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Lasorda, Hough to rep Dodgers at Draft Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 12:21 am
Hall of Famer Tom Lasorda and current senior advisor Charlie Hough will represent the Dodgers at MLB's 2013 Draft next month.
Source: LA Homepage News | Ken Gurnick
Hanley among Dodgers progressing toward return Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 11:43 pm
Hanley Ramirez tested his hamstring running in the outfield, and Don Mattingly said the shortstop continues to make progress, although he is still probably two weeks away from playing.
Source: LA Homepage News | Ken Gurnick
'Superstar' win a welcome sight for Mattingly Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 11:37 pm
Clayton Kershaw's three-hitter Monday was backed up by homers from Andre Ethier and Matt Kemp. The previous time both Ethier and Kemp homered in a game was over a year ago -- April 14, 2012.
Source: LA Homepage News | Ken Gurnick
Mattingly unwilling to name permanent closer Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 11:34 pm
The bullpen-wide slump that cost the Dodgers a sweep in Atlanta has manager Don Mattingly as uncertain about the late innings as the fans.
Source: LA Homepage News | Ken Gurnick
Oklahoma native Kemp to contribute to relief Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 5:13 am
Matt Kemp is from Oklahoma City and was shaken after reading first-hand accounts from family and friends of the destruction in the wake of Monday's monster tornado.
Source: LA Homepage News | Ken Gurnick
Ethier, Kemp go deep to back Kershaw's gem Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 4:17 am
Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier ended home run droughts while Clayton Kershaw was dazzling again with a three-hitter as the Dodgers took the series opener in Milwaukee, 3-1.
Source: LA Homepage News | Ken Gurnick
Injury updates: Hanley won't be rushed back from DL Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 1:22 am
Hanley Ramirez continues to take ground balls and hit, but manager Don Mattingly reiterated that the club will be careful with the injured shortstop.
Source: LA Homepage News | Ken Gurnick
Lilly activated, Magill sent back to Triple-A Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 12:43 am
Rookie pitcher Matt Magill has Minor League options and the Dodgers apparently want to see if veteran left-hander Ted Lilly can return to his form of early last season.
Source: LA Homepage News | Ken Gurnick
Colletti puts onus of Dodgers' woes on players, not skipper Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 12:43 am
Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti said his "perspective" on manager Don Mattingly "hasn't changed" and "the players still have to play."
Source: LA Homepage News | Ken Gurnick
Mattingly keeps focus on team, not job speculation Monday, 20 May 2013, 11:52 pm
Dodgers manager Don Mattingly met with GM Ned Colletti on Monday, but insisted it was about the team and how to get it out of last place, not reports of his job security.
Source: LA Homepage News | Ken Gurnick
Bullpen takes third loss in three days against Atlanta Monday, 20 May 2013, 5:25 am
All facets of the Dodgers' struggles were on display in Atlanta. The most obvious is an unreliable bullpen, which took all three losses. Kenley Jansen absorbed his second defeat in as many games, although all four of Atlanta's eighth-inning runs scored with "closer" Brandon League on the mound in Sunday's 5-2 defeat.
Source: LA Homepage News | Ken Gurnick
Bullpen only partially to blame for Dodgers' woes Monday, 20 May 2013, 1:25 am
The Dodgers left Atlanta Sunday night after three disappointing, debilitating and ultimately, depressing defeats. Their bullpen lost late leads in all three games. Much is expected of the Dodgers, but so far this season they have delivered only a 17-25 record.
Source: LA Homepage News | Mike Bauman
Dodgers activate infielder Ellis from disabled list Monday, 20 May 2013, 12:12 am
The Dodgers activated second baseman Mark Ellis off the disabled list Sunday and optioned catcher Tim Federowicz to Triple-A Albuquerque.
Source: LA Homepage News | Ken Gurnick
X-rays negative after Van Slyke fouls pitches off leg Monday, 20 May 2013, 12:06 am
X-rays were negative on the lower left leg of Dodgers outfielder Scott Van Slyke, who exited Sunday's 5-2 loss against the Braves after he fouled consecutive pitches off his leg in a seventh-inning at-bat.
Source: LA Homepage News | Ken Gurnick
Jansen's pitch selection with Gattis baffles Mattingly Sunday, 19 May 2013, 5:40 pm
Dodgers manager Don Mattingly was still shaking his head in dismay Sunday over reliever Kenley Jansen's decision to challenge Braves pinch-hitter Evan Gattis, who slugged a two-run homer Saturday night on an inside cutter.
Source: LA Homepage News | Ken Gurnick
Cruz available for finale despite bone spurs in elbow Sunday, 19 May 2013, 5:40 pm
Dodgers infielder Luis Cruz said he was available to play Sunday after being unavailable Saturday night because of a bone spur flare-up in his right elbow.
