Encore, encore! Dodgers set up another round of Manny bobbleheadsAugust 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.
It's Manny's world: Ramirez hits pinch grand slam with his only swing as Dodgers sweep RedsJuly 23rd, 2009 Manny makes magic with his only swing for DodgersLOS ANGELES — One pitch. One swing. One spectacular drive into the heart of Mannywood.
Manny Ramirez plays 1st game at Dodger Stadium since end of 50-game suspensionJuly 17th, 2009 Ramirez returns to MannywoodLOS ANGELES — Mannywood's star attraction was back in residence Thursday night, with slugger Manny Ramirez playing at Dodger Stadium for the first time since his 50-game suspension for violating baseball's drug rules ended. Fans greeted Ramirez's first at-bat with hearty applause and chants of "Manny! Manny!" Batting third, he flied out to Houston right fielder Hunter Pence, who made a diving catch to end the inning.
Back where he grew up, Dodgers' Ramirez ready for a real New York receptionJuly 8th, 2009 Ramirez ready for a real New York receptionNEW YORK — Manny Ramirez also wants to avoid talking about the past. The Los Angeles Dodgers slugger turned aside all questions about drug use and his 50-game suspension prior to Tuesday night's series opener against the New York Mets.
Padres rally to beat Dodgers 7-4 and spoil Ramirez's first post-suspension HRJuly 5th, 2009 Padres beat Dodgers 7-4 to spoil Ramirez's homerSAN DIEGO — Manny Ramirez's first home run since returning from a 50-game drug suspension wasn't enough to help Los Angeles overcome Everth Cabrera's three RBIs as the San Diego Padres beat the Dodgers 7-4 on Saturday. Ramirez homered in his second game and fifth plate appearance back.
Ramirez hitless in return from suspension, Dodgers beat Padres 6-3July 4th, 2009 Ramirez hitless in return from suspensionSAN DIEGO — Manny Ramirez is back in the big leagues, looking like a guy who missed 50 games. Returning from his suspension for violating baseball's drug policy, the Los Angeles slugger barely hit the ball out of the infield in the Dodgers' 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.
Manny goes hitless in minor league game, keeps silent, tooJune 29th, 2009 Manny goes hitless in minor league gameSAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Manny Ramirez's minor league rehab tour continued Sunday without a word from the suspended slugger.
With Dodgers in first place, Manny isn't trying to do too muchJune 25th, 2009 Manny won't feel pressure when he rejoins DodgersALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Los Angeles Dodgers keep winning without Manny Ramirez, and that's just fine with the slugger.
Ramirez won't talk to reporters until his suspension is overJune 24th, 2009 Ramirez tells reporters to waitALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Manny Ramirez says he won't do any interviews until his suspension ends.
Manny Ramirez to begin minor league assignment for Dodgers next weekJune 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.
Manny Ramirez could begin minor league assignment for Dodgers next weekJune 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.
Bug going around Dodgers catches up to Manny RamirezJune 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.
Major League Baseball to Dodgers: Manny's visit a no-noJune 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.
Manny Ramirez visits with Los Angeles Dodgers before home gameJune 10th, 2009 Manny visits Dodger teammatesLOS ANGELES — Manny Ramirez visited his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates before their game against San Diego on Tuesday night, popping into the clubhouse before a home game for the first time since his suspension for violating Major League Baseball's drug policy. The dreadlocked slugger, who also talked to manager Joe Torre, told reporters he isn't going to formally address the media about what led to his 50-game ban because it's in the past.
Manny Ramirez drops to 5th among NL outfielders in All-Star fan votingJune 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.