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• All-Stars unveiled, including 26 first-timers
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The AL and NL rosters for the July 15 Midsummer Classic were unveiled Sunday night, featuring 26 first-time All-Stars. Balloting for the final spot on both rosters --...
  Share • July 6, 2014 at 5:35 PM
• Dodgers cruise behind Beckett's short outing
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Josh Beckett battled through five innings and Matt Kemp broke out of his slump with four hits, leading the Dodgers to an 8-2 win over the Rockies on Sunday afternoon at...
  Share • July 6, 2014 at 5:35 PM
• Overturned call adds run for Dodgers
  From the Web › MLB.com
  With the bases loaded and one out, Juan Uribe hit a slow roller to Colorado third baseman Nolan Arenado, who made a barehanded pickup and threw home to catcher Wilin...
  Share • July 6, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• Unveiling of All-Stars underway on ESPN
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The 2014 Taco Bell All-Star Selection Show is underway on ESPN, and then wait for the Final Vote candidates to be revealed once the American and National League rosters...
  Share • July 6, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• Beckett, Rojas exit with injuries in sixth inning
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dodgers pitcher Josh Beckett and shortstop Miguel Rojas left Sunday's game in the sixth inning with injuries. Beckett said he "tweaked" an already troublesome left hip...
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• Dodgers' infield injury woes continue
  From the Web › ESPN
  DENVER -- The Los Angeles Dodgers again are feeling the pinch at the shortstop position. On Sunday, a sunscreen-necessary one at that in the Mile High City, the Dodgers...
  Share • July 6, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• Erisbel Arruebarrena placed on disabled list; Carlos Triunfel back up
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  It's not called handing off the baton when you're giving the baton back to the same guy who just handed it to you, but that's the strange game the Dodgers infielders are...
  Share • July 6, 2014 at 12:35 PM
• Dodgers place Arruebarrena on DL, promote Triunfel
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Dodgers on Sunday placed infielder Erisbel Arruebarrena on the 15-day DL with aaright hip flexor strain and promoted Carlos Triunfel from Triple-A.
  Share • July 6, 2014 at 12:35 PM
• Beckett looks to battle past Rockies in series finale
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dodgers manager Don Mattingly has called every five days a "battle" for Josh Beckett. The 34-year-old right-hander has dealt with soreness -- particularly in his left...
  Share • July 5, 2014 at 9:35 PM
• Dodgers' Dan Haren seems to be wearing down
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Dan Haren is 33 now, his fastball several ticks slower than it was in the days he was an All-Star.
  Share • July 5, 2014 at 8:35 PM
• Dodgers' rally comes up short against Rockies
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  KEY MOMENT: The Dodgers were roaring back from a six-run deficit in the seventh inning when Adam Ottavino replaced Nick Masset on the mound for the Rockies. The Rockies'...
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• Puig recovers on the fly to turn stellar double play
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig made another one of his amazing highlight-reel plays Saturday, changing direction on a deep fly ball and firing a strike to the cutoff man...
  Share • July 5, 2014 at 8:35 PM
• Late rally by Los Angeles Dodgers falls short in 8-7 loss to Colorado Rockies
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  DENVER -- The big bats in the Dodgers' lineup scuffled against Colorado starter Jorge De La Rosa and then erupted on the Rockies' bullpen.That is, until reliever Adam...
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• Haren surprisingly human in L.A. rotation
  From the Web › ESPN
  DENVER -- Dan Haren is no slouch, Rockies outfielder Drew Stubbs pointed out, but he's nothing like what Colorado had seen the past two days in the Mile High City.Los...
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• Colorado Rockies hold on for 8-7 win over Los Angeles Dodgers
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  DENVER -- Drew Stubbs hit a two-run homer, Jorge De La Rosa pitched six strong innings before giving way to a shaky bullpen and the Colorado Rockies snapped a five-game...
