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Lowe baffles Rox to help Dodgers avoid sweep

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:43:06 +1900

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James Loney, Derek Lowe help Dodgers avoid sweep

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:08:00 +1900

Loney hits a home run and drives in two runs, and Lowe pitches strong as L.A. salvages one of three games from Colorado. > James Loney hit a home run and drove in two runs to lead the Dodgers to a 3-1 victory today that prevented them from being swept by the Colorado Rockies in a three-game series at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers moved to within 1 1/2 games of first place Arizona, which hosts San Diego tonight.

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Dodgers' Lowe cools off Rockies (AP)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:56:01 +1900

Derek Lowe cooled off Colorado by allowing one run in 6 1-3 innings, James Loney homered and had two RBIs, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Rockies 3-1 Thursday to salvage the finale of a three-game series. The victory gave the Dodgers a 7-3 record on their 10-game homestand and moved them within 1 1/2 games of NL West-leading Arizona, which played visiting San Diego on Thursday night.

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Lowe, Loney lead Dodgers past Rox

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:46:00 +1900

Derek Lowe outdueled Jorge De La Rosa, and James Loney homered and drove in two as the Dodgers defeated the Rockies, 3-1, on Thursday afternoon.

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Penny could return as a reliever

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:10:00 +1900

If disabled starting pitcher Brad Penny returns to the mound for the Dodgers this season, it will be as a reliever.

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Dodgers' Russell Martin never wants to rest

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:00:00 +1900

Joe Torre wants to keep his catcher fresh, but he admits it's difficult. > Joe Torre is already well versed in the dilemma that confronted predecessor Grady Little this time of year with Russell Martin .

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It's not a field day for Dodgers

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:00:00 +1900

The last of four L.A. errors proves crucial against Jonathan Broxton in the ninth inning. > If the Dodgers' bullpen wobbled Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium, their defense fell into a bottomless ravine.

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This day in Cub's history

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:48:37 +1900

Reuschel brothers play well together Aug. 21, 1975 | Cubs pitchers Rick and Paul Reuschel become the first pair of brothers to combine to pitch a shutout, with Rick going 6 1/3 innings and Paul finishing off a 7-0 win over the Dodgers at Wrigley Field.

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Rockies beat error-prone Dodgers 4-3

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:23:21 +1900

Brad Hawpe had three RBIs, including singles that drove in the tying and go-ahead runs, and the Colorado Rockies capitalized on four errors by the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 4-3 victory on Wednesday night.

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Hawpe delivers in Rockies' victory

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:11:00 +1900

The Rockies put together a slow-but-sure rally that propelled them past the Dodgers with a 4-3 victory in front of 48,183 on Wednesday night.

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Former major league manager Davey Johnson says he's honored to coach the U.S. team

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:15:00 +1900

But he also recognizes the responsibility and the challenge as the Americans enter the medal round. > Davey Johnson was done with baseball when the Dodgers fired him as their manager eight years ago.

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Myers' shutout extends Nats' skid to 12 (AP)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:55:29 +1900

Brett Myers tossed a nine-hitter for his first shutout in four years and the Philadelphia Phillies beat Washington 4-0 on Wednesday night, handling the Nationals their 12th straight loss. Myers (6-10) struck out nine and walked one in his sixth start since being recalled from the minors on July 20. He earned his first shutout since a 4-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 20, 2004, and his...

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Greg Maddux To LA for rest Of '08, then in '09...

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:20:57 +1900

Congratulations to the Dodgers—they picked up a lock for the Hall of Fame in exchange for some shiny rocks. He’ll pitch every fifth day, going about six innings then turning the game over to the bullpen. A Dodger bullpen still in limbo without their closer, Takashi Saito. Ahh, not all that much to get excited about after all, is it? Of course all the other pitchers on the team will be happy (except for Eric Stults, sent down for roster space) to have a legend around they can ask questions of and observe from. THAT may be the best aspect of this transaction Dodger fans can look for courtesy their hopefully lame duck gm Ned Colletti. Whether Greg Maddux will want to pitch next season is an unknown for now. I would like to see him in a Dodger uniform next year, just not necessarily on the roster. What could be quite nice indeed is if he would replace the perpetually clueless pitching coach now plaguing the Dodgers, known more commonly as Rick ...

