http://mlb.mlb.com LA Homepage News Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:32:10 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51010806&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:44:12 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51010806&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw fielded fans' questions Tuesday on the Edward Jones Chatting Cage on MLB.com. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=50994174&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:46:58 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=50994174&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Here's what outsiders saw: Mike Piazza hit more home runs than any catcher in baseball history. Here's what Piazza saw: a world that questioned whether he was good enough. Paul Hagen http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50905120&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:46:30 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50905120&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Don Mattingly is a Yankees icon. But he won't be wearing his old pinstripes when he returns to Yankee Stadium on Tuesday with his struggling Dodgers club. Austin Laymance http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50883744&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50883744&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Al Downing was a major factor in the Yankees' run to the 1963 AL title, 50 years ago. And he had a front-row seat as Dodgers' pitchers dominated the Bombers in a historic World Series. By Lyle Spencer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50801220&notebook_id=50824544&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:14:10 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50801220&notebook_id=50824544&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Juan Uribe was a late scratch from the Dodgers' starting lineup Sunday due to tightness in his back, but was still available off the bench. Steven Petrella http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50801220&notebook_id=50804422&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:37:09 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50801220&notebook_id=50804422&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la The Dodgers' offense has performed well below expectations this season, and so has outfielder Andre Ethier. Steven Petrella http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50801220&notebook_id=50803342&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:37:07 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50801220&notebook_id=50803342&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Jerry Hairston, Jr. recalls his father Jerry Sr., who played 14 Major League seasons, pitching to him in the backyard, saying if he can't get his son out, then no Little Leaguer can. Steven Petrella http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50801220&notebook_id=50803728&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:37:05 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50801220&notebook_id=50803728&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Naturally, people want to hear from Yasiel Puig. In just 13 games, he's been one of baseball's biggest stories. Because of all the media attention he's received in his young career, Puig, a Cuban defector, has decided to decline most interviews. Steven Petrella http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_18_lanmlb_nyamlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=la Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:50:05 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_18_lanmlb_nyamlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=la Former Yankees great Don Mattingly returns to the Bronx on Tuesday as his Dodgers open a three-game Interleague series against the Yankees with Hyun-Jin Ryu facing Phil Hughes. Jason Mastrodonato http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_16_lanmlb_pitmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=la Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:00:27 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_16_lanmlb_pitmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=la A tiebreaking three-run homer by Pedro Alvarez proved to be the decisive blow against Zack Greinke and the Dodgers in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Pirates at PNC Park. Steven Petrella http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_15_lanmlb_pitmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=la Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:04:05 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_15_lanmlb_pitmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=la Juan Uribe drove in Andre Ethier with an RBI single and Nick Punto followed with a run-scoring double in the 11th inning to spark the Dodgers to a 5-3 win at a sold-out PNC Park. Steven Petrella http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50716540&notebook_id=50716966&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:03:46 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50716540&notebook_id=50716966&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Adrian Gonzalez said he would rather face the best pitcher in baseball than a young arm making a spot start. But that's exactly what the Dodgers did on Saturday when the Pirates' Brandon Cumpton made his big league debut against Los Angeles. Steven Petrella http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50716540&notebook_id=50716434&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:03:44 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50716540&notebook_id=50716434&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Dodgers manager Don Mattingly batted rookie outfielder Yasiel Puig in the No. 2 spot for the first time in his very young career in order to group him, Adrian Gonzalez, Hanley Ramirez and Andre Ethier together in the order. Steven Petrella http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50716540&notebook_id=50716106&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:03:42 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50716540&notebook_id=50716106&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Hanley Ramirez returned to the Dodgers lineup Friday night, and he said he didn't feel any pain afterward. But still, with an injury as delicate as a hamstring strain, he has some limitations. Steven Petrella http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50704422&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:10:55 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50704422&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Of the eight Dodgers on this year's All-Star ballot, only first baseman Adrian Gonzalez and outfielder