According to Tim Healey of Newsday, Los Angeles has signed former New York Yankees pitcher Stephen Ridings to a minor league deal. "Long Island’s Stephen Ridings — formerly of the Mets and Yankees — recently signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers," Healey wrote.

Former New York Yankees player responds to the Los Angeles Dodgers' disrespectful comments after World Series loss, sparking controversy and reigniting the rivalry between the two MLB teams. The New York Yankees won’t easily forget the comments that emerged from the rival camp after the Los Angeles Dodgers’ victory in the MLB World Series.