Dodgers add pair of catchers to spring camp

The Dodgers added catchers Griff Erickson and Matt Wallach to the list of non-roster invitees to Major League Spring Training camp.
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Colletti quiets notion of big bat addition

With franchise slugger Matt Kemp on the verge of being locked up long term and just-signed free agent Mark Ellis officially the new starting second baseman, general manager Ned Colletti on Tuesday said the Dodgers offense is pretty well set, with no Prince Fielder addition expected.
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Kuo to undergo yet another surgery on Friday

Dodgers reliever Hong-Chih Kuo, an All-Star in 2010 but plagued by anxiety disorder in 2011, will undergo a fifth operation on his left elbow on Friday. It is estimated that he will be able to resume throwing in six to eight weeks.
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Settlement gives Frank McCourt sole ownership

Frank and Jamie McCourt have reached a divorce settlement that gives Frank McCourt full ownership of the Dodgers, according to a report in the Los Angeles Times on Monday.
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Eveland looking to dash Giants' hopes

The Giants have practically no margin for error Wednesday as they send Ryan Vogelsong to the mound to face Dodgers lefty Dana Eveland.
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Eveland hits roadblock vs. Pirates in third start

Making his third start of the season, Dana Eveland surrendered four runs on eight hits in five innings, as the Dodgers dropped the opener of the series, 6-2, to the Pirates on Thursday.
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Tolleson, Van Slyke given Minor League awards

Reliever Shawn Tolleson and first baseman Scott Van Slyke were named the Dodgers Branch Rickey Minor League Pitcher and Player of the Year, respectively, on Thursday.
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Broxton suffers setback, likely done for season

Jonathan Broxton apparently has had another setback after testing his elbow off a mound on Monday, according to manager Don Mattingly. Broxton, sidelined since May 4 with a bruised elbow, now is likely to be shut down for the remaining two weeks of the season, having pitched only 12 2/3 innings in his free-agent season.
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Eveland trying to keep up strong pitching

The Pirates and Dodgers renew acquaintances on Thursday in Los Angeles. Dana Eveland gets the call for the home club, while the visitors counter with Ross Ohlendorf.
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LA 'pen ensures 19th win for departed Kershaw

Clayton Kershaw was ejected in the sixth, but the Dodgers' bullpen picked up for the ace, who recorded his 19th victory in an emotionally charged 3-2 win over the D-backs on Wednesday.
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Anthem singer Price relishes 'September callup'

Joe Price showed no nerves about singing the national anthem at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday. After all, he's done it before — 104 times this summer.
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Mattingly says Guerra can learn from first loss

A day after rookie closer Javy Guerra walked three straight to allow the winning run to score in the 10th inning, manager Don Mattingly was already seeing the loss in a different light.
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Dodgers open '12 on road before Stadium fete

The Dodgers open the 2012 regular season in San Diego against the Padres with a four-game series starting on Thursday, April 5, according to the tentative schedule released on Wednesday by Major League Baseball.
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Kershaw chases 19th win in finale vs. D-backs

The Dodgers send NL Cy Young hopeful Clayton Kershaw to the mound Wednesday to face the D-backs' Daniel Hudson, who is trying to get his team one win closer to the playoffs.
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Wild inning by Guerra costs Dodgers in 10th

A wild 10th inning from rookie closer Javy Guerra wound up costing the Dodgers in a 5-4 loss to the D-backs on Tuesday in Los Angeles.
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Dodgers to give callups time in Pirates series

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said Tuesday he prefers to wait until after his team's series against Arizona to get some of his September callups a little more playing time.
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Lilly's fast start comes to sudden finish

Matt Kemp homered in the first inning and Ted Lilly held the D-backs hitless for four before they broke free for a victory over the Dodgers on Monday night.
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Lilly's fast start comes to quick finish

Matt Kemp homered in the first inning and Ted Lilly held the D-backs hitless for four before they broke free for a victory over the Dodgers on Monday night.
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Pioneer League affiliate Ogden reaches finals

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Dodgers welcome NL West-leading D-backs

The D-backs open up a three-game set with the Dodgers on Monday in the midst of playing 22 straight games against National League West opponents.
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Walks hurt Dodgers in road-trip finale loss

An otherwise successful and long trip lasted one day too long for the Dodgers, who were routed by the Giants on Sunday, 8-1.
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Fingernail won't affect Guerra's usage

Dodgers rookie closer Javy Guerra, who saved Saturday night's win despite a bothersome split fingernail, was not available to manager Don Mattingly on Sunday. However, Mattingly said the reason was that Guerra had pitched on three consecutive days, not because of the fingernail.
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Dodgers seek sweep to inch closer to Giants

The battle for second place in the National League West continues Sunday with just 2 1/2 games separating the Dodgers from the Giants.
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Cracked nail bothering Dodgers closer Guerra

Dodgers rookie closer Javy Guerra saved Saturday night's 3-0 win over the Giants despite a cracked fingernail that surfaced two weeks ago but has worsened in recent days.
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Billingsley works on making adjustments

