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ARIZONA 9, DODGERS 3
They lose eighth in a row and Diamondbacks lead by 41/2.
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DODGERS FYI
Recalled from double A, he pitches in the majors. >>
T.J. SIMERS
The team is already asking for deposits on season seats for 2009, casually overlooking the current team's fade into oblivion. >>
DODGERS FYI
Unfortunately for the backup outfielder, there are no plans to use him next month. >>
NATIONALS 11, DODGERS 2
They lose seventh in a row, 11-2, as Kershaw gives up five runs in the first and lasts only 2 1/3 innings. Guzman does the trick for Washington. >>
T.J. SIMERS
Pitcher with their only postseason victory in 20 years deserves a statue. >>
DODGERS FYI
The Dodgers initially tell Sturtze they would designate him for assignment to clear a roster spot for reliever Cory Wade. After a few minutes, they change their minds. >>
WASHINGTON 5, DODGERS 4
Their overall losing streak reaches six, as Matt Kemp puts the blame on himself as the leadoff hitter. Washington, which has the league's worst record, has a chance to sweep the Dodgers on Thursday. >>
WASHINGTON 2, DODGERS 1
They hit into four double plays, all started at third base, and lose their fifth in a row. >>
DODGERS FYI
Joe Torre is the good cop, Larry Bowa is the bad cop >>
LOS ANGELES MARATHON
McCourt's investment would make him the majority owner of the company trying to obtain operating rights to the race. >>
T.J. SIMERS
Manager Joe Torre says there's nothing he can say to snap the Dodgers out of their funk. Well, here are a few suggestions. >>
DODGERS FYI
The Dodgers are dangling this offer in front of their season-ticket customers: Renew for next season now, and they won't increase your ticket prices. >>
Phillies 5, Dodgers 0
Larry Bowa criticizes team after Dodgers lose all four games of the series. >>
DODGERS FYI
Normally a center fielder, he plays first base for triple-A Las Vegas to give sore right knee a break. Dodgers Manager Joe Torre doesn't rule out possibility that Jones might play first in the majors. >>
PHILADELPHIA 5, DODGERS 2 (11 INNINGS)
Dodgers drop to .500, at 65-65, with their third straight loss to Phillies, as Jonathan Broxton blows another save. But they're still only three games back in NL West. >>
PHILLIES 9, DODGERS 2
Manny Ramirez can't solve all their troubles, as first three hitters go 0 for 12 in Dodgers' fifth loss in seven games, a stretch in which they've scored three runs or fewer six times. >>
DODGERS FYI
Left-hander has California roots, and former Indians teammate Casey Blake thinks Dodgers would make sense for him. But as the top free-agent pitcher he'll command a huge contract. >>
KURT STREETER
USC professor Warren Bennis says Dodgers owner Frank McCourt 'needs to be very careful now.' >>
DODGERS FYI
If shortstop returns this season, Joe Torre says he will share job. >>
PHILADELPHIA 8, DODGERS 1
He gives up two homers and seven runs and can't get out of the sixth inning. >>
DODGERS 3, COLORADO 1
Maddux, who will make his season debut tonight with his new-old team, offers opinions to starter, who is grateful for help. >>
DODGERS FYI
Tying and go-ahead runs in the Dodgers' 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies are driven in on singles on two-strike pitches, something the young players credited to discipline they have developed. >>
THE DODGERS AT 50
For Tom Lasorda, winning the gold medal in 2000 was his biggest accomplishment. >>
T.J. SIMERS
He's nothing like his reputation. >>
DODGERS FYI
Joe Torre wants to keep his catcher fresh, but he admits it's difficult. >>
COLORADO 4, DODGERS 3
The last of four L.A. errors proves crucial against Jonathan Broxton in the ninth inning. >>
COLORADO 8, DODGERS 3
Kuroda goes only six innings and L.A. drops out of a tie for first in the NL West. >>
DODGERS
Veteran right-hander is acquired by the Dodgers for the second time in three years. >>
DODGERS FYI
Danny Ardoin doesn't mind surrendering No. 36 to the newest Dodger. >>
DODGERS
