Big Papi sounds off on former teammate Manny Ramirez's suspensionMay 13th, 2009 Big Papi sounds off on MannyANAHEIM, Calif. — David Ortiz was "shocked" when he learned about former teammate Manny Ramirez's 50-game suspension after he failed a drug test.
David Ortiz says he was 'shocked' to learn about ex-teammate Manny Ramirez's 50-game suspensionMay 13th, 2009 David Ortiz 'shocked' about Ramirez's suspensionANAHEIM, Calif. — David Ortiz was "shocked" when he learned about former teammate Manny Ramirez's 50-game suspension after he failed a drug test.
David Ortiz says he was 'shocked' to learn about ex-teammate Manny Ramirez's 50-game suspensionMay 13th, 2009 David Ortiz says Ramirez's suspension shocked himANAHEIM, Calif. — David Ortiz was "shocked" when he learned about former teammate Manny Ramirez's 50-game suspension after he failed a drug test.
Werth steals home, ties team record with 4 steals, leads Phillies to 5-3 win over DodgersMay 13th, 2009 Werth steals home, Phillies beat Dodgers 5-3PHILADELPHIA — Chan Ho Park had his second straight effective outing to win his first game with Philadelphia, and Jayson Werth stole home to lead the Phillies to a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night. Park (1-1) has rebounded nicely after a dreadful start this season and started pitching more like he did in spring training when he won a spot in the rotation.
Report: Manny Ramirez had testosterone ratio between 4:1 and 10:1May 12th, 2009 Report: Ramirez had elevated testosterone levelsBRISTOL, Conn. — ESPN.com is reporting Manny Ramirez's positive urine test showed an elevated testosterone level, and that the lab used a test to determine whether the hormone was naturally produced to build evidence against him.
Manny meets with Dodgers owner McCourt about suspension, could face teammates soonMay 10th, 2009 Manny meets with Dodgers owner about suspensionLOS ANGELES — Frank McCourt is counting on Manny being man enough to apologize to his teammates for the awkward position he put them in last week — and the sooner, the better. The Los Angeles Dodgers owner sat at the head of a long table in the Vin Scully Press Box dining room where the advance scouts eat, telling reporters during Sunday's 13-inning loss to San Francisco about the two meaty conversations he had the previous day with suspended slugger Manny Ramirez — one by phone and the other in person.
Manny speaks with Dodgers brass about suspension, could face teammates soonMay 10th, 2009 Manny speaks with Dodgers brass about suspensionLOS ANGELES — Manny Ramirez might face his teammates in the next few days to address his 50-game suspension for using a banned drug. Ramirez was absent from Dodger Stadium again Sunday, three days after he began serving a penalty imposed by Major League Baseball.
White House calls suspension of Dodgers' Ramirez an embarrassment for baseballMay 9th, 2009 White House: Ramirez' case embarrassing for MLBWASHINGTON — The White House is calling the suspension of Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez for 50 games — the latest star caught up in a drug scandal — a great embarrassment for Major League Baseball. White House press secretary Robert Gibbs was asked Thursday about Ramirez' suspension.
Dodgers 10, Nationals 3May 8th, 2009 Dodgers 10, Nationals 3E_C.Guzman 2 (3). DP_Washington 2, Los Angeles 1.
LA Dodgers manager Joe Torre: Manny Ramirez feels he let Dodgers down with doping suspensionMay 8th, 2009 Torre: Ramirez feels he let Dodgers downLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre says Manny Ramirez feels he disappointed his team. The star outfielder was suspended for 50 games by Major League Baseball on Thursday for using a banned drug.
Dodgers set ML record with 13-0 start at home, beating Nationals 10-3 with 7-run 6thMay 8th, 2009 Dodgers set ML record with 13-0 start at homeLOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers broke the modern major league record for home winning streak to start a season with their 13th straight victory, 10-3 over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night. Rafael Furcal scored the go-ahead run in the fifth inning on a bases-loaded walk to Andre Ethier, and the Dodgers broke it open with seven in the sixth, including a two-run double by Manny Ramirez and a two-run single by James Loney to surpass the 12-0 record of the 1911 Detroit Tigers.
Dodgers 1st NL team in modern era to start 11-0 at home, beat Arizona 7-2 despite triple playMay 5th, 2009 Dodgers improve to 11-0 at home, beat Arizona 7-2LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first National League team since 1900 to win their first 11 home games, overcoming an Arizona triple play to beat the Diamondbacks 7-2 Monday night with a homer and three RBIs from Manny Ramirez. The defending NL West champions broke the previous league record for longest home winning streak to start a season, set by the 1918 New York Giants and equaled by the 1970 Chicago Cubs and 1983 Atlanta Braves — who were managed by current Dodgers skipper Joe Torre.
Dodgers 7, Diamondbacks 2May 5th, 2009 Dodgers 7, Diamondbacks 2E_Clark (1), Jo.Wilson (1). DP_Arizona 2, Los Angeles 1.
Dodgers 8, Padres 5May 1st, 2009 Dodgers 8, Padres 5E_Hundley (2). DP_San Diego 2, Los Angeles 1.
Ethier drives in go-ahead run, has 2 hits in Dodgers' 5-3 win over GiantsApril 29th, 2009 Ethier drives in go-ahead run in Dodgers' 5-3 winSAN FRANCISCO — Andre Ethier doubled in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 5-3 on Tuesday night, avoiding their longest losing streak of the season. Manny Ramirez had three doubles and James Loney drove in two runs for the Dodgers, who had lost their previous two games.