0700

Los Angeles Dodgers 2B Dee Gordon is traveling with the team tomorrow and 2B Alexander Guerrero is not, which could be a sign that Gordon is winning the competition to start at second base.

Fantasy Tip: With everyday playing time Gordon could be a real sleeper, at least in NL-only leagues. He'll need to make better contact and take more walks, though, but his speed remains his best asset. Guerrero is a huge risk in deep mixed leagues, especially since he took the entire year off in 2013.

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Mon, 10 Mar 2014 08:47:45 -0700

Los Angeles Dodgers SP Zack Greinke (calf) will throw another bullpen session Monday, March 10.

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Sun, 09 Mar 2014 12:44:02 -0700

Los Angeles Dodgers OF Matt Kemp (ankle) said his ankle felt fine after seven at-bats in a minor league game Sunday, March 9, but added that he needs to strengthen his legs.

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Sun, 09 Mar 2014 12:15:28 -0700

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said SPs Clayton Kershaw and Hyun-Jin Ryu will start the first two games of the Opening Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Australia.

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Sat, 08 Mar 2014 21:25:42 -0800

Los Angeles Dodgers SP Paul Maholm (elbow) said Saturday, March 8, that he is uncertain if he will be make the trip for the team's regular season opening series against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Australia. He is a candidate to pitch in an exhibition game against Team Australia two days prior. "I'm just preparing to pitch wherever they tell me," Maholm said. "If I pitch well, everything will work out. I'm not concerned with roles."

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Sat, 08 Mar 2014 18:02:54 -0800

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said OF Matt Kemp (ankle) is close to returning to game action, although no timetable has officially been established and he is still expected to begin the year on the disabled list. Kemp has resumed shagging fly balls and has started running and making turns, although not on the bases. He has also been taking batting practice and throwing for several weeks.

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