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Cash-strapped Dodgers make cheap trades

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:35:59 +1900

Dodgers owner Frank McCourt is picking up pieces for the stretch run, but he's doing it on the cheap. Tracy Ringolsby explains.

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Rockies do damage against the Dodgers' bullpen

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:00:00 +1900

Kuroda goes only six innings and L.A. drops out of a tie for first in the NL West. > Joe Torre said he wasn't concerned seeing the gates of the bullpen swing open as often as they did Tuesday night, the manager chalking up the failings of his relievers in an 8-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium as something "uncharacteristic" and nothing more.

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U.S. baseball team beats Taiwan, 4-2, and clinches spot in medal round

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:00:00 +1900

Terry Tiffee, a minor-leaguer for Dodgers, keeps up strong performance in Games, and he hopes it leads to a call-up. > BEIJING -- Terry Tiffee moved a step closer to a gold medal Tuesday. And he's hoping that brings him a step closer to his goal as well.

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Dodgers' Greg Maddux glad to be back in a pennant race

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:00:00 +1900

Veteran right-hander is acquired by the Dodgers for the second time in three years. > The Dodgers added more than a pitcher to take the final spot in their rotation when they traded for Greg Maddux, Manager Joe Torre said.

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Dodgers' backup catcher gives up his number to Greg Maddux

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:00:00 +1900

Danny Ardoin doesn't mind surrendering No. 36 to the newest Dodger. > Backup catcher Danny Ardoin walked into the clubhouse Tuesday to unexpectedly find a jersey with No. 28 and his name stitched on the back. The No. 36 jersey that he had worn until then now belonged to Greg Maddux .

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Maddux rejoins Dodgers for another pennant race

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:35:19 +1900

Greg Maddux is back with the Los Angeles Dodgers for another stretch drive following a 120-mile trip up the California coast. The Dodgers reacquired Maddux from the San Diego Padres on Tuesday, getting the future Hall of Famer and cash for two minor leaguers to be named or cash.

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Stewart leads Rockies past Dodgers 8-3

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:41:11 +1900

Rookie Ian Stewart homered and drove in a career-high five runs and the Colorado Rockies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-3 n Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory.

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MLB Notebook | Maddux returns to Dodgers from Padres

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:33:00 +1900

Greg Maddux is back with the Los Angeles Dodgers for another stretch drive after a 120-mile trip up the California coast. The Dodgers reacquired Maddux...

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Adam Dunn's homer helps Arizona beat Padres

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:32:00 +1900

Diamondbacks' 7-6 win gives them a one-game lead over the Dodgers in NL West. > PHOENIX -- Adam Dunn hit his National League-leading 33rd home run in his Arizona home debut, helping the Diamondbacks defeat the San Diego Padres, 7-6, Tuesday night and take a one-game NL West lead over the Dodgers.

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Rockies' bats come alive in LA

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:30:00 +1900

The Rockies used three homers and strong relief to produce an 8-3 victory over the Dodgers on Tuesday night in front of 46,687 to take the first game of the series.

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Dodgers Take Maddux for Another Drive

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +1900

Greg Maddux is back in Los Angeles for another stretch drive after the Padres trade the veteran starter for two minor league players to be named from the Dodgers.

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Torre to unleash Maddux in Philly

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:30:00 +1900

Hired gun Greg Maddux will resume his Dodgers career when he starts on Friday night in Philadelphia, manager Joe Torre preferring to hold Maddux over for the opener of a series against the Phillies to having him face the Rockies at Dodger Stadium.

