http://mlb.mlb.com LA Homepage News Mon, 20 May 2013 01:32:12 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47980760&notebook_id=48035970&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Sun, 19 May 2013 20:06:42 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47980760&notebook_id=48035970&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la X-rays were negative on the lower left leg of Dodgers outfielder Scott Van Slyke, who exited Sunday's 5-2 loss against the Braves after he fouled consecutive pitches off his leg in a seventh-inning at-bat. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=48020702&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Sun, 19 May 2013 21:25:22 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=48020702&vkey=news_la&c_id=la The Dodgers left Atlanta Sunday night after three disappointing, debilitating and ultimately, depressing defeats. Their bullpen lost late leads in all three games. Much is expected of the Dodgers, but so far this season they have delivered only a 17-25 record. Mike Bauman http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_19_lanmlb_atlmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=la Mon, 20 May 2013 01:25:01 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_19_lanmlb_atlmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=la All facets of the Dodgers' struggles were on display in Atlanta. The most obvious is an unreliable bullpen, which took all three losses. Kenley Jansen absorbed his second defeat in as many games, although all four of Atlanta's eighth-inning runs scored with "closer" Brandon League on the mound in Sunday's 5-2 defeat. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_20_lanmlb_milmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=la Sun, 19 May 2013 20:09:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_20_lanmlb_milmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=la The Brewers and the Dodgers face off on Monday in a battle of aces at Miller Park. Clayton Kershaw starts against Milwaukee's Yovani Gallardo in the series opener. Tyler Emerick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47980760&notebook_id=47983450&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Sun, 19 May 2013 13:40:50 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47980760&notebook_id=47983450&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Dodgers manager Don Mattingly was still shaking his head in dismay Sunday over reliever Kenley Jansen's decision to challenge Braves pinch-hitter Evan Gattis, who slugged a two-run homer Saturday night on an inside cutter. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47980760&notebook_id=47983330&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Sun, 19 May 2013 13:40:17 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47980760&notebook_id=47983330&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Dee Gordon heard about it from manager Don Mattingly, baserunning coach Davey Lopes, and father and former All-Star closer Flash Gordon: "Don't steal third, unless you know you'll be safe." Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47980760&notebook_id=47983210&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Sun, 19 May 2013 13:40:39 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47980760&notebook_id=47983210&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Dodgers infielder Luis Cruz said he was available to play Sunday after being unavailable Saturday night because of a bone spur flare-up in his right elbow. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47980760&notebook_id=47980762&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Sun, 19 May 2013 20:12:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47980760&notebook_id=47980762&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la The Dodgers activated second baseman Mark Ellis off the disabled list Sunday and optioned catcher Tim Federowicz to Triple-A Albuquerque. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47912618&notebook_id=47951220&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Sat, 18 May 2013 22:33:52 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47912618&notebook_id=47951220&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Scott Elbert allowed one run on two hits in one inning Saturday night as he continued his rehab assignment with Double-A Chattanooga. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_lanmlb_atlmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=la Sat, 18 May 2013 23:51:24 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_lanmlb_atlmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=la Don Mattingly was again seeking an explanation for another unbearable loss Saturday night, 3-1 to the Braves, this crusher the result of back-to-back home runs in the eighth inning by pinch-hitter Evan Gattis and leadoff hitter Andrelton Simmons off Kenley Jansen, the one reliever Mattingly thought he could trust with a one-run lead. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47922158&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Sun, 19 May 2013 00:34:56 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47922158&vkey=news_la&c_id=la In a rare show of in-game sportsmanship, Braves slugger Jason Heyward tipped his helmet in admiration after Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp robbed him of a potential home run. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47912618&notebook_id=47914218&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Sat, 18 May 2013 18:41:11 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47912618&notebook_id=47914218&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Manager Don Mattingly's forensic study of Jordan Schafer's bloop single in a pivotal sixth inning Friday night revealed shortstop Dee Gordon was too aggressive. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47912618&notebook_id=47913070&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Sat, 18 May 2013 22:33:42 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47912618&notebook_id=47913070&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Second baseman Mark Ellis played one more inning than he was scheduled in Saturday's rehab appearance with Double-A Chattanooga, spending seven innings in the field while going 0-for-3 with a walk, two strikeouts and a run scored. After the game he will meet the Dodgers in Atlanta, then fly with the club to Milwaukee after Sunday's finale with the Braves. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47912618&notebook_id=47912736&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Sat, 18 May 2013 18:41:14 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47912618&notebook_id=47912736&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Pitcher Ted Lilly will be activated from the disabled list when the Dodgers are in Milwaukee, beginning Monday next week, but manager Don Mattingly said he isn't sure what the lefty's role will be. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_17_lanmlb_atlmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=la Sat, 18 May 2013 00:28:42 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_17_lanmlb_atlmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=la Lefty reliever Paco Rodriguez gave up his first home run since being drafted last summer and it was a crusher, a sixth-inning grand slam to Justin Upton that lifted Atlanta to an 8-5 win. