Manny Hitless In Return From Suspension

Manny Ramirez' 50-game suspension is over. Here's a welcoming tribute to the controversial wonder. -Tas

Life is not fair; get used to it.”– Bill Gates America is a forgiving place. It’s also unpredictable, which makes for an interesting cocktail. Tonight, a sold out Petco Park will witness the return of Manny Ramirez from his 50 game suspension for being in violation of MLB’s drug program, the first time since Neifi Perez tested positive for stimulants in June and...

DODGERS 6, PADRES 3 Sign of the game. "Eighty percent of success is showing up," Woody Allen said, and Manny Ramirez did just that. Although he's still in summer-training mode (0-for-3, 1 BB), the Dodgers seemed energized by his mere presence, batting around the order and scoring five runs off Chad Gaudin in the first inning. And when Joe Torre removed Manny in...

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Manny Ramirez was not in the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting lineup for the first time since he returned from a 50-game drug suspension on Friday.

Manny Ramirez, right, homered in his second game and fifth plate appearance back from a 50-game suspension during the Dodgers’ 7-4 loss at San Diego. It was the 534th home run of his career, tying Jimmie Foxx for 16th on the all-time list. Up next is Mickey Mantle with 536.

Upon his return from a 50-game suspension, the Dodgers slugger sidesteps reporters' queries about steroids. The chants at Petco Park started the moment Manny Ramirez stepped into the on-deck circle.

LOS ANGELES -- Like every other Hollywood diva who has been in trouble -- Winona, Paris, Lindsay, Nicole -- Manny Ramirez got his own T-shirt. It is white with royal blue script, the words "Free Manny" spelled in large block letters. Ramirez was so taken with the shirt he brought one into the Dodgers' clubhouse weeks ago and hung it in shortstop Rafael Furcal's locker. "I never moved...

Dodgers fans cheered the return of Manny Ramirez, fresh off a 50-game suspension for violating baseball's drug policy. Many fans no longer seem to be bothered, says Tom Verducci.

Manny Ramirez is set to return to the lineup of the Dodgers after missing 50 games because of a pregnancy scare. That was merely Manny being Manny Plus However Many, to borrow from the fun couple known as Jon and Kate. Manny being Manny is the catchall phrase that is deployed to explain his petulant actions. Whenever he halfheartedly jogs to first base after popping out, someone...

by Jeff FletcherFiled under: Dodgers, MLB PEDsSAN DIEGO -- Manny Ramirez took a page out of Jason Giambi's book.When Giambi came back to the Yankees after it was reported that he testified before a federal grand jury that he had used steroids, Giambi apologized, but he was careful not to say what he did wrong.When Ramirez addressed reporters en masse for the first time since...

With Manny Ramirez coming back from his suspension Juan Pierre will likely return to the bench. Pierre has played in 72 games this season for the Dodgers and he is 79 for 246 (.321 avg, .788 OPS) with 37 runs scored, 24 RBIs and 22 stolen bases. He will return to his role [...]

Chad Billingsley (9-4, 3.12) vs. Josh Banks (1-0, 3.38). COMMENTS: Joe Torre acknowledges Manny Ramirez may not be 100% (despite his home run yesterday), so will Torre still start Manny today? If so, the Dodgers will be looking for Manny to spark the offense (but hopefully won't be waiting around like a bunch of slack-jawed yokels). This is the first time Banks has faced...

By Zach Stoloff - Angelswin.com columnistLast week ESPN The Magazine named the Angels organization #1 -- that’s right, the best in the (sports) business -- in a comprehensive survey ranking “all 122 MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL franchises by how much they give back to fans for all the emotion, money and time fans invest in their favorite teams.”For a team which, for decades, was more...