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DODGERS PLACE INFIELDER MARK ELLIS ON THE DISABLED LIST; REINSTATE CHRIS CAPUANO FROM THE DL

Capuano to make second start of the season tonight vs. Arizona LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers today placed infielder Mark Ellis on the 15-day disabled list (retroactive to April 27) with a strained right quad and reinstated left-handed pitcher Chris Capuano from the disabled list. Capuano has been on the DL since April [...]

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DODGERS PLACE HANLEY RAMIREZ ON THE DISABLED LIST, RECALL DEE GORDON

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers today placed shortstop Hanley Ramirez on the 15-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain and recalled shortstop Dee Gordon from Triple-A Albuquerque. Gordon, 25, had a .314 batting average with 19 runs scored, eight doubles, two triples and 12 RBI in 25 games with the Isotopes, while [...]

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DODGERS PLACE CLAYTON KERSHAW ON BEREAVEMENT LIST; REINSTATE HANLEY RAMIREZ FROM THE DL

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers today placed left-handed pitcher Clayton Kershaw on the bereavement list and reinstated shortstop Hanley Ramirez from the 15-day disabled list. Ramirez played a combined 12.0 innings at shortstop, while going 3-for-6 with a double and three RBI at the plate in two rehab games this weekend for Single-A [...]

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DODGERS PLACE FIFE ON 15-DAY DISABLED LIST, RECALL RHP MAGILL

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers today placed right-handed pitcher Stephen Fife on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder bursitis retroactive to April 22 and recalled right-handed pitcher Matt Magill from Triple-A Albuquerque. Magill will start and wear No. 36 in his Major League debut tonight vs. Milwaukee. Magill has posted a 2.84 [...]

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DODGERS TO WEBCAST EIGHT SPRING GAMES

LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Dodgers announced today they will webcast eight Spring Training home games from Camelback Ranch – Glendale in Arizona beginning tomorrow. Dodger fans can catch all the action provided by ProAngle Media and Camelback Vision via the Dodgers’ website (www.Dodgers.com).   The first telecast is tomorrow against the Cleveland Indians at 12:05 p.m. [...]

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Dodger Fanfest Tomorrow

WHAT:           The Dodgers will hold their first offseason FanFest presented by State Farm tomorrow, January 26. The free event will be held at Dodger Stadium in Lot 6 from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and will feature appearances and autographs with Luis Cruz, A.J. Ellis, Mark Ellis, Andre Ethier, Tim Federowicz, Zack Greinke, Javy Guerra, [...]

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The Biggest Dodger News in 25 Years!

HALL OF FAMER SANDY KOUFAX TO RETURN TO DODGERS IN 2013 LOS ANGELES – Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax will return to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2013, it was announced. Koufax will serve as Special Advisor to Dodgers’ Chairman Mark Walter. Koufax will attend a portion of Spring Training to work with Dodgers’ pitchers [...]

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DODGER STADIUM IMPROVEMENTS OUTLINED FOR 2013 SEASON

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers today announced their plan for improvements to 51-year-old Dodger Stadium for the 2013 season. Upgrades include: New High Definition video boards in left field and right field.  Existing message boards, including ribbon boards at the Loge level and outfield wall, will be replaced with the new technology as [...]

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DODGERS ANNOUNCE MINOR LEAGUE COACHING STAFF

Dodger affiliates posted the third-highest winning percentage among MLB teams in 2012 LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers today announced their 2013 Minor League coaches with seven former Dodger players from the Major League club on staff. For a second consecutive season, four of the Dodgers’ seven affiliates reached the postseason in 2012 and [...]

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DODGERS ANNOUNCE 2013 SPRING TRAINING SCHEDULE

Season Tickets are on sale now at dodgers.com/spring LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers today announced their 2013 Spring Training schedule with their fifth season of Cactus League play beginning on Saturday, February 23 against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch – Glendale. Pitchers and catchers report on February 12 and the first [...]

