http://mlb.mlb.com LA Homepage News Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:32:10 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130619&content_id=51108940&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:46:52 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130619&content_id=51108940&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Legendary Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully will reach the masses through a new medium -- Twitter -- when he takes over the team's @Dodgers account for his first Tweetcast on Wednesday. Joey Nowak http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51010496&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:13:27 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51010496&vkey=news_la&c_id=la At the risk of jumping the starter's gun, Yasiel Puig has the tools to become the greatest Major Leaguer his homeland, Cuba, has produced. As he alighted in Yankee Stadium on Tuesday for a postponed game that will be made up in a day-night doubleheader on Wednesday, Puig is in the middle of a start with few precedents in the game's history. Lyle Spencer 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=51009672&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:45:35 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51009672&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Don Mattingly had just told the media that his Dodgers were healthier than they've been in a while when Tuesday night's game was rained out, to be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader on Wednesday. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51009950&notebook_id=51009768&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:33:39 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51009950&notebook_id=51009768&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la After aggressive running drills on the warning track on Tuesday afternoon before the series opener with the Yankees was postponed by rain, Matt Kemp reported that his strained right hamstring is improved and that he might try to run the bases on Wednesday. Ken Gurnick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51009950&notebook_id=51009970&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:33:27 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51009950&notebook_id=51009970&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Skip Schumaker was handed a two-game suspension for "aggressive actions" in the benches-clearing incident with Arizona, but he said replays will show that he was playing peacemaker. 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_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=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