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• Adrian pulled with sore back
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez was removed from Thursday night's exhibition game against Team Australia in the fourth inning with lower back tightness.
  Share • March 20, 2014 at 4:35 AM
• Coaches prepare players for Cricket Ground nuance
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Sydney Cricket Ground, which hosts the Opening Series between the Dodgers and D-backs this weekend, has an expansive amount of foul ground that caused coaches to point...
  Share • March 20, 2014 at 2:35 AM
• Signs point to Gordon leading off, starting at second
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Don Mattingly hasn't announced the Dodgers' starting lineup for the first game of the Opening Series, but the one he put on the field for Thursday's exhibition game...
  Share • March 20, 2014 at 2:35 AM
• Backup catcher decision looms before opener
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Dodgers have at least one tough roster decision to make before the first game of the Opening Series on Saturday -- backup catcher. The spot will go to Tim Federowicz...
  Share • March 20, 2014 at 2:35 AM
• Clayton Kershaw's approach is gold for Dodgers
  From the Web › USA Today
  When Clayton Kershaw speaks in the Dodger clubhouse, "everybody listens."
  Share • March 19, 2014 at 11:35 PM
• A smattering of notes: Zach Lee starts, Dee Gordon leads off, and Carl Crawford has the flu.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Apropos of nothing - the time in Sydney, the time in Los Angeles, my newspaper's deadlines - I'm checking in with one last update before boarding a flight to Australia...
  Share • March 19, 2014 at 9:35 PM
• Hey, look, it's Paul Goldschmidt and a wallaby …
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  On Tuesday night we brought you a picture of Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw and a kangaroo, so let's even things up now with this shot of Diamondbacks slugger Paul...
  Share • March 19, 2014 at 9:35 PM
• Lee gets nod to start exhibition vs. Australia
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Dodgers finally named pitching prospect Zach Lee as their starting pitcher hours before Thursday night's exhibition game with Team Australia.
  Share • March 19, 2014 at 8:35 PM
• Light-bulb technology created for astronauts might help Dodgers avoid jet lag in Sydney
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  GLENDALE, Ariz. – What do baseball players and astronauts have in common?Odd dream jobs. Other than that, usually very little.This week is different. The Dodgers...
  Share • March 19, 2014 at 7:35 PM
• Diamondbacks have winning formula against Clayton Kershaw
  From the Web › USA Today
  The Dodgers won eight times of Kershaw's first 11 starts against them.
  Share • March 19, 2014 at 7:35 PM
• Now Dodgers' Carl Crawford is out with the flu
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  There's no good time to get the flu, but if it has to happen there are better times.
  Share • March 19, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• Young Dodgers dig in vs. Team Australia
  From the Web › ESPN
  SYDNEY -- Three of the players from the Australian national team currently work as delivery drivers. The team's biggest hitting star, Trent Oeltjen, played 99 major...
  Share • March 19, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• Photos: Dodgers, Diamondbacks enjoy Australia; See Vin Scully with a koala bear
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  The Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks arrived in Australia sometime Monday, American time. Since then, they've had one of the more fun baseball trips in...
  Share • March 19, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• Dodgers painted as villain in Australia
  From the Web › ESPN
  SYDNEY -- Before the Los Angeles Dodgers even boarded their plane for Australia, one player said he thought the fans Down Under would be rooting for the Arizona...
  Share • March 19, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• Dodgers' Vin Scully meets a koala in Australia
  From the Web › USA Today
  The Dodgers are in Australia for some spring training games.
  Share • March 19, 2014 at 12:35 PM
• Blue grit: For Mattingly, toughness breeds success
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Dodgers showed fortitude in storming from worst to first last season, and Don Mattingly feels his team is tough enough to go all the way in 2014.
  Share • March 19, 2014 at 12:35 PM
• Crawford sidelined a few days with flu
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dodgers outfielder Carl Crawford has the flu and will be held out of workouts and game action for at least a couple of days, a member of the training staff said at...
