Dodgers' Doug Mientkiewicz toughs out a comeback

Now that I’ve written a fancy headline, I feel free to express my true feelings about the acquisition of George Sherrill by my Los Angeles Dodgers and his pitching debut yesterday: WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! In case you missed it, the Brim Reaper was brought on in the 7th inning with 2 runners on and no outs. He quickly [...]

Busch Stadium at sunset during yesterday's game. Matt Kemp, buster of slumps. James Loney and Kemp share the awkwardest bro-hug ever. photo 1 by Jon SooHoo/Dodgers; photos 2 & 3 by Tom Gannam/AP

DODGERS 9, BRAVES 1 A very telling moment in tonight's game, as caught by ESPN's cameras: Chad Billingsley was magnificent through five, allowing two hits and no runs over 83 pitches. With the pitcher's spot due to lead off the sixth inning, Billingsley, who had grabbed a bat and helmet, was shown trying to convince Joe Torre and the coaching staff to let him bat...

Dodgers trade Claudio Vargas to Brewers for minor-league catcher (Dodger Thoughts) So long, Claudio Vargas, we hardly knew ye. Is this a setup for a future trade? From a Dodgers press release: The Los Angeles Dodgers today announced that they have acquired minor league catcher Vinny Rottino from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for right-handed pitcher Claudio Vargas. Dodger...

Former Dodgers pitcher Derek Lowe, in is first meeting with his old team, gave up five hits and three runs over six innings as Atlanta evened the series with a 4-3 victory. Andre Ethier continued to swing a hot bat, slugging his 22nd homer gave the Dodgers a 3-2 lead in the sixth. Ethier also homered and drove in four runs in Los Angeles’ 5-0 win over the Braves in the first game of the series.

Matt Kemp homered and matched a career high with five RBIs to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 9-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday night.

Trade opens up roster spot for newly acquired reliever George Sherrill. Meanwhile, Toronto's GM says there are no active talks involving Halladay. The Dodgers made their second trade in two days this morning, but not for Roy Halladay.

Team Name: Los Angeles Dodgers Year Established: 1884 City: Los Angeles Previous Cities: Brooklyn (1884-1957) Ballpark: Dodger Stadium Previous Names: Atlantics (1884), Grays (1885-1887), Grooms (1891, 1895), Bridegrooms (1888-1890, 1896-1898), Superbas (1899-1910, 1913), Robins (1914-1931) League: National League Division: NL West Other Leagues: American Association (1884-1889)...

Jeff Weaver used to share a clubhouse with George Sherrill in Seattle, and when he heard Thursday that the Dodgers had acquired the left-hander from the Baltimore Orioles, Weaver said there was no doubt in his mind that the 32-year-old closer would move seamlessly into a setup role.

Andre Ethier belted a three-run homer to support a solid outing from Jason Schmidt, as Los Angeles blanked Atlanta, 5-0, in the opener of a three-game series at Turner Field.

ATLANTA(AP) Jason Schmidt gave up one hit in his longest start in more than two years, Andre Ethier hit a homer and drove in four runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 5-0 on Friday night.

Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers return home to face Manny Parra and the Brewers. VS. MILWAUKEE

It's August! Let's see if the Braves can heat it up a little bit today (or a lot bit). Check out that lineup below. Interesting. D-Lowe faces his old team for the first time since coming to the Braves this year. Lineup Los Angeles Dodgers @ Atlanta Braves 08/01/09 4:10 PM EDT Los Angeles Dodgers Atlanta Braves Rafael Furcal - SS Nate McLouth - CF...