Ronald Belisario spent last season in Venezuela instead of with the Dodgers because of visa problems. But his problems went much deeper than that.

On this date in 1935, a left-hander named Sanford Braun was born in Brooklyn. He went on to throw a perfect game, win three Cy Young Awards and one MVP, and be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1972. Braun changed his surname after his mother remarried during his childhood, and rose to stardom with the Dodgers as Sandy Koufax. Here are this week's batch of links, the final BBWI of 2011 ...

Fox is seeking to question Selig and to obtain copies of documents related to a settlement that requires team owner Frank McCourt to sell the club, Major League Baseball said in a letter filed today in U.S.

Magic Johnson wants to buy the Dodgers, putting one of Los Angeles' most beloved sports figures in pursuit of the city's cherished baseball team. Johnson announced his bid Friday, saying he wants to restore the Dodgers'...

Magic Johnson wants to buy the Dodgers, putting one of Los Angeles' most beloved sports figures in pursuit of the city's cherished baseball team. Johnson announced his bid Friday, saying he wants to restore the Dodgers'...