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MLB roundup: Brad Penny will play in Japan (Yahoo! Sports)
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:30:15 PST
Brad Penny is headed to Japan. The 33-year-old righty will join the Softbank Hawks of Japan's Pacific League, the team announced on its website Sunday. Penny, who pitched 12 seasons in the majors for six teams, indicated earlier in the week via Twitter he was headed for Japan.

RHP Penny signs with Japanese team (Yahoo! Sports)
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:35:15 PST
Brad Penny is headed to Japan. The 33-year-old righty will join the Softbank Hawks of Japan's Pacific League, the team announced on its website Sunday. Penny, who pitched 12 seasons in the majors for six teams, indicated earlier in the week via Twitter he was headed for Japan.

Ex-MLB pitcher Penny signs with Softbank Hawks (AP)
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:09:49 PST
The Softbank Hawks of Japan's Pacific League have signed former major league pitcher Brad Penny to a one-year contract. Softbank announced the signing of free agent Penny on its website Sunday The 33-year-old right-hander is expected to arrive in Japan on Wednesday. Financial terms of the deal were not released.

Dodgers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:38:46 PST

For the first time in his four seasons with the organization, relief pitcher Ronald Belisario reported to spring training on time. In fact, the right-hander showed up to camp three weeks early.

Belisario, who missed 2011 while battling visa and legal issues in Venezuela, has already been seen at the Dodgers' spring training facility at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz., beginning workouts to prepare for the season.

Signed to a minor league contract prior to the 2009 season, Belisario showed up late to camp because of visa issues, but impressed the coaching staff well enough to earn a spot on the opening day roster.

Belisario put up a 2.04 ERA with 64 strikeouts in 71 innings, a key cog in the bullpen as the Dodgers won 95 games and advanced to the NLCS for the...

Dodgers sign reliever Todd Coffey to 1-year deal (AP)
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:19:29 PST
The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to terms with right-handed reliever Todd Coffey on a $1.3 million, one-year contract with a club option for 2013. The deal, announced Friday, will pay Coffey $1 million this season. The Dodgers hold a $2.5 million option for next season with a $300,000 buyout. Coffey was 5-1 with a 3.62 ERA in 69 games with Washington last season.

Dodgers ask court to disallow out Stow claim (AP)
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:11:29 PST
The Los Angeles Dodgers asked a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge on Friday to disallow claims against the team filed by Bryan Stow, the San Francisco Giants fan nearly beaten to death outside Dodger Stadium last spring. Stow and his family sued the Dodgers in California state court, then filed the claim with the federal court in July, weeks after owner Frank McCourt put the team in bankruptcy.

Dodgers, White Sox to play spring game in Tucson (AP)
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:21:33 PST
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox will play a spring training game in Tucson, Ariz., on March 23 to benefit the Christina-Taylor Green Foundation. The game will be played at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium with all proceeds going to the foundation named for the daughter of Dodgers scout John Green.

Dodgers' bidders invited to meetings in LA (AP)
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:19:28 PST
Remaining bidders for the Dodgers are being invited to meetings with the team's management in Los Angeles. A person familiar with one of the group's plans said its meeting had been scheduled for next week and the group will have the opportunity to ask questions and further investigate finances as it prepares for the second round of bidding.

Dodgers' Loney will not face charges (AP)
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:13:29 PST
Prosecutors say criminal charges will not be filed against Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman James Loney, who was arrested last year on suspicion of driving under the influence. City attorney's office spokesman Frank Mateljan said Wednesday that the office obtained a report from law enforcement and determined there was insufficient evidence to proceed with a case against Loney.

O'Malley's Dodgers Bid Financed by Korean Investors: Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:54:00 PST
It's finally getting interesting for Los Angeles Dodgers fans as the team's sale process begins to enter the home stretch. Working with MLB, owner Frank McCourt has agreed to sell the team, the actual sale process is being handled by Blackstone, a large investment and...