He uses his own method, involving sprints across the Dodger Stadium outfield at night, to regain pitching form. >>
BASEBALL
Dodgers agree to trade with Padres that will return the future Hall of Famer to L.A., where he also pitched in 2006. >>
MORNING BRIEFING
Angels' Arte Moreno is rated the second-best owner in baseball, while Dodgers' Frank McCourt is rated the fifth-worst. >>
KURT STREETER
Consumed for years by addiction, and by bitterness over never reaching the Hall of Fame or having his jersey retired, Maury Wills has come to terms with life, and his legacy. >>
OLYMPIC BASEBALL
The former Dodger and big-league manager tries to 'jump start' the sport for the host nation. >>
DODGERS FYI
Dodgers hit four more home runs in win over Brewers, giving them 22 homers in 16 games since they acquired Manny Ramirez. >>
Dodgers 7, Brewers 5
Ethier's ninth-inning home run (his second homer of the game) gives Dodgers the win after Milwaukee rallies to tie with four unearned runs. Manny Ramirez also homers. >>
T.J. SIMERS
Second baseman disagrees with Vin Scully, and just about everyone else, on reason for his recent success. >>
KURT STREETER
Dodgers outfielder has been tagged with 'potential' label, which can be a blessing or a burden. But he's been handling it well this season. >>
BASEBALL / DOWN THE LINE
With Manny Ramirez, Brad Penny and Vero Beach situations, the Dodgers seems to have saving - or making -- dollars in mind. >>
DODGERS FYI
Manger is not holding much hope that the right-hander could return this year from shoulder problem. >>
MILWAUKEE 4, DODGERS 3
J.J. Hardy atones for his ninth-inning error by knocking in the winning run in the 10th inning. >>
DODGERS FYI
Former closer was a wildly popular Cy Young winner in L.A., but that was two years and four teams ago, and before he was named in the Mitchell Report. >>
DODGERS 5, MILWAUKEE 3
They win fifth straight against elite NL teams, using two more homers to rally past Brewers, 5-3. >>
DODGERS FYI
Right-hander is still bothered by a stiff shoulder, and his future with the team could be in question. >>
DODGERS 3, PHILADELPHIA 1
Matt Kemp homers and L.A. remains tied for first with Arizona. >>
DODGERS FYI
Closer says there's no pain in his right elbow, in which he suffered a sprained ligament that forced him to go on the disabled list in July. >>
DODGERS 7, PHILADELPHIA 6
His drive leaves the Phillies on the field for the second consecutive game. >>
DODGERS FYI
The struggling outfielder is bothered by patellar tendinitis in his left knee, according to the Dodgers, who use the roster spot to activate Nomar Garciaparra. >>
DODGERS 4, PHILADELPHIA 3
Andre Ethier singles home Russell Martin with one out in the ninth to beat the Phillies, 4-3. Casey Blake drives in two runs, including tying run in eighth for L.A. >>
T.J. SIMERS
Brad Penny gets a Mohawk, Manny Ramirez is about to lose his dreadlocks, and the Dodgers can't seem to stay above .500. Coincidence? >>
DODGERS FYI
They are conscious a young pitcher can suffer injury if his playing time increases dramatically, but they say the phenom is being monitored at each start. >>
DODGERS 8, PHILADELPHIA 6
Manny Ramirez hits two-run double in response to chants, sparking big third inning. The Dodgers struggle again in the ninth but this time prevail. >>
BASEBALL
Arizona trades minor league pitcher and two players to be named to get the major league co-leader in home runs, who is expected to bolster an anemic offense. >>
T.J. SIMERS
After losing two straight to San Francisco, they talk a good game but fail to show that they have what it takes to win with any consistency. >>
BASEBALL
Dodgers new left fielder has brought life to the lineup from the cleanup spot and has proven to be the life of the clubhouse as well. >>
SAN FRANCISCO 5, DODGERS 4
A day after Jonathan Broxton blows a save, Casey Blake's error and Hong-Chih Kuo's misplay enable Giants to score two unearned runs in ninth inning to win. >>
DODGERS FYI
Now that he appears to be the everyday right fielder, Ethier says he's glad he didn't complain about his lack of playing time earlier. >>
