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Dodgers News: Expect Yasiel Puig To Stay With Dodgers All Season

Ross Gasmer — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:10:01 +0000

While Yasiel Puig sent shockwaves through major league baseball with his four home run performance through his first week int he big leagues, he followed it up by hitting .500 in his second week and recorded his first career stolen base. Puig was called up when Matt Kemp and Carl Crawford hit the DL and [...]

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Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers Discussing Extension

Ross Gasmer — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:05:05 +0000

Late last night, news broke that the Dodgers and ace Clayton Kershaw were progressing towards a contract extension that would make the young lefty the highest paid pitcher in baseball. Kershaw’s market was set early in the winter by Mariners ace Felix Hernandez and Tigers ace Justin Verlander as they were signed to $180 million [...]

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Dodgers News: Diamondbacks Miguel Montero Talks About Suspensions

Ross Gasmer — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:17:24 +0000

The suspensions handed down in the Dodgers brawl yesterday were met with some surprise as Yasiel Puig wasn’t suspended while Eric Hinske received a five-game suspension. Ian Kennedy was given a 10-game suspension and plans to appeal, but Diamondbacks catcher Miguel Montero had some harsh words for Dodgers starter Zack Greinke via Jack MaGruder of [...]

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Dodgers Rumors: Andre Ethier For Mark Buehrle Being Discussed?

Ross Gasmer — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:42:32 +0000

It’s no secret the Dodgers will have a problem when Matt Kemp and Carl Crawford are activated as they’ll have four capable outfielders for three positions. Too bad the National League hasn’t adopted the DH to help the Dodgers out, but there inevitably will need to be a trade for Yasiel Puig to stay in [...]

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Dodgers News: Fines And Suspensions Announced From Diamondbacks Brawl

Ross Gasmer — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:30:50 +0000

After deliberating over the brawl between the Diamondbacks and Dodgers, major league baseball has finally announced the fines and suspensions that will impact both teams going forward. Ian Kennedy started the fireworks off by hitting phenom Yasiel Puig in the face and Dodgers starter Zack Greinke retaliated by hitting catcher Miguel Montero in the back. [...]

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Major League Baseball Announces Suspensions Handed Down Tomorrow

Ross Gasmer — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:17:31 +0000

After saying they would announce the suspensions from the brawl on Tuesday night with the Dodgers and Diamondbacks this afternoon, major league baseball won’t do so until tomorrow. The commissioners office has had days to review the tape as there are several players and coaches that could face lengthy suspensions. Bill Shaikin of the LA [...]

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Animated: Hyun-Jin Ryu Records First Career Major League Triple

Ross Gasmer — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 03:48:16 +0000

Given the nickname “Babe Ryuth” by many, Dodgers rookie starter Hyun-Jin Ryu smacked an RBI triple during the Dodgers four-run rally in the fifth inning against the Diamondbacks tonight. Ryu has been a sensation for the Dodgers this season as he’s surpassed expectations with a record of 6-2 and an ERA of 2.72 coming into [...]

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Dodgers News: Scout Logan White Discusses Signing Of Yasiel Puig

Ross Gasmer — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:13:43 +0000

The Dodgers haven’t had the best season to date, but things have turned around in terms of excitement with the call-up of Cuban outfielder Yasiel Puig. Puig was signed by the Dodgers last June to a seven-year $42 million contract and were criticized by many for their investment in the Cuban import. Keith Law of [...]

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Brawls, Comebacks and a FedEx Delivery: Just What the Doctor Ordered

Jeff Spiegel — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:01:28 +0000

As odd as it sounds, Don Mattingly couldn’t have hoped for anything more on Tuesday night. In fact, despite the carnage, Dodger fans everywhere should be thanking Ian Kennedy and Co. for what just might be exactly what these Dodgers needed. Less than 24 hours after writing that I hoped the Dodgers had hit rock [...]

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Video: Dodgers And Diamondbacks Brawl After Greinke Is Hit

Ross Gasmer — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 06:04:06 +0000

There’s no doubt that the Dodgers and Diamondbacks don’t like each other very much and those sentiments were realized again tonight when the benches cleared not once, but twice. Diamondbacks starter Ian Kennedy hit Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig on the nose with a fastball in the sixth inning and Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke retaliated by [...]

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