Mark Cuban explains why his Dodgers bid failed (Yahoo! Sports)
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:10:32 PST
MarkCubanSaveTheDodgers.com was left with a useless domain name and an overrun of extra T-shirts when it was reported over the weekend that Mark Cuban had not survived the first round of bidding for the Los Angeles Dodgers. On Monday, everyone's … Continue reading →

Spring Training 2012: Three Great Restaurants in Downtown Phoenix, Arizona (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:19:00 PST
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox use Camelback Ranch for spring training, which is located just outside of Glendale, Ariz., roughly 18 miles from downtown Phoenix. Consequently, many out-of-town baseball fans still stay and dine downtown when catching spring training...

Spring Training Hotels in Glendale, Arizona (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:56:00 PST
Glendale, Ariz., is the spring training home of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox. Home of Camelback Ranch, tickets for Dodgers home spring training games range from $8-44, and tickets for White Sox games range from $4-44 .

Brewers brace for Braun ruling after losing Prince (Yahoo! Sports)
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:42:00 PST
Having already bid adieu to Prince Fielder, Milwaukee will next learn when NL MVP Ryan Braun will play his first game.

Dodgers' Kershaw receives Warren Spahn Award (AP)
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:37:40 PST
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw accepted the Warren Spahn Award on Thursday night as the best left-handed pitcher in baseball. "It's the biggest trophy I've ever gotten," Kershaw said, laughing. "I don't know if I'll be able to carry it on the plane." Kershaw, the National League Cy Young winner, led the NL with a 21-5 record, 248 strikeouts and a...

MLB roundup: Fielder introduced as a Tiger (Yahoo! Sports)
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:25:14 PST
Prince Fielder never thought it could happen, but it did. The Prince appeared at a Comerica Park news conference to announce his $214 million, nine-year contract, the fourth-largest deal in baseball history. "It's awesome," Fielder said.

Spring Training 2012: Three Perfect After-Game Restaurants in Glendale, Arizona (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:21:00 PST
Camelback Ranch is the spring training home of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox. Situated in Phoenix and operated by the city of Glendale, the stadium is ideally located for baseball fans to grab a bite to eat on the way to or home from a game.

MLB Fan’s Guide to Visiting Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:05:00 PST
Planning to catch a Los Angeles Dodgers or Chicago White Sox spring training game at the Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz., this year? Wondering what the best seats and eats are? Maybe you're also wondering what the best way to get there is.

Yankees complete 1-year deal with RHP Kuroda (PA SportsTicker)
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:56:33 PST
The Yankees have finalized their $10 million, one-year contract with free-agent right-hander Hiroki Kuroda.

Report: Dodgers pursued Fielder hard (Yahoo! Sports)
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:20:17 PST
Though one of the teams that missed out on Prince Fielder, the Los Angeles Dodgers made a run at the slugger and thought they had a good chance of landing him, according to a CBSSports.com report. The Dodgers, who are in the process of being sold, offered seven years and about $160...

Happy Birthday Boy! Steve Sax turns 52 (Yahoo! Sports)
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:45:05 PST
On occasion, Big League Stew honors a birthday boy per week by taking a longer look at his career. Please join us in lighting the candles. Steve Sax, who turns 52 on Sunday, played 14 years in the majors from … Continue reading →

Daryle Ward suspended 50 games for amphetamine (AP)
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:23:47 PST
Daryle Ward, an 11-season veteran who hasn't played in the major leagues since 2008, has been suspended for 50 games after testing positive for a banned amphetamine under the minor league testing program. Ward spent last season in the minor league systems of the Chicago White Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks.

Kemp, Kershaw save Dodgers from NL West abyss (Yahoo! Sports)
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:01:00 PST
Matt Kemp and Clayton Kershaw won't get much help until new ownership starts calling the shots in Los Angeles.

Martin signs for $7.5 million to avoid arbitration with Yanks (Yahoo! Sports)
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:40:15 PST
The New York Yankees avoided arbitration with catcher Russell Martin by signing him Tuesday to a one-year, $7.5-million contract that also includes performance bonuses, according to multiple reports. Martin had asked for $7 million in arbitration and the Yankees had offered $8.2...

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