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Chad Billingsley, SP, Los Angeles DodgersHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsDodgers | Billingsley could re-enter rotation Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley could re-enter the rotation in the NLCS if the team forces a Game 6 or 7. Dodgers | Pitching moves finalized for NLCS Updating previous reports, The Los Angeles Times is reporting Los Angeles Dodgers SP Hiroki Kuroda has been added to the starting rotation for the National League Championship Series. The move, as expected, bumps SP Chad Billingsley to the bullpen and SP Jon Garland off the playoff roster. Dodgers | Billingsley sent to bullpen Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley will be used out of the bullpen in the NLCS. SP Jon Garland was bumped from the postseason roster in favor of SP Hiroki Kuroda. Dodgers | Billingsley expected to be used out of pen Doug Padilla, of the Los Angeles Daily News, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley is expected to be used in long relief during the NLCS. Dodgers | NLCS rotation not finalized MLB.com's Tom Singer reports that the Los Angeles Dodgers have not finalized their starting rotation for the National League Championship Series, which begins Thursday, Oct. 15. SPs Chad Billingsley, Jon Garland and Hiroki Kuroda (neck) - none of whom started games against the St. Louis Cardinals in the NLDS - are under consideration for the rotation, along with SPs Clayton Kershaw, Vicente Padilla and Randy Wolf. Dodgers | Padilla, Billingsley round out NLDS rotation The Los Angeles Times' Dylan Hernandez reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Vicente Padilla will start Game 3 of the NLDS, followed by SP Chad Billingsley in Game 4, if necessary. Dodgers | Billingsley throws simulated game Monday Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley threw a simulated game Monday, Oct. 5, going five innings in an instructional league game while making 82 pitches. Billingsley last pitched in a game Sept. 29, and was winless since Aug. 18. Billingsley, SPs Vicente Padilla and Jon Garland are all under consideration for the last two starting spots in the Divisional Series. Dodgers | Disappointed in Billingsley's performance SI.com's Jon Heyman reports the Los Angeles Dodgers are disappointed with SP Chad Billingsley's performance this year, and some Dodgers personnel would rather go with SPs Jon Garland or Vicente Padilla in the playoffs. Dodgers | Billingsley falls again The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley allowed two runs on two hits and five walks while fanning five San Diego Padres in six innings in his loss Tuesday, Sept. 29. Dodgers | Wolf appears likely to start Game 1 Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Randy Wolf is likely to start Game 1 of the Divisional Series. Wolf will start against the Colorado Rockies Friday, Oct. 2. Manager Joe Torre said SP Vicente Padilla will pitch out of the bullpen this week, but that does not necessarily mean that he won't be in the rotation in the playoffs. SP Chad Billingsley is lined up to start Sunday, Oct. 3. Dodgers | Billingsley's mechanics changed in July Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers pitching coach Rick Honeycutt noticed that SP Chad Billingsley's mechanics began changing July 10 against the Milwaukee Brewers. "His arm path was drifting behind him, and almost as a counterbalance, his head started going toward third base and it was creating a cross fire," said Honeycutt. Dodgers | Billingsley, Garland tapped for next starts The Los Angeles Times reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley will start Tuesday, Sept. 29, against the San Diego Padres, with SP Vicente Padilla pitching in relief that day if needed. SP Jon Garland will take his turn Wednesday, Sept. 30. Dodgers | Team expected to use four-man rotation in playoffs The Associated Press reports that Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre plans to use a four-man rotation in the postseason. The team is currently using Randy Wolf, Clayton Kershaw, Hiroki Kuroda, Jon Garland, Vicente Padilla and Chad Billingsley as starters. All six were called into Torre's office before the game Saturday, Sept. 26, and were told no decisions have been made. Torre did not consider using a three-man rotation because he doesn't believe any of the starters would be at their peak on three days' rest. Dodgers | Billingsley receives no-decision Wednesday The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley gave up three runs and one hit while walking four and striking out nine in six innings for a no-decision against the Washington Nationals Wednesday, Sept. 23. He had a no hitter through 5 2/3 innings before allowing a three-run home run. Dodgers | Billingsley makes relief appearance Friday The Associated Press reports that Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley allowed two runs on four hits over 1 2/3 innings Friday, Sept. 18, against the San Francisco Giants, in his first relief appearance of the season. He walked two and struck out one. Billingsley is set to start