  Share • March 19, 2014 at 11:35 AM
• Dodgers, D-backs on rivalry: Heat off in Aussie
  From the Web › ESPN
  Suspensions to eight players and a controversial swimming pool incident following last season's NL West clincher helped expand a growing rivalry between the Los Angeles...
  Share • March 19, 2014 at 10:35 AM
• Dodgers 1B Gonzalez talks Puig, pranks, Twitter
  From the Web › SI.com
  Target and People have teamed up to launch the All-Star Teachers program in which 30 outstanding teachers will be honored before the 2014 All-Star Game. Fans are...
  Share • March 19, 2014 at 10:35 AM
• Photos: Dodgers, Diamondbacks enjoy Australia; See Vin Scully with a kangaroo
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  The Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks arrived in Australia sometime Monday, American time. Since then, they've had one of the more fun baseball trips in...
  Share • March 19, 2014 at 8:35 AM
• Behold: Vin Scully with a koala
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  I see your Clayton Kershaw with a kangaroo and raise you Vin Scully with a koala: Shut down the Internet: pic.twitter.com/z2vlYQ9ko5 — Los Angeles Dodgers...
  Share • March 19, 2014 at 7:35 AM
• Tickets for Dodgers-Dbacks games in Australia are pricey
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Loyal reader and other-side-of-the-world-dweller Kiwicricket has been shooting me interesting factoids and news articles about the Dodgers-Dbacks series in Australia...
  Share • March 19, 2014 at 5:35 AM
• Wind plays tricks at Sydney Cricket Ground
  From the Web › MLB.com
  On Wednesday, a funny thing happened to the Tuesday perception of the Sydney Cricket Ground as a bandbox in its baseball configuration. The wind changed...
  Share • March 19, 2014 at 3:35 AM
• Dodgers mum on starter for Thursday's exhibition
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dodgers manager Don Mattingly took his covert managing style to a new level on Wednesday, declining to say which non-roster pitcher would start Thursday night's...
  Share • March 19, 2014 at 3:35 AM
• Van Slyke works way back into Dodgers' plans
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Don Mattingly hasn't named a starting left fielder for Opening Night yet, but Scott Van Slyke is the most likely candidate just two years removed from a disappointing...
  Share • March 19, 2014 at 2:35 AM
• Life's a beach for Dodgers, Little Leaguers
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Four members of the Dodgers met with Australian Little Leaguers at Bondi Beach to share their love of the game and promote this weekend's Opening Series.
  Share • March 18, 2014 at 11:35 PM
• Mattingly: Crawford shoulder injury not serious
  From the Web › ESPN
  Los Angeles manager Don Mattingly says he doesn't expect a right shoulder injury to Dodgers left fielder Carl Crawford during a minor league game Tuesday to be...
  Share • March 18, 2014 at 10:35 PM
• Reports: Dodgers' Carl Crawford injures shoulder in minor-league game.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Carl Crawford left a minor-league spring training game against the Seattle Mariners after two innings Tuesday. According to multiple reports the Dodgers' left fielder...
  Share • March 18, 2014 at 8:35 PM
• Dodgers spread baseball gospel at beach
  From the Web › ESPN
  SYDNEY -- A group of Australian little leaguers were asked who they were most excited to meet on the Dodgers. After a few quiet seconds, one of them piped up, "Ryan...
  Share • March 18, 2014 at 8:35 PM
• Los Angeles Dodgers get first look at Sydney Cricket Ground
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Adrian Gonzalez ripped line drives to all areas of the park, often scattering his Dodgers teammates in the outfield from the safety of the batting cage. It was just a...
  Share • March 18, 2014 at 7:35 PM
• Hey, look, it's Clayton Kershaw and a kangaroo …
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  The Dodgers are fitting in some sightseeing this week in Australia before their season-opening series (March 22-23) against the Diamondbacks at the Sydney Cricket...
  Share • March 18, 2014 at 6:35 PM
• Carl Crawford leaves minor league game with 'minor' shoulder injury
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  In today's installment of back at the ranch, the news ain't good. The Dodgers said it's not really bad either, but it was enough for concern.
