http://mlb.mlb.com LA Homepage News Sat, 18 May 2013 14:32:10 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_17_lanmlb_atlmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=la Sat, 18 May 2013 00:28:42 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_17_lanmlb_atlmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=la 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. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47812864&notebook_id=47818052&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Fri, 17 May 2013 23:21:02 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47812864&notebook_id=47818052&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la 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. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47812864&notebook_id=47818042&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Sat, 18 May 2013 00:14:39 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47812864&notebook_id=47818042&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Luis Cruz and Scott Van Slyke were in the Dodgers' lineup Friday night, but their careers are suddenly headed in opposite directions. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47812864&notebook_id=47818032&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Fri, 17 May 2013 20:31:20 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47812864&notebook_id=47818032&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la 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. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47812864&notebook_id=47818026&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Fri, 17 May 2013 20:31:50 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47812864&notebook_id=47818026&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la 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. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_lanmlb_atlmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=la Fri, 17 May 2013 23:17:26 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_lanmlb_atlmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=la 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. Quinn Roberts http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47725756&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Thu, 16 May 2013 17:53:48 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47725756&vkey=news_la&c_id=la 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. Austin Laymance http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_15_wasmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=la Thu, 16 May 2013 03:27:42 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_15_wasmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=la Zack Greinke made his first start since breaking his collar bone on April 11 and held the Nats to one run on five hits while striking out four in 5 1/3 innings. Greinke added an RBI single, and Adrian Gonzalez went 2-for-3 with an RBI as L.A. claimed the series win. Austin Laymance http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47652480&notebook_id=47697184&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Thu, 16 May 2013 03:23:03 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47652480&notebook_id=47697184&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Dodgers left-hander Ted Lilly declared himself healthy after going five innings during a Minor League rehab start with Class A Rancho Cucamonga on Wednesday night. Austin Laymance http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47652474&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Thu, 16 May 2013 03:03:56 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47652474&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Wednesday's successful return from the disabled list of Zack Greinke may have been the final push the Dodgers needed to begin their climb up the standings after a disappointing start to the season. Lyle Spencer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47643212&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Wed, 15 May 2013 21:43:28 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47643212&vkey=news_la&c_id=la The Dodgers activated Zack Greinke from the disabled list Wednesday to start against the Nationals, and placed right-hander Josh Beckett on the 15-day disabled list due to a left groin strain. Austin Laymance http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47652480&notebook_id=47657344&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Wed, 15 May 2013 20:38:34 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47652480&notebook_id=47657344&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Dodgers manager Don Mattingly wouldn't commit to a closer after Tuesday's game, when Kenley Jansen shut the door against the Nationals instead of Brandon League. Austin Laymance http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47652480&notebook_id=47657338&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Wed, 15 May 2013 20:38:31 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47652480&notebook_id=47657338&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la The Dodgers and veteran left-hander Jonathan Sanchez agreed to terms on a Minor League deal on Wednesday in a move that adds depth to the rotation at Triple-A Albuquerque. Austin Laymance http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47529112&notebook_id=47530672&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Tue, 14 May 2013 20:39:57 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47529112&notebook_id=47530672&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Dodgers second baseman Mark Ellis said he expects to begin a rehab assignment Friday with Double-A Chattanooga, and utility man Jerry Hairston won't be far behind. Austin Laymance http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47529112&notebook_id=47529922&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Tue, 14 May 2013 20:38:22 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47529112&notebook_id=47529922&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Dodgers left-hander Ted Lilly expects to start Wednesday in a Minor League rehab game with Class A Rancho Cucamonga, where reliever Scott Elbert is also scheduled to pitch. Austin Laymance http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47529112&notebook_id=47529240&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Tue, 14 May 2013 20:33:44 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47529112&notebook_id=47529240&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Dodgers manager Don Mattingly shuffled his lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals, with Matt Kemp batting second for the first time since 2010. Austin Laymance http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47524274&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Tue, 14 May 2013 21:13:49 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47524274&vkey=news_la&c_id=la The Dodgers haven't been the same since Zack Greinke was injured, and on Wednesday night he'll return against Washington, even though his surgically repaired left collarbone isn't fully healed. Ken Gurnick and Austin Laymance http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_14_wasmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=la Wed, 15 May 2013 02:00:23 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_14_wasmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=la Clayton Kershaw struck out 11 in 8 2/3 innings on Tuesday night, needing only Andre Ethier's two-run single in a 2-0 win over the Nationals at Dodger Stadium. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_13_wasmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=la Tue, 14 May 2013 02:48:41 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_13_wasmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=la After a three-inning start that turned into a 6-2 Dodgers loss to the Nationals on Monday night, manager Don Mattingly revealed that right-hander Josh Beckett suffered a strained left groin muscle that contributed to his early removal, as did a four-run deficit. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47438138&notebook_id=47465014&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Tue, 14 May 2013 00:05:38 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47438138&notebook_id=47465014&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Dodgers reliever Scott Elbert pitched a perfect inning in a rehab appearance with Class A Rancho Cucamonga on Monday night, the second scoreless outing for the left-hander in four days. Austin Laymance http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47438138&notebook_id=47447888&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Mon, 13 May 2013 22:06:08 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47438138&notebook_id=47447888&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti, catcher A.J. Ellis and closer Brandon League visited Dorris Place Elementary School on Monday afternoon to distribute glasses to students. Austin Laymance http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47438138&notebook_id=47444024&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Mon, 13 May 2013 21:31:27 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47438138&notebook_id=47444024&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la The Dodgers are sticking with Brandon League as their closer, for now. League allowed two runs on three hits in the ninth inning Sunday vs. the Marlins in a non-save situation, his third straight appearance allowing at least one run. Austin Laymance http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47437484&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Tue, 14 May 2013 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47437484&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Lifelong Dodgers fans Rudy Martinez and Jared Kroese recently played MLB.com's "Bucks on the Pond" game show at Dodger Stadium, testing their knowledge of baseball and general trivia for a chance to take home some cash. Mark Newman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47398152&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Mon, 13 May 2013 10:39:05 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47398152&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Yasiel Puig doesn't just have power and strength -- his speed and agility had the baseball world buzzing this spring. Bernie Pleskoff http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47333602&notebook_id=47382874&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Sun, 12 May 2013 21:49:11 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47333602&notebook_id=47382874&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Before Sunday's 5-3 win against the Marlins, the infield at Dodger Stadium was full of several of the players' mothers, taking photos with their sons and gathering to throw out a barrage of first pitches. Austin Laymance http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_12_miamlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=la Sun, 12 May 2013 21:14:51 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_12_miamlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=la Behind a strong start from Chris Capuano and a balanced offensive attack, the Dodgers beat the Marlins, 5-3, on Mother's Day at Dodger Stadium. Austin Laymance http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47350736&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Sun, 12 May 2013 17:33:59 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47350736&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Sara Aguilera, a breast cancer survivor and lifelong Dodgers fan, couldn't stop smiling on Mother's Day as the honorary bat girl at Dodger Stadium. Austin Laymance http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47333602&notebook_id=47340098&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Sun, 12 May 2013 21:26:18 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47333602&notebook_id=47340098&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Matt Kemp has only one home run in 36 games. The All-Star had 12 homers in his first 36 games last season. And though it was only a single, Kemp's fifth-inning hit in Sunday's 5-3 win was the 1,000th of his career. Austin Laymance http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47333602&notebook_id=47334122&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Sun, 12 May 2013 15:41:36 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47333602&notebook_id=47334122&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Adrian Gonzalez was held out of the lineup Sunday as the Dodgers hope to avoid aggravating a neck strain that has bothered the first baseman for more than a week. Austin Laymance http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130503&content_id=46536528&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Fri, 10 May 2013 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130503&content_id=46536528&vkey=news_la&c_id=la As a third-generation Major Leaguer, DNA tests are not necessary to determine where Jerry Hairston Jr. gets his baseball ability. But Hairston will tell you that's only half of his bloodlines. Ken Gurnick