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• There's no follow-up for Dan Haren in Dodgers' 8-7 loss to Rockies
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Tough to get excited in baseball about one performance or even a good beginning to one.
  Share • July 5, 2014 at 5:35 PM
• Rapid Reaction: Rockies 8, Dodgers 7
  From the Web › ESPN
  DENVER -- Before his start, Dan Haren said trying to follow the strong performances of Zack Greinke and Clayton Kershaw would be a tough task for anyone on any staff...
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• Dodgers' late charge comes up one run short
  From the Web › MLB.com
  A Coors Field rally fell short on Saturday for the Dodgers, who lost to the Rockies, 8-7. Dodgers starter Dan Haren struck out a season-high eight in 5 1/3 innings, but...
  Share • July 5, 2014 at 5:35 PM
• Trying to appreciate latest run of greatness by Clayton Kershaw
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  And now for a small appreciation for the continuing wonder that is Clayton Kershaw. Or maybe not so small. Where he stands, exactly, remains to be seen, but it's safe to...
  Share • July 5, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• Mattingly mum on Crawford plans
  From the Web › ESPN
  DENVER -- Don Mattingly praised flux left fielder Scott Van Slyke on Saturday, a day after the 27-year-old threw out two hits and a three-run home run in the team's 9-0...
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• Elbert shut down; Crawford starts rehab at Triple-A
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dodgers left-hander Scott Elbert is battling a sore toe and will be shut down for a week because the club didn't want him to alter his mechanics trying to pitch through...
  Share • July 5, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• Van Slyke out, Ethier in against lefty De La Rosa
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Scott Van Slyke homered against a right-hander Friday night and wasn't in the Dodgers' lineup Saturday against a left-hander. "Being 0-for-12 against [Colorado starter...
  Share • July 5, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• Los Angeles Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw extends scoreless streak to 36 innings, beats Colorado Rockies
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  DENVER >> Don Mattingly made a rather bold prediction after Clayton Kershaw's latest masterful performance: His ace will give up another run at some point this season."I...
  Share • July 5, 2014 at 7:35 AM
• Clayton Kershaw extends scoreless streak to 36 innings
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Clayton Kershaw now has the third-longest scoreless streak in Dodgers' history.
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• Dodgers, Kershaw quite calm about streak
  From the Web › ESPN
  DENVER -- It's hard to realize greatness in the moment, let alone historical greatness. But if you're following Los Angeles Dodgers southpaw Clayton Kershaw, soon you...
  Share • July 5, 2014 at 12:35 AM
• Clayton Kershaw keeps zeroing in on history as Dodgers blank Rockies
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  In the 57 seasons the Dodgers have called Los Angeles their home, only two pitchers have recorded scoreless innings streaks longer than Clayton Kershaw's.
  Share • July 4, 2014 at 11:35 PM
• Haren looking to follow suit against Colorado
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Dodgers staff has been dealing of late, which has been a primary cause for the team surging toward first place. On Saturday afternoon, right-hander Dan Haren gets...
  Share • July 4, 2014 at 11:35 PM
• Kershaw soars to new heights, regardless of altitude
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw has won his last four starts at Coors Field, including a four-hit shutout on July 2 a year ago. He has compiled a 2.00 ERA in the process...
  Share • July 4, 2014 at 11:35 PM
• Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw dominant again in 9-0 win over Rockies
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Clayton Kershaw nearly had no-hit stuff against Colorado again, allowing only two singles over eight masterful innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Rockies, 9-0...
  Share • July 4, 2014 at 9:35 PM
• Rapid Reaction: Dodgers 9, Rockies 0
  From the Web › ESPN
  DENVER -- What's worse than facing Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw? Watching Colorado Rockies pitcher Jair Jurrjens run the bases, for starters. But it probably...
  Share • July 4, 2014 at 9:35 PM
• Jurrjens hospitalized with breathing issues
  From the Web › ESPN
  Colorado Rockies pitcher Jair Jurrjens was taken to a nearby hospital for tests after developing breathing problems soon after being removed from Friday night's game...