  Share • March 18, 2014 at 5:35 PM
• Kemp pleased with progress during recovery
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Matt Kemp took another step down the road to recovery on Tuesday at Camelback Ranch. The Dodgers outfielder went 0-for-3 with a walk in a Minor League game against the...
  Share • March 18, 2014 at 5:35 PM
• Haren feeling rejuvenated after extra off-days
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Two extra days' rest proved to be the difference for Dodgers starter Dan Haren. On Tuesday, the right-hander allowed five hits and four runs in 4 2/3 innings against the...
  Share • March 18, 2014 at 5:35 PM
• Crawford departs Minors game with unknown injury
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dodgers outfielder Carl Crawford was removed for an unknown reason in the second inning of a Triple-A game against the Mariners on Tuesday at Camelback Ranch.
  Share • March 18, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• MLB to media in Australia: Just smile and have a Vegemite sandwich
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  So the Dodgers and Diamondbacks are in Australia to promote baseball as international sport. Guess that's swell, though making it part of the regular season seems a...
  Share • March 18, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• Clayton Kershaw is ESPN the Magazine's cover boy.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  This is the cover of ESPN the Magazine's MLB preview edition. In mailboxes this week.
  Share • March 18, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• Sydney Cricket Ground could be hitter's paradise
  From the Web › ESPN
  SYDNEY -- Hanley Ramirez was coming off the field following the Dodgers' first batting practice session at Sydney Cricket Ground when someone asked him how the ball...
  Share • March 18, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• Gordon gets second chance to start over
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Once viewed as the Dodgers' answer at shortstop for years to come, Dee Gordon has undergone a change of positions -- and, more importantly, a change of heart.
  Share • March 18, 2014 at 12:35 PM
• The Dodgers on pay-TV-only is the culmination of Walter O'Malley's dream
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  This year, for the first time ever, you will not be able to watch the Dodgers on television in the Los Angeles area with a set of rabbit ears on your TV. It's cable or...
  Share • March 18, 2014 at 8:35 AM
• Meanwhile, in Australia . . .
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Dodgers catcher Tim Federowicz has only been in Australia for one day, but he seems to be enjoying himself thus far: Just had kangaroo for dinner. It was a lot better...
  Share • March 18, 2014 at 7:35 AM
• Andre Ethier irritated by questions about Sydney playing surface
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  SYDNEY, Australia -- As much as bombastic Dodgers President Stan Kasten tries to convince people otherwise, it's clear not all of his players like the idea of starting...
  Share • March 18, 2014 at 6:35 AM
• Dodgers scope out Sydney Cricket Ground
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Dodgers couldn't wait to check out the storied Sydney Cricket Ground offered upon their arrival in Australia on Tuesday, and they found a pristine field with...
  Share • March 18, 2014 at 3:35 AM
• Greinke, Kemp continue making progress in Arizona
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dodgers manager Don Mattingly, fresh off a 15-hour flight to Australia on Tuesday, gave upbeat reports on the work of Zack Greinke and Matt Kemp back in...
  Share • March 18, 2014 at 2:35 AM
• Figgins, Turner thrilled to join Dodgers
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Probably the two proudest Dodgers on the flight to Australia were new utility men Chone Figgins and Justin Turner, non-roster invitees whose contracts were purchased...
  Share • March 18, 2014 at 2:35 AM
• Mattingly may bat Gordon ninth, pitcher eighth
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Manager Don Mattingly said on Tuesday he is considering batting speedster Dee Gordon ninth in the Dodgers' lineup instead of eighth in certain situations.
  Share • March 18, 2014 at 2:35 AM
• D-backs, Dodgers arrive in Sydney fired up
  From the Web › MLB.com
  If the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers were a tad jet-lagged upon arriving in Australia on Tuesday morning, the feeling was washed away by the excitement of...
  Share • March 18, 2014 at 1:35 AM
• Dodgers, D-backs enjoy a historic venue
  From the Web › ESPN
  SYDNEY – They've got the bunting up in time for Opening Day as usual. The red-white-and-blue cloth, in this case, is decked out along the railings of a building...
