De Jesus is unlikely hero as LA wins sixth straight
(Wed, 23 May 2012 03:00:00 -0400)
The Dodgers pulled off another one of those you-must-be-joking wins on Tuesday night, rallying repeatedly to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks, 8-7, and extend the win streak to six.

LA seeks seventh straight win behind 5-0 Lilly
(Wed, 23 May 2012 02:00:00 -0400)
In the eyes of Dodgers manager Don Mattingly, the difference between his club's slow start last season and its Major League-best start this year isn't much.

Lindblom entrusted with eighth-inning role
(Tue, 22 May 2012 22:12:28 -0400)
It wasn't accompanied with the fanfare of Kenley Jansen's promotion to closer, but Josh Lindblom's ascension to the Dodgers' eighth-inning setup role could be considered a more impressive feat.

Ellis expected to miss at least six weeks
(Tue, 22 May 2012 22:12:27 -0400)
Injured Dodgers second baseman Mark Ellis isn't out of the hospital yet, or out of the woods. He will be sidelined a minimum of six weeks, possibly longer.

Mattingly waiting to set Kemp's return date
(Tue, 22 May 2012 22:12:27 -0400)
Matt Kemp is running nearly full speed and doing almost all baseball activities, but Dodgers manager Don Mattingly wouldn't commit to the injured outfielder returning by May 29, the day he's eligible to be activated.

Ethier nets RBI after scorer's ruling changed
(Tue, 22 May 2012 18:18:00 -0400)
After an appeal by the club, MLB changed an official scorer's ruling and gave Andre Ethier an RBI double on a ball that flicked off the glove of San Diego center fielder Cameron Maybin, who was originally charged with an error.

Dodgers sending Lasorda, Cey to Draft
(Tue, 22 May 2012 10:00:00 -0400)
Hall of Fame manager Tom Lasorda and his longtime third baseman, Ron Cey, will represent the Dodgers at Major League Baseball's 2012 First-Year Player Draft.

Dodgers hammer D-backs for fifth straight win
(Tue, 22 May 2012 02:30:00 -0400)
Matt Treanor, Andre Ethier and James Loney homered to support starter Chris Capuano and give the Dodgers a 6-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks that extended Los Angeles' win streak to five games.

Four arrested after fight at Dodger Stadium
(Mon, 21 May 2012 22:39:00 -0400)
Four people were arrested Sunday after a driver was assaulted in the Dodger Stadium parking lot after the game on Sunday, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Dodgers to honor Jarrin on June 11
(Mon, 21 May 2012 21:13:36 -0400)
The Dodgers will hold a Jaime Jarrin T-Shirt and Tribute Night on June 11, when they open an Interleague Series with the Angels.

Ellis has second leg surgery in three days
(Mon, 21 May 2012 21:13:35 -0400)
Injured Dodgers second baseman Mark Ellis underwent an additional surgical procedure to drain his swollen leg, manager Don Mattingly said Monday.

Hairston's return from DL pushed back
(Mon, 21 May 2012 21:13:34 -0400)
Dodgers utility man Jerry Hairston Jr. will need a few more days before returning from the disabled list, manager Don Mattingly said on Monday.

Kemp eyeing May 29 return to Dodgers
(Mon, 21 May 2012 21:13:34 -0400)
Injured Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp said on Monday he's running at 85 percent on his healing left hamstring and he's eager to play in a Minor League rehab assignment in preparation for being activated when eligible on May 29.

Kershaw named NL Player of the Week
(Mon, 21 May 2012 16:35:00 -0400)
After tossing two scoreless outings, Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw was named the National League's Player of the Week, Major League Baseball announced on Monday.

Van Slyke's first HR completes Dodgers' rally
(Mon, 21 May 2012 00:48:00 -0400)
Scott Van Slyke hit a three-run, pinch-hit home run, the first of his career, in the seventh inning to help the Dodgers rally past the Cardinals for a 6-5 victory and a three-game sweep in Los Angeles on Sunday night.

Dodgers rolling despite multiple injuries
(Sun, 20 May 2012 19:31:00 -0400)
The Dodgers have not only survived multiple injuries, they have so far thrived. But manager Don Mattingly knows its too early to expect that trend to continue.

M. Ellis could have lost leg without procedure
(Sun, 20 May 2012 19:31:00 -0400)
Before Sunday's game against the Cardinals, manager Don Mattingly said he was told by team physician Neal ElAttrache that Mark Ellis had a chance of losing his left leg had he not undergone an urgent fasciotomy.

Hairston targeting Wednesday return
(Sat, 19 May 2012 21:56:00 -0400)
Jerry Hairston did some running drills again on Saturday to test his hamstring, and plans on a couple of rehab games before hopefully rejoining the Dodgers are Wednesday.