With Dodgers in first place, Manny isn’t trying to do too much

September 7th, 2009 Dodgers' Ramirez ejected after striking outPHOENIX — Los Angeles Dodgers star Manny Ramirez hit an early home run, then was ejected his next time up when he slung his bat and helmet after striking out Monday against Arizona. Ramirez hit a solo home run in the second.

August 3rd, 2009 Curtain call! Dodgers bring back Manny bobbleheadsLOS ANGELES — Those bobblehead dolls featuring Manny Ramirez are getting a curtain call at Dodger Stadium. The Los Angeles Dodgers said Monday that the first 50,000 fans attending the Sept.

July 22nd, 2009 Ramirez leaves game after being hit by pitchLOS ANGELES — Manny Ramirez is day to day after being hit by a pitch in the Los Angeles Dodgers' game against the Cincinnati Reds. A team spokesman says Ramirez has been hit on the side of his left hand by a pitch from Homer Bailey leading off the third inning Tuesday night.

July 21st, 2009 Ramirez passes Mantle on career HR listLOS ANGELES — Manny Ramirez of the Los Angeles Dodgers moved past Mickey Mantle and into 15th place on the career home run list Monday night, hitting a two-run shot off Cincinnati's Micah Owings for the 537th of his career. Ramirez, who tied Mantle on July 10, drove a 2-0 pitch into the left field pavilion in the second inning to give the Dodgers a 6-3 lead.

July 13th, 2009 Dodgers CEO doesn't judge Manny RamirezJERUSALEM — The Los Angeles Dodgers' CEO says slugger Manny Ramirez has "paid the penalty" for violating baseball's drug policy and it's not for her to judge his actions. Jamie McCourt, in Israel for the 18th Maccabiah Games, said Monday she was as surprised as anyone when Ramirez was suspended.

June 25th, 2009 Ramirez won't feel pressure when he rejoins LAALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — There's been some talk about whether Manny Ramirez's legs would be ready for his return to baseball.

June 21st, 2009 Ramirez set to start minor league stint TuesdayANAHEIM, Calif. — Suspended slugger Manny Ramirez of the Los Angeles Dodgers is set to start his minor league stint on Tuesday with Triple-A Albuquerque.

June 18th, 2009 Manny to begin minor league assignment next weekLOS ANGELES — Manny Ramirez appears to be a week away from beginning a minor league assignment as he nears the end of his 50-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball's substance abuse policy. Manager Joe Torre said Wednesday that Ramirez would start out playing for Class A Inland Empire next Thursday.

June 18th, 2009 Manny could begin assignment in minors next weekLOS ANGELES — Manny Ramirez appears to be a week away from beginning a minor league assignment as he nears the end of his 50-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball's substance abuse policy. Manager Joe Torre said Wednesday that it was possible that Ramirez would start out playing for Class A Inland Empire next Thursday.

June 17th, 2009 Manny has a coldLOS ANGELES — Manny Ramirez is not feeling well. The suspended slugging outfielder has apparently caught a bug that's been going around the Los Angeles Dodgers.

June 11th, 2009 MLB to Dodgers: Manny's visit a no-noLOS ANGELES — There will be no more visits by Manny Ramirez to the Los Angeles Dodgers' clubhouse during media access periods for the remainder of his 50-game suspension. Dodgers spokesman Josh Rawitch said Wednesday the club received a "friendly reminder" on Wednesday from Pat Courtney, the No.

June 8th, 2009 Manny Ramirez still 5th in NL All-Star votingNEW YORK — Suspended slugger Manny Ramirez remained fifth among NL outfielders in the latest fan voting for starting spots in the All-Star game. The Los Angeles Dodgers star is serving a 50-game penalty for violating baseball's drug policy.

June 1st, 2009 Manny Ramirez drops to 5th in NL All-Star votingNEW YORK — Suspended slugger Manny Ramirez has dropped in the latest round of fan voting for the All-Star game, falling to fifth among NL outfielders. Ramirez was fourth last week in the first set of results, about 24,000 votes behind the New York Mets' Carlos Beltran for a starting spot.

May 29th, 2009 Ramirez should skip All-Star game, Torre saysCHICAGO — Suspended slugger Manny Ramirez should skip the All-Star game even if he's voted in by fans, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre says. "No," Torre said before Friday's game against the Chicago Cubs.

May 29th, 2009 Torre says Ramirez should skip All-Star gameCHICAGO — Suspended slugger Manny Ramirez should skip the All-Star game even if he's voted in by fans, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre says. "No," Torre said before Friday's game against the Chicago Cubs.