Source: LA Homepage News | Ken Gurnick
Gordon's baserunning gaffe frustrates Mattingly Sunday, 19 May 2013, 5:40 pm
Dee Gordon heard about it from manager Don Mattingly, baserunning coach Davey Lopes, and father and former All-Star closer Flash Gordon: "Don't steal third, unless you know you'll be safe."
Source: LA Homepage News | Ken Gurnick
Kemp's great catch earns tip of cap from Heyward Sunday, 19 May 2013, 4:34 am
In a rare show of in-game sportsmanship, Braves slugger Jason Heyward tipped his helmet in admiration after Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp robbed him of a potential home run.
Source: LA Homepage News | Ken Gurnick
Latest loss has Mattingly searching for answers Sunday, 19 May 2013, 3:51 am
Don Mattingly was again seeking an explanation for another unbearable loss Saturday night, 3-1 to the Braves, this crusher the result of back-to-back home runs in the eighth inning by pinch-hitter Evan Gattis and leadoff hitter Andrelton Simmons off Kenley Jansen, the one reliever Mattingly thought he could trust with a one-run lead.
Source: LA Homepage News | Ken Gurnick
Elbert throws 13 pitches in Double-A rehab start Sunday, 19 May 2013, 2:33 am
Scott Elbert allowed one run on two hits in one inning Saturday night as he continued his rehab assignment with Double-A Chattanooga.
Source: LA Homepage News | Ken Gurnick
M. Ellis set to rejoin club, though rehab may continue Sunday, 19 May 2013, 2:33 am
Second baseman Mark Ellis played one more inning than he was scheduled in Saturday's rehab appearance with Double-A Chattanooga, spending seven innings in the field while going 0-for-3 with a walk, two strikeouts and a run scored. After the game he will meet the Dodgers in Atlanta, then fly with the club to Milwaukee after Sunday's finale with the Braves.
Source: LA Homepage News | Ken Gurnick
Lilly set for Milwaukee return, but possibly in 'pen Saturday, 18 May 2013, 10:41 pm
Pitcher Ted Lilly will be activated from the disabled list when the Dodgers are in Milwaukee, beginning Monday next week, but manager Don Mattingly said he isn't sure what the lefty's role will be.
Source: LA Homepage News | Ken Gurnick
Mattingly asks Gordon to harness aggressiveness Saturday, 18 May 2013, 10:41 pm
Manager Don Mattingly's forensic study of Jordan Schafer's bloop single in a pivotal sixth inning Friday night revealed shortstop Dee Gordon was too aggressive.
Source: LA Homepage News | Ken Gurnick
Bullpen, defense bother Mattingly in series opener Saturday, 18 May 2013, 4:28 am
Lefty reliever Paco Rodriguez gave up his first home run since being drafted last summer and it was a crusher, a sixth-inning grand slam to Justin Upton that lifted Atlanta to an 8-5 win.
Source: LA Homepage News | Ken Gurnick
Van Slyke's emergence creates questions for Cruz Saturday, 18 May 2013, 4:14 am
Luis Cruz and Scott Van Slyke were in the Dodgers' lineup Friday night, but their careers are suddenly headed in opposite directions.
Source: LA Homepage News | Ken Gurnick
Injury updates offer both good, bad news for Dodgers Saturday, 18 May 2013, 3:21 am
Dodgers manager Don Mattingly gave a lengthy injury update Friday that included good news on Zack Greinke, the impending return of second baseman Mark Ellis and a setback for utility man Jerry Hairston.
Source: LA Homepage News | Ken Gurnick
Prospect Pederson turning heads within organization Saturday, 18 May 2013, 12:31 am
Yasiel Puig fanatics won't want to hear this, but the Minor League outfielder that could get the next call-up is Puig's Double-A Chattanooga teammate, Joc Pederson.
Source: LA Homepage News | Ken Gurnick
Mattingly wants Jansen facing toughest hitters Saturday, 18 May 2013, 12:31 am
Don Mattingly has adjusted his late-inning bullpen use recently by deploying Kenley Jansen to face the hitters posing the greatest threat, no matter the inning.
Source: LA Homepage News | Ken Gurnick
Rodriguez commanding his way to key bullpen role Thursday, 16 May 2013, 9:53 pm
Dodgers reliever Paco Rodriguez is on the cusp of earning a high-leverage role in the bullpen, only 11 months removed from being drafted in the second round of the 2012 Draft.
Source: LA Homepage News | Austin Laymance
Greinke's return provides spark against Nationals Thursday, 16 May 2013, 7:27 am
Zack Greinke made his first start since breaking his collar bone on April 11 and held the Nats to one run on five hits while striking out four in 5 1/3 innings. Greinke added an RBI single, and Adrian Gonzalez went 2-for-3 with an RBI as L.A. claimed the series win.
Source: LA Homepage News | Austin Laymance
