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Not long into their final Cactus League game of the year, being played in Surprise, Ariz., against the Kansas City Royals, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced they released Dustin McGowan. The 33-year-old right-hander signed a one-year deal in late February and was informed Tuesday he would not make the roster out of Spring Training. Had […] More
The biggest battle in Los Angeles Dodgers camp has been for who will be part of the seven-man bullpen. While the bullpen was arguably the team’s biggest weakness in 2014, the Dodgers had a handful of new names, a few returners and a crop of young arms that were looking to turn the fortunes around. […] More
This offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed multiple relief pitchers to both Major and Minor-League contracts with invitations to Spring Training and a chance to compete for a spot on the Major League roster. Many of the pitchers signed have a history of injury, including former Toronto Blue Jays starter turned reliever Dustin McGowan, who […] More
This offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers have signed many pitchers with histories of arm issues. They signed Brandon Beachy, Brandon McCarthy, Brett Anderson and Erik Bedard, who all have had shoulder or elbow injuries in their careers. On Monday, they added to that list by signing former Toronto Blue Jays reliever Dustin McGowan to a […] More
After receiving a lubricating injection in his right elbow last week, Zack Greinke fell somewhat behind in his throwing schedule. The procedure wasn’t deemed serious and it was one Greinke has received in his previous springs with the Dodgers. Sure enough, the 31 year old played catch on Sunday as predicted, and did so again […] More
Los Angeles Dodgers fans awoke to news Monday morning that prized Cuban prospect is expected to sign with the Boston Red Sox for a signing bonus that is believed to be near $30 million. Shortly after reports of Moncada’s decision being in, the Dodgers officially announced the signing of Dustin McGowan to a one-year contract. […] More
Even with Spring Training underway, the Los Angeles Dodgers continue to make moves to improve their roster depth. On Saturday, the team signed right-hander Brandon Beachy to a one-year deal and he is expected to be ready to pitch around midseason. Andrew Friedman and Farhan Zaidi have made multiple moves this winter with depth in […] More