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• Kershaw ups scoreless stretch to 36 innings
  From the Web › ESPN
  Clayton Kershaw nearly had no-hit stuff against Colorado again, allowing only two singles over eight masterful innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Rockies 9-0 on...
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• Kershaw dominates, extends scoreless streak
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw pitched a two-hit shutout over eight innings, riding home runs from Yasiel Puig and Scott Van Slyke to a masterful victory over the Rockies...
  Share • July 4, 2014 at 8:35 PM
• Hanley OK after hit by pitch leads to early exit
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dodgers shortstop Hanley Ramirez is "fine," manager Don Mattingly said after removing him for precautionary reasons because he was struck on the back of the left hand by...
  Share • July 4, 2014 at 7:35 PM
• Mattingly believes Kershaw can get better
  From the Web › ESPN
  DENVER -- If his expectations weren't heavy enough for Los Angeles Dodgers southpaw Clayton Kershaw, his manager may have added a little bit more to it. Before Kershaw...
  Share • July 4, 2014 at 6:35 PM
• Crawford set for 'at least' five Triple-A rehab games
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dodgers outfielder Carl Crawford, who has been on the disabled list since May 27 with a sprained left ankle, will begin an injury rehab assignment Saturday for Triple-A...
  Share • July 4, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• Kemp given night off; Van Slyke in left field
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Matt Kemp was out of the starting lineup on Friday night, snapping a streak of 35 consecutive starts in left field. He was replaced by Scott Van Slyke. "Today is just a...
  Share • July 4, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• Jurrjens ready for MLB return with Rockies
  From the Web › ESPN
  The Colorado Rockies have promoted Jair Jurrjens from the minors, and the right-hander will make his first major league start in more than a year Friday night against...
  Share • July 4, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• Ramirez appears healthy in return to lineup
  From the Web › ESPN
  DENVER -- Here's some relief for Dodgers fans: shortstop Hanley Ramirez's strained left calf and aggravated right shoulder appeared healthy in the team's 3-2 win over...
  Share • July 4, 2014 at 9:35 AM
• Mark Whicker: Dodgers TV deal has turned into a disappearing act
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Editor's note: Mark Whicker has been a sports columnist in Southern California for 27 years. This is his first weekly column for the Los Angeles News Group and will be...
  Share • July 4, 2014 at 8:35 AM
• Zack Greinke helped the Dodgers starting pitchers set a record yesterday
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  The Dodgers starters strike out more batters than almost everyone else. They walk fewer than everyone else. That's a pretty good way to live life.
  Share • July 4, 2014 at 7:35 AM
• Dodgers glad to see Greinke return to form
  From the Web › ESPN
  DENVER -- Los Angeles Dodgers' first baseman Adrian Gonzalez walked up and down the visitor's dugout in the ninth inning, yelling for a run in a tie game at a sold-out...
  Share • July 4, 2014 at 12:35 AM
• Dodgers' Hanley Ramirez: 'They want me to take it easy, I can't do it'
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Hanley Ramirez, with his offensive production and defensive range limited by a body that is betraying him, nonetheless insisted on playing Friday.
  Share • July 3, 2014 at 11:35 PM
• Dodgers edge Rockies, 3-2, in Colorado
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  KEY MOMENT: Zack Greinke gave up a run in the eighth inning that tied the score, 2-2. As the Dodgers came off the field at the end of the inning, Adrian Gonzalez called...
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• Zack Greinke goes 8 strong innings, Dodgers beat Rockies to take NL West lead
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  DENVER >> Zack Greinke challenged baseball's hottest hitter. The right-hander won the battle with Troy Tulowitzki and the Dodgers went on to win the game.Greinke pitched...
