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It became a meme on Twitter and beyond last summer, when the defending World Series champions took one gut shot after another and everyone in the Giants clubhouse...
June 30, 2014 at 9:35 AM -
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Just like they did in 2013, the Dodgers have shifted into a higher gear in June.
June 30, 2014 at 6:35 AM -
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Clayton Kershaw continues to dominate. And the Dodgers find themselves in a virtual tie for first place in the NL West.
June 30, 2014 at 3:35 AM -
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A time-tested baseball prank, Dodgers outfielder Scott Van Slyke was a victim of the "hot foot" in Sunday's win.
June 29, 2014 at 8:35 PM -
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Hanley Ramirez returned to the Dodgers' starting lineup on Saturday night after missing four straight games due to irritation around the A/C joint in his right shoulder...
June 29, 2014 at 1:35 PM -
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Holland beat Mexico in the 94th minute Sunday in the Round of 16 and Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen, a native of Curacao in the Dutch Caribbean, added a little flair to...
June 29, 2014 at 12:35 PM -
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Justin Masterson had to be scratched from his last turn in the Indians' starting rotation because of soreness in his right knee -- something that has bothered him off...
June 29, 2014 at 10:35 AM -
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Hanley Ramirez, battling shoulder discomfort, is back in the Dodgers' lineup after missing four games.
June 28, 2014 at 3:35 PM -
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After more than a month, Juan Uribe is back with the Dodgers after recovering from a right hamstring strain.
June 26, 2014 at 6:35 PM -
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Dodgers top outfield prospect Joc Pederson suffered a Grade 1 separation of the A/C joint in his right shoulder this week at Triple-A Albuquerque and will be sidelined...
June 25, 2014 at 7:35 PM -
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Five weeks after Triple-A teammate Miguel Olivo bit part of his ear off in a dugout incident Dodgers prospect Alex Guerrero is almost ready to resume playing.
June 25, 2014 at 9:35 AM -
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Dodgers shortstop Hanley Ramirez missed a few games earlier this month because of irritation around the A/C joint in his right shoulder. He was given a cortisone...
June 24, 2014 at 5:35 PM -
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Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times had this to say in a column posted late Saturday night about the budding David Price trade market: "It has become increasingly obvious...
June 22, 2014 at 11:35 AM -
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The Padres are without two of their sluggers for Friday night's contest against the Dodgers.
June 20, 2014 at 6:35 PM -
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Some teams have a "June Swoon." The Dodgers have the exact opposite of that, it seems.
June 19, 2014 at 6:35 AM -
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Watch as Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw finishes off his first career no-hitter with a breaking pitch to the Rockies' Corey Dickerson late Wednesday night in Los Angeles...
June 18, 2014 at 11:35 PM -
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Dodgers shortstop Hanley Ramirez was removed in the seventh inning of Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Rockies after taking a line drive off his right ring finger. But X-rays...
June 18, 2014 at 4:35 PM -
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The Dodgers' shortstop could miss a couple of games.
June 18, 2014 at 7:35 AM -
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This is fun. Which means that some people will probably take issue with it soon.
June 18, 2014 at 6:35 AM -
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The Los Angeles Kings, who were crowned NHL champions last week for the second time in three years, showed up to Dodger Stadium on Tuesday evening with the Stanley Cup...
June 17, 2014 at 7:35 PM -
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Carl Crawford was eligible to come off the disabled list last week, but he's not close to returning from an ankle injury and Steve Dilbeck of the Los Angeles Times...
June 16, 2014 at 1:35 PM -
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A.J. Ellis injured himself celebrating Josh Beckett's no-hitter against the Phillies. He makes his return for Friday night's game against the Diamondbacks.
June 13, 2014 at 5:35 PM -
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He's 40, he's from West Virginia and he goes after anyone who criticizes Yasiel Puig. It's like I'm looking into a mirror.
June 13, 2014 at 7:35 AM -
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I took the kids to the Dodgers-Reds game and they saw Yasiel Puig flop about three feet from the second base bag on a caught stealing. Still: beats working.
June 13, 2014 at 4:35 AM -
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Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis suffered a sprained right ankle on May 25 while celebrating Josh Beckett's first career no-hitter. It was originally described as a severe...
June 12, 2014 at 9:35 AM -
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Dodgers shortstop Hanley Ramirez was a late scratch from Wednesday's game against the Reds due to irritation around the AC joint in his right shoulder and he is sitting...
June 12, 2014 at 8:35 AM -
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As of last week Dodgers right-hander Chad Billingsley was making steady progress in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, but his minor-league rehab assignment has been...
