http://www.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/index.jsp?c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Los Angeles Dodgers News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080703&content_id=3057584&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:49:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080703&content_id=3057584&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Billingsley wins Dodgers' third straight Chad Billingsley allowed no earned runs in eight innings, striking out five and walking one in a 5-2 victory over the Astros on Thursday. James Loney had a home run and two RBIs, Andre Ethier homered and Blake DeWitt had a two-run single. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080703&content_id=3058679&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:18:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080703&content_id=3058679&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Lowe needs higher run support In order for the Dodgers to make a run at claiming first place from the D-backs this weekend -- they are 1 1/2 games out -- they will have to score runs against the Giants for Friday's starter, Derek Lowe. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080703&content_id=3057805&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:39:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080703&content_id=3057805&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Kent exits with back stiffness Dodgers second baseman Jeff Kent left Thursday's game against the Astros in the fifth inning with lower back stiffness. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080703&content_id=3057644&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:06:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080703&content_id=3057644&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Furcal undergoes back surgery Disabled shortstop Rafael Furcal underwent microdiscectomy surgery on his lower back on Thursday morning. The 75-minute operation was performed by Dr. Robert Watkins at Marina del Rey Hospital, and club officials said it went as planned without complications. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080703&content_id=3057511&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080703&content_id=3057511&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Nomar, Andruw to return early Recent injuries to Dodgers starters have partially prompted the accelerated recoveries of Nomar Garciaparra and Andruw Jones on Friday. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080702&content_id=3051912&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:56:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080702&content_id=3051912&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Kuroda makes seemless return in win Hiroki Kuroda returned from the disabled list by scattering five hits over seven scoreless innings and Jeff Kent had a pair of RBI doubles as the Dodgers beat the Astros, 4-1, Wednesday night. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080703&content_id=3056662&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:17:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080703&content_id=3056662&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Ethier ready to pick up slack The numbers, 4-for-31, looked worse than the performance for Andre Ethier, who has been hitting in tough luck for a month (.195 in June). But with Rafael Furcal facing back surgery on Thursday, Ethier knows this is the time for all good Dodgers to step up and win an open National League West. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080703&content_id=3055465&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:31:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080703&content_id=3055465&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Furcal slated for back surgery Injured Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal waved the white flag Wednesday when it was announced he would undergo surgery Thursday for a bulging disc. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080702&content_id=3051828&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:54:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080702&content_id=3051828&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Dodgers option Kershaw to Double-A To make room for the activation of Hiroki Kuroda off the disabled list to start Wednesday night, the Dodgers demoted to the Minor Leagues 20-year-old rookie Clayton Kershaw, who didn't see it coming. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080702&content_id=3052127&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:23:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080702&content_id=3052127&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Dodgers' Howell undergoes surgery Dodgers bullpen coach Ken Howell had a portion of an infected third toe on his right foot amputated this week and he is expected to be released from County-USC Medical Center by Friday. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080701&content_id=3041355&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:53:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080701&content_id=3041355&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Dodgers withstand Astros' rally in win After letting a five-run lead and rookie Clayton Kershaw's first Major League victory get away Tuesday night, the Dodgers beat the Astros, 7-6, on Jeff Kent's 11th-inning home run off former Dodgers farmhand Wesley Wright. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080702&content_id=3048884&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:59:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080702&content_id=3048884&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Furcal setback tempers Kuroda's return Dodgers manager Joe Torre's excitement about the anticipated return of right-hander Hiroki Kuroda to the starting rotation on Wednesday was tempered Tuesday night by the sobering news of another Rafael Furcal setback. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080702&content_id=3049111&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:55:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080702&content_id=3049111&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Garciaparra could rejoin Dodgers soon Although Rafael Furcal cut short his Minor League rehabilitation stint on Tuesday, the Dodgers may have a veteran shortstop returning soon. Michael Schwartz http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080701&content_id=3042345&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:23:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080701&content_id=3042345&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Furcal suffers setback in rehab One game into his injury rehabilitation at Triple-A Las Vegas, Rafael Furcal was sent back to Los Angeles for a medical evaluation after experiencing discomfort in his lower back when he awoke on Tuesday. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080701&content_id=3042188&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:16:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080701&content_id=3042188&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Ailing Dodgers on the mend Although the news on Rafael Furcal isn't great, with Hiroki Kuroda expected off the disabled list to start Wednesday night, and key position players Andruw Jones and Nomar Garciaparra emerging from their first rehab game unscathed according to manager Joe Torre, the depleted Dodgers received further good news Tuesday from Brad Penny. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080701&content_id=3042011&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:57:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080701&content_id=3042011&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Kemp bats leadoff Tuesday Manager Joe Torre picked Matt Kemp from his depleted roster to lead off on Tuesday because, well, the other options weren't very enticing. