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5/19/2013 |
X-rays negative after Van Slyke fouls pitches off leg
X-rays were negative on the lower left leg of Dodgers outfielder Scott Van Slyke, who exited Sunday's 5-2 loss against the Braves after he fouled consecutive pitches off his leg in a seventh-inning at-bat.
5/19/2013 |
Bullpen only partially to blame for Dodgers' woes
The Dodgers left Atlanta Sunday night after three disappointing, debilitating and ultimately, depressing defeats. Their bullpen lost late leads in all three games. Much is expected of the Dodgers, but so far this season they have delivered only a 17-25 record.
5/19/2013 |
Bullpen takes third loss in three days against Atlanta
All facets of the Dodgers' struggles were on display in Atlanta. The most obvious is an unreliable bullpen, which took all three losses. Kenley Jansen absorbed his second defeat in as many games, although all four of Atlanta's eighth-inning runs scored with "closer" Brandon League on the mound in Sunday's 5-2 defeat.
5/19/2013 |
Aces duel as Brewers, Dodgers open three-game set
The Brewers and the Dodgers face off on Monday in a battle of aces at Miller Park. Clayton Kershaw starts against Milwaukee's Yovani Gallardo in the series opener.
5/19/2013 |
Jansen's pitch selection with Gattis baffles Mattingly
Dodgers manager Don Mattingly was still shaking his head in dismay Sunday over reliever Kenley Jansen's decision to challenge Braves pinch-hitter Evan Gattis, who slugged a two-run homer Saturday night on an inside cutter.
5/19/2013 |
Gordon's baserunning gaffe frustrates Mattingly
Dee Gordon heard about it from manager Don Mattingly, baserunning coach Davey Lopes, and father and former All-Star closer Flash Gordon: "Don't steal third, unless you know you'll be safe."
5/19/2013 |
Cruz available for finale despite bone spurs in elbow
Dodgers infielder Luis Cruz said he was available to play Sunday after being unavailable Saturday night because of a bone spur flare-up in his right elbow.
5/19/2013 |
Dodgers activate infielder Ellis from disabled list
The Dodgers activated second baseman Mark Ellis off the disabled list Sunday and optioned catcher Tim Federowicz to Triple-A Albuquerque.
5/19/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 19
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/18/2013 |
Elbert throws 13 pitches in Double-A rehab start
Scott Elbert allowed one run on two hits in one inning Saturday night as he continued his rehab assignment with Double-A Chattanooga.
5/18/2013 |
Magill battles for rotation spot in series finale
Matt Magill's stay in the Dodgers' starting rotation could be short-lived if he doesn't pitch well in Sunday's series finale against the Braves, who send Mike Minor to the mound in search of a series sweep.
5/18/2013 |
Latest loss has Mattingly searching for answers
Don Mattingly was again seeking an explanation for another unbearable loss Saturday night, 3-1 to the Braves, this crusher the result of back-to-back home runs in the eighth inning by pinch-hitter Evan Gattis and leadoff hitter Andrelton Simmons off Kenley Jansen, the one reliever Mattingly thought he could trust with a one-run lead.
5/18/2013 |
Kemp's great catch earns tip of cap from Heyward
In a rare show of in-game sportsmanship, Braves slugger Jason Heyward tipped his helmet in admiration after Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp robbed him of a potential home run.
5/18/2013 |
Mattingly asks Gordon to harness aggressiveness
Manager Don Mattingly's forensic study of Jordan Schafer's bloop single in a pivotal sixth inning Friday night revealed shortstop Dee Gordon was too aggressive.
5/18/2013 |
M. Ellis set to rejoin club, though rehab may continue
Second baseman Mark Ellis played one more inning than he was scheduled in Saturday's rehab appearance with Double-A Chattanooga, spending seven innings in the field while going 0-for-3 with a walk, two strikeouts and a run scored. After the game he will meet the Dodgers in Atlanta, then fly with the club to Milwaukee after Sunday's finale with the Braves.
5/18/2013 |
Lilly set for Milwaukee return, but possibly in 'pen
Pitcher Ted Lilly will be activated from the disabled list when the Dodgers are in Milwaukee, beginning Monday next week, but manager Don Mattingly said he isn't sure what the lefty's role will be.
5/18/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 18
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/17/2013 |
Bullpen, defense bother Mattingly in series opener
Lefty reliever Paco Rodriguez gave up his first home run since being drafted last summer and it was a crusher, a sixth-inning grand slam to Justin Upton that lifted Atlanta to an 8-5 win.
5/17/2013 |
Injury updates offer both good, bad news for Dodgers
Dodgers manager Don Mattingly gave a lengthy injury update Friday that included good news on Zack Greinke, the impending return of second baseman Mark Ellis and a setback for utility man Jerry Hairston.
5/17/2013 |
Van Slyke's emergence creates questions for Cruz
Luis Cruz and Scott Van Slyke were in the Dodgers' lineup Friday night, but their careers are suddenly headed in opposite directions.
5/17/2013 |
Mattingly wants Jansen facing toughest hitters
Don Mattingly has adjusted his late-inning bullpen use recently by deploying Kenley Jansen to face the hitters posing the greatest threat, no matter the inning.
5/17/2013 |
Prospect Pederson turning heads within organization
Yasiel Puig fanatics won't want to hear this, but the Minor League outfielder that could get the next call-up is Puig's Double-A Chattanooga teammate, Joc Pederson.
5/17/2013 |
Capuano, Medlen each seek second wins in Atlanta
Both Chris Capuano and Kris Medlen will look for their second wins of the season Saturday at Turner Field, but while Dodgers starter Capuano won his last time out, Medlen has not won since April 9 for Atlanta.
5/17/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 17
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/16/2013 |
Rodriguez commanding his way to key bullpen role
Dodgers reliever Paco Rodriguez is on the cusp of earning a high-leverage role in the bullpen, only 11 months removed from being drafted in the second round of the 2012 Draft. More Results > |