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47812864&notebook_id=47818052&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Fri, 17 May 2013 23:21:02 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47812864&notebook_id=47818052&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Dodgers manager Don Mattingly gave a lengthy injury update Friday that included good news on Zack Greinke, the impending return of second baseman Mark Ellis and a setback for utility man Jerry Hairston. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47812864&notebook_id=47818042&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Sat, 18 May 2013 00:14:39 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47812864&notebook_id=47818042&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Luis Cruz and Scott Van Slyke were in the Dodgers' lineup Friday night, but their careers are suddenly headed in opposite directions. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47812864&notebook_id=47818032&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Fri, 17 May 2013 20:31:20 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47812864&notebook_id=47818032&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Don Mattingly has adjusted his late-inning bullpen use recently by deploying Kenley Jansen to face the hitters posing the greatest threat, no matter the inning. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47812864&notebook_id=47818026&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Fri, 17 May 2013 20:31:50 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47812864&notebook_id=47818026&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Yasiel Puig fanatics won't want to hear this, but the Minor League outfielder that could get the next call-up is Puig's Double-A Chattanooga teammate, Joc Pederson. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47725756&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Thu, 16 May 2013 17:53:48 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47725756&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Dodgers reliever Paco Rodriguez is on the cusp of earning a high-leverage role in the bullpen, only 11 months removed from being drafted in the second round of the 2012 Draft. Austin Laymance http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_15_wasmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=la Thu, 16 May 2013 03:27:42 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_15_wasmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=la Zack Greinke made his first start since breaking his collar bone on April 11 and held the Nats to one run on five hits while striking out four in 5 1/3 innings. Greinke added an RBI single, and Adrian Gonzalez went 2-for-3 with an RBI as L.A. claimed the series win. Austin Laymance http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47652480&notebook_id=47697184&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Thu, 16 May 2013 03:23:03 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47652480&notebook_id=47697184&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Dodgers left-hander Ted Lilly declared himself healthy after going five innings during a Minor League rehab start with Class A Rancho Cucamonga on Wednesday night. Austin Laymance http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47652474&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Thu, 16 May 2013 03:03:56 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47652474&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Wednesday's successful return from the disabled list of Zack Greinke may have been the final push the Dodgers needed to begin their climb up the standings after a disappointing start to the season. Lyle Spencer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47643212&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Wed, 15 May 2013 21:43:28 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47643212&vkey=news_la&c_id=la The Dodgers activated Zack Greinke from the disabled list Wednesday to start against the Nationals, and placed right-hander Josh Beckett on the 15-day disabled list due to a left groin strain. Austin Laymance http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47652480&notebook_id=47657344&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Wed, 15 May 2013 20:38:34 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47652480&notebook_id=47657344&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Dodgers manager Don Mattingly wouldn't commit to a closer after Tuesday's game, when Kenley Jansen shut the door against the Nationals instead of Brandon League. Austin Laymance http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47652480&notebook_id=47657338&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Wed, 15 May 2013 20:38:31 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47652480&notebook_id=47657338&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la The Dodgers and veteran left-hander Jonathan Sanchez agreed to terms on a Minor League deal on Wednesday in a move that adds depth to the rotation at Triple-A Albuquerque. Austin Laymance http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47529112&notebook_id=47530672&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Tue, 14 May 2013 20:39:57 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47529112&notebook_id=47530672&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Dodgers second baseman Mark Ellis said he expects to begin a rehab assignment Friday with Double-A Chattanooga, and utility man Jerry Hairston won't be far behind. Austin Laymance http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47529112&notebook_id=47529922&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Tue, 14 May 2013 20:38:22 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47529112&notebook_id=47529922&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Dodgers left-hander Ted Lilly expects to start Wednesday in a Minor League rehab game with Class A Rancho Cucamonga, where reliever Scott Elbert is also scheduled to pitch. Austin Laymance http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47529112&notebook_id=47529240&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Tue, 14 May 2013 20:33:44 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47529112&notebook_id=47529240&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Dodgers manager Don Mattingly shuffled his lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals, with Matt Kemp batting second for the first time since 2010. Austin Laymance http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_14_wasmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=la Wed, 15 May 2013 02:00:23 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_14_wasmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=la Clayton Kershaw struck out 11 in 8 2/3 innings on Tuesday night, needing only Andre Ethier's two-run single in a 2-0 win over the Nationals at Dodger Stadium. Ken Gurnick