Kind Of Blue

Torre, Dodgers Deal With McCourts' Separation

On the eve of the Dodgers’ second-straight appearance in the NLCS comes news that could significantly impact the future of the franchise. Breaking news last night was that Owner & Chair Frank McCourt and his wife, Jamie, the team's CEO, have separated, but there are conflicting reports on whether the separation has led to divorce proceedings. Frank McCourt's attorney Marshall Grossman tells the L.A. TIMES that the couple "has not filed for divorce" and dismissed speculation that the team would be put up for sale. However, the separation certainly will impact the franchise, which has developed a reputation as being very progressive during the six-year leadership of the duo. ESPN’s Buster Olney reports there are "major changes looming within” the organization, as Exec VP & CMO Charles Steinberg reportedly is "headed back to Boston," where he previously served as Red Sox Exec VP/Public Affairs.