Dodgers | Furcal still sidelined with back injury
Sun, 11 May 2008 14:20:32 -0700

Los Angeles Dodgers SS Rafael Furcal (back) missed his fifth consecutive game Sunday, May 11, against the Houston Astros, because of a sore lower back, according to Yahoo! Sports.

Dodgers | Kershaw makes first relief appearance
Fri, 9 May 2008 09:19:51 -0700

Dodgers.MLB.com's Mike Scarr reports Los Angeles Dodgers prospect SP Clayton Kershaw made his first relief appearance at Double-A Jacksonville Wednesday, May 7. He pitched an inning and struck out one batter.

Dodgers | Lowe starting Friday
Fri, 9 May 2008 07:23:28 -0700

MLB.com reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Derek Lowe (2-2, 3.66 ERA) will start Friday, May 9, against the Houston Astros.

Dodgers | Park might get an opportunity to start May 17
Thu, 8 May 2008 21:33:41 -0700

Los Angeles Dodgers P Chan Ho Park is one of several candidates who could start May 17, which is the next time the team needs a fifth starter, reports the Los Angeles Times' Dylan Hernandez. The team is currently without SP Esteban Loaiza (shoulder), who is on the disabled list until at least May 18.

Dodgers | Kuo to remain in bullpen
Thu, 8 May 2008 21:15:24 -0700

Los Angeles Dodgers RP Hong-Chih Kuo will remain in the bullpen, according to Dodgers manager Joe Torre, reports the Los Angeles Times' Dylan Hernandez. Kuo was hit hard in his last start April 22, but has been very effective in his last three appearances as a reliever. He's given up just one earned run with 17 strikeouts and only two walks in those three appearances.

Dodgers | Kershaw might get an opportunity to debut May 17
Thu, 8 May 2008 21:02:24 -0700

Los Angeles Dodgers prospect P Clayton Kershaw is one of several candidates who could start May 17, which is the next time the team needs a fifth starter, reports the Los Angeles Times' Dylan Hernandez. The team is currently without SP Esteban Loaiza (shoulder), who is on the disabled list until at least May 18. Dodgers manager Joe Torre was noncommittal Wednesday, May 7, as to Kershaw's prospects for being called up in the near future.

Dodgers | Loaiza eligible to return from DL on May 18
Thu, 8 May 2008 20:51:39 -0700

Updating an earlier item, the placement of Los Angeles Dodgers SP Esteban Loaiza (shoulder) on the 15-day disabled list was retroactive to Sunday, May 4, meaning he is eligible to come off the DL on Sunday, May 18, reports the Los Angeles Times' Dylan Hernandez.

Dodgers | Brazoban recalled
Thu, 8 May 2008 10:48:43 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Los Angeles Dodgers recalled RP Yhency Brazoban from Triple-A Las Vegas.

Dodgers | Loaiza placed on DL
Wed, 7 May 2008 17:47:19 -0700

Tony Jackson, of the Los Angeles Daily News, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers have placed SP Esteban Loaiza (shoulder) on the 15-day disabled list with shoulder tightness.

Dodgers | Kemp extends hitting streak Wednesday
Wed, 7 May 2008 15:39:38 -0700

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Matt Kemp went 1-for-4 with one RBI Wednesday, May 7. He extended his hitting streak to 12 games.

Dodgers | Penny struggles Wednesday
Wed, 7 May 2008 15:37:20 -0700

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Brad Penny allowed 10 runs on 10 hits in 4 2/3 innings Wednesday, May 7. He struck out two batters and walked three batters in the game. The 10 runs are the most he has surrendered during a start in his career. He has given up 10 hits in three of his eight starts this season.

Dodgers | Penny getting most run support
Wed, 7 May 2008 13:02:19 -0700

Bill Center, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Brad Penny leads the league in receiving an average of 8.93 runs per start.

Dodgers | Kemp moves to center Wednesday
Wed, 7 May 2008 12:36:47 -0700

Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Matt Kemp moved to center field Wednesday, May 7.

Dodgers | Jones continues to sit
Wed, 7 May 2008 12:34:39 -0700

Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Andruw Jones was not in the team's lineup Wednesday, May 7.

Dodgers | Hu in lineup Wednesday
Wed, 7 May 2008 12:31:41 -0700

Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers IF Chin-Lung Hu started at shortstop Wednesday, May 7.

