Veteran infielder Doug Mientkiewicz, whom the Dodgers signed because of his scrappy approach and ability to provide key hits off the bench, suffered a dislocated right shoulder on an awkward, headfirst slide into second base in the sixth inning Thursday n 

LOS ANGELES The Giants lineup and rotation have failed them during this miserable road trip. 

Jesse Crain is throwing without a care in the world and pitching as if the setup role is his to lose. 

"Have you seen what we've got now?" asks Don Newcombe, sitting proudly in the stands atDodger Stadium on a Wednesday night that was bathed in symbolism and dedicated to his great friend: Jackie Robinson. 

There's a lot to like about this year's version of the Chicago Cubs, last spotted curdling like milk against the looser, more-confidentDodgers (last fall). 

They called him "The Voice. 

If only the Dodgers could play the San Francisco Giants every day. 

On the night Baseball celebrated Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier, the Giants could not break the dolor barrier. 

ThePirates have acquired outfielder Delwyn Young from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for two minor league players to be named later. 

The Dodgers offense, projected before the season to be one of the most dangerous in the National League, had yet to really kick into high gear through April 12. 

TheLosAngelesDodgers have today off following their 11-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants in Monday's home opener, but there will still be Baseball activity atDodger Stadium. 

Randy Winn might be one of the most underappreciated players in the majors. 

Jackie Robinson broke into the major leagues 62 years ago today, a lonely man wearing No. 

Any concern about handing the closer role to Jonathan Broxton appears to have been alleviated through the first week of the season. 

--RHP Ronald Belisario continues to make himself a compelling story after making the team out of minor league camp.