--LF Manny Ramirez hit three doubles Tuesday, matching a franchise record achieved many times. 

Dodgers manager Joe Torre conceded Tuesday that left-hander Hong-Chih Kuo probably won't continue as the club's primary eighth-inning setup man. 

No matter how many times he struck out in the first two weeks of the season, Casey Blake said he never once thought that his inability to make contact had anything to do with his age. 

There were more errant throws by both teams at AT&T Park on Tuesday night, more misplayed balls in the outfield, more bullpen trouble. 

SANFRANCISCO -Giants utilityman Eugenio Velez may be known for his speed on the basepaths, but his speed in getting back to the big leagues after being optioned to Triple-A Fresno on Monday was even more incredible. 

About six hours before he threw his first pitch Monday night, Barry Zito posted a favorite quote from Abraham Lincoln on his Twitter page: quot;I don't like that man. 

Barry Bonds is not a good-luck charm to be displayed liberally, only when the Giants need a little extra something, particularly against theDodgers. 

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SAN FRANCISCO Don't tell Barry Bonds there's no steam left in the rivalry with theLosAngelesDodgers. 

SAN FRANCISCO Tim Lincecum probably convinced a few Cy Young award voters when he dominated theLosAngelesDodgers in the 162nd game last season. 

The Dodgers not only got off to a 13-6 start, but they also won 12 of their first 16 against National League West opponents during a season-opening stretch in which they will play 28 of their first 33 games within the division. 

Dodgers hitting coach Don Mattingly said Monday that a big reason for right fielder Andre Ethier's success this season -- he is hitting . 

--LHP Eric Milton is willing to give the Dodgers at least a couple more weeks before exercising the out clause in his minor league contract, general manager Ned Colletti said Monday. 

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