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Team Notebook: Los Angeles DodgersDodgers | Pierre will still see playing time upon Manny's return Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Juan Pierre will still see occasional playing time after OF Manny Ramirez returns from his 50-game suspension, according to third base coach Larry Bowa. "Manny isn't going to play every day when he first comes back," Bowa said. "I expect Pierre to be in there two to three games a week." Dodgers | Manny reinstated The Sports Network reports the Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated OF Manny Ramirez from his suspension Thursday, July 2. Dodgers | Stults activated CBSSports.com reports the Los Angeles Dodgers activated SP Eric Stults (thumb) from the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, July 1, and sent him to the minors. Dodgers | Ellis optioned CBSSports.com reports the Los Angeles Dodgers optioned C A.J. Ellis to the minors Wednesday, July 1. Dodgers | Jones designated for assignment CBSSports.com reports the Los Angeles Dodgers designated OF Mitch Jones for assignment Wednesday, July 1. Dodgers | Kershaw wins Wednesday The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Clayton Kershaw gave up just one hit in five innings in a win over the Colorado Rockies Wednesday, July 1. He threw 97 pitches, struck out five and walked a season-high five. It was the ninth time in 16 starts this year that he has allowed at least four walks in a game. Dodgers | Broxton nails down save Wednesday The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers RP Jonathan Broxton picked up his 19th save in 20 chances Wednesday, July 1, with a perfect ninth inning. Dodgers | Martin to sit Wednesday MLB.com's David Ely reports Los Angeles Dodgers C Russell Martin will not be in the lineup Wednesday, July 1, as he continues to struggle. With the off-day Thursday, July 2, he'll have three days off. "I think he may be a little drained on the mental side," manager Joe Torre said, "not being the offensive player he knows he is and knows he's going to be." Dodgers | Hudson sits The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers 2B Orlando Hudson received the night off Tuesday, June 30. Dodgers | Manny's minor league stint over The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Manny Ramirez played what is expected to be his last minor league game with Single-A Inland Empire Monday, June 29, going 1-for-3 with two strikeouts. He is eligible to return to the majors against the San Diego Padres Friday, July 3. Dodgers | Broxton fans the side The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers CL Jonathan Broxton struck out the side Monday, June 29. It was his first time pitching in six days. Dodgers | Ethier gets walkoff hit The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Andre Ethier hit a walkoff two-run homer Monday, June 29. Dodgers | Kuroda loses but allows no walks again The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Hiroki Kuroda gave up four runs and eight hits in 6 1/3 innings, striking out five and walking none in a 4-2 loss Sunday, June 28, against the Seattle Mariners. Kuroda has not allowed a base on balls in his last four starts, extending his streak to 29 consecutive innings without one. Dodgers | Belisario arrested for suspected DUI Los Angeles Dodgers RP Ronald Belisario was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, according to The Associated Press. He was pulled off just before 2:30 a.m. Saturday, June 27, according to California Highway Patrol officer Francisco Villalobos, when officers observed him talking on his cell phone. After being placed under arrest and taken to the Pasadena Police Department, he was released on unspecified bail and reported to Dodger Stadium as usual Saturday afternoon for the team's game against the Seattle Mariners. Dodgers spokesman Josh Rawitch said the team is still trying to confirm the facts. Dodgers | Milton suffers loss Saturday Los Angeles Dodgers SP Eric Milton allowed four runs on seven hits over five innings Saturday, June 27, against the Seattle Mariners, according to The Associated Press. He walked none and struck out seven, falling to 2-1 on the season. Dodgers | Ramirez homers in rehab game Saturday The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Manny Ramirez went 2-for-2 Saturday, June 27, with a walk, single and a home run, as the designated hitter in a minor league rehab game for Class A Inland Empire. Ramirez is expected to play left field Sunday, June 28. Dodgers | Kershaw earns win Friday Los Angeles Dodgers SP Clayton Kershaw allowed two runs on five hits over six innings Friday, June 26, against the Seattle Mariners, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out eight, improving to 5-5 on the season. Dodgers | Ethier homers three times Friday Los Angeles Dodgers OF Andre Ethier went 3-for-4 Friday, June 26, against the Seattle Mariners, with three home runs and six RBIs, according to The Associated Press. It was Ethier's fifth career multihomer game and he became the 15th player in team history to hit three homers in a game. Dodgers | Wade optioned to Triple-A The Los Angeles Dodgers have optioned RP Cory Wade to Triple-A Albuquerque, according to The Associated Press. Dodgers | Milton activated The Sports Network reports the Los Angeles Dodgers activated SP Eric Milton (back) from the 15-day disabled list Friday, June 26. Dodgers | Miller signed Dodgers.MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports the Los Angeles Dodgers signed sandwich pick P Aaron Miller to a deal with an $899,200 signing bonus. Dodgers | Kemp struggles Thursday The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Matt Kemp was 0-for-6 with four strikeouts Thursday, June 25, against the Chicago White Sox. 