Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images San Diego expected to sign a pair of international players to large bonuses, leaving the Dodgers and Jays in pursuit of Sasaki. Toronto added a reported $2 million in bonus pool space. For the second time in 14 months, it is apparently down to the Dodgers and Blue Jays for the services of a Japanese star … [Read more...] about Padres reportedly out on Sasaki, Jays add $2m to bonus pool
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Farewell, Tommy Brown
Brown debuted for Brooklyn at age 16 during World War II, and remains the only player in AL/NL history to homer before turning 18. Tommy Brown, the utility man who played seven of his nine major league seasons with the Brooklyn Dodgers, died on Wednesday at age 97. With Pee Wee Reese in the Navy and away from the Dodgers for three seasons during World War II, the team turned to … [Read more...] about Farewell, Tommy Brown
Dodgers 2025 schedule, start times & notes
Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Major League Baseball on Thursday announced start times for regular season and spring training games, which is as good a reason as any to review the Dodgers schedule for 2025, finding things that stand out. Breakfast and baseball The Dodgers open the regular season against the Cubs for two games on March 18-19 at the Tokyo Dome in … [Read more...] about Dodgers 2025 schedule, start times & notes
Former Dodger Tommy Brown, youngest player to homer, dies at 97
Taylors Invite Fans to Join Polar Plunge
Popular Dodgers utility infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor and his wife Mary are set to host their second annual Polar Plunge event on Sunday, February 2 at 10 a.m. at the Manhattan Beach Pier. Given the severity of the recent L.A. wildfires, the Taylors and their CT3 Foundation have decided to contribute a significant percentage of proceeds to local firefighters. Manhattan … [Read more...] about Taylors Invite Fans to Join Polar Plunge