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Dodgers' Creditors Worried About a 'Massive Claim' in Bryan Stow Case

Dodgers' Creditors Worried About a 'Massive Claim' in Bryan Stow Case

The Dodgers say they're not to blame for the brutal parking lot beating of Giants fan Bryan Stow. But creditors are skeptical that the courts will see it that way and they're already predicting that the team's financial liability in the Stow case could be "massive." more ›

Divorce McCourt: Jamie Will Give Up All Claims to the Dodgers in Settlement

Divorce McCourt: Jamie Will Give Up All Claims to the Dodgers in Settlement

It's been a long, arduous, and contentious battle, and it appears it's coming to an end: Frank and Jamie McCourt's high-profile divorce is about to be settled, reports the L.A. Times, and as part of the agreement, Jamie McCourt will agree to give up any claims on the Los Angeles Dodgers. more ›

The Battle of the McCourts Is Over... Sort Of

The Battle of the McCourts Is Over... Sort Of

According to Bill Shaikin of the LA Times, Frank and Jamie McCourt have agreed to a divorce settlement. While their bickering is over for now, there are still two crucial decisions that hang over the future of the Dodgers. more ›

Jamie McCourt Asks Divorce Judge to Demand Immediate Sale of Dodgers

Jamie McCourt Asks Divorce Judge to Demand Immediate Sale of Dodgers

Jamie McCourt asked a judge to order her ex-husband and current Dodgers owner Frank to sell the team immediately in L.A. Superior Court today, according to MLB.com. Citing Frank McCourt's mismanagement of the organization and its finances, Jamie filed the motion in hopes to cash out before the team's value decreases any further. more ›

Frank McCourt Blames High Roller Lifestyle for Divorce, Dodgers Drama

Frank McCourt Blames High Roller Lifestyle for Divorce, Dodgers Drama

Dodgers owner (in name only) Frank McCourt finally opened up about the lavish, careless lifestyle that inevitably led to his divorce and ensuing drama attempting to maintain control of the Dodgers and pay the team on time. "I became a caricature of myself - and I became a caricature of somebody who was uncaring - unfeeling - excessively living - bad guy - and that's just not who I am," McCourt told Good Morning America's Abbie Boudreau. more ›

Court Rules Frank McCourt Not Sole Owner of Dodgers

Mark Fabiani, a spokesman for Jamie McCourt, has said that Superior Court judge Scott Gordon has thrown out the post-nuptial agreement that gave Frank McCourt sole ownership of the Dodgers. More to come later. more ›

$637,159 a Month in Spousal Support in Dodgers Owners Divorce

$637,159 a Month in Spousal Support in Dodgers Owners Divorce

Yeesh. That's a lot of money, but then again, Jamie McCourt originally wanted $988,845 a month. The decision by L.A. County Superior Court commissioner Scott Gordon based mainly upon costs associated with seven properties the Dodger owner-couple bought, according to the LA Times. An eighth one in Mexico should be sold, the commissioner said. The drama isn't over yet, though, as to who owns the baseball club -- just Frank McCourt or the couple? That will have major consequences on the divorce and will go to trial in August. more ›

McCourt Vs. McCourt, Day One: $1M/Month in Spousal Support?

McCourt Vs. McCourt, Day One: $1M/Month in Spousal Support?

Today marks the start of a whole other kind of drama for Dodgers owner Frank McCourt, as he and wife Jamie begin to battle it out in the courtroom as part of a contentious divorce. Day one in Los Angeles Superior Court will be a hearing regarding Mrs. McCourt's request to receive just a few thousand shy of $1 million per month in temporary spousal support, according to the LA Times. more ›

Dodgers Owners' Income: $108 Million. Taxes Paid: $0

Dodgers Owners' Income: $108 Million. Taxes Paid: $0

Is this why the price of tickets to games are increasing? LA Times sports columnist Michael Hiltzik today rails on Frank and Jamie McCourt--now divorcd--for not paying state and federal taxes on the $108 million they've made over the the last four years. He dives into their lifestyle (such as the eight homes they own) and notes, "the point is not to begrudge the McCourts these luxuries. The point is to question why we as taxpayers should subsidize them." more ›

Report: Frank Fires Jamie

Report: Frank Fires Jamie

Sport Illustrated's Jon Heyman is reporting that Dodgers owner Frank McCourt has fired his soon-to-be ex-wife Jamie McCourt as CEO of the team in the last two days. Both are expected to fight long and hard for control of the team. The first shots of the divorce has now commenced. Let's get the popcorn ready. more ›

More on the McCourts

Fox Sport's baseball insider Ken Rosenthal is reporting that the Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and Dodgers CEO Jamie McCourt have already started divorce proceedings. He also reports that the separation is not amicable. A source told Rosenthal, "They've already 'lawyered' up. They're trashing each other terribly. It's going to be World War III." more ›

Dodgers Ownership Making Torre's Life "Living Hell"?

Dodgers Ownership Making Torre's Life "Living Hell"?

ESPN's hall-of-fame baseball analyst Peter Gammons went on The Michael Kay Show based in New York City to talk about postseason baseball. What came out of his mouth at the end of the interview was both shocking yet not surprising. more ›

Camelback Ranch: History in the Making

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The Dodger spring training complex is a picture of baseball heaven. More than 13 fields, each manicured to perfection sit under a blazing Arizona sun as players mingle with fans and sign autographs amid the state-of-the-art site. The proximity to Los Angeles versus Florida was certainly a key reason many new spring training visitors made trek to the new site while many cited the beautiful fields and relatively cheap ticket prices as reasons to come back. But before the site can be declared a success, Dodger brass must first fix one key component: honoring the team's storied history as the old site in Florida did so well. more ›

Torre-Watch Over: Joe Torre is Hired

Torre-Watch Over: Joe Torre is Hired

It took a couple of days, but it's official: Joe Torre is the new Dodger manager. The Dodgers and Torre have agreed to a three-year, $12 million contract. Torre was also negotiating to bring in bench coach Don Mattingly and third-base coach Larry Bowa which lengthened the negotiation time. Other coaches rumored to brought over are Jose Cardenal and Lee Mazzilli. The Dodgers were granted an exemption by commissioner Bud Selig from interviewing minority... more ›

A Little Inspiration

A Little Inspiration

The big honchos in the upstairs offices are being forced to be nice for one more day this week. First there is Administrative Assistant Day (keep dropping those hints) and then tomorrow is Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. more ›

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