Dodgers' Ivan De Jesus Jr. tries to make up for lost time

Infielder suffered a broken leg in spring training in 2009, which he thinks cost him a chance at playing with the Dodgers sooner. But he is happy to be with the club now and is even having some moments of glory.

Nathan Eovaldi to start for Dodgers in place of Ted Lilly

Pitching coach at double-A Chattanooga says the right-hander will replace Lilly for the Dodgers' game against Milwaukee on Tuesday.

Dodgers put Ted Lilly on disabled list with shoulder inflammation

The starting pitcher is 5-1 with a 3.14 earned-run average. Nathan Eovaldi will be recalled from double A to replace Lilly in the rotation.

Jerry Hairston leads Dodgers' 5-1 win the old-fashioned way

Versatile 35-year-old veteran has a career-high five hits against Houston to back up 33-year-old left-hander Chris Capuano, who is 7-1. Catcher Matt Treanor, 36, hits a home run.

Dodgers' Jerry Sands finds there's no substitute for experience

Utility player Jerry Sands has been a substitute teacher in the off-season, partly because he needed the money. But if his major league 'day job' works out, well, he'd rather be doing than teaching.

A.J. Ellis delivers a Dodgers win with homer in ninth inning

His three-run home run ends a dramatic night with a 6-3 victory over the Houston Astros that prevents a three-game losing streak.

Dodgers and the laws of improbability

Dodgers' amazing start is being compared to 1988, their last title season. Vin Scully, whose 'improbable' call of Kirk Gibson's World Series homer is a classic, says current run is even more unlikely.

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.