In his bullpen session Saturday, Dodgers pitcher Chad Billingsley began the task of fixing a flaw discovered in his mechanics.
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Kershaw dominates as Dodgers down Giants

In the latest renewal of their budding personal duel Friday night, Clayton Kershaw just barely got the better of Tim Lincecum as the Dodgers barely got the better of the Giants, 2-1.
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Dodgers players in reach of contract bonuses

The Dodgers have roughly $50 million in payroll potentially coming off the books from 2011, but there still are a few players who can earn additional incentives this year.
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Game with Nationals cancelled due to rain

Mother Nature apparently does not want the Dodgers to play a full season. Having racked up too many losses earlier in the season won't help either.
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Gwynn's double lifts Dodgers to Game 1 win

Juan Rivera smacked two doubles and drove in four runs, and Tony Gwynn drove in the go-ahead runs with a two-out, two-run double in the top of the ninth as the Dodgers defeated the Nationals, 7-4, in the first game of a doubleheader on Thursday at Nationals Park.
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Ethier shut down, to visit Dr. Andrews

All-Star Andre Ethier likely ended his season on Thursday, after playing through lingering knee pain dating back to last season, according to Dodgers manager Don Mattingly.
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Billingsley starts opener for Dodgers

Rain forced the third game of the Dodgers' four-game series with the Nationals to be played Thursday as part of a traditional doubleheader.
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Eveland hopes to build on successful return

Rain forced the third game of the Dodgers' four-game series with the Nationals to be played Thursday as part of a traditional doubleheader.
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Uribe has hernia surgery, to start rehab soon

Third baseman Juan Uribe underwent surgery to repair a left sports hernia Thursday. The surgery was performed by Dr. Craig Smith, and Uribe will be able to start rehab within the next two weeks.
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Dodgers rally to rain on Nats' parade

The Dodgers couldn't do much against Stephen Strasburg. But they did plenty after he left.
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Eveland, Wang set to square off in DC

Before last Thursday's 6-4 win over the Pirates, Dodgers left-hander Dana Eveland hadn't pitched in the Majors since June 2010. If he continues to throw the way he did in his first start back, he might quickly reestablish himself as a Major Leaguer. Eveland will take on Chien-Ming Wang and the Nationals on Wednesday.
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Blake undergoes neck surgery in LA

Casey Blake had neck surgery performed Tuesday in Los Angeles to relieve pressure on a nerve that was causing him discomfort.
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Lilly, Dodgers take on Nats in Strasburg's return

After Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg missed a year due to Tommy John surgery, there may be nearly as many eyes on his season debut Tuesday against Ted Lilly and the Dodgers at Nationals Park as his first big league appearance a year ago.
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Kuroda serves up four Nats homers in defeat

Home runs haven't usually been a problem for Dodgers right-hander Hiroki Kuroda. But they caused him trouble Monday as he gave up three in the first inning to help the Nationals jump to a big lead in a 7-2 victory before 25,518 at Nationals Park.
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Club's long road trip stops in nation's capital

The Dodgers' four-game series in Washington, which began Monday, is the third part of a four-city, 11-game trek.
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Double-A Chattanooga nails down division

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Kershaw denied 18th win as Dodgers fall late

Clayton Kershaw was denied his 18th win of the season as the Braves rallied late to hand the Dodgers a 4-3 loss on Sunday at Turner Field.
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Ellis will likely have bigger role next season

Rod Barajas has done exactly what the Dodgers hoped for this year, providing solid receiving with occasional power. But the Dodgers will likely go young behind the plate next season, which means A.J. Ellis will probably have a big role.
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Reliever Troncoso recalled from Triple-A

With their bullpen having combined for nine innings of work the previous two days, the Dodgers recalled reliever Ramon Troncoso from Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday.
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Kershaw looking to notch win No. 18

Clayton Kershaw goes for his 18th win as the Dodgers take on Randall Delgado and the Braves on Sunday at Turner Field.
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Clutch Dee delivers win for Dodgers in 10th

Dee Gordon led off the 10th inning with a double and scored on a sacrifice fly as the Dodgers beat the Braves, 2-1, on Saturday at Turner Field.
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Schedule has Mattingly changing lineup

Manager Don Mattingly took the lineup that was responsible for the Friday night's wild Dodgers comeback win and dismantled it for Saturday night's game.
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Eovaldi makes last start before moving to 'pen

Mike Minor will start for an Atlanta team that leads by 8 1/2 games in the race for the NL Wild Card berth. The Dodgers, who are in third place in the NL West, could pose a challenge for the young left-hander.
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Dodgers come from behind, win fifth straight

The Dodgers rallied from a five-run deficit on Friday night with eight runs, including five in the decisive seventh inning, for an 8-6 win over the Braves. Their win streak is now at five.
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Dodgers come from behind to best Braves

The Dodgers rallied from a five-run deficit on Friday night with eight runs, including five in the decisive seventh inning, for an 8-6 win over the Braves. Their win streak is now at five.
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Mitchell to get experience behind the plate

In nine pro seasons, Russell Mitchell has played every position except pitcher, catcher and center field. Promoted to the Majors on Monday, Mitchell has been told that he might be crossing catcher off that list.
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