Shane Victorino was recently asked if he would return to the Dodgers in a part-time role next season. One of the many pieces the Dodgers added near the trade deadline, the former all-star centerfielder was adamant that he’ll seek regular playing time in his next deal. Given Victorino’s sentiments...
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August 30, 2012
The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking forward to roster expansion in September because their bullpen has suffered major blows this week. On Wednesday alone, both Scott Elbert and Kenley Jansen were announced as out. Elbert hit the disabled list just 10 days after getting activated from the DL, with the same left elbow inflammation that sidelined him for three weeks in July and August...
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August 31, 2012
Stephen Dunn/Getty ImagesThe Los Angeles Dodgers have gone all out this year, trading for Hanley Ramirez, Shane Victorino, Joe Blanton, and four former Boston Red Sox players in one big swap: Carl Crawford, Josh Beckett, Nick Punto and a game-changer in Adrian Gonzalez.Right now, the Dodgers are what one would call “stacked." They have stars at many of their positions and...
SWEET GRAB
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August 31, 2012
A Los Angeles Dodgers fan made a great grab of a foul ball during Thursday night's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks as he reached over the railing to grab the ball with his glove. It happened in the bottom of the ninth on a foul ball hit in the left field corner by Dodgers shortstop Hanley Ramirez. Your browser does not support iframes. Video via MLB.com. Visit us...
MAKE THE CONNECTION
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August 31, 2012
The Dodgers honored Vin Scully with a bobblehead giveaway on Thursday night, and the heavens honored Scully in a way he deserves: with a beautiful rainbow. The Dodgers shared the amazing photo you see above from their Twitter account on Thursday, the night the Hall of Famer was honored.
The team had been trying to do a Vin Scully bobblehead giveaway for years, but the veteran...
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August 31, 2012
If the Dodgers are to end their recent rough stretch, they must find a way to achieve some rare success against the Diamondbacks this season.
Facing Trevor Cahill won't make things any easier.
The Dodgers look to avoid an eighth consecutive loss to the Diamondbacks on Friday night at Chavez Ravine.
Ian Kennedy and three relievers held Los Angeles (70-62) to five hits in a...
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August 29, 2012
It's been a so-so stretch for the Los Angeles Dodgers since their blockbuster trade with the Boston Red Sox. Their results against the Arizona Diamondbacks this season haven't been close to mediocre.
Looking to end a six-game losing streak to their NL West rivals, the Dodgers hope Clayton Kershaw can continue his recent success Thursday night in the opener of a four-game...
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August 31, 2012
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During the amazing Vin Scully tribute night at Dodger Stadium on Thursday, it was a game filled with offensive struggles for the white and blue. With none out in the ninth inning, Hanley Ramirez laced a ball down the left field line that hooked foul. A fan reached over the short Dodger Stadium fence and managed to snare the foul ball...
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September 01, 2012
Now that rosters have expanded, let the speculation on who gets the September call begin! Pump the brakes a bit though, because unfortunately for the people who wish to see young players show their stuff: 1) the 40-man roster is full 2) guys on the 60-day DL are due to return 3) um … the
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August 31, 2012
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Ian Kennedy pitched two-hit ball into the seventh inning and Chris Young hit a two-run homer off Clayton Kershaw to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-0 Thursday night, snapping a six-game skid.
The Diamondbacks extended their winning streak over the Dodgers to seven in a row in the opener of a four-game series. Los Angeles lost for...
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September 01, 2012
LOS ANGELES Game 2 of the Diamondbacks' Survival Swing built on the first.
Another victory over the Dodgers, whose recent big-money moves have not brought them immediate return. Another game closer to the pack.
The D-backs claimed they embraced the pressure that the current 10-game road trip would bring when they left Chase Field on Wednesday afternoon after a miserable 2...
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September 01, 2012
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Jason Kubel homered to lead off the 11th inning, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 after they blew a three-run lead on Friday night for their eighth consecutive win over their NL West rival.
Kubel sent a 1-1 pitch from Matt Guerrier (0-1) into the lower right field seats for his 27th homer. Guerrier was making his first appearance...
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August 31, 2012
Are they listening now? Are they?
Is there actually reason to believe things with the Dodgers will be different after Manager Don Mattingly kept the clubhouse doors closed for approximately 15 minutes for a team meeting following Thursdays 2-0 loss to the Diamondbacks?
Mattingly is not particularly fond of these things, but after watching his listless-looking team give away early...
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August 30, 2012
Vicente Padilla was once a key component of the Dodgers' pitching staff. From 2009 to 2011, he was a starter, closer and regular reliever for Los Angeles before signing with Boston this season. So he understands the transition that Adrian Gonzalez is currently experiencing after the Red Sox shipped him away last week. After living the Dodgers culture for two-plus years, Padilla...
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September 01, 2012
Jason Kubel homered to lead off the 11th inning, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 after they blew a three-run lead on Friday night for their eighth consecutive win over their NL West rival.
Kubel sent a 1-1 pitch from Matt Guerrier (0-1) into the lower right field seats for his 27th homer. Guerrier was making his first appearance since April 18,...
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August 29, 2012
The Red Sox made the trade heard round the world last Saturday when they shipped Adrian Gonzalez, Josh Beckett, Nick Punto, Carl Crawford and the bulk of their salaries to the Dodgers. The move was met with almost overwhelming approval from Red Sox Nation. The move also opened up many unanswered questions as to the direction of the team. We know that the Red Sox will be going...
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