http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Los Angeles Dodgers News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090706&content_id=5729258&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:20:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090706&content_id=5729258&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Dodgers launch Kemp Final Vote campaign From now until the 2009 All-Star Game Final Vote ends Thursday, the Dodgers will work as hard off the field to sweep Matt Kemp into the Classic as they will on the field to sweep the Mets. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090706&content_id=5726432&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:42:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090706&content_id=5726432&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Torre talks Manny, PEDs in New York With the Dodgers in New York for a three-game series, manager Joe Torre took time on Monday before his annual charity golf tournament to meet with the New York media to discuss the return of suspended slugger Manny Ramirez and the effect of PEDs on the game. Jared Diamond http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5708216&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:14:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5708216&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Loney's homer lifts Dodgers in 13th All-Star pitchers Chad Billingsley and Jonathan Broxton couldn't protect a five-run lead in the ninth inning Sunday, but James Loney led off the 13th inning with a home run and the Dodgers beat the Padres anyway, 7-6. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5705938&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:44:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5705938&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la LA fans can cast Final Vote for Kemp Outfielder Matt Kemp has given Dodgers fans plenty this year, and now they can give something back by voting for him as a finalist in the 2009 All-Star Game Sprint Final Vote for the July 14 All-Star Game. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5705318&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:06:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5705318&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Dodgers sending three to St. Louis The Dodgers, with the best record in baseball, were appropriately represented Sunday when pitchers Chad Billingsley and Jonathan Broxton and second baseman Orlando Hudson were named to the National League All-Star team. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5712560&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:27:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5712560&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Dodgers bring Mannywood to Mets The Dodgers, after a very limited engagement in San Diego, take the Manny Show to Broadway and a three-game series against the Mets, with the curtain raised on Tuesday's opener at Citi Field. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5709688&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:42:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5709688&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sore legs force Manny to take rest A suspended Manny Ramirez had 50 games to keep himself in game shape, but his absence from Sunday's lineup because of sore legs contributed to a roster move for the Dodgers. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5693614&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:36:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5693614&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Series of late mishaps befalls LA A seventh-inning breakdown by the Dodgers' bullpen Saturday resulted in a 7-4 loss to the Padres, wasting the first home run by Manny Ramirez since his return and leaving Randy Wolf with another no-decision. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5692476&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:36:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5692476&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Manny goes deep in first at-bat Saturday Manny Ramirez homered in his first at-bat of Saturday's 7-4 Dodgers loss to the Padres, just his second game back from a 50-game suspension for violating MLB's Drug Policy. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5698334&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5698334&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Broxton heating up Majors Jonathan Broxton set a PETCO Park record by tossing a 103-mph fastball on Friday, and he's hoping for the chance to match that record when the Dodgers face off against the Padres on Sunday. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5691330&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5691330&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Torre discusses questions on Manny Manny Ramirez was back in the lineup for Saturday's day game after Friday night's return from a 50-game suspension for violating MLB's Drug Policy. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5690900&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:56:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5690900&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Hudson given time off to snap skid Orlando Hudson, mired in an 0-for-20 slump, was taken out of the Dodgers' lineup by manager Joe Torre on Saturday and might not play Sunday, either. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5679974&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:10:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5679974&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Though hitless, Manny sparks LA With a five-run first inning, the Dodgers went on to a 6-3 win over the Padres in Manny Ramirez's first game back from a 50-game suspension. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5684768&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5684768&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Manny begins trek toward old form A journey of 100 at-bats begins with a single at-bat, and for Manny Ramirez on Friday night that at-bat came in the first inning of his return engagement at PETCO Park. Barry M. Bloom http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5675500&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:05:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5675500&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Manny deflects PED questions Manny Ramirez deflected questions about his use of performance-enhancing drugs during a news conference before Friday night's game in San Diego. Barry M. Bloom http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5684880&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:10:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5684880&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Round 2: Manny slated to be back in mix He's baaack! That's right, after making his triumphant return to the Majors, Manny Ramirez is slated to be back in the lineup when the Dodgers face the Padres on Saturday. Barry M. Bloom http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article_perspectives.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5684756&vkey=perspectives&fext=.jsp&partnerId=rss_la Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:24:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article_perspectives.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5684756&vkey=perspectives&fext=.jsp&partnerId=rss_la Jovial return for Manny You cannot say that Manny Ramirez beat the system, because the system nabbed him and punished him. But you also cannot say that he was beaten by the system, because he is back at his post. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5688366&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:55:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5688366&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sarah's Take: Dodgers solid all around The Dodgers proved in the first half that they have solid contributors throughout the roster, and their success is not dependent upon any one player. Sarah D. Morris http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5679482&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:12:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5679482&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Fans share mixed emotions on Manny Raucous supporters chanting "Manny! Manny! Manny!" battled for prominence over a heavy contingent of booing fans when Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez first stepped to the plate Friday. Amy Brittain http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5677814&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5677814&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Manny's return shakes up lineup Manny Ramirez's return had an impact on the Dodgers as soon as Friday night's lineup was posted. Not only was Juan Pierre returned to the bench, but manager Joe Torre returned Rafael Furcal to the leadoff spot. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5677826&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:10:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5677826&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Dodgers' skipper, GM reflect on Manny After listening to media pepper Manny Ramirez with questions about drug use, Dodgers manager Joe Torre defended his outfielder's responses, if not the actions that created Friday's media circus at PETCO Park. Ken Gurnick