Wednesday, Sept. 23, against the Washington Nationals. Dodgers | Billingsley's next start pushed back David Ely, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley will be pushed back from his regularly scheduled start against the San Francisco Giants Saturday, Sept. 19, to face the Washington Nationals Wednesday, Sept. 23. SP Vicente Padilla will go Friday, Sept. 18, SP Jon Garland will pitch Saturday, Sept. 19, and SP Randy Wolf will start Sunday, Sept. 20. Dodgers | Billingsley won't be skipped The Los Angeles Daily News' Doug Padilla reports Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre said he has no plans to skip SP Chad Billingsley in the rotation. Dodgers | Billingsley frustrated Dylan Hernandez, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley has been frustrated by his recent performances, but indicated that he is not damaged physically or mentally. "I don't even know how to explain it," said Billingsley, who lost for the fourth time in five starts Sunday, Sept. 13, giving up three runs and eight hits in four innings. Dodgers | Billingsley has mixed results Sunday The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley was tagged for eight hits and three runs in four innings Sunday, Sept. 13, but he struck out six and didn't walk a batter for the fifth time in 2008. Dodgers | Billingsley's velocity down Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley's velocity was down during his last outing. However, manager Joe Torre said he thinks Billingsley's velocity was down because he was "trying to be too careful." Dodgers | Wolf to miss a turn The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Randy Wolf (elbow) will miss his next start with elbow irritation. He has returned to Los Angeles to be examined by doctors, and is expected to receive a cortisone injection, according to manager Joe Torre. The team thinks Wolf's injury is not very serious. SP Hiroki Kuroda will now start Friday, Sept. 11, with SP Vicente Padilla going Saturday, Sept. 12, and SP Chad Billingsley pitching Sunday, Sept. 13. Torre is optimistic that Wolf will only miss one start. Dodgers | Billingsley stuck on losing streak The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley struck out five and walked one in six innings Wednesday, Sept. 2, against the Arizona Diamondbacks as he lost his third straight for the first time this season. He hadn't lost that many in a row since April 8-24, 2008, when he dropped four, including two against the Diamondbacks. Dodgers | Billingsley suffers loss Friday Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley allowed four runs on seven hits over five innings Friday, Aug. 28, against the Cincinnati Reds, according to The Associated Press. He walked four and struck out one, falling to 12-8 on the season. Dodgers | Billingsley's velocity is down FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports one scout that saw Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley pitch Sunday, Aug. 23, was alarmed by Billingsley's velocity loss. He threw mostly 88 to 91 mph and only touched 95 mph on occasion. Dodgers | Billingsley stops the Cards The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley allowed three hits over six innings Tuesday, Aug. 18, as the Dodgers scored a 7-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Dodgers | Billingsley cleared for Tuesday The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley (hamstring) is set to pitch again Tuesday, Aug. 18. Dodgers | Billingsley on pace to return soon Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley (hamstring) threw a mini bullpen Friday, Aug. 14, and reported continued progress. He is a candidate to return to the rotation either Monday, Aug. 17, or Tuesday, Aug. 18. He threw at 85 percent and will throw again Saturday, Aug. 15. Dodgers | Billingsley may not need DL stint The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre said he does not think SP Chad Billingsley (hamstring) will need to go on the disabled list. The team is hoping he can return to the mound Monday, Aug. 17. Dodgers | Billingsley scratched Updating previous reports, Dodgers.MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley (hamstring) was scratched from his start Wednesday, Aug. 12, after he felt discomfort in his bullpen session Monday, Aug. 10. SP Jeff Weaver could get the start. Dodgers | Billingsley to throw pen session The Los Angeles Daily News' Vincent Bonsignore reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley (hamstring) will throw a bullpen session Monday, Aug. 10, to determine whether he will start Wednesday, Aug. 12. Dodgers | Billingsley suffers mild hamstring strain Friday Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley (hamstring) allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits over six innings Friday, Aug. 7, against the Atlanta Braves, according to The Associated Press. He walked three and struck out three, but ended up with a no-decision. Billingsley ended up leaving the game because of a mild hamstring strain. Dodgers | Billingsley is fine The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre said SP Chad