Dodgers FYI: Second baseman Mark Ellis rejoins Dodgers' lineup

Mark Ellis returns to active duty after three weeks on the disabled list because of a quadriceps strain. Catcher Tim Federowicz is sent to triple A.

Dodgers blow another late lead, are swept by Braves with 5-2 loss

Brandon League has a huge meltdown in eighth inning as the bullpen loses game for the Dodgers for the 13th time this season, the most in the majors. 'We just have to get better,' Don Mattingly says.

Dodgers' Mattingly upbeat despite 3-1 loss to Braves

After another loss, Dodgers' manager insists the team is capable of winning.

Dodgers' Don Mattingly uses Kenley Jansen as needed not as wanted

The manager says his decision to use his best reliever often in innings other than the ninth is based on the team's needs but that he doesn't like using a committee of pitchers for the ninth.

Clayton Kershaw is a Dodgers star now but it almost didn't happen

A lot had to go right for L.A. to get Kershaw with the No. 7 pick in 2006 draft — including just enough going wrong in his last high school start seen by scouts.

New year, same old Angels and Dodgers

Neither team has done much winning the last few seasons, but their fans believe every season that a championship is in the making, only to be disappointed.

Dodgers' pen writes another bad ending in 8-5 loss to Braves

Starter Hyun-Jin Ryu lasts only five innings, and relievers can't hold lead, a habitual problem. Justin Upton's grand slam off Paco Rodriguez is decisive blow.

Dodgers President Stan Kasten tight-lipped about Don Mattingly

Kasten says he won't discuss whether the manager will be in place for the remainder of the season.

Dodgers' medical staff feeling the strain

Despite new training methods including off-season visits and spring-training core strengthening, team has had an early run of injuries that has kept the disabled list full.

Dodgers' Carl Crawford, Andre Ethier will get some rest

Manager Don Mattingly wants to keep outfielders fresh, even if they don't ask for time off.

Zack Greinke gets victory for Dodgers, no charge

Right-hander looks sharp in his first game back from injury, and he even picks up an RBI in the 3-1 victory over the Washington Nationals.

Outfielders often learn about walls in a crash course

Washington's Bryce Harper is the latest to learn the hard way about how unforgiving fences can be after slamming into the one at Dodger Stadium and requiring stitches under his chin.

He's not juiced up over Mark McGwire's results

Dodgers haven't been hitting under their new hitting instructor, who remains confident that the power will come.

Zack Greinke to pitch for Dodgers on Wednesday

Right-hander is returning ahead of schedule after suffering a fractured left clavicle. 'There's nothing holding me back,' he says.