FIRST PERSON
The Hall of Famer vividly recalls the day in 1976 when he was hired as Dodgers manager, and all that led up to it. >>
T.J. SIMERS
Avid fan of the club is hanging tough after a heart attack, so here's a report to keep him updated. >>
DODGERS FYI
Struggling catcher, who hit only .227 in five games batting in the third spot in front of Ramirez, goes 0 for 4 with three strikeouts in his new spot. >>
SAN FRANCISCO 3, DODGERS 2
After Jeff Kent homers to give them the lead, Jonathan Broxton surrenders two runs to the Giants. >>
T.J. SIMERS
Dodgers’ new slugger gives as good as he gets. >>
DODGERS 6, SAN FRANCISCO 2
Right-hander goes five innings for his first victory since May 2. Jeff Kent gets the key hit in five-run third inning. >>
DODGERS FYI
Commissioner's office wants to look into facts surrounding the slugger's departure from Boston. Agent Scott Boras says he hasn't heard from anyone. >>
T.J. SIMERS
Here's a suggestion on what to do with all the Manny money. >>
DODGERS FYI
Joe Torre doesn't expect right-hander to pitch in the majors this season. >>
DODGERS 4, ST. LOUIS 1
Clayton Kershaw pitches a career-high seven innings in a 4-1 victory and Brad Penny returns tonight against the Giants. >>
T.J. SIMERS
If he could start over, he would have tempered his remarks about the fans >>
DODGERS FYI
The starting pitcher says being sent down to the minors after playing in L.A. probably helped in the long run, as he picked up his first wins at any level and now is back in the majors. >>
Cardinals 9, Dodgers 6
Dodgers starter Derek Lowe struggles, as Albert Pujols hits a grand slam and Ryan Ludwick also homers. Lineup protest stalls game. >>
T.J. SIMERS
Pierre isn't thrilled with addition of Ramirez. >>
DODGERS FYI
Right-hander will come off the disabled list and start against Giants on Friday. >>
ST. LOUIS 6, DODGERS 4
Dodgers score four in the ninth to tie, sparked by Andruw Jones' homer, but it's not good enough. >>
FIRST PERSON
A guest producer new to the 'Nightline' news program in 1987 offers a firsthand account of the night the Dodgers executive uttered the racially insensitive remarks that destroyed his career. >>
DODGERS
Nobody seems to be enjoying Manny Ramirez more than Dodgers fans, who have purchased more than $125,000 worth of No. 99 T-shirts and jerseys since the slugger was acquired from the Red Sox. >>
DODGERS FYI
Dodgers general manager is happy both new acquisitions have been an asset to the team. >>
T.J. SIMERS
If Ramirez returns to Dodger Stadium a week from today to open the team's next home stand with all his hair, Torre said he would make a donation to Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA. >>
DODGERS 9, ARIZONA 3
New arrival Manny Ramirez leads the way again as Dodgers break even in four-same series after losing the first two and pull back to within a game of first-place Diamondbacks. >>
DODGERS FYI
Though he endorses trade for Manny Ramirez, Pierre says moving from left field back to center isn't easy for him. He also worries his playing time may be cut if Andruw Jones starts hitting. >>
T.J. SIMERS
Ten minutes into my first meeting with Manny Ramirez and he wants me to sit on his lap, and if Kevin Brown has learned to read by now, I'd love to see the expression on his face when he sees that. >>
BILL SHAIKIN / SUNDAY REPORT
Dodgers should ask him to go to the minors to check his knee and work on his swing, and the struggling outfielder should accept. >>
KURT STREETER
Denizens of Dodger Stadium's left-field pavilion are especially thrilled with the team's new acquisition, and not just because he tends to hit baseballs in their vicinity. >>
DODGERS FYI
Manny Ramirez's agent says he didn't try to patch things up between slugger and the Red Sox. >>
DODGERS 4, ARIZONA 2
He hits his first home run as a Dodger and Hiroki Kuroda has a solid effort. >>
DODGERS
Slugger makes an impact at the box office. >>
ARIZONA 2, DODGERS 1
He has two hits but grounds into a double play in the ninth. >>
DODGERS FYI
Dodgers manager has many options in the outfield. >>
