Yankees: A-Rod to play in Baltimore on Friday, making quick return from rehabNEW YORK — The New York Yankees say third baseman Alex Rodriguez will return to the team for its game Friday in Baltimore. No Manny, no Mannywood and no explanations at Dodger StadiumLOS ANGELES — Mannywood felt empty. The Dodgers felt down. Arizona Diamondbacks fire manager Bob Melvin after 12-17 startPHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks fired Bob Melvin on Thursday, hoping a new manager will be able to get the most out of their talented core of young players. Manny Ramirez suspended 50 games for drug violation; Dodger star says he did not take steroidsNEW YORK — Manny Ramirez was suspended for 50 games by Major League Baseball on Thursday, becoming the latest high-profile player ensnared in the sport’s drug scandals. Jose Canseco not surprised by Ramirez suspension; former Bash Brother very familiar with HCGBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Jose Canseco says baseball players have endured enough embarrassment over the steroid scandal and now it’s time to investigate what role Major League Baseball and the players’ association played in it. Dodgers set major league record with 13-0 start at home, beating Nationals 10-3 with 7-run 6thLOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers broke the modern major league record for a home winning streak to start a season with their 13th straight victory, 10-3 over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night. Cards outfielder Rick Ankiel has frightening crash after Phillies’ Ryan Howard hits slamST. LOUIS — Running full speed after chasing down a deep liner in the gap, Rick Ankiel had no time to slow down. Dodgers 1st NL team in modern era to start 11-0 at home, beat Arizona 7-2 despite triple playLOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first National League team since 1900 to win their first 11 home games, overcoming an Arizona triple play to beat the Diamondbacks 7-2 Monday night with a homer and three RBIs from Manny Ramirez. Dodgers set club record with 10-0 start at home, beat Padres 7-3 to finish 4-game sweepLOS ANGELES — Chad Billingsley completed seven innings for the third straight start, Orlando Hudson drove in three runs with a pair of doubles and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 7-3 on Sunday to set a franchise record for the best home winning streak to begin a season. Ethier’s bases-loaded RBI single in 10th gives Dodgers 2nd straight walkoff win over Padres.LOS ANGELES — Andre Ethier hit a bases-loaded RBI single in the 10th inning, giving the Los Angeles Dodgers a 2-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Saturday night. Dodgers beat Padres 1-0 on bases-loaded walk in 9th after Peavy and Kershaw go scorelessLOS ANGELES — Russell Martin was walked by Duaner Sanchez with the bases loaded and two outs in the ninth inning, giving the Los Angeles Dodgers a 1-0 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday night. Manny’s HR helps Dodgers beat Padres 8-5, improving to 7-0 at home for first time in L.A.LOS ANGELES — Manny Ramirez followed Orlando Hudson’s two-run homer with a long ball of his own, and the Los Angeles Dodgers scored the go-ahead run in the seventh inning on an error by catcher Nick Hundley to beat the San Diego Padres 8-5 on Thursday night. Tim Lincecum pitches into 8th, Molina gets 4 RBIs in Giants’ 9-4 win over DodgersSAN FRANCISCO — Tim Lincecum allowed six hits and struck out eight while pitching into the eighth inning, and Bengie Molina drove in four runs in the San Francisco Giants’ 9-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night. Hoffman gets 1st save with Brewers, who rally from 4 down to win 14th straight over PiratesMILWAUKEE — Trevor Hoffman said it felt different. The result was the same. Ethier drives in go-ahead run, has 2 hits in Dodgers’ 5-3 win over GiantsSAN FRANCISCO — Andre Ethier doubled in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 5-3 on Tuesday night, avoiding their longest losing streak of the season. Ryan Spilborghs homers and drives in 3 runs as Rockies beat Dodgers 10-4, avoid sweepDENVER — Ryan Spilborghs homered and drove in three runs and Clint Barmes added a two-run shot as the Colorado Rockies avoided being swept with a 10-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. Billingsley strong as Dodgers snap two-game skid with 2-0 win over HoustonHOUSTON — Chad Billingsley pitched three-hit ball into the eighth inning and Manny Ramirez and Casey Blake each drove in a run, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 2-0 win over the Houston Astros on Thursday night. Astros slip by Dodgers 6-5 with help from a pitching mishap, Rodriguez RBIHOUSTON — Ivan Rodriguez drove in the go-ahead run after a wild pitch on an intentional walk put a runner on third, and the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 on Wednesday night. Joel Pineiro earns 3rd win, Albert Pujols drives in 2 to help Cardinals beat Mets 5-2ST. LOUIS — Joel Pineiro’s strikeout count is way down. His victory count is way up. Carlos Lee hits 2-run homer to help Astros end Dodgers’ 8-game win streak with 8-5 victoryHOUSTON — The Los Angeles Dodgers looked like they were on their way to another easy victory in the first inning in Houston. Then the pitching crumbled, the bats went silent and the Dodgers’ eight-game winning streak was over. Dodgers’ 8-game win streak ends in 8-5 loss to AstrosHOUSTON — Carlos Lee hit a two-run homer, Russ Ortiz pitched well after a rough first inning and the Houston Astros ended the Los Angeles Dodgers’ eight-game winning streak with an 8-5 victory on Tuesday night. |