Dodgers | Schmidt throws bullpen session Wednesday
Wed, 7 May 2008 12:29:15 -0700

Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jason Schmidt (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, May 7. Schmidt threw 36 pitches and said there was no indication of physical problems. Manager Joe Torre said Schmidt is scheduled to take the next step on Sunday, May 11, in something game related.

Dodgers | Furcal anticipates Friday return
Wed, 7 May 2008 12:28:48 -0700

Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SS Rafael Furcal (back) reported improvement in his sore back and expects to return Friday, May 9, against the Houston Astros. Furcal missed his second consecutive start Wednesday, May 7.

Dodgers | LaRoche passed by DeWitt
Wed, 7 May 2008 10:44:03 -0700

Dodgers.MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports Los Angeles Dodgers 3B Andy LaRoche has been passed by 3B Blake DeWitt. He'll be in Triple-A for the time being.

Dodgers | Kemp steals two
Wed, 7 May 2008 09:41:54 -0700

Los Angeles Dodgers OF Matt Kemp stole two bases Tuesday, May 6, to give him nine on the year.

Dodgers | DeWitt has big day
Wed, 7 May 2008 09:38:10 -0700

Los Angeles Dodgers 3B Blake DeWitt went 3-for-4 with a homer and four RBIs Tuesday, May 6.

Dodgers | Penny starting Wednesday
Wed, 7 May 2008 06:47:09 -0700

MLB.com reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Brad Penny (5-2, 3.19 ERA) will start Wednesday, May 7, against the New York Mets.

Dodgers | Abreu shut down
Tue, 6 May 2008 18:58:21 -0700

Tony Jackson, of the Los Angeles Daily News, reports Los Angeles Dodgers 2B Tony Abreu (side) will be shut down for at least three days after experiencing tightness in his side after an extended spring training game.

Dodgers | Schmidt does not throw simulated game Tuesday
Tue, 6 May 2008 18:52:02 -0700

Tony Jackson, of the Los Angeles Daily News, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jason Schmidt (shoulder) did not throw a simulated game Tuesday, May 6, because he still had soreness from the last simulated game he threw. His rehab assignment has been delayed again.

Dodgers | Furcal scratched from lineup Tuesday
Tue, 6 May 2008 18:47:41 -0700

Tony Jackson, of the Los Angeles Daily News, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SS Rafael Furcal (back) has been scratched from the lineup Tuesday, May 6, because of a sore back.

Dodgers | Broxton solid recently
Tue, 6 May 2008 13:34:49 -0700

Eric Mack, of CBSSports.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers RP Jonathan Broxton has been solid recently. Broxton has retired the last eight batters he has faced over three appearances, striking out three of them. Opponents are hitting .074 against Broxton at Dodger Stadium this year and he has 19 strikeouts in 14 innings pitched.

Dodgers | Billingsley beats Mets
Tue, 6 May 2008 08:49:46 -0700

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley allowed a run on five hits and four walks while striking out four in six innings Monday, May 5, to beat the New York Mets.

Dodgers | Furcal hits fifth homer
Tue, 6 May 2008 08:48:23 -0700

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SS Rafael Furcal hit his fifth homer of the season Monday, May 5. It was his 23rd leadoff home run of his career.

Dodgers | Martin nearing .300
Tue, 6 May 2008 08:46:23 -0700

Los Angeles Dodgers C Russell Martin has hit safely in 11 of his last 12 games to raise his average to .296.

Dodgers | Pierre steals 10th bag
Tue, 6 May 2008 08:46:18 -0700

Los Angeles Dodgers OF Juan Pierre stole his 10th base of the season Monday, May 5.

Dodgers | Pierre nominated for NL Player of the Week Award
Mon, 5 May 2008 12:56:02 -0700

MLB.com reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Juan Pierre was nominated for the National League Player of the Week Award for the period ending Sunday, May 4. Pierre hit .563 with three RBIs.

Dodgers | Furcal nominated for NL Player of the Week Award
Mon, 5 May 2008 12:51:40 -0700

MLB.com reports Los Angeles Dodgers SS Rafael Furcal was nominated for the National League Player of the Week Award for the period ending Sunday, May 4. Furcal hit .393 with one home run and four RBIs.