BASEBALL
Agent strongly denies suggestion that he was driving force behind deal that got Dodgers' new left fielder out of Boston and will make him a free agent this winter. >>
DODGERS
They give up two minor leaguers, including Andy LaRoche, in three-way deal involving the Pirates. Jason Bay goes to Boston. >>
T.J. SIMERS
Getting Manny Ramirez, one of baseball's best hitters, and not having to pay him was a no-brainer for the Dodgers. >>
BILL PLASCHKE
In the biggest late-season acquisition in club history, the Dodgers acquire power-hitting left fielder from the Boston Red Sox. They're counting on him to carry them into October. >>
BILL SHAIKIN
Dodger can relate to being painted as the bad guy in Boston. >>
STEVE SPRINGER / ON THE MEDIA
Trades bring spice to pennant races. >>
ARIZONA 2, DODGERS 1
The Arizona pitcher wins his 15th game of the season as L.A. can't come up with enough offense on a day the team trades for Manny Ramirez. >>
DODGERS FYI
The slugger's arrival after the big trade means more time on the bench for one of the four outfielders who were already vying for three spots. >>
DODGERS FYI
With trading deadline near, veteran right-hander could be acquired from the Padres. >>
DODGERS 4, SAN FRANCISCO 0
Right-hander throws a five-hitter and Matt Kemp extends hitting streak to 17 games. >>
T.J. SIMERS
Dodgers brass says they don't need to make trades because of quality young players, but Angels show they are ready to make serious run with trade for Mark Teixeira. >>
DODGERS 2, SAN FRANCISCO 0
Bizarre misplay by San Francisco left fielder Fred Lewis, abetted by umpires' ruling, helps L.A. beat Giants. Jason Johnson's six shutout innings help too. >>
DODGERS FYI
Shortstop says he's hoping for quick recovery, but the typical down time for a knee injury similar to the one he has is two weeks. >>
T.J. SIMERS
Dodgers second baseman admits odds on him re-signing when season ends are slim, because he wants to be closer to his family. >>
SAN FRANCISCO 7, DODGERS 6
Pitcher throws to wrong base, then unravels in a five-run fourth inning that fuels Giants' 7-6 win. L.A. rallies from 7-0 deficit but falls just short. >>
DODGERS FYI
MRI exam reveals an injury serious enough to perhaps send the Dodgers shortstop to the disabled list for the third time this season. >>
FIRST PERSON
In the first in a series of first-person accounts of his life in baseball, Tom Lasorda recalls his early days as an aspiring pitcher and the high points of his Dodgers managing career. >>
HELENE ELLIOTT
Dodgers batting coach is back on the job after taking a leave to attend to family issues and is enjoying every minute of it. >>
DODGERS 2, WASHINGTON 0
Dodgers' rookie left-hander is sharp over six innings to earn first victory, 2-0 over the Washington Nationals. Andruw Jones is benched. >>
DODGERS FYI
Manager Joe Torre says club wants the third baseman to get at-bats at triple-A Las Vegas rather than sit behind newly acquired Casey Blake. >>
T.J. SIMERS
Deal for third baseman Casey Blake is a brilliant one for the Dodgers' GM, if only for the fact that the team won't have to pay any part of his salary this season. >>
BILL SHAIKIN / SUNDAY REPORT
General manager's job is in jeopardy and Dodgers owner may have cut off his allowance. >>
BILL PLASCHKE
The late team owner, who enters Hall of Fame on Sunday, made a big and grand gesture when he brought Dodgers to L.A., but it was little things that made his organization special. >>
DODGERS FYI
Andy LaRoche will lose playing time and Blake DeWitt is sent to the minors. >>
DODGERS
Amid high gas prices and the $15 stadium parking fee, the lift from Union Station goes over well on its first night, with 500 to 600 taking advantage of the free ride to Chavez Ravine and back. >>
He's acquired for minor leaguers Jon Meloan and Carlos Santana. Dodgers may not be done dealing. Sources indicate they may be shopping Andy LaRoche to further bolster the infield or bullpen. >>
DODGERS 6, WASHINGTON 0
He gives up one hit in eight innings. Casey Blake has a successful debut. >>
DODGERS 3, WASHINGTON 2
