With it increasingly likely at least one NFL team is relocating to Los Angeles in the next two years, a possible temporary home for the team could be Dodger Stadium. (more…)
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Dodgers-Nets marriage: Too big not to fail?
A proposed investment in the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center by Guggenheim Baseball Partners, owners of the Los Angeles Dodgers, has reportedly been scrapped after reality set in on all sides. (more…)
Drillers, Dodgers sign new player development contract
We have another affiliation shift for 2015-2016: The Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League) and the Los Angeles Dodgers signed a two-year player development contract, through the 2016 season. Not unexpected, and it’s a situation that should work well for the Dodgers, whose top two farm teams are now located within 150 miles of each […]
It’s official: Guber group buys RedHawks; OKC to become Dodgers affiliate
It’s official: a group led by sports investor Peter Guber is buying the Oklahoma City RedHawks (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), with the team switching to a Los Angeles Dodgers affiliation. The new player development contract (PDC) and sale of the team was announced today. Guber, an investor in Guggenheim Baseball Management — the owner […]
Affiliation news: Tulsa to announce Dodgers PDC today
Another big move in the 2015-2016 affiliation world comes today when the Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League) will announce a new Los Angeles Dodgers player development contract (PDC) at an afternoon press conference. It’s one of three press conferences set to announce new PDCs today. Also scheduled: an Oklahoma City RedHawks (Class AAA; Pacific […]
Loons, Dodgers extend player development contract
Another of the unannounced affiliations we referenced yesterday: The Great Lakes Loons (Low Class A; Midwest League) and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their player development contract (PDC) through 2016. “The Dodgers have been terrific partners through the first eight seasons of Loons baseball,” said Loons Vice-President/General Manager Scott Litle. “It’s a relationship that has […]
Quakes, Dodgers extend PDC for two more years
Here’s one of those unannounced affiliations we discussed yesterday: the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (High Class A; California League) and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their player development contract (PDC) through 2016. You can read more about the affiliation situation here, with a current list of affiliations here. “The partnership between the Quakes and the Dodgers […]
Dodgers, Cubs, Rockies key to 2015-2016 affiliations
We’ve updated our list of MLB/MiLB affiliations to reflect unannounced renewals, and a few things are for certain: the biggest changes could happen at the Triple-A level, and the Dodgers, Cubs and Rockies could revamp their farm systems. You can check out the updated affiliate list here. There are always a host of affiliations that […]
Ogden, Dodgers extend player-development contract through 2016
In a surprisingly low-key fashion — no press releases, no big announcements — the Ogden Raptors (rookie; Pioneer League) and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their player development contract (PDC) through 2016. The pair have been affiliated since the 2003 season. Tommy Lasorda, who managed a former Ogden team affiliated with the Dodgers in 1966–68, […]
Drillers affiliation in play?
We may have another affiliation in play, with Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League) GM Mike Melega saying the team won’t address its MLB affiliate until after the season — which may mean a change from current parent Colorado Rockies. The two have a history of announcing player-development contracts before the end of the season […]
Guber group buying RedHawks; ties to Dodgers means new affiliation
A group that includes Los Angeles Dodgers and Mandalay Baseball Properties investor Peter Guber is part of another group buying the Oklahoma City RedHawks (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), and the Dodgers will change affiliations in 2015, according to multiple sources. There are plenty of changes afoot for the RedHawks, according to multiple sources. Guber […]
Vin Scully to return in 2015 as Voice of the Dodgers
Let the rejoicing begin: Vin Scully, who began his broadcast career in 1950 with the Brooklyn Dodgers, will return for his 66th season behind the mic, according to an announcement by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Scully, 86, is still a marvel: if you can, take a minute on mlb.com to check out his deliveries. He’s […]
Stow wins Dodgers lawsuit; McCourt found not liable
Bryan Stow, the victim of a vicious beating in the Dodger Stadium parking lot in 2011, won a $18-million verdict against the Los Angeles Dodgers and his attackers, but former owner Frank McCourt was found to be not liable by the same Los Angeles jury. The Dodgers are responsible for $13.9 million of the total […]