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Dodgers have pair of NL MVP hopefuls

LOS ANGELES -- Albert Pujols is considered the overwhelming favorite to win the National League MVP Award this year, but the Dodgers can't complain about their pair of long-shot candidates for the honor. Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier have already won a ...

From KEN GURNICK, MLB.com,  23 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Albert Pujols,  National League,  Matt Kemp,  Andre Ethier,  Hanley Ramirez

Time in LA 'disappointing' for Schmidt

LOS ANGELES -- Jason Schmidt filed for free agency last week, surprising a lot of people who thought he had already retired. "Just leaving my options open," he said. "At this moment, no, I'm not thinking about pitching anymore. Down the road, I'm not ...

From KEN GURNICK, MLB.com,  18 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Jason Schmidt,  Joe Torre

Torre's top-skipper fate approaching

LOS ANGELES -- Joe Torre finished fourth in last year's Baseball Writers' Association of America voting for National League Manager of the Year, and his team gained 11 wins in 2009. Whether that's enough for Torre to fend off former Dodgers manager ...

From KEN GURNICK, MLB.com,  17 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Bobby Cox,  Joe Torre,  National League,  Jim Tracy,  Charlie Manuel

Torre extension talk is just that for now

LOS ANGELES -- What's the status of talks to extend the contract of Dodgers manager Joe Torre? Hard to tell, even after listening to Torre address the subject at his "Safe at Home Foundation" fundraising dinner in New York on Friday night. Torre was ...

From KEN GURNICK, MLB.com,  13 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Joe Torre,  Major League Baseball

Dodgers to host 'Under the Lights'

Friday's event allows fans to play at Dodger Stadium LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers are holding an "Under the Lights" event Friday night at Dodger Stadium, featuring Matt Kemp, who this week was named winner of Gold Glove and Silver Slugger ...

From KEN GURNICK, MLB.com,  12 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Dodger Stadium,  Major League Baseball,  National League,  Matt Kemp,  Ramon Troncoso

Ethier, Kemp claim Silver Slugger honors

LOS ANGELES -- One day after the Dodgers had two Gold Glove winners, it was announced that they had two Silver Slugger winners. Outfielders Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier received honors Thursday as the best hitters at their positions, the first year ...

From KEN GURNICK, MLB.com,  12 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Matt Kemp,  Andre Ethier,  Mike Piazza,  Eric Karros,  National League

Jones named Triple-A All-Star

LOS ANGELES -- Veteran Minor League slugger Mitch Jones, who played with the Dodgers' Albuquerque affiliate in 2009, was named to the Topps' Triple-A All-Star team as designated hitter. The 32-year-old Jones won the Joe Bauman Trophy as Minor League ...

From KEN GURNICK, MLB.com,  12 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Major League Baseball,  New York Yankees,  Mitch Jones,  National League,  American League

Dodgers open spring slate March 5

LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers on Wednesday announced their 2010 Cactus League schedule, which opens Friday, March 5, against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch-Glendale, the complex shared by the two clubs. The 27-game schedule includes 15 games at ...

From KEN GURNICK, MLB.com,  11 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Major League Baseball,  Chicago White Sox,  Dodger Stadium,  National League,  American League

Kemp, Hudson secure Gold Gloves

LOS ANGELES -- Center fielder Matt Kemp and second baseman Orlando Hudson received National League Gold Glove Awards on Wednesday in a defensively historic day for the Dodgers. It marked the first year since 1975 (Steve Garvey and Andy Messersmith) ...

From KEN GURNICK, MLB.com,  11 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Matt Kemp,  Orlando Hudson,  National League,  Steve Garvey,  Andy Messersmith (baseball)

Three more Dodgers opt for free agency

LOS ANGELES -- Infielders Juan Castro and Mark Loretta and reliever Will Ohman filed for free agency Monday, leaving Jason Schmidt as the only Dodgers player eligible for free agency yet to file. Schmidt is expected to retire. The club has already ...

From KEN GURNICK, MLB.com,  9 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Juan Castro,  Mark Loretta,  Will Ohman,  Jason Schmidt,  Rafael Furcal

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