  Share • March 17, 2014 at 11:35 PM
• Dodgers' Mike Baxter a well-traveled player
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  GLENDALE, Ariz. >> Dodgers outfielder Mike Baxter shouldn't have enough major-league miles under his belt to be playing his fourth series outside North America.The...
  Share • March 17, 2014 at 10:35 PM
• Sydney Cricket Ground welcomes America's pastime
  From the Web › MLB.com
  When the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers showcase America's pastime in Sydney, Australia, during the Opening Series this weekend, they'll do so on a...
  Share • March 17, 2014 at 10:35 PM
• Dodgers arrive in Australia ahead of season-opening series
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  SYDNEY, Australia -- The Dodgers landed in Australia on Tuesday morning, four days in advance of their two-game, season-opening series against the Arizona...
  Share • March 17, 2014 at 9:35 PM
• Dodgers, Diamondbacks arrive Down Under
  From the Web › USA Today
  Dodgers, Diamondbacks arrive Down Under, first workouts held
  Share • March 17, 2014 at 9:35 PM
• The Dodgers land in Sydney, in tweets and photos.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  There will be no disaster draft. The Dodgers' airplane has landed in Sydney, Australia. Here's how social media captured the moment Monday: #Dodgers disembark Down Under...
  Share • March 17, 2014 at 8:35 PM
• Zack Greinke, Carl Crawford, Matt Kemp see action back at Camelback
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Meanwhile, back at the ranch …
  Share • March 17, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• Exactly what answers did the Dodgers discover in camp?
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  While wondering if the Dodgers have almost talked themselves into jet lag, a quick look at questions and answers provided during this spring's camp:
  Share • March 17, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• They're out: Dodgers are dismissed from bankruptcy court
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The greatest stain on the history of a proud franchise was officially dissolved Monday, when U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kevin Gross signed a final decree ending the Dodgers'...
  Share • March 17, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• The Dodgers' 30-man travel roster to Sydney, Australia: A closer look.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  In case you missed it somehow, the Dodgers announced their travel roster Sunday before boarding a flight to Sydney, Austrlia. I didn't have time or space for a longer...
  Share • March 17, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• Justin Turner calls out the Mets and the New York media
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Howard Megdal interviewed former Mets and current Dodgers infielder Justin Turner. The subject: how so many Mets players, current and former, find themselves being torn...
  Share • March 17, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• Daily Distractions: What's next for the Dodgers in Sydney, Australia?
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  The Dodgers are somewhere over the Pacific Ocean as I type this blog entry. (I'm in Los Angeles. My skin isn't Arizona-level dry anymore. It feels nice.) See for...
  Share • March 17, 2014 at 12:35 PM
• How do Dodgers' prospects fit LA's needs?
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Dodgers are very well established with veteran players. However, there is one major new face and a couple of prospects we may see in the big leagues this...
  Share • March 17, 2014 at 7:35 AM
• Dodgers growing stellar crop of arms on farm
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Dodgers' scouting and development philosophy has been seemingly direct over the past several years: You can never have enough power arms.
  Share • March 17, 2014 at 7:35 AM
• Photo of the Day: Yasiel Puig and the Dodgers are off to Australia
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Why is this man happy? Because he is finally able to go hundreds of miles per hour without getting arrested for it: .@YasielPuig and the @Dodgers board @QantasUSA en...
  Share • March 17, 2014 at 7:35 AM
• Wary of being weary, Dodgers see the light
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Dodgers are worried about jet lag on their trip to Australia, so much that they were intrigued when contacted by Robert Soler, directory of lighting research at...
  Share • March 17, 2014 at 3:35 AM
• A century later, baseball's back in Australia
  From the Web › USA Today
  A century later, baseball's back in town at the Sydney Cricket Ground: Dodgers vs Diamondbacks
  Share • March 17, 2014 at 1:35 AM
• A century later, baseball's back in town
  From the Web › USA Today
  A century later, baseball's back in town at the Sydney Cricket Ground: Dodgers vs Diamondbacks
  Share • March 17, 2014 at 12:35 AM
• Dodgers' Ryu has final tuneup for Australia
  From the Web › USA Today
  Hyun-Jin Ryu has final tuneup for Australia, pitching into 6th as Dodgers tie Rockies 3-3
  Share • March 16, 2014 at 7:35 PM
• Heading Down Under, season almost underway
  From the Web › MLB.com
  They're traveling a long way, but soon the D-backs and Dodgers and the regular season of Major League Baseball will be saying "G'day."
