Manny Ramirez was shut down at least through March 22 because of recurring tightness at the base of his left hamstring, a condition that is believed to have resulted from all the extra running he did in an effort to make up for missing the first three wee 

Manny Ramirez was shut down at least through March 22 because of recurring tightness at the base of his left hamstring, a condition that is believed to have resulted from all the extra running he did in an effort to make up for missing the first three wee 

Claudio Vargas sought advice from Los Angeles Dodgers pitching coach Rick Honeycutt and it paid immediate dividends. 

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--RHP Yhency Brazoban was released by the Dodgers. 

The Dodgers' offseason was almost as much about "goodbye" as it was "hello. 

The buzz had already begun around Los Angeles well before March 12, when a Los Angeles Times column implored the Dodgers to sign free agent right-hander Pedro Martinez and right a 15-year-old wrong. 

The Nationals just upgraded their bullpen by signing free-agent left- hander Joe Beimel to a one-year, $2 million contract. 

Clayton Kershaw celebrated his 21st birthday by hitting his first homer since high school, pitching five scoreless innings and leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday. 

You can bank on the best closers to put away games, but they can't bank on blockbuster deals, Tracy Ringolsby says. 

Manny Ramirez's presence will be felt long after his time with the Los Angeles Dodgers ends. 

Decked out in a chinstrapped red helmet, padded gloves and pillowy shinguards, Manny Ramirez watched from the side as a bowler warmed up. 

--RHP Chad Billingsley, recovering from a broken left fibula, threw five innings March 18 against Dodgers minor-leaguers. 

The Dodgers' offseason was almost as much about "goodbye" as it was "hello.