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Dodgers Need Help With Offense, Bullpen
At roughly the one-fourth mark of the season, the Dodgers are similar to the computer projections and preseason predictions. They don't hit very consistently (13th in the league in runs scored) and don't hit for enough power (13th in slugging percentage at .364).
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May 16, 2011
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Dodgers Run Support Numbers Low
The Dodgers starting pitching has been accused of being too fine, but a look at the run support they are being provided shows that they can't depend on the injury-crippled lineup to pull them out if they allowed too many runs.
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May 11, 2011
Dodgers Break Out -- For One Night
When reliever Matt Guerrier draws a bases-loaded walk, in his first at-bat in six years, you know it's a good night for the Dodgers. It was a welcome reprieve for an offense that hasn't enjoyed many of these games this year. They had 15 hits and four walks en route to a 10-3 win over the Pirates.
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May 11, 2011
Former Dodgers VP Died May 6
Dick Walsh, former Los Angeles Dodger Vice President, Commissioner of the North American Soccer League, General Manager of the California Angels and General Manager of numerous convention centers passed away on May 6 in Fullerton, CA.
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May 11, 2011
Kuo's Difficulties Hurt Ailing Bullpen
Don Mattingly's first ejection as Dodgers manager, and the ejection of Juan Uribe, proved to be the turning point in Monday's game. That will get a lot of attention, but the continued struggles of Hong-Chih Kuo are now the latest chapter in the Dodgers' ongoing bullpen difficulties.
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May 10, 2011
For Ethier, It's –30–
In the newspaper business, the tag at the end of the story is –30–, meaning that is all. Outfielder Andre Ethier went 0-for-4 with a walk last night, snapping his hitting streak at 30 games, which ranks as the second-longest hitting streak in franchise history behind only Willie Davis’ 31-game hitting streak from Aug. 1-Sept. 3, 1969.
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May 08, 2011
Dodgers April Pride Awards
The Dodgers today announced the April winners of the Dodger Pride Awards. The Dodger Pride Awards were created in 2008 by General Manager Ned Colletti, and are given on a monthly basis to the players at each level of the club’s minor league system who play the game with a hustling, smart, aggressive style. The players and staff on each respective club vote for the awards.
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May 06, 2011
Get Ready Willie; Here Comes Andre
Andre Ethier flared a single to right field in the fourth inning last night to extend his hitting streak to 29 games and tie Zack Wheat (1916) for the second-longest hitting streak in franchise history. Ethier is batting .387 during the run and is now just two games shy of Willie Davis’ Dodger-record 31-game hitting streak.
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May 04, 2011
Ethier's Streak Hits 27 Games
It takes luck to keep a hitting streak alive. Andre Ethier has enjoyed some luck, along with the benefits of hard work, as his hitting streak reached 27 games on Sunday afternoon. Ethier singled off the glove of a diving first baseman Brad Hawpe in the seventh inning, likely his penultimate at-bat in the game. Official scorer Don Hartack looked at a replay, before quickly ruling it a hit.
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May 02, 2011
Dodgers Minor League Teams Run the Board
All four Dodgers minor league clubs won on Wednesday, Albuquerque dumped New Orleans 13-8, Chattanooga topped Carolina 5-1, Rancho Cucamonga moved back into first place by beating Lancaster 11-6 and Great Lakes rallied late to top Lansing and Scott Van Slyke was selected the Southern League 'Player of the Week.'
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April 28, 2011
Kuo's Return May be Delayed
LHP Hong-Chih Kuo's anticipated Friday return from the disabled list is in doubt after he retired only one of five batters in a Class A rehab assignment Tuesday night. He was charged with two runs on four hits with one strikeout.
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April 27, 2011
Defense Contributes to Bullpen's Failure
The Dodgers bullpen blew a two-run lead Monday night, the latest chapter in a disappointing start to the season. It wasn't entirely Jonathan Broxton's fault during Los Angeles' 5-4 loss at Florida.
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April 26, 2011
J. Thomas Schieffer to run Dodgers
Tony Jackson of ESPNLosAngeles.com writes that former Texas Rangers president Tom Schieffer was appointed by baseball commissioner Bud Selig to oversee the Los Angeles Dodgers' business and financial operations, Major League Baseball announced on Monday.
