Los Angeles Dodgers
Ex-Boston slugger Ramirez heads to Taiwan
Mar 12, 2013 01:04 EDT
Former Boston Red Sox slugger Manny Ramirez has joined Taiwanese outfit EDA Rhinos in a major boost to the island's favourite sport.
Fists fly in Canada win, Puerto Rico advances
Mar 10, 2013 03:07 EDT
Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic booked berths in the second round of the World Baseball Classic while Canada battled its way past Mexico in a game marred by a ninth-inning brawl.
Puerto Rico, Dominican advance at WBC
Mar 10, 2013 00:04 EST
Angel Pagan went three-for-five as Puerto Rico booked a berth in the second round of the 2013 World Baseball Classic with a 6-3 victory over favoured Venezuela.
Canada routs Mexico in fight-filled game
Mar 09, 2013 19:45 EST
Michael Saunders went 4-for-4 and Justin Morneau drove in three runs as Canada routed Mexico 10-3 Saturday in a first-round World Baseball Classic game that included a ninth-inning brawl.
Mexico upsets US in baseball World Classic
Mar 09, 2013 01:40 EST
Adrian Gonzalez blasted a home run and drove in three runs as Mexico shocked the United States 5-2 in a stunning first-round upset at the World Baseball Classic.
Chang's 'biggest hit' resounds in China
Mar 06, 2013 02:26 EST
Ray Chang hailed the biggest hit of his life after his two-run single secured China's win over Brazil and a spot in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, a result which looks set to boost the sport in the country.
Taiwan team in talks with ex-Boston slugger
Feb 27, 2013 09:29 EST
Former Boston Red Sox slugger Manny Ramirez has been holding talks about playing for a Taiwanese professional baseball team in the spring season, the team's leading coach said Wednesday.
Reports differ on record deal for Hernandez
Feb 07, 2013 16:56 EST
Felix Hernandez could walk into Seattle Mariners training camp on Tuesday as the highest-paid pitcher in Major League Baseball, or he might not be there at all, according to US reports.
Dodgers name legend Koufax as advisor
Jan 22, 2013 14:58 EST
Sandy Koufax, a Hall of Fame pitcher who played for four World Series champions, was named Tuesday as a special advisor to Los Angeles Dodgers chairman Mark Walter by the Major League Baseball club.
Sanchez makes deal to stay in Detroit: reports
Dec 14, 2012 14:22 EST
Right-handed pitcher Anibal Sanchez has agreed to a five-year deal worth $80 million to remain with the Detroit Tigers, snubbing an offer from the Chicago Cubs according to reports on Friday.
Cy Young winner Greinke joins Dodgers
Dec 10, 2012 22:17 EST
Former Cy Young winner Zack Greinke signed a six-year, $147 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers that ranks as the biggest annual salary ever given to a Major League Baseball pitcher.
LA Dodgers reach '$36 mn' deal with Ryu
Dec 10, 2012 08:21 EST
The Los Angeles Dodgers say they're looking forward to watching Ryu Hyun-jin pitch for them after signing the top South Korean left-hander to a six-year deal worth a reported $36 million.
LA Dodgers reach $36 million deal with Ryu
Dec 09, 2012 22:36 EST
The Los Angeles Dodgers say they're looking forward to watching Ryu Hyun-jin pitch for them after signing the top South Korean left-hander to a six-year deal worth a reported $36 million.
Dodgers reach $36 million deal with Ryu
Dec 09, 2012 19:25 EST
The Los Angeles Dodgers have reached a 6-year deal worth $36 million for top South Korean left-handed hurler Ryu Hyun-jin, MLB.com reported Sunday.
Japan's Kuroda to remain with Yankees
Nov 20, 2012 23:42 EST
Japanese right handed pitcher Hiroki Kuroda signed a one-year contract with the New York Yankees, the Major League Baseball club announced.
Dickey, Price win Cy Young Awards
Nov 15, 2012 01:01 EST
New York Mets knuckleball pitcher R.A. Dickey capped a storybook season by being named the National League's Cy Young Award winner.
Dodgers buy right to negotiate with Ryu
Nov 10, 2012 18:37 EST
The Los Angeles Dodgers are the US team that won a bidding war to obtain the negotiating rights to top South Korean pitcher Ryu Hyun-Jin, Major League Baseball announced on Saturday.
Dodgers tap McGwire as hitting coach
Nov 07, 2012 18:28 EST
Mark McGwire, whose former single-season home run record was sullied by an admission of steroid use, was named hitting coach of the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.
Nets make late but triumphant debut in Brooklyn
Nov 03, 2012 23:14 EDT
Brook Lopez scored 27 points and Deron Williams added 19 to spark the Brooklyn Nets to a 107-100 victory over Toronto on Saturday in a triumphant debut in their new $1 billion home arena.
Storm-delayed Nets-Knicks game rescheduled
Nov 01, 2012 18:58 EDT
Due to the devastation from Hurricane Sandy, the Brooklyn Nets will have to wait almost a month to entertain their uptown NBA rivals, the New York Knicks.
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| Los Angeles Dodgers Established 1883 Based in Los Angeles since 1958 | |||
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| Retired Numbers | 1, 2, 4, 19, 20, 24, 32, 39, 42, 53 | ||
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| World Series titles (6) | 1988 • 1981 • 1965 • 1963 1959 • 1955 | ||
| NL Pennants (21) | 1988 • 1981 • 1978 • 1977 1974 • 1966 • 1965 • 1963 1959 • 1956 • 1955 • 1953 1952 • 1949 • 1947 • 1941 1920 • 1916 • 1900 • 1899 1890 | ||
| AA Pennants (1) | 1889 | ||
| West Division titles (11) [1][2] | 2009 • 2008 • 2004 • 1995 • 1988 • 1985 1983 • 1981 • 1978 • 1977 1974 | ||
| Wild card berths (2) | 2006 • 1996 | ||
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[1] - In 1981, a players' strike in the middle of the season forced the season to be split into two halves. Los Angeles had the best record in the West Division when play was stopped and was declared the first-half division winner. The Dodgers had the second best record in the division when considering the entire season, four games behind Cincinnati. | |||
| Owner(s): Frank McCourt | |||
| Manager: Joe Torre | |||
| General Manager: Ned Colletti | |||