Billingsley (hamstring) is fine after a hamstring cramp caused by dehydration ended his night Sunday, Aug. 2. Dodgers | Billingsley leaves with cramp The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley (hamstring) left his start Sunday, Aug. 2, after five scoreless innings due to a cramp in his right hamstring. He ended up picking up the win and struck out nine batters. Dodgers | Kershaw receiving more trade value Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report both the Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles see more trade value in Los Angeles Dodgers SP Clayton Kershaw than SP Chad Billingsley. The Dodgers are interested in acquiring both SP Roy Halladay and RP George Sherrill. Blue Jays | Not asking for Billingsley, Kershaw Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Toronto Blue Jays are not asking for Los Angeles Dodgers SPs Chad Billingsley or Clayton Kershaw in a deal for SP Roy Halladay, according to major league sources. However, Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti said the Blue Jays are asking for five or six of the team's best prospects. The Blue Jays would likely be interested in SS Ivan De Jesus or SS Devaris Gordon. Dodgers | Billingsley great early but falters The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley allowed just one hit through five innings before allowing six runs in the sixth inning Tuesday, July 28. He struck out five in 5 2/3 innings in the loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Dodgers | Deny Cleveland trade rumors The Los Angeles Daily News' Vincent Bonsignore reports a Los Angeles Dodgers executive emphatically denied the team was talking about trading 1B James Loney and either SP Clayton Kershaw or SP Chad Billingsley to the Cleveland Indians for C/1B Victor Martinez and SP Cliff Lee. Dodgers | Billingsley roughed up Friday The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley fell to 9-5 on the year after he allowed six earned runs off nine hits over 1 1/3 innings to the Houston Astros Friday, July 17. Billingsley is 0-2 with a 6.55 ERA in six starts since defeating the Texas Rangers June 14. Dodgers | Wolf, Billingsley likely to start first two games after All-Star break The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to use SPs Randy Wolf and Chad Billingsley respectively in their first two games after the All-Star break, according to The Associated Press. Dodgers | Three players named to All-Star team Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley, CL Jonathan Broxton and 2B Orlando Hudson have been named to the National League All-Star team, according to MLB.com. Dodgers | Billingsley gives up five runs in no-decision The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley allowed five earned runs over six innings Thursday, June 25, but he did not factor into the decision. Billingsley struck out three in the game while walking four and giving up four hits. Dodgers | Billingsley gets seventh win The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley struck out nine in six shutout innings to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks and improve to 7-3 Wednesday, June 3. Dodgers | Billingsley hit with tough-luck loss The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley (6-3) lost his second straight start to the Chicago Cubs Friday, May 29. He gave up two runs and eight hits in seven innings while striking out seven. Dodgers | Billingsley improves to 6-1 The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley allowed three runs on four hits, five walks and struck out seven in 6 1/3 innings to improve to 6-1 Tuesday, May 19. Dodgers | Billingsley undefeated against Mets Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley is 1-0 with a 0.64 ERA in his career against the New York Mets. Dodgers | Billingsley strikes out nine Thursday The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley struck out nine and gave up three hits in seven innings in a no-decision against the Philadelphia Phillies Thursday, May 14. Dodgers | Billingsley suffers first defeat Friday Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley allowed three runs on eight hits over seven innings Friday, May 8, against the San Francisco Giants, according to The Associated Press. He walked four and struck out five, falling to 5-1 on the season. It was his first career loss against the Giants. Dodgers | Billingsley dominant The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley allowed two runs on four hits, four walks and struck out eight in seven innings to get the win Sunday, May 3. Dodgers | Billingsley strikes out eight in no-decision The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley pitched 7 1/3 innings, allowing three runs and seven hits while striking out eight Tuesday, April 28, in a 5-3 win over the San Francisco Giants. Dodgers | Billingsley has winning mark against SF MLB.com reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley is 7-4 with a 3.33 ERA in 11 career outings against the San Francisco Giants. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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