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Scully to broadcast in 2010, then decide future

Vin Scully said Tuesday he will continue in the broadcast booth for the Los Angeles Dodgers through the 2010 season, then decide whether he will walk away.

Dodgers' entire coaching staff to return next year

Joe Torre's entire coaching staff will be back with the Los Angeles Dodgers next season.

Ex-Dodgers CEO responds in divorce battle

Fired Dodgers chief executive Jamie McCourt made a case for her job performance with the team, saying she was handling daily operations even before she was named to lead the franchise in February.

Dodgers' Padilla shot by instructor in Nicaragua

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Vicente Padilla is recovering from a bullet wound in his leg after a target shooting instructor accidentally shot him.

McCourt opposes wife getting Dodgers job back

Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt is opposing his wife's demand to be reinstated as a team executive. He cites insubordination and an inappropriate relationship she allegedly had with her bodyguard.

Dodgers owner Frank McCourt accuses wife of affair

Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt on Wednesday filed papers opposing his wife's demand to be reinstated as the team's chief executive, citing insubordination and an affair she allegedly had with her bodyguard.

Ned Colletti to stay on as Dodgers' GM

Ned Colletti agreed to a long-term extension Tuesday to stay on as general manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Broxton blows it in 9th for Dodgers

Jonathan Broxton got the Los Angeles Dodgers to the brink of a tying win in the NL championship series. Then he gave it away.

Phillies beat Dodgers 10-4, return to World Series

Ryan Howard and the defending champs are back in the World Series — proving last year was no fluke and looking even more dangerous this time around.

Werth, Howard give Phils 8-0 lead after 6 innings

Cliff Lee allowed only two hits, Jayson Werth homered and Ryan Howard hustled for a triple to give the Philadelphia Phillies an 8-0 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers after six innings Sunday night in Game 3 of the NL championship series.

Lee dominates in Phillies 11-0 win over Dodgers

Cliff Lee dominated the Dodgers, Ryan Howard and Jayson Werth provided the big swings early and the Philadelphia Phillies cruised past Los Angeles 11-0 Sunday night for a 2-1 lead in the NL championship series.

Utley's erratic throws hurting Phillies

Chase Utley makes two costly throwing errors, and suddenly he's being mentioned with Steve Sax and Chuck Knoblauch.

Dodgers add Elbert, drop Garland, Weaver for NLCS

The Los Angeles Dodgers have added left-handed rookie pitcher Scott Elbert and right-hander Hiroki Kuroda to their roster for the National League championship series and dropped right-handers Jon Garland and Jeff Weaver.

Blyleven: In free agent era, to repeat is quite a feat

The Philadelphia Phillies have had a great season, and if they can get past the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS, will have a chance to defend their championship.

Dodgers owner Frank McCourt, wife separate

Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and his wife Jamie have separated.

Dodgers to start Kershaw, Phillies go with Hamels

The Phillies and Dodgers are back in the National League championship series for the second straight year, making them the closest thing the NL has to a couple of dominant teams.

Torre says he doesn't anticipate extension

Joe Torre says he doesn't plan to manage the Los Angeles Dodgers after his contract expires.

Utley's hit off knee has players talking

Shane Victorino joked about Chase Utley's single off his right knee that put the Philadelphia Phillies on the cusp of advancing to the NL championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Carpenter would go on 3 days' rest in Game 4

Chris Carpenter will start on three days' rest if the St. Louis Cardinals make it to Game 4 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. It's a tactic that's mostly been a failure during manager Tony La Russa's 14 seasons in St. Louis.

La Russa shakes up lineup for Game 3

St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa has shaken up his lineup for Game 3 of the division series in a bid to avoid elimination by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Padilla, Dodgers beat Cardinals 5-1 for sweep

Unemployed in August and a star for the Los Angeles Dodgers in October. Once Vicente Padilla got out of the first inning, he slammed the door on the St. Louis Cardinals' season.

Dodgers rally past Cardinals for 2-0 series lead

All that Matt Holliday needed to do was make the catch, and the Cardinals would have tied the series.

Worker dies in Dodger Stadium press box

A worker died Tuesday in the press box at Dodger Stadium, a day before the start of the NL playoff series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers.

Troy Glaus makes Cardinals' postseason roster

Troy Glaus will be on the St. Louis Cardinals' roster for their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Dodgers despite missing most of the season while rehabbing from shoulder surgery.

Rockies' De La Rosa leaves with injured groin

Colorado Rockies pitcher Jorge De La Rosa left Saturday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth inning because of tightness in his right groin.

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Report: Frank McCourt fires wife as team CEO
Source: NBC Sports

According to Jon Heyman of SI.com, Dodgers owner Frank McCourt has fired his wife Jamie as CEO of the team.

2009 MLB Playoffs Day 2....Live Blog

Welcome back for day 2 of the MLB playoffs. Hopefully the games are more entertaining today then they were yesterday. We're still a while away from first pitch today. Got some good baseball articles? Send them my way.

MLB Playoffs Day 1....Live Blog

1:32 AM - Rick Ankiel strikes out looking on a 100 MPH fastball to end the game. Dodgers go up 1-0 winning this one by a score of 5-3. I'll be back again tomorrow to live blog. Spread the word. Have a good night.

Manny Ramirez suspended 50 games after positive test results
Source: The L.A. Times

Manny Ramirez has failed a drug test and has been suspended 50 games starting today, Major League Baseball confirmed.

