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Dodgers hire 1st female trainer in pro sports Mon Oct 31 15:08:32 2011 EST
Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Dodgers have hired the first female head athletic trainer in major professional sports. Sue Falsone was also the first female physical therapist in Major League Baseball when she was hired by the Dodgers in 2007. She held the position through the 2010 season. "This is a very special day not just for Sue, but for the Dodgers and Major League Baseball," general manager Ned Colletti said. "The Dodgers have always been an organization of firsts and
Dodgers' Kuo undergoes surgery Fri Oct 28 21:34:58 2011 EST
Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Hong-Chih Kuo had arthroscopic surgery on his left elbow Friday. The 30-year-old made 40 appearances for Los Angeles in 2011, going 1-2 with a 9.00 earned run average. Kuo has compiled a 13-17 record, 13 saves and a 3.73 ERA in 218 career games (14 starts) -- all with the Dodgers since 2005. It was the fifth time Kuo had surgery on his elbow. The latest procedure was done to remove a loose body and scar tissue.
Tigers exercise 2012 option on Valverde Fri Oct 28 11:17:26 2011 EST
merican League with 49 saves during the 2011 season. Valverde was perfect in each of his save opportunities this season, becoming just the third pitcher to convert each of his save chances while posting at least 40 saves. Eric Gagne of the Los Angeles Dodgers converted all 55 of his opportunities in 2003 and Brad Lidge was perfect on 41 chances for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2008. The right-hander easily surpassed the Detroit record for saves in a season this year, eclipsing Todd Jones' mark
Dodgers' Kuo headed for surgery Wed Oct 26 17:41:02 2011 EST
Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Hong-Chih Kuo will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left elbow Friday. The 30-year-old made 40 appearances for Los Angeles in 2011, going 1-2 with a 9.00 earned run average. Kuo has compiled a 13-17 record, 13 saves and a 3.73 ERA in 218 career games (14 starts) -- all with the Dodgers since 2005.
Bautista, Kemp win Hank Aaron Award Mon Oct 24 21:39:33 2011 EST
Arlington, TX (Sports Network) - Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista has won the Hank Aaron Award for the second year in a row as the most outstanding offensive player in the American League. Matt Kemp of the Los Angeles Dodgers captured his first Hank Aaron Award as the top performer in the National League as voted on by fans and a panel of Hall of Famers led by Aaron. The players received their awards Monday before Game 5 of the World Series. "I want to congratulate Jose and Matt on th
Frank McCourt gets Dodgers in divorce Mon Oct 17 20:20:45 2011 EST
Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Frank and Jamie McCourt have settled their divorce and she has relinquished an ownership claim of the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a report. Jamie McCourt will get around $130 million in the settlement, but has agreed to step out of the way and allow her former husband to pursue his goal of sole ownership of the baseball team, the Los Angeles Times reported. The former couple's divorce settlement was confirmed in a statement. Terms were not disclosed, but
D-Backs power past Brewers to force decisive game Thu Oct  6 01:34:06 2011 EST
mes. Roberts hit one against the Dodgers on September 27 and Cole Gillespie had a grand slam the following day in the regular season finale...They also became the first team to hit grand slams in consecutive postseason games since the 1977 Los Angeles Dodgers. Ron Cey hit one in Game 1 of the NLCS against the Phillies, while Dusty Baker recorded a slam in Game 2...Arizona is 5-0 in home elimination games all-time...Milwaukee beat the Angels in the 1982 ALCS before falling to St. Louis in the Wo
Brewers eye NLCS berth in Arizona Wed Oct  5 10:35:05 2011 EST
y needed him to win," Roenicke said. "Wolfy has experience. When his command is on and he's got his rhythm going, he can really throw a great ballgame." Wolf didn't record a decision in either of his two previous postseason starts with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but did pitch to a 5.00 ERA in those games. "I feel like, for the most part, I've been pretty consistent," Wolf said. "I think that's what I want to do when I'm out there is, day in and day out, you have a good idea what you're going to g
Dodgers buy out contracts of Garland, Blake Tue Oct  4 20:15:24 2011 EST
Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Dodgers did not exercise the contract options for 2012 on pitcher Jon Garland and third baseman Casey Blake, meaning they will become free agents. Both players are coming off shortened seasons in which they had surgeries. The 32-year-old Garland went 1-5 with a 4.33 ERA in nine starts, but didn't pitch after June 1 due to arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder. Blake batted .252 with four homers and 26 RBI in 63 contests, but he underwent n
Dodgers retain entire coaching staff for 2012 Fri Sep 30 14:37:26 2011 EST
Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Friday each of their coaches will return for the 2012 season. First-year manager Don Mattingly guided the Dodgers to an 82-79 record this past season, and is set to have the same staff next year. Rejoining Mattingly will be hitting coach Dave Hansen, bench coach Trey Hillman, pitching coach Rick Honeycutt, bullpen coach Ken Howell, first base coach Davey Lopes, third base coach Tim Wallach and coach Manny Mota. "I'm very excit
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