June 12, 2014 at 6:35 AM -
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After spending nearly a month on the disabled list with a strained quadriceps Reds first baseman Joey Votto is back in the starting lineup and batting third for...
June 10, 2014 at 1:35 PM -
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There's been lots of talk about the Dodgers having four big-name outfielders for three starting spots, but while everyone debates how manager Don Mattingly should divvy...
June 10, 2014 at 8:35 AM -
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After missing one-and-a-half games with a strained hip flexor Yasiel Puig is back in the Dodgers' starting lineup for tonight's matchup versus the Reds.
June 9, 2014 at 3:35 PM -
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Chad Billingsley, who underwent Tommy John surgery in April 2013, will take another step towards returning to the Dodgers on Sunday when he begins a rehab...
June 7, 2014 at 2:35 PM -
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June 2014 sounds an awful lot like June 2013 for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Can Don Mattingly survive it with his job once again?
June 5, 2014 at 5:35 AM -
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Here's how much Dodgers manager Don Mattingly is committed to keeping Matt Kemp from playing center field: Not only is Mattingly regularly playing Andre Ethier there...
June 3, 2014 at 8:35 AM -
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Dodgers manager Don Mattingly and outfielder Andre Ethier got into what Steve Dilbeck of the Los Angeles Times described as "a heated dugout argument" during Saturday's...
June 2, 2014 at 8:35 AM -
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ESPN's Dodgers beat writer Mark Saxon suggests the team should shift Hanley Ramirez from shortstop to third base.
May 30, 2014 at 7:35 PM -
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Last month Dodgers right-hander Chad Billingsley had to stop his minor-league rehab assignment for Tommy John surgery due to a setback, but he returned to the mound...
May 30, 2014 at 8:35 AM -
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Add another name to the list of the hard-throwing young pitchers needing Tommy John elbow surgery, as Dodgers reliever Chris Withrow has been diagnosed with a torn ulnar...
May 29, 2014 at 10:35 AM -
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Bryan Stow is lucky to be alive. His medical costs for the rest of his life could reach $50 million. Are the Dodgers and Frank McCourt responsible?
May 29, 2014 at 6:35 AM -
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Carl Crawford suffered an ugly left ankle sprain Tuesday while chasing after a ball, so the Dodgers are rolling with Matt Kemp in left field in their series finale...
May 28, 2014 at 4:35 PM -
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Carl Crawford left last night's game with a sprained ankle and is likely headed to the disabled list, which means the Dodgers are down to three healthy big-name...
May 28, 2014 at 8:35 AM -
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Hanley Ramirez is back in the Dodgers' lineup on Tuesday night against the Reds after missing four games with a lower left leg injury.
May 27, 2014 at 3:35 PM -
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Benched yesterday for a fourth straight game, Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp told Steve Dilbeck of the Los Angeles Times: "I just want to play, man."
May 27, 2014 at 8:35 AM -
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Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis returned from a knee injury 10 days ago, but now he's headed back to the disabled list after injuring his ankle while celebrating Josh...
May 26, 2014 at 2:35 PM -
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Watch as Dodgers right-handers Josh Beckett completes his first career no-hitter Sunday in Philly ...
May 25, 2014 at 2:35 PM -
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Dodgers right-hander Josh Beckett made history with nine no-hit innings Sunday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park.
May 25, 2014 at 1:35 PM -
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A beer vendor unwittingly made a web gem during Saturday's Dodgers-Phillies game.
May 24, 2014 at 7:35 PM -
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Mets reliever Carlos Torres isn't buying the hype regarding Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig.
May 24, 2014 at 12:35 PM -
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It turns out biting a co-worker's ear off while at work is frowned upon, even in baseball. Who knew?
May 22, 2014 at 11:35 AM -
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Dodgers left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu will return Wednesday night against the Mets after missing around three weeks because of inflammation in his throwing shoulder.
May 21, 2014 at 4:35 PM -
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Juan Uribe left last night's game with a strained hamstring and the Dodgers have placed the third baseman on the disabled list. To replace him on the roster they called...
May 21, 2014 at 3:35 PM -
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Danny Knobler of ESPN Los Angeles reports that Dodgers prospect Alex Guerrero could miss five weeks following yesterday's dugout altercation in which Triple-A teammate...
May 21, 2014 at 10:35 AM -
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Miguel Olivo reportedly bit the ear of Dodgers infield prospect Alex Guerrero in a brawl Tuesday at Triple-A Albuquerque and Guerrero needed emergency plastic...
May 20, 2014 at 4:35 PM -
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It's official: Hyun-Jin Ryu will return from the disabled list and start on Wednesday against the Mets.