Dodgers offer Trevor Hoffman 1-year deal
Source: The L.A. Times

The ninth inning at Dodger Stadium could be Trevor Time this year. As the San Francisco Giants consider trumping the Dodgers' offer to Manny Ramirez, the Dodgers have offered all-time save leader Trevor Hoffman a one-year contract to be their closer.

Anxious Braves Nation awaits Furcal's decision
Source: Braves.Today.Com

The Atlanta Braves, and their anxious fan base, awaits Rafael Furcal to decide between coming home to the Braves or remaining in Los Angeles.

Maddux plans to announce retirement
Source: www2.journalnow.com

Maddux, a four-time Cy Young winner, will announce his retirement on Monday at the baseball winter meetings, near his home in Las Vegas.

Los Angeles Dodgers make very rich offer to Manny Ramirez
Source: ESPN.com

The Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday that the Dodgers' offer is believed to be for either two years at $50 million or three years for $75 million.

Braves know first-hand the Phils are pretty good
Source: braves.today.com

The Philadelphia Phillies are the National League champions, huh? Well, the Atlanta Braves could've told you the Phils were pretty dog-gone good a long time ago. Remember, the Phils smacked the Braves 14 times in 18 games this season.

Campillo carves out spot in Braves' rotation
Source: braves.today.com

His signing as a free agent from the Mexican League didn't draw much attention last December.

Losing in October beats being finished in September
Source: braves.today.com

So the Chicago Cubs are out of the postseason, having fell short of winning the World Series … again.

For Braves Nation, it's an early winter
Source: braves.today.com

It's the first week in October. The Major League Baseball playoffs are in full swing. But for one blogger who spent the past six months writing about the Atlanta Braves on a daily basis, winter has arrived.

Injuries derailed Braves' rotation … and season
Source: braves.today.com

It looked so promising amid the breezes of Florida in March – Tim Hudson, Tom Glavine, John Smoltz, Mike Hampton … but injuries derailed the Atlanta Braves' starting rotation in 2008, destroying the team's season in the process.

Another notch of frustration as Braves lose in extras
Source: braves.today.com

Another frustrating loss for the Braves Saturday, as Vladimir Nunez issued a walk with the bases loaded as the Nationals topped Atlanta 9-8 in 10 innings. Atlanta blew two separate four-run leads in the game. Chipper Jones had two hits, including his 20th homer, in the loss.

Through the pains and rains, the march continues
Source: Braves.Today.Com

Even as disappointing and difficult as the 2008 season has been for the Atlanta Braves, it feels weird when you have a night like Tuesday, when the rains pour down and there is no baseball. It's a chance to reflect on this team, and the game we love so much.

Young Charlie sparkles as Braves top D'Backs in series opener
Source: braves.today.com

Charlie Morton delivered another strong performance, shutting out the Diamondbacks for seven innings as the Braves topped Arizona 6-4. Morton allowed just five hits, five days after pitching well in a non-decision against Milwaukee.

Same script, different day: James gets taken deep, Braves lose by one on the road
Source: braves.today.com

Chuck James gave up another long ball, his 10th in 29 2/3 innings this season, as the Braves fell 3-2 at San Francisco Wednesday. The loss marks the 26th consecutive one-run road loss for Atlanta, extending its major-league record. Brian McCann had three hits for the Braves.

Black Monday for Braves: Hudson may be done, Chipper to DL, Braves hammered at home
Source: braves.today.com

A season littered with disasters reached a whole new degree Monday for the Braves, and it had nothing to do with a lifeless 12-3 loss to the Cardinals. Tim Hudson has ligament damage in his pitching elbow, and may be lost for the rest of the season and beyond.

Pathetic showing (again) as Braves embarrassed by Nats
Source: Braves.Today.Com

Trying to win the rubber game of a three-game series Sunday at Turner Field, the Braves instead were routed for the second game in a row by the worst team in the majors, losing 15-6 to the Nationals.

Braves at the Break: It's now or never for this team
Source: Braves.Today.Com

Forget the injuries. Forget all the problems from the first half, the one-run losses, the play on the road. For the Atlanta Braves, it's now or never if they want to contend in the NL East.

First Big Storm of the Year!!

So.. yesterday started out like all of the other days... hot, sticky, teasing....... Then something happened. A storm, a BIG storm, moved into the valley and stayed. We ended up with over 3 inches of rain in Mesa, I would say more then that at our house.

Mother Loses Kids After Sending Daughter to School With Swastika Drawn on Arm
Source: FOXNews.com

Child and Family Services workers were alerted after the second swastika incident at school, the CBC reported. When they arrived at the family home they found neo-Nazi symbols and flags, and proceeded to seize the kids.

Braves lose duel with Dodgers, drop six off East lead
Source: Braves.Today.Com

Tim Hudson pitched great but Derek Lowe was outstanding, as the Braves could generate just two hits in losing the rubber game of a three-game series Wednesday at Los Angeles, 2-1. Hudson went seven strong innings.

Bats break out as Braves thump L.A., pull within five in East
Source: Braves.Today.Com

Brian McCann homered twice, Jair Jurrjens pitched six strong inning and Jeff Francoeur had a hit and an outfield assist in his first game back from the minors, as the Braves beat the Dodgers 9-3 Tuesday to pull within five games out in the NL East.

Frenchy's back (too soon); Braves dodge perfection bid in loss
Source: Braves.Today.Com

The Braves recalled Jeff Francoeur after just three games in the minors, then went out and nearly got perfected by Hiroki Kuroda of the Dodgers. Mark Teixeira lined a leadoff double in the eighth, the only baserunner allowed by Kuroda as the Braves lost 3-0.

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