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080630&content_id=3033940&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:51:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080630&content_id=3033940&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Depleted Dodgers fall to Astros "We're a little light right now," said manager Joe Torre after his Dodgers found another way to score only one run in a 4-1 loss to the Astros, opening a seven-game trip by slipping 3 1/2 games behind Arizona. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080701&content_id=3040270&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080701&content_id=3040270&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Jones homers in first rehab appearance All three injured Dodgers came away feeling good after a rehab start in Las Vegas on Monday night. Andruw Jones hit a homer, Rafael Furcal and Nomar Garciaparra played four innings in the field, with Furcal hitting an RBI double. Michael Schwartz http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080630&content_id=3033921&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:41:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080630&content_id=3033921&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Pierre to miss four to six weeks Dodgers outfielder Juan Pierre has a sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his left knee and will be sidelined four to six weeks. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080701&content_id=3039805&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:38:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080701&content_id=3039805&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Dodgers fighting through injuries Though Dodgers manager Joe Torre has mellowed in regards to the news of his club's mounting injuries, the skipper is looking forward to the return of several of his starting players in the coming days and weeks. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080701&content_id=3040168&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:01:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080701&content_id=3040168&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Jones plates six for Las Vegas Steve Conley http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080628&content_id=3018321&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080628&content_id=3018321&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Martin top Dodger in NL voting In-stadium voting for the All-Star Game has concluded, but Dodgers fans can still help send their favorite players to the Midsummer Classic by voting for them online at Dodgers.com and MLB.com. Michael Schwartz http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080629&content_id=3028230&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:05:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080629&content_id=3028230&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Dodgers endure shutout, injury in finale A day after winning without recording a hit, the Dodgers could not pull the trick with two hits in a 1-0 loss to the Angels Sunday at Dodger Stadium. Michael Schwartz http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080629&content_id=3032490&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:41:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080629&content_id=3032490&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Dodgers happy to end Interleague slate After facing American League teams in four of their last five series, the Dodgers will return to National League opposition Monday in Houston. Even after taking two of three from the Angels this weekend, the Dodgers won just five of 15 games during Interleague Play this season. That's no different from prior years as the Dodgers have compiled a 20-43 Interleague record the past four years. Michael Schwartz http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080629&content_id=3029502&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:49:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080629&content_id=3029502&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Andruw will reclaim job in center When Andruw Jones returns after the All-Star break, manager Joe Torre said the center fielder will take back his starting spot and Juan Pierre will stay in left field, leaving Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier for right field. Michael Schwartz http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080629&content_id=3029980&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sun, 29 Jun 2008 17:24:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080629&content_id=3029980&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Roster decisions loom for LA The Dodgers will have some roster decisions on their hands in the next week as a plethora of injured players are expected to return. Michael Schwartz http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080628&content_id=3025096&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:57:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080628&content_id=3025096&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la No hits, no problem for Dodgers The Dodgers are the fifth team since 1900 to win a game in which they didn't get a hit, beating the Angels, 1-0. Since L.A. didn't bat in the ninth, the game doesn't qualify as a no-no. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080629&content_id=3025984&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080629&content_id=3025984&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la How the Dodgers won without a hit The Dodgers' offense struggled on Saturday night, but some opportunistic baserunning and a smart at-bat by Blake DeWitt were enough for them to win without a hit. Michael Schwartz http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080629&content_id=3026142&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sun, 29 Jun 2008 03:38:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080629&content_id=3026142&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Dodgers seek Freeway Series sweep Michael Schwartz http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080628&content_id=3024692&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sat, 28 Jun 2008 23:14:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080628&content_id=3024692&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Dodgers honor stars of 70s The Dodgers celebrated their teams of the 1970s, a decade in which the organization won three pennants, during a meet-and-greet luncheon Saturday at Dodger Stadium where fans mingled with former players. Michael Schwartz http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080628&content_id=3023600&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sat, 28 Jun 2008 21:48:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080628&content_id=3023600&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Kuroda, Penny toss bullpen sessions Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080628&content_id=3024887&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sat, 28 Jun 2008 23:34:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080628&content_id=3024887&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Schmidt continues rehab at Triple-A Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080628&content_id=3024350&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080628&content_id=3024350&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Torre bridging gap with young players Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080627&content_id=3015875&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Sat, 28 Jun 2008 03:19:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080627&content_id=3015875&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=la&partnerId=rss_la Park fills in with winning effort Fill-in starter Chan Ho Park continued his comeback with six scoreless innings and Russell Martin and Andre Ethier homered as the Dodgers opened the Freeway Series with a 6-0 Interleague win over the Angels on Friday night. Ken Gurnick