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DFS Roundtable: When to take the highest-salary pitcher

Derek Carty, Renee Miller, Todd Zola and Joe Kaiser answered those questions and more in our first MLB roundtable discussion. Note: This was conducted before games on Tuesday, August 4. Carty: Let’s start with the basics and go from there. Because pitchers score more points than hitters and because you only get two of them, […]

Dodgers decline Justin Turner option, don’t extend qualifying offer to Clayton Kershaw

The team also said Thursday it extended qualifying offers to two All-Stars, shortstop Trea Turner and left-handed pitcher Tyler Anderson. Also not receiving a qualifying offer for the second straight year was Clayton Kershaw. As a result, the left-hander will have additional time to consider his future rather than make a decision at the beginning […]

Astros decline $10 million option on first baseman Trey Mancini

Houston also declined a $13 million option on reliever Will Smith in favor of a $1 million buyout. Mancini was acquired on Aug. 1 from the Baltimore Orioles in a three-team trade involving the Tampa Bay Rays as the Astros worked to refine their postseason roster. His playing time was limited in the playoffs, however, […]

Dodgers work out newly-activated Trea Turner at 2B, expect Clayton Kershaw to resume playing catch ‘relatively soon’

Kershaw, who hasn’t pitched since July 3, is still shut down from throwing because of soreness around his left elbow, though Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expects him to resume playing catch “relatively soon.” His elbow is still recovering from a three-inning simulated game that took place on July 27, a setback Kershaw blamed on ramping […]

Cole Hamels agrees to 1-year deal to return to MLB with Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers, perpetually in search of depth for their star-studded rotation, have agreed to a one-year deal with four-time All-Star Cole Hamels, it was announced on Wednesday. Hamels, who auditioned for teams during a workout last month in Texas, passed his physical Wednesday morning. The Dodgers didn’t reveal dollar figures, but the deal […]

San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers set stage for memorable summer

LOS ANGELES — It seemed as if Sunday’s finale, the seventh game in 10 days between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers, would finally produce the first dud of this exhilarating matchup. The Dodgers led by six runs, and the Padres were down to their last nine outs, entering the final three […]

Dustin May, not David Price, grabs fifth starter role as Los Angeles Dodgers prepare to defend title

Price will be one of three traditional starters available out of the Dodgers’ bullpen to begin the regular season, joining Tony Gonsolin, who challenged for the National League Rookie of the Year Award last year, and veteran right-hander Jimmy Nelson, who returned to the Dodgers on a minor league contract. All three can provide bulk […]

Dodgers put Alex Wood on IL with shoulder inflammation

The Dodgers replaced him on the 30-man roster with minor league reliever Josh Sborz. Wood’s injury, listed as shoulder inflammation, comes one week after Clayton Kershaw‘s back stiffened up, an ailment that ultimately kept him out of his Opening Day start. Before that, Jimmy Nelson underwent back surgery and was ruled out for the year, […]

Dodgers’ Mookie Betts fully prepared but has doubts on start of season

With that as a backdrop, Mookie Betts was asked about his chances of suiting up for the Los Angeles Dodgers this year — or ever, given his pending free agency. “I still have my doubts, just based off what’s going on,” Betts said. “I’m definitely preparing the same way; I’m fully expecting to play. But […]

Dodgers pitcher David Price says he won’t play this season

LOS ANGELES — David Price, the former Cy Young Award winner who was heading into his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, became the latest player to opt out of the 2020 season on Saturday, alluding to health concerns because of the coronavirus pandemic. Price joins Ryan Zimmerman and Joe Ross of the Washington […]

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