Dodgers' Stan Kasten shaped by his father's unforgettable lessons

The team president's father survived five years in Nazi concentration camps and emerged with an unquenchable optimism that he passed on to his son.

Dodgers' Yasiel Puig noncommittal after brawl with Diamondbacks

The rookie has had little to say since the bench-clearing melee that led to several suspensions.

Dodgers' Yasiel Puig could see more high and tight fastballs

The rookie had hit .500 in his first eight games in the major leagues before he was hit by a pitch by Arizona's Ian Kennedy. Pitchers might try to rattle Puig.

Almost alone among pitchers, CC Sabathia brings the durable goods

Unlike most aces with big contracts, Yankees' CC Sabathia has been at least as effective and healthy, as before his deal. Will Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw follow suit?

MLB suspensions are serious business, but Dodgers get a laugh

Three players, Manager Don Mattingly and coach Mark McGwire are suspended after brawl, and Arizona pitcher Ian Kennedy gets 10 games. But some of league's actions amuse Dodgers.

Dodgers-Diamondbacks suspensions: L.A. wins in a KO

One could even argue that there was actually a positive Dodgers suspension, as the anemic-hitting team lost its hitting coach Mark McGwire for two games.

Dodgers, Adrian Gonzalez have tough night in 3-0 loss to Pirates

Gonzalez goes 0 for 4 and the Dodgers get only six hits overall. Pittsburgh starter Jeff Locke is masterful in getting his sixth win.

Dodgers to keep more than $6 billion from TV contract in tentative pact

In a potential settlement with Major League Baseball, the team could maintain its record player payroll. An agreement in the ongoing talks would end court's jurisdiction over Dodgers.

Dodgers' Andre Ethier faces uncertain times

As Yasiel Puig progresses, there's speculation team could try to trade veteran outfielder. Trying hard remains the only option, he says.

How sports fans get their moment in the video-board spotlight

If you want to be seen on the stadium's Jumbotron screen, it helps to cut loose and get a little crazy.

NFL stadium at Chavez Ravine tough sell with Frank McCourt in the mix

Documents show the former Dodgers owner has the option to buy back Dodger Stadium land if another sports facility is built there. That doesn't bode well for an NFL deal at the site.

Fines, suspensions for Dodgers-Diamondbacks brawl expected today

No pitches are thrown at batters Wednesday, but the brawl from Tuesday was still on players' minds as Arizona piles up 20 hits in an 8-6, 12-inning victory.

Frank McCourt could be sole landlord if NFL comes to Dodger Stadium site

Previously unreleased details of the sales agreement with Guggenheim show that McCourt will play a key role in whether the NFL returns to L.A. — and he will profit either way.

Baseball can no longer accept that fighting is a part of the game

After the destructive brawl between the Dodgers and Diamondbacks on Tuesday, major league officials need to make the penalties much harsher on those involved.