Motivation helped the Dodgers' Scott Van Slyke turn the corner

After going through the motions early in his pro career, the 25-year-old outfielder started taking the advise of his father, Andy, a former major league outfielder and things started to click. Oh, and he got married.

Lightweight Dodgers lineup too heavy a burden for Clayton Kershaw

Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is solid, allowing two earned runs and five hits in seven innings, but with half the regular lineup on the DL, hitters can't get anything going in 3-1 loss to Houston.

Dodgers' Matt Kemp, Juan Rivera close to returning

The outfielders, both out with strained hamstrings, could be back with the Dodgers next week.

Left-handed pitching trio is all right for Dodgers

Having three lefties like Clayton Kershaw, Ted Lilly and Chris Capuano in one starting rotation is rare, though the Dodgers have been blessed with similar combinations in the past.

Dodgers' Mark Ellis released from hospital

The second baseman returns home five days after undergoing emergency surgery on his left leg, which was injured when St. Louis' Tyler Greene slid into him at second base.

Dodgers owners' hopes go beyond Fall Classic to Winter Classic

With the Kings' playoff run stirring up hockey fever locally, Stan Kasten says Dodger Stadium could accommodate an NHL Winter Classic game.

Diamondbacks rattle Dodgers' pitchers, 11-4

Ted Lilly has his worst game of the season as Dodgers' six-game winning streak ends.

Andre Ethier won't set a deadline on contract talks with Dodgers

Outfielder says he won't play 'what-ifs and whatnots' on whether the club will offer him an extension. General Manager Ned Colletti has said he would like to re-sign Ethier.

Ivan De Jesus gets Dodgers past Diamondbacks, 8-7

Infielder drives in the tying and go-ahead runs with a double in the ninth inning, giving him three runs batted in to help L.A. overcome an early deficit.

Scott Van Slyke not only starts, but hits fourth for Dodgers

Rookie, who hit a pinch-hit, three-run home run Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals, makes second start of his career in a lineup devoid of a whole lot of punch.

Backups back up Chris Capuano well in Dodgers' 6-1 victory

Reserve catcher Matt Treanor leads the charge with a two-run home run to help the left-hander win for the sixth time in seven decisions.

Scott Van Slyke's pinch-hit home run lifts Dodgers over Cardinals, 6-5

Rookie's three-run drive in the seventh inning, his first home run in the majors, proves the game winner. He got the green light from Manager Don Mattingly to swing on a 3-and-0 pitch from Marc Rzepczynski.

Quick action probably saved leg of Dodgers' Mark Ellis

Second baseman had emergency surgery to drain blood and fluids from left leg he injured Friday night. Manager Don Mattingly says doctors told him Ellis ran the risk of losing the leg had it gone a few more hours without intervention.

New owners seek new experience for fans at Dodger Stadium

They say that the game isn't enough for many fans. Changes could bring more autograph signings, giveaways and smartphone interaction.