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April 25, 2011
Quakes and Loons Pick up Wins
The Isotopes lost a 10-9 decision to New Orleans and a ninthj-inning home run beat Chattanooga 4-3. Rancho Cucamonga pasted Modesto 15-4 and Great Lakes topped Dayton 4-3 on Jesse Bosnik's RBI single in the ninth.
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April 25, 2011
Ethier Hits in 20th Game; Dodgers lose
After a two-run double in the sixth inning against the Cubs, Andre Ethier's hitting streak is now at 20 games, which means it's no longer just a note. It ties him for the longest active streak in the majors, the longest of his career and puts him in a tie for the longest April streak in team history, along with Steve Garvey's 20 from April 7-20, 1978.
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April 23, 2011
After a terrific start, Kershaw can't finish
On throwback jersey day, Clayton Kershaw gave a throwback performance. He was allowed to try completing a game in the ninth, despite his pitch count getting into the area many managers get nervous. The decision by manager Don Mattingly backfired as Kershaw allowed a two-run single to give up the lead, but the Dodgers rallied for a 5-3 victory in 12 innings on Matt Kemp's two...
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April 22, 2011
The Light in the Tunnel Isn't a Train
Somewhere in this Dodger Land
The sun is shining Bright,
Fans are Smiling once again
And many hearts are light.
McCourt said he had done no wrong
But Frankie here's the rub,
Bud Selig did the proper thing
When he took o'er the club.
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April 21, 2011
Major League Baseball Takes Over Dodgers
MLB Commissioner Bud Selig announced Wednesday that his office will assume control of the Dodgers' operations. Owner Frank McCourt needed a personal loan from Fox in order to meet the Dodgers' payroll last week.
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April 20, 2011
The Sandman Cometh
When asked why he promoted Jerry Sands, the organization's top hitting prospect to the majors on Monday, Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti answered with a question. "Why not now?" The Dodgers' offense is struggling, ranking last in the National League in runs (52), tied for second-last in home runs (9), third-to-last in on-base percentage (.308), and third-to...
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April 19, 2011
Time Running Out on James Loney?
Don Mattingly admits that he's worried about James Loney. There's plenty of reason to worry. Loney went 0-for-3 again on Sunday, lowering his batting average to .150 (with two extra-base hits and six RBIs) through 16 games of the season.
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April 18, 2011
Dodgers to Pay Tribute to Jackie
The Dodgers announced the club will pay tribute to Jackie Robinson on April 15, the anniversary of his breaking the color barrier. Robinson’s tribute will begin with a panel discussion at Crenshaw High School.
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April 15, 2011
Furcal's Bad Break Creates Opportunities
Rafael Furcal is out 4-6 weeks with a broken left thumb, which means he won't get the 600 plate appearances needed for his $12 million club option to automatically vest. It doesn't automatically mean his Dodger career will end after this season, though.
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April 14, 2011
Sands Driving Albuquerque Surge
Outfielder Jerry Sands has hit in six straight games and homered in four. His five-RBI night keyed an 18-3 win over Iowa in a abbreviated schedule that saw Matt Magill dominated Lake Elsinore as the Quakes won 5-2 and both Chattanooga and Great Lakes had the day off.
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April 13, 2011
Broken Thumb Knocks Furcal Out For Six Weeks
Shortstop Rafael Furcal broke his left thumb sliding into third base in the fifth inning Monday night, and he may be out for six weeks. He had missed the previous two games because of a wrist injury, and he said "I'm thinking about retiring if I can't get back to being healthy," he said. Furcal, 33, has averaged just 94 games the past three seasons due to various injuries.
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April 12, 2011
Quakes and Loons Even Records at 2-2
Albuquerque (1-3) dropped a 9-6 decision to Omaha; Chattanooga (1-3) lost 8-5 on a Tennessee grand-slam home run; Rancho Cucamonga's (2-2) offense came alive in a 12-6 win over Inland Empire and Great Lakes (2-2) tapped Lake County 12-6.
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April 11, 2011
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