Chad Billingsley has first good effort since the All-Star break, Garciaparra comes up with a clutch hit and Broxton records four-out save in 3-2 victory. >>
DODGERS FYI
Leadoff hitter returns after sprained knee, putting Andre Ethier on the bench. >>
DODGERS
Minor league rehab assignment makes him appreciate the majors that much more. >>
DODGERS FYI
Back at shortstop for the first time regularly since 2004, he has fielded well and produced at the plate. >>
DODGERS
The route begins at Union Station, and the service will continue through the rest of the season. >>
JERRY CROWE
Text messages from press row . . . >>
COLORADO 5, DODGERS 3
Hiroki Kuroda gives up five runs in the first three innings to Rockies and Dodgers lose, 5-3. >>
DODGERS FYI
The Dodgers' struggling outfielder hits an opposite-field double early in the game, but strikes out with two men in scoring position in the eighth inning. >>
BILL PLASCHKE
The Dodger Stadium elevator operator lost a leg to diabetes in 2006, but he plans to be back on the job before season's end. The Dodgers will be thrilled to have him back, but not as thrilled as he is >>
COLORADO 10, DODGERS 1
The 20-year-old left-hander gives up five runs and 10 hits in three-plus innings in 10-1 loss to the Rockies. >>
DODGERS FYI
The outfielder, who sprained a ligament in his left knee four weeks ago, is set to begin a rehabilitation assignment in Las Vegas. >>
DODGERS
DENVER -- The Dodgers started their series in Colorado the way they ended their three-game set in Arizona, pounding a struggling pitcher and forcing him to retreat to the dugout to a chorus of boos from his home fans. >>
DODGERS FYI
The top pitching prospect is expected to stay in the majors for the rest of the season, Manager Joe Torre says. He had two wins for double-A Jacksonville after being sent down July 2. >>
T.J. SIMERS
Arizona is the NL West contender in need of relief now, if the Dodgers don't blow it like last season. >>
DODGERS 6, ARIZONA 5
Matt Kemp comes up with the game-tying hit against Arizona closer Brandon Lyon as L.A. stuns the Diamondbacks and moves back into a tie for first in the West. >>
DODGERS FYI
The utilityman, signed after being released by the Chicago White Sox, scores the tying run in ninth inning as a pinch-runner. >>
T.J. SIMERS
The young outfielder has shown great potential, so GM Ned Colletti shouldn't trade him. >>
DODGERS FYI
He credits advice that he has gotten from injured teammate Takashi Saito. >>
ARIZONA 3, DODGERS 2
A two-run rally isn't enough as Arizona wins, 3-2. >>
T.J. SIMERS
The struggling slugger has tried to stay positive, but it didn't seem to help in the Dodgers' first game after the All-Star break. >>
DODGERS FYI
Joe Torre says the hard-throwing right-hander will replace injured Takashi Saito in the key bullpen role, but the manager adds that others will be used in ninth-inning save situations too. >>
DODGERS 8, ARIZONA 7 (11 INNINGS)
First baseman's home run in 11th inning lifts L.A. over Arizona and into a tie with the Diamondbacks for first place in West. >>
BASEBALL
They are below .500, but so is every other team in the National League West. >>
SOUND AND VISION
Archival photos of the team's first 30 years in L.A. are on display. >>
BASEBALL
The 38-year-old reliever will try to rehabilitate his sprained right elbow over the next six weeks. >>
BASEBALL
The semifinals and finals of the 2009 event are scheduled for March at Dodger Stadium. >>
BASEBALL
Injuries and inconsistency have marred their season so far, but they're still in the hunt in the mediocre NL West. >>
DODGERS FYI
Closer has a sprained ligament in his right elbow. >>
ALL-STAR GAME
After Papelbon is jeered and Rivera cheered, Young gives American League another win, 4-3. >>
DODGERS 9, FLORIDA 1
He strikes out a career-high 13 in a victory over the Marlins that moves L.A. to within a game of first place in the National League West. >>
DODGERS FYI
The closer had to leave Saturday's game because of discomfort in his pitching arm. >>
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