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Maddux dealt to Dodgers for prospects

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:20:00 +1900

The Padres sent veteran Greg Maddux to the Dodgers on Tuesday for two prospects. Maddux was 20-20 in 60 career starts for the Padres and has won 353 games in his career. There's a chance the right-hander could return to the Padres in '09.

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Maddux may be Dodgers' final piece

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:00:00 +1900

The body of work from the last 24 seasons will surely get Greg Maddux into the Hall of Fame, first ballot. But what he does over the next six weeks could get the Dodgers into the postseason. That's why he's a Dodger again.

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Hudson back in clubhouse after surgery

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:11:00 +1900

D-backs second baseman Orlando Hudson was back in the clubhouse Tuesday, rejoining his team after undergoing two surgeries on his left wrist. Hudson said he was back to lend support in any way he can as the team battles the Dodgers for the division crown.

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Dodgers reacquire Maddux for pennant drive

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:36:03 +1900

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Pitcher Maddux rejoins Dodgers from the Padres

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:56:32 +1900

All-Star pitcher Greg Maddux returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers from the San Diego Padres Tuesday in exchange for two minor league players to be named later or cash considerations.

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It's official: Maddux back in LA, returns to Dodgers

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:17:21 +1900

The Dodgers announced Tuesday that they have reacquired Greg Maddux and cash considerations from San Diego. The Padres will receive two minor league players to be named or cash considerations.

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Maddux back in LA, in pennant race

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:08:04 +1900

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Greg Maddux is back in Los Angeles for another stretch drive.The Dodgers ann...

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Trade sends Maddux back to Dodgers (AP)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:44:34 +1900

Greg Maddux is back in Los Angeles for another stretch drive. The Dodgers announced Tuesday that they have reacquired Maddux and cash considerations from San Diego. The Padres will receive two minor league players to be named or cash considerations. The 42-year-old Maddux first came to the Dodgers late in the 2006 season, when he went 6-3 with a 3.30 ERA in 12 starts to help them win a wild-card...

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Why is ManRam 99?

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:24:57 +1900

I'm not the world's biggest ManRam fan or anything but I do know that he has historically been #24. In Cleveland and Boston he wore Two Four but couldn't upon his arrival to LA (Hall of Fame Manager Walter Alston). So after a couple different back and forths with the Dodger Higher Ups they settled on 99. An odd choice for a ball player, especially one of his Caliber. Typically guys with a 99 on their chest don't have a name plate on the back, and it's not because of tradition but rather because they aren't going to make it too deep into Spring Training. Needless to say Manny doesn't need to worry about a red tag hanging in his locker any time soon. Typically there are reasons behind a players number. Gilbert Arenas' critics coming into Arizona said he would get Zero minutes so he used it as a motivator. T-Mac sports number 1 in honor of Penny Hardaway. Sometimes it's in honor of those who have come before you like the many Venezuelans who have worn Dave Concepcion's 13. Others in honor of ...

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Maddux heads to L.A. to bolster Dodger staff

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:19:19 +1900

The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired veteran right-hander Greg Maddux from the Padres to bolster their rotation for the stretch run.

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Dodgers bring Maddux back into fold

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:07:00 +1900

Acquiring Greg Maddux for the stretch run two years ago worked so well for Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti, he did it again.

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Greg Maddux Traded to Dodgers

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:10:00 +1900

The San Diego Padres have reportedly traded RHP Greg Maddux to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The deal is unofficial right now, and no terms have been announced, though it's expected that the Padres will receive one or two mid-level prospects (i.e. not much). Maddux has a modest 3.99 ERA, but only a 6-9 record.. The reasons for this are two-fold: 1) The Padres suck, 2) a LOT . Maddux has gotten only 3.99 runs/game from the Pads, on average, which is 48th among the 53 NL pitchers who have thrown at least 120 innings so far this year. He's had 11 quality starts this year in which he's gotten either a loss (five of them) or a no-decision. The Padres simply don't score runs, being second to last in the majors with 3.82/game. The Dodgers aren't much better (they're 24th in MLB, with 4.25 R/G) but they can probably get him a few wins. And what difference they can't make in run scoring should be accomplished with the bullpen. The Dodgers' relief corps has a 3.02 collective ERA, second in ...