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DODGERS ANNOUNCE 2013 COACHING STAFF

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers today announced their coaching staff for the 2013 season with eight coaches returning to the Dodger staff as well as three new additions. General Manager Ned Colletti made the announcement. “All of these men have a passion for teaching and coaching,” said Colletti. “They provide a vast array [...]

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DODGERS HIRE SIX INTERNATIONAL SCOUTS

COVERING CUBA, EUROPE, LATIN AMERICA, MEXICO, THE PACIFIC RIM AND VENEZUELA – Pedro Avila, Gene Grimaldi, Patrick Guerrero, Pat Kelly, Jamey Storvick and Mike Tosar join the Dodger scouting group. LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Dodgers added experience to their international team of scouts with the signing of Pedro Avila, Gene Grimaldi, Patrick Guerrero, Pat Kelly, [...]

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PAT CORRALES NAMED SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE GENERAL MANAGER

LOS ANGELES— Pat Corrales, a former Major League player, manager and bench coach and a veteran of 53 years in baseball, has joined the Los Angeles Dodgers as Special Assistant to the General Manager. The announcement was made today by Dodger General Manager Ned Colletti. “We are very happy to have Pat join us,” Colletti [...]

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DODGERS SIGN BRANDON LEAGUE TO THREE-YEAR CONTRACT

Right-hander returns to Los Angeles after being acquired at the 2012 trade deadline LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers today announced the signing of free-agent right-handed reliever Brandon League to a three-year contract. The announcement was made by Dodger General Manager Ned Colletti. “We’re excited to bring back a key member of our bullpen, [...]

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CLAYTON KERSHAW WINS 2012 ROBERTO CLEMENTE AWARD

DETROIT, MI – Dodger pitcher Clayton Kershaw was named the recipient of the 2012 Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevrolet today at a press conference prior to Game Four of the World Series at Comerica Park in Detroit. The Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevrolet recognizes a Major League Baseball player who best represents the [...]

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DODGERS HIRE HUNSICKER

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers today hired Gerry Hunsicker as Senior Advisor, Baseball Operations. Dodger General Manager Ned Colletti made the announcement. “Gerry brings a wealth of senior level experience and knowledge that will assist baseball operations at all levels,” said Colletti. Hunsicker will assist Colletti and President and CEO Stan Kasten with [...]

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DODGERS REINSTATE DEE GORDON; RECALL STEPHEN FIFE AND ELIAN HERRERA

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers today reinstated shortstop Dee Gordon from the 60-day disabled list and recalled right-handed pitcher Stephen Fife and infielder/outfielder Elian Herrera from Triple-A Albuquerque. To make room for Gordon on the 40-man roster, the club placed infielder Adam Kennedy on the 60-day disabled list with a strained right groin. [...]

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DODGERS REINSTATE SCOTT ELBERT FROM THE DISABLED LIST; OPTION ELIAN HERRERA

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers today reinstated left-handed reliever Scott Elbert from the disabled list and optioned infielder/outfielder Elian Herrera to Triple-A Albuquerque. Herrera appeared in just two games during his six-day recall, going 1-for-3 at the plate. Elbert had been on the disabled list since July 26 with left elbow inflammation and [...]

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DODGERS PLACE JERRY HAIRSTON JR. ON THE DISABLED LIST; RECALL ELIAN HERRERA

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers today placed IF/OF Jerry Hairston Jr. on the 15-day disabled list with left hip inflammation (retroactive to August 12) and recalled IF/OF Elian Herrera from Triple-A Albuquerque. Hairston was hitting .273 (65-for-238) with four home runs and 26 RBI and has made starts at second base (26), third [...]

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DODGERS SELECT CONTRACT OF LUIS CRUZ, OPTION TOLLESON AND TRANSFER LILLY TO 60-DAY DL

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers today selected the contract of infielder Luis Cruz from Triple-A Albuquerque and optioned right-hander Shawn Tolleson to Albuquerque. In a corresponding move, the club also transferred left-handed pitcher Ted Lilly (left shoulder inflammation) to the 60-day disabled list. Tolleson, 24, posted a 7.71 ERA in six big league [...]

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