May 18, 2014 at 9:35 PM -
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Paul Goldschmidt and the Diamondbacks took Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers to the woodshed.
May 18, 2014 at 3:35 AM -
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Dodgers starter Hyun-Jin Ryu threw a simulated game on Friday afternoon, which went well. The lefty is close to making a return to the Dodgers.
May 16, 2014 at 8:35 PM -
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Dodgers right-hander Brian Wilson has a 10.22 ERA this season, allowing 15 runs in 16 appearances while occasionally struggling to crack 90 miles per hour with his...
May 16, 2014 at 8:35 AM -
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Last season it wasn't an issue because at least one player was always hurt, but this season the Dodgers have four very good outfielders for three starting spots with...
May 15, 2014 at 9:35 AM -
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Drew Butera can't really hit. Many of the guys in the Dodgers' pen can't really pitch. This seems like a classic "you got you chocolate in my peanut butter"...
May 15, 2014 at 6:35 AM -
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Dodgers right-hander Josh Beckett tossed 6.1 innings of one-run ball against the Marlins last night for his first win since September 30, 2012.
May 14, 2014 at 8:35 AM -
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The Dodgers manager thinks too many guys are looking to take offense at the slightest bit of jocularity. He's right.
May 12, 2014 at 12:35 PM -
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Don Draper would probably be able to sell you on both the Mets and the Dodgers. The guy who plays him? Not so much.
May 12, 2014 at 10:35 AM -
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Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis is nearing his return from knee surgery.
May 10, 2014 at 2:35 PM -
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Barring another sandwich-related injury, Matt Cain will start against the Dodgers this afternoon.
May 10, 2014 at 11:35 AM -
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Getting Shemped: That moment when you decide to stay up late and watch the Dodgers and found out you got stuck with a Josh Beckett start.
May 9, 2014 at 3:35 AM -
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Clayton Kershaw stepped atop a major league mound Tuesday night in Washington, D.C. for the first time since the Dodgers' season-opening victory against the Diamondbacks...
May 6, 2014 at 9:35 PM -
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The Dodgers are making their only visit to Washington this week. So a hurricane could've blown through and they would've played this one.
May 6, 2014 at 7:35 AM -
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Yasiel Puig gave Dodgers fans a scare after crashing into the right field wall at the end of Sunday's walk-off loss to the Marlins.
May 4, 2014 at 5:35 PM -
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Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig suffered a possible concussion while trying to track down Jeff Baker's game-winning RBI double on Sunday afternoon in Miami ...
May 4, 2014 at 2:35 PM -
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MLB.com's Jane Lee reports that the A's have claimed outfielder Nick Buss off waivers from the Dodgers and sent him to Triple-A Sacramento. Buss was designated for...
May 4, 2014 at 1:35 PM -
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Dee Gordon made a long-lasting mark in the Dodgers' extra-innings defeat of the Marlins on Saturday night in Miami, becoming the only player in recorded franchise...
May 4, 2014 at 6:35 AM -
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Clayton Kershaw is scheduled to come off the disabled list Tuesday, but the Dodgers' rotation won't be at full strength even once he returns because they just placed...
May 2, 2014 at 2:35 PM -
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Yasiel Puig started yesterday hitting .276 with an .835 OPS on the season. He ended yesterday hitting .309 with an .891 OPS. And in between he got on base eight times...
May 2, 2014 at 7:35 AM -
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Mike Pelfrey turned in another terrible start for the Twins today, allowing five runs in four innings against the Dodgers to drop to 0-3 with a 7.99 ERA on the...
May 1, 2014 at 2:35 PM -
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Clayton Kershaw is ready to come off the disabled list.
May 1, 2014 at 9:35 AM -
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Clayton Kershaw should be activated next week. The Dodgers' ace left-hander made his second (and likely final) minor league rehab start on Wednesday evening for the...
April 30, 2014 at 8:35 PM -
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ESPN's Keith Law reports that the Dodgers are planning to call up 26-year-old right-hander Red Patterson from Triple-A Albuquerque to start the second half of Thursday's...
April 30, 2014 at 6:35 PM -
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Tuesday's game between the Dodgers and Twins had to be postponed due to a wintry mix of weather in and around Minneapolis' Target Field. The two teams are playing...
April 30, 2014 at 5:35 PM -
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Los Angeles' catching duo of Tim Federowicz and Drew Butera has been incredibly bad this season while subbing for the injured A.J. Ellis, hitting a combined .143 with a...
April 30, 2014 at 1:35 PM