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Greg Maddux Is Just What the Los Angeles Dodgers Needed

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:16:48 +1900

Greg Maddux may be just what the L.A. Dodgers needed. I know what you’re you are all thinking: He’s had an unimpressive year. So have the San Diego Padres. But consider this: Maddux has made 26 starts this season going 6-9, but in 15 of those starts, he has received three or less runs of support. And in three of those games, the Padres were shut out. Maddux’s pitching personality is much like the perceived personality of California: soft and laid back. Maddux is a crafty righty if there ever was one. Alas, Maddux’s value may not be determined by wins and losses. Remember, the Dodgers' rotation is quite young. Maddux is a library of knowledge for Hiroki Kuroda, Chad Billingsly, and 22-year old Clayton Kershaw. Maddux has never won 20 games in a season, but he’ll be a Hall of Famer someday. But for now, he’s a pitcher, and a good one at that. Maddux may not pay off this year, but the knowledge he imparts will. Be patient, Dodger fans.

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Dodgers making moves, but missed a key one

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:51:43 +1900

The Dodgers' trade additions are great, but it's the guy they let slip away that might haunt them in the end, says Ken Rosenthal.

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Angels, Dodgers owners go from top to bottom

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:00:00 +1900

Angels' Arte Moreno is rated the second-best owner in baseball, while Dodgers' Frank McCourt is rated the fifth-worst. > It's always interesting to rate the bosses, isn't it? In this case, it's all about the top five owners in the major leagues -- and, of course, the five worst.

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Dodgers are bringing back Greg Maddux

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:41:15 +1900

Dodgers agree to trade with Padres that will return the future Hall of Famer to L.A., where he also pitched in 2006. > Greg Maddux is on his way back to Los Angeles to try to help the Dodgers make another push for the postseason.

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Pitcher Greg Maddux to rejoin Dodgers

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:11:42 +1900

Dodgers reach agreement to acquire veteran right-hander, a future Hall of Famer with 353 career wins, in a trade with San Diego. He also pitched for the team in 2006. > The Dodgers today reached agreement with the San Diego Padres on a deal to acquire veteran pitcher Greg Maddux, according to a person familiar with the deal, speaking on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced.

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Dodgers react to potential Maddux trade

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:07:00 +1900

Although the Dodgers did not make an official announcement about acquiring future Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux on Monday night, that did not stop players at the team's charity bowling event from getting excited about the potential acquisition.

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NL | Padres to send Greg Maddux back to Dodgers

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:05:32 +1900

Greg Maddux is headed back to the Los Angeles Dodgers. San Diego and Los Angeles agreed to a trade that puts the 353-game winner in a pennant...

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Maddux returning to LA after Dodgers agree to deal with Padres

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:23:00 +1900

LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Greg Maddux is headed back to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Fagan: Even in small doses, Maddux can help Dodgers

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:59:44 +1900

Here's the question: What would the arrival of Greg Maddux mean for the Dodgers? Though there ...

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Dodgers' Kuroda running his way back

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:46:00 +1900

He uses his own method, involving sprinting across the Dodger Stadium outfield at night, to regain pitching form > Hiroki Kuroda said he felt lost.

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Person familiar with deal: Maddux returning to LA

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:35:11 +1900

Greg Maddux is headed back to the Los Angeles Dodgers. San Diego and Los Angeles agreed to a trade that puts the 353-game winner in a pennant race again, according to a person familiar with the deal who spoke on condition of anonymity Monday night because no announcement had been made.

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Person familiar with deal: Maddux returning to LA

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:48:08 +1900

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Source: Padres to deal Maddux to Dodgers (AP)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:43:09 +1900

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