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 | Kemp has rough day Thursday The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Matt Kemp went 0-for-6 with four strikeouts in a loss Thursday, June 25. Dodgers | Interested in Lee Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers are discussing the possibility of trading for Cleveland Indians SP Cliff Lee, but their chances of meeting the Indians' price for the lefty are slim, according to major league sources. Dodgers | Wolf beat up Wednesday The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Randy Wolf (3-3) surrendered three home runs in a loss to the Chicago White Sox Wednesday, June 24. He lasted only 3 1/3 innings, his shortest start of the season. Dodgers | Stults to pitch Thursday Bill Shaikin, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Eric Stults (thumb) is scheduled to start for Single-A Inland Empire Thursday, June 25. Dodgers | Vargas could return next week Bill Shaikin, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Claudio Vargas (elbow) could return next week. Manager Joe Torre said Vargas will be used as a long reliever and spot starter upon his return. Dodgers | Ohman to undergo MRI Bill Shaikin, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Dodgers RP Will Ohman (elbow, shoulder) will return to Los Angeles to undergo an MRI exam after complaining of elbow pain while pitching in the minors Tuesday, June 23. Dodgers | Jones could DH Thursday Bill Shaikin, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Mitch Jones could serve as the designated hitter Thursday, June 25, according to manager Joe Torre. Dodgers | Ethier struggling without Manny in lineup Bill Shaikin, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Andre Ethier is hitting .231 since OF Manny Ramirez has been out of the team's lineup. Dodgers | Ohman could return this weekend The Los Angeles Times' Bill Shaikin reports Los Angeles Dodgers RP Will Ohman (shoulder) could come off the disabled list this weekend. Dodgers | Milton on target for Saturday The Los Angeles Times' Bill Shaikin reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Eric Milton (back) is on schedule to come off the disabled list and start Saturday, June 27. Dodgers | Not eager to trade Pierre The Los Angeles Times' Bill Shaikin reports the Los Angeles Dodgers aren't eager to trade OF Juan Pierre because the team doesn't have another reserve outfielder with significant experience. Dodgers | Kuroda solid The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Hiroki Kuroda allowed two runs on four hits, no walks and struck out nine in 8 2/3 innings to beat the Chicago White Sox Tuesday, June 23. Dodgers | Manny expected to hit leadoff Tuesday The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Manny Ramirez is expected to hit leadoff and play left field with Triple-A Albuquerque Tuesday, June 23. Dodgers | Blake hits Danks well Dodgers.MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports Los Angeles Dodgers 3B Casey Blake is 5-for-15 lifetime against Chicago White Sox SP John Danks. Dodgers | Kuo not ready for rehab assignment Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers RP Hong-Chih Kuo (elbow) is still not ready to embark on a rehab assignment. Dodgers | Vargas likely to be kept in relief Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Claudio Vargas (elbow), who continues his rehab from a torn elbow tendon, will likely be kept in relief, according to manager Joe Torre. Dodgers | Washburn on the team's radar Dodgers.MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports Seattle Mariners SP Jarrod Washburn is on the Los Angeles Dodgers' radar. Dodgers | Kershaw shuts down Halos The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Clayton Kershaw allowed four hits and four walks in seven shutout innings to beat the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Sunday, June 21. Dodgers | Martin might have fixed problem with swing Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers C Russell Martin noticed 1B Doug Mientkiewicz practicing his swing Thursday, June 18, which included the leg lift he uses to keep his body weight back. Martin said, "And that's when it hit me. That's it. That's what I wasn't doing. This is it," Martin said. Martin mimicked Mientkiewicz's leg lift, took it into batting practice and then Thursday night's game. Martin added, "Before, even though I was lifting my leg, I still had my body leaning forward too soon, I wasn't really getting my weight back. Lifting it the way Doug does keeps my body weight back. So I'm not pulling off early, which was my problem." Dodgers | Milton to make rehab start Sunday Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Dodgers SP Eric Milton (back) will make a rehab start Sunday, June 21, for Class A Inland Empire, according to The Associated Press. Dodgers | Weaver earns win Saturday Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jeff Weaver allowed two runs on six hits over five innings Saturday, June 20, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, according to The Associated Press. He walked none and struck out four, improving to 4-1 on the season. Dodgers | Mota suffers loss Friday Los Angeles Dodgers RP Guillermo Mota allowed one run on two hits over 1 2/3 innings Friday, June 19, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, according to The Associated Press. He was tagged with the loss, falling to 3-2 on the season. |
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