Andre Ethier have made it this far without being on the disabled list or losing their starting jobs. Fans can acknowledge their contributions by voting for the Dodgers pair for this year's All-Star Game, Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_14_lanmlb_pitmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=la Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:55:03 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_14_lanmlb_pitmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=la Stephen Fife allowed just two runs over five solid innings, but the Dodgers were unable to get anything going offensively in a 3-0 loss to the Pirates on Friday at PNC Park. Steven Petrella http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50623680&notebook_id=50628650&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:49:59 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50623680&notebook_id=50628650&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Hanley Ramirez made his return to the Dodgers lineup on Friday, batting cleanup and playing shortstop. Steven Petrella http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50623680&notebook_id=50623548&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:45:50 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50623680&notebook_id=50623548&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis was activated from the 15-day disabled list on Friday, and catcher Ramon Hernandez was designated for assignment. Steven Petrella http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50623534&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:21:59 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50623534&vkey=news_la&c_id=la From now until season's end, whenever the Dodgers and D-backs meet, their recent scuffle will be a topic of conversation. Steven Petrella http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50608974&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:46:13 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50608974&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Major League Baseball has announced penalties for 12 individuals involved in the benches-clearing incidents Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium, with D-backs pitcher Ian Kennedy receiving a 10-game suspension and the managers each suspended for a game. John Schlegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50519158&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:37:51 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50519158&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Whether Scott Van Slyke becomes the ballplayer his dad was, he's just as determined to be the father to his son that Andy has been to him. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_12_arimlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=la Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:18:41 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_12_arimlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=la The Dodgers tried to soldier on without Yasiel Puig for most of the night Wednesday, only to lose the rubber game of their heated series with the D-backs, 8-6, in 12 innings. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50455450&notebook_id=50485346&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:37:41 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50455450&notebook_id=50485346&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la The landmark announcement that the Dodgers will play the D-backs in Australia to open the 2014 regular season comes with some logistical challenges. Austin Laymance and Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50475944&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:52:38 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50475944&vkey=news_la&c_id=la A day after Tuesday night's benches-clearing incident at Dodger Stadium, neither Los Angeles skipper Don Mattingly nor Arizona manager Kirk Gibson seemed prepared to offer or accept a binding truce. Lyle Spencer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50472028&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:41:14 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50472028&vkey=news_la&c_id=la It got lost in the scuffle, er shuffle, Tuesday night, but the umpiring crew missed a strike call on Dodgers rookie Yasiel Puig during his fourth-inning at-bat against D-backs starter Ian Kennedy. Steve Gilbert http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50455450&notebook_id=50465498&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:37:33 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50455450&notebook_id=50465498&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis is on track to be activated from the disabled list Friday, but injured outfielder Matt Kemp, who took batting practice Wednesday and did some light running, doesn't have a timetable to begin his Minor League rehab assignment. Austin Laymance and Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50455450&notebook_id=50463452&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:51:44 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50455450&notebook_id=50463452&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Shortstop Hanley Ramirez was held out of the Dodgers' lineup for a seventh straight game on Wednesday because of a troublesome left hamstring. Austin Laymance and Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50495948&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:33:53 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50495948&vkey=news_la&c_id=la International season openers aren't new for Major League Baseball. But in 2014, the sport will literally extend its reach further than ever before when the Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks square off in Australia. The historic two-game series will be held March 22-23 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Paul Hagen http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50455450&notebook_id=50455106&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:50:33 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50455450&notebook_id=50455106&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la After warming up with the rest of the team Wednesday, Dodgers rookie Yasiel Puig took five swings in the batting cage and then walked off the field in frustration. Austin Laymance and Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50421180&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:00:05 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50421180&vkey=news_la&c_id=la The Dodgers have quickly agreed to terms with their top two picks from last week's First-year Player Draft, first-rounder Chris Anderson and second-rounder Tom Windle, according to baseball sources. Ken Gurnick