Frank McCourt has taken Dodgers deep in debt

Frank McCourt has taken Dodgers deep in debt

The owner has struggled to obtain additional financing for the team, which was $433 million in debt as of last year. The red ink could hamper the Dodgers' ability to sign players.

The McCourt trial would make for good viewing at Dodger Stadium

The season's a waste, but the trial to decide who owns the team continues to entertain.

Frank McCourt confirms that Dodgers wanted to substantially cut player payroll

On the third day of the trial to decide ownership of the team, McCourt says he planned to reduce payroll in his first two years as owner to help team restore its profitability.

Phillies power up against Clayton Kershaw to beat the Dodgers, 5-1

Left-hander strikes out 11 batters over six innings but gives up early home runs to Jimmy Rollins and Shane Victorino.

Frank McCourt sought a $25-million cash infusion for Dodgers last year

He proposed deal to Bill Guthy, cofounder of the firm that markets Proactiv acne treatment, in which Guthy would either be repaid in five years or convert the loan to a share of team ownership.

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Testimony by attorney at McCourts' divorce trial sheds light on collapse of marriage

Testimony by attorney at McCourts' divorce trial sheds light on collapse of marriage

Leah Bishop, who drafted a document that would have granted shared ownership of the Dodgers to Jamie but that Frank refused to sign, describes communications she had with the couple.

It's hardly total recall for Frank McCourt at divorce trial

It's hardly total recall for Frank McCourt at divorce trial

Dodgers owner doesn't seem to remember much during 45-minute testimony.

Dodgers' Rafael Furcal could be in lineup Friday against Giants

Dodgers' Rafael Furcal could be in lineup Friday against Giants

The shortstop, who has been sidelined since Aug. 3, is scheduled to go on a two-game minor league rehabilitation assignment with the Dodgers' triple-A affiliate in Albuquerque starting Wednesday.

Dodgers take another dive

Dodgers take another dive

An 8-4 loss to Philadelphia drops them 6 1/2 games behind the Phillies in the wild-card race despite the efforts of Scott Podsednik.

Manny Ramirez outshone by A.J. Pierzynski in first game with White Sox

Manny Ramirez outshone by A.J. Pierzynski in first game with White Sox

The former Dodger was on deck as a potential pinch-hitter when Pierzynski hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning to snap a 1-1 tie and propel Chicago to a 4-3 victory over Cleveland.

McCourts now bring the legal heat

McCourts now bring the legal heat

The Dodgers owner and his estranged wife finally face off in a courthouse — with six lawyers for him and five for her.

The McCourts are out of order in the courtroom

The McCourts are out of order in the courtroom

Frank and Jamie have little to say, but the attorneys are busy on the first day of the trial to determine ownership of the Dodgers.

Manny Ramirez was gone long before this

Manny Ramirez was gone long before this

Slugger gave the Dodgers 10 great weeks in 2008, but he was never the same after his suspension last season.

Dodgers' Hiroki Kuroda flirts with a no-hitter

Dodgers' Hiroki Kuroda flirts with a no-hitter

He loses gem in the eighth but still outduels Roy Halladay, 3-0, as Dodgers' cut Phillies' lead in wild-card race.

Judge in McCourts' divorce case is known for his no-nonsense demeanor

Judge in McCourts' divorce case is known for his no-nonsense demeanor

Scott Gordon, who will preside over the trial that will determine who owns the Dodgers, is praised by former colleagues and family law attorneys.

Dodgers' future is at stake in Los Angeles Superior Court

Dodgers' future is at stake in Los Angeles Superior Court

A look at some of the key issues in Frank and Jamie McCourt's divorce case.

Dodgers hit the eject button on Manny Ramirez

Dodgers hit the eject button on Manny Ramirez

The formerly beloved, now out-of-favor slugger will be shipped to the Chicago White Sox in a waiver deal Monday, according to multiple sources. In his last official act as a Dodger, he is kicked out while pinch-hitting Sunday against Rockies — after seeing only one pitch.

Dodgers' Ted Lilly unable to match win record

Dodgers' Ted Lilly unable to match win record

The starter was one victory away from matching Kazuhisa Ishii's franchise record of winning his first six starts with the Dodgers. Lilly gives up seven runs and nine hits in four innings.

Frank McCourt's donation to L.A. police is to protect (his tarnished image) and to (self) serve

Frank McCourt's donation to L.A. police is to protect (his tarnished image) and to (self) serve

Dodgers owner gives 40,000 game tickets to be used by officers, but the timing lends suspicion as to whether it is true generosity.

Many have hang-ups about September call-ups

Many have hang-ups about September call-ups

Rule that allows rosters to be increased changes the playing field for the stretch run.