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• The spin on Dodgers? It's all about rotation
  From the Web › MLB.com
  There's no secret to the Los Angeles Dodgers success. It's a five-man answer. It's the rotation. One through five it is arguably the best in baseball. And there is no...
  Share • July 3, 2014 at 11:35 PM
• Rapid Reaction: Dodgers 3, Rockies 2
  From the Web › ESPN
  DENVER -- In the Los Angeles Dodgers' first of four games against the Colorado Rockies, the Denver weather proved to be unpredictable, and a mess at times.A bit like the...
  Share • July 3, 2014 at 10:35 PM
• Kershaw looks for more fireworks against Rockies
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Clayton Kershaw, who no-hit Colorado on June 18, takes a 28-inning scoreless streak into Friday's start against the Rockies, who turn to Jair Jurrjens, making his first...
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• Zack Greinke, Juan Uribe lead Dodgers to 3-2 victory over Colorado
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Go to Colorado and you expect runs by the tons. Humidor or not, the runs still pile up in the Mile High City.
  Share • July 3, 2014 at 9:35 PM
• Zack Greinke goes 8 strong, Los Angeles Dodgers top Colorado Rockies 3-2
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  DENVER -- Zack Greinke pitched eight solid innings, Juan Uribe hit the go-ahead single in the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2...
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• Zack Greinke goes eight innings as Los Angeles Dodgers defeat Colorado Rockies
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  DENVER >> Zack Greinke pitched eight solid innings, Juan Uribe hit the go-ahead single in the ninth inning and the Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 Thursday...
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• Jurors in the Bryan Stow trial against the Dodgers go home for the weekend
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  LOS ANGELES >> Jurors who deadlocked over whether to find the Dodgers negligent in the savage beating of a Giants fan failed to reach a verdict again Thursday and must...
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• Greinke sharp as Dodgers edge Rockies
  From the Web › ESPN
  Zack Greinke pitched eight solid innings, Juan Uribe hit the go-ahead single in the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 Thursday...
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• Greinke wins 11th as LA returns to first place
  From the Web › MLB.com
  It's another former Cy Young winner, Zack Greinke, who strengthened his case for the National League All-Star team on Thursday night by allowing one earned run in eight...
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• Jurors in Stow trial break for long weekend
  From the Web › ESPN
  Jurors who deadlocked over whether to find the Dodgers negligent in the savage beating of a Giants fan failed to reach a verdict again Thursday and must return to work...
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• Ramirez in Dodgers' lineup, won't go on DL
  From the Web › ESPN
  Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly saw enough pop in Hanley Ramirez's step to keep him off the disabled list and give him the start on Thursday.
  Share • July 3, 2014 at 6:35 PM
• For lifelong fan, visit to Dodger Stadium a Major deal
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Major General Paul Funk II was honored at Dodger Stadium as the Bank of America Veteran of the Game on Monday, receiving a rousing round of applause from the 45,627 fans...
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• Troy Tulowitzki considering Dodgers' Yasiel Puig for Home Run Derby
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Yasiel Puig is under consideration for the Home Run Derby, National League captain and Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki said Thursday.
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• Dodgers recall Arruebarrena, Triunfel to Triple-A
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Infielder Carlos Triunfel's rough game Wednesday, and a minor injury to the throwing hand of Miguel Rojas, led the Dodgers to recall Cuban infielder Erisbel Arruebarrena...
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• Tulo to talk Home Run Derby with Puig
  From the Web › MLB.com
  All-Star captain Troy Tulowitzki told reporters he would talk to Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig about participating in the All-Star Home Run Derby, even though Puig...
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• Hanley returns to lineup against Rockies
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Hanley Ramirez saga took a positive turn on Thursday, when his calf and shoulder passed on-field tests and he was returned to the Dodgers' starting lineup at...
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• Hanley Ramirez in Dodgers' lineup for just the second time since June 23
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Hanley Ramirez is back in the Dodgers' lineup tonight, but Don Mattingly still plans to take it easy with him going into the All-Star break.
