The Official Site of The Los Angeles Dodgers: News: Under the radar, Dodgers 'pen thriving

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SOX & Dawgs found this 5/9/2008 on losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com [flag]
LOS ANGELES -- It's not how you start, it's how you finish, and the Dodgers put that approach to work on a nightly basis. In some ways, the team works backward and the net effect is to shorten games so leads in the sixth inning are nearly as secure as those in the ninth, with the last out recorded. At first glance, the easy read would decipher an offense that has been robust of late, ... [link]

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AL & NL West News - 5/9
Published 5/9/2008 by Ian at SOX & Dawgs
Diamondbacks starter Doug Davis found out he is now cancer-free. Angels catcher Jeff Mathis is receiving high praise for his skills behind the plate. The Dodgers bullpen is thriving right now. Daric Barton and Mike Sweeney are the newest BFF’s on the A’s. Omar Vizquel could make a weekend return to the Giants. The Mariners have asked for waivers on Brad Wilkerson after designating him for assignment. Jake Peavy will look to put an end to the Padres skid today. Ben Broussard was designated for assignment by the Rangers. Rockies pitcher Jason Hirsh is ready to face ...

Dodgers Shut Out By Astros, 5-0
Published 5/11/2008 by Megan Westenberg at Dem Bums - A Dodgers Blog
Starter Chad Billingsley got his fifth loss of the season while the offense could only produce three hits in the 5-0 shutout loss. Astros starter Chris Sampson only gave up three hits in his seven innings of work, singles to Matt Kemp and Chin-lung Hu and a double to James Loney. Hu started again for Rafael Furcal ...

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