Steve Lyons Still Upset at FOX Firing
bizofbaseball.com 5/27/2008 — It’s been nearly two years since Steve Lyons was fired from FOX Sports . Since then, the Dodgers have stood by him and he broadcasts about 40 games a year when Vin Scully doesn’t travel. But, Lyons is still upset about the firing. As reported by the Chicago Tribune : "I'm not over it," Lyons, who handles color commentary for a limited number of Dodgers games, said ...

Whipple’s Baseball Journey: Day 9 and Done
dugoutcentral.com 5/27/2008 — Journey's over. Sad, but at least you got to see Lester's no-hitter.

Royally Bound
blog.baseballdigestdaily.com 5/27/2008 — I know you've been waiting with bated breath for this, but I've finally reached a decision on which American League ...

Brewers sign Julian Tavarez
beloblog.com 5/27/2008 — The Milwaukee Brewers finalized a deal with Julian Tavarez, and he will be in uniform for Tuesday night's game against the Atlanta Braves. The 35-year-old right-hander, cut loose by Boston earlier this month after going 0-1 with a 6.39 ERA in nine ...

Pitch F/X Profile: Clayton Kershaw’s Debut
mvn.com 5/28/2008 — When it comes to young, premium talent, the Los Angeles Dodgers possess an embarrassment of riches. From Russell Martin, James Loney and Matt Kemp in the linuep to Chad Billingsley and Jonathan Broxton on the pitching staff, and from Andy LaRoche in ...

Brewers finalize deal with Tavarez after physical — FOXSports.com News for MLB 5/27/2008
The Milwaukee Brewers finalized a deal with Julian Tavarez, and he will be in uniform for Tuesday night's game against the Atlanta Braves. The 35-year-old right-hander, cut loose by Boston earlier this month after going 0-1 with a 6.39 ERA in nine ...

10-second scouting reports — Nationals Journal 5/27/2008
San Diego -- great town. Maybe I'm a pushover, but I don't think so; I actually fancy myself a pretty tough coconut. You won't hear me say good things about Lubbock, for instance, nor Rochester. Though Buffalo -- another among the Commonly Scorned -- ...

Kent a late scratch with back spasms — Major League Baseball News 5/27/2008
Dodgers second baseman Jeff Kent did not start Tuesday night's matchup against the Cubs on Tuesday, getting scratched with lower back spasms.

Ardoin sees no barrier in debut — Major League Baseball News 5/27/2008
Danny Ardoin doesn't speak Japanese and has never caught Hiroki Kuroda in a game, not even in Spring Training, but he wasn't worried about his scheduled Dodgers debut behind the plate Tuesday night against the Cubs.

Dodgers' Andruw Jones has knee surgery, out 4-6 weeks — Red Sox & MLB - BostonHerald.com 5/27/2008
CHICAGO - Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andruw Jones will likely miss the next four to six weeks after undergoing surgery to repair torn cartilage in his right knee today. Jones,...