  Share • March 16, 2014 at 7:35 PM
• Dodgers set 30-man roster for Australia Series
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Following Sunday's Spring Training game against the Rockies at Camelback Ranch, the Dodgers set their 30-man roster for the two-game opening series trip to Australia...
  Share • March 16, 2014 at 7:35 PM
• Ultimate teammate: Uribe provides spark in LA
  From the Web › MLB.com
  A leader on the field at third base and in the clubhouse with his endearing good humor, Juan Uribe had a major role in the Dodgers' magical drive last year. Armed with a...
  Share • March 16, 2014 at 7:35 PM
• Dodgers waive Javy Guerra as they name 30-man roster for Sydney
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Javy Guerra, who started the 2012 season as the Dodgers closer, was designated for assignment Sunday, part of a flurry of moves to cut the roster to the 30 total players...
  Share • March 16, 2014 at 6:35 PM
• Dodgers call it a Cactus League season, head Down Under
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  And off they go, into the blue skies to see just how much sleep they can actually manage during a 17-hour flight. Maybe Clayton Kershaw should have squeezed his...
  Share • March 16, 2014 at 5:35 PM
• Dodgers 3, Colorado Rockies 3: Of course spring training ends in a tie.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  GLENDALE, Ariz. - The Dodgers ended the Cactus League portion of their season the only appropriate way: With a tie. The Colorado Rockies scored a run in the seventh...
  Share • March 16, 2014 at 5:35 PM
• Dodgers designate Javy Guerra for assignment, add Chone Figgins, release Sydney travel roster.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  GLENDALE, Ariz. - The Dodgers had to be a bit creative in compiling the list of 30 players who will travel to Sydney, Australia for the first two games of the season. As...
  Share • March 16, 2014 at 5:35 PM
• Ryu in form as Dodgers close Cactus League slate
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Dodgers bid goodbye to Spring Training at Camelback Ranch in Arizona with a 3-3 draw against the Rockies on Sunday afternoon. Starter Hyun-Jin Ryu allowed two runs...
  Share • March 16, 2014 at 5:35 PM
• Dodgers designate Javy Guerra for assignment to make room for Chone Figgins
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Listen, I'm as shocked as you are by the headline. The Dodgers designated Javy Guerra, a perfectly good - if flawed - reliever to make room on the roster for Chone...
  Share • March 16, 2014 at 5:35 PM
• Selection Sunday: Dodgers add Justin Turner to 40-man roster, place Onelki Garcia on 60-day disabled list.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  The Dodgers selected the contract of Justin Turner on Sunday, adding him to their 40-man roster in advance of their flight to Sydney, Australia tonight. In a...
  Share • March 16, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• League staying in Arizona to pitch in Minors camp
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Reliever Brandon League won't be going to Australia with the Dodgers, instead pitching in Minor League games this week.
  Share • March 16, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• Kemp's spring routine returning to normal
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Matt Kemp, who has been taking a cautious approach in his return from offseason ankle surgery, will stay in Arizona to continue Spring Training at Minors camp.
  Share • March 16, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• Diamondbacks lose opening-day starter Patrick Corbin to elbow injury
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  As if it wasn't bad enough that Zach Greinke's comments about only a few Dodgers being giddy over opening the season in Sydney had turned most of Australia into...
  Share • March 16, 2014 at 12:35 PM
• Pregame notes: Which Dodgers are on the plane, plus lineups for the Cactus League closer.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  GLENDALE, Ariz. - The Dodgers have about 12 hours before their plane departs for Sydney, Australia and their 30-man travel roster is mostly set. Here's the latest on a...
  Share • March 16, 2014 at 12:35 PM