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• Dodgers call up Erisbel Arruebarrena, demote Carlos Triunfel
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Meanwhile, back to copying and pasting ...
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• Carlos Gonzalez hopes to return from the DL before the All-Star break
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  The Rockies are getting Nolan Arenado back from the DL for tonight's game against the Dodgers and if all goes according to plan for Carlos Gonzalez, he might not be too...
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• Dodgers sign six international free agents
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Dodgers confirmed six international signings effective Wednesday, headed by 16-year-old Venezuelan outfielder Romer Cuadrado for a reported $750,000.
  Share • July 3, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• Thicke joins 'Express Written Consent'
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Alan Thicke joined Jeremy Brisiel on the set of "Express Written Consent" in the MLB.com booth at Dodger Stadium. Thicke and Brisiel discussed Thicke's new reality show...
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• Watch Yasiel Puig's appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'
  From the Web › USA Today
  The young Dodgers outfielder sang part of 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame.'       
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• Jurors keep talking in Bryan Stow vs. Dodgers case over stadium beating
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  LOS ANGELES -- Jurors are resuming deliberations Thursday after a judge told them to keep talking when they said they couldn't reach a verdict in the negligence lawsuit...
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• Series preview: Dodgers at Rockies
  From the Web › ESPN
  Somebody asked Andre Ethier whether the Dodgers were "down" about playing two pretty lousy games at the conclusion of their last homestand and, thus, slipping right back...
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• Dodgers' Miguel Rojas adjusts hitting mechanics, sees improvement
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Miguel Rojas makes snap adjustments that result in spectacular plays wherever he fields, and now he's making adjustments to his swing as well.
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• Stock watch: Starters in cruise control
  From the Web › ESPN
  RISINGControl: Dodgers starting pitchers aren't infallible, but you've got to do something impressive to beat them most of the time. That's a pretty serious head start...
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• Top pick Holmes shines in pro debut
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Right-hander Grant Holmes, the Dodgers' first-round pick in the 2014 First-Year Player Draft, threw two scoreless innings in his professional debut Wednesday, helping...
  Share • July 2, 2014 at 11:35 PM
• Don Mattingly rests several regulars and Dodgers lose to Indians, 5-4
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Manager Don Mattingly described the Dodgers lineup Wednesday as a "winning lineup."
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• Dodgers lose to Indians, 5-4
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  KEY MOMENT: The Dodgers were ahead, 3-2, until a rare meltdown by setup man Brian Wilson in the eighth inning. Wilson had not given up a run in 18 of his previous 19...
  Share • July 2, 2014 at 7:35 PM
• Los Angeles Dodgers' A team resting up now for pennant chase later
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Getaway day arrived a bit early for the Los Angeles Dodgers.The combination of a noon start against the Cleveland Indians and the mental strain of the prodigious June...
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• It's obvious Dodgers in need of relief
  From the Web › ESPN
  LOS ANGELES -- It's July and, in a matter of weeks, the Los Angeles Dodgers will have at least one and probably several new players on their roster, acquired via trade...
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• Indians rally with 3 in 8th to edge Dodgers
  From the Web › ESPN
  Mike Aviles capped a three-run eighth inning with a two-run single against Brian Wilson, rallying the Cleveland Indians past the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4 on...
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• Greinke to start for contending LA vs. Rockies
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Dodgers have won 11 of their last 16, and they'll hand Zack Greinke the ball in the series opener against the Rockies on Thursday at Coors Field. Franklin Morales...
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• Los Angeles Dodgers hit road with pair of fresh losses under belt
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  The Los Angeles Dodgers had four starters out of the lineup on a getaway day. With bags packed for Colorado and long-term thinking on the mind of Dodgers manager Don...
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• Dodgers can't hold the lead, fall to the Indians, 5-4
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Nobody walks in L.A., at least until it hurts.
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