Dodgers | Kemp named NL Player of the Week
Mon, 5 May 2008 12:45:41 -0700

MLB.com reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Matt Kemp has been named the National League Player of the Week for the period ending Sunday, May 4. Kemp led the NL with 11 RBIs and six stolen bases and tied for the league-lead with 11 hits. He hit .407 with four doubles, seven runs scored, a slugging percentage of .556 and an on-base percentage of .433. This is the first time that Kemp has received Player of the Week honors.

Dodgers | Billingsley starting Monday
Mon, 5 May 2008 01:50:30 -0700

MLB.com reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley (1-4, 5.20 ERA) will start Monday, May 5, against the New York Mets.

Dodgers | Broxton held out of lineup
Sun, 4 May 2008 23:20:07 -0700

The Los Angeles Times reports Los Angeles Dodgers RP Jonathan Broxton (side), who returned to the lineup May 3 from a strained side muscle, was unavailable May 4 for precautionary reasons.

Dodgers | Abreu to play in extended spring training
Sun, 4 May 2008 23:17:51 -0700

According to The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Dodgers 2B Tony Abreu (groin) is scheduled to play four innings of an extended spring-training game on May 5. If he doesn't suffer any setbacks, he will travel to Triple-A Las Vegas on May 6 to start a minor league rehabilitation assignment.

Dodgers | Garciaparra feeling no calf discomfort
Sun, 4 May 2008 23:16:49 -0700

The Los Angeles Times reports Los Angeles Dodgers 1B Nomar Garciaparra (calf) is walking without any discomfort in his strained left calf. He will start hitting and throwing on May 5.

Dodgers | Kershaw may be tried as reliever
Sun, 4 May 2008 23:12:30 -0700

The Los Angeles Times reports Los Angeles Dodgers P prospect Clayton Kershaw, who has a 1.11 ERA in six starts at Double-A Jacksonville, may be tried in a relief role to try and get him to the parent club. The Dodgers want to limit his work to between 155-170 innings this season.

Dodgers | Pierre strong on road trip
Sun, 4 May 2008 23:11:18 -0700

The Los Angeles Times' Dylan Hernandez reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Juan Pierre was 9-for-16 on the team's just completed six-game road trip, raising his average to .324.

Dodgers | Jones sits Sunday, but Torre still behind him
Sun, 4 May 2008 23:07:20 -0700

The Los Angeles Daily News reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Andruw Jones went 3- for-16 on the team's recent six-game trip, which ended with him sitting out May 4 against the Colorado Rockies. Manager Joe Torre has insisted he'll stick with Jones in the lineup "for as long as it takes".

Dodgers | Lowe struggles in Sunday outing
Sun, 4 May 2008 23:06:05 -0700

Tony Jackson, of The Los Angeles Daily News, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Derek Lowe needed 43 pitches to record the first out May 4 against the Colorado Rockies. He needed 51 to retire the side, by which time the Dodgers were trailing 3-0 on the way to a 7-2 loss.

Dodgers | Martin makes another start at third
Sun, 4 May 2008 13:13:07 -0700

Los Angeles Dodgers C Russell Martin started at third base for the second consecutive game Saturday, May 3, against the Colorado Rockies, according to the Associated Press. He ended up moving behind the plate later in the game.

Dodgers | Loney drives in six runs
Sun, 4 May 2008 13:07:33 -0700

Los Angeles Dodgers 1B James Loney went 2-for-5 Saturday, May 3, with a home run and six RBIs against the Colorado Rockies, according to the Associated Press.

Dodgers | Penny earns win Friday
Sat, 3 May 2008 06:06:57 -0700

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Brad Penny allowed three runs in five innings to improve to 5-2 on the season Friday, May 2. He gave up three hits and four walks while striking out one.

Dodgers | Kemp finishes with four RBIs Friday
Sat, 3 May 2008 06:06:45 -0700

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Matt Kemp was 2-for-5 with four RBIs and one run scored Friday, May 2. Both of his hits were for doubles and he brought his RBI total up to 21.

Dodgers | Furcal drives in four runs
Sat, 3 May 2008 05:12:02 -0700

Los Angeles Dodgers SS Rafael Furcal went 3-for-5 Friday, May 2, against the Colorado Rockies, with two runs scored and four RBIs, according to the Associated Press.