Dodgers sign GM Ned Colletti to long-term contract extensionOctober 20th, 2009 Ned Colletti to stay on as Dodgers' GMLOS ANGELES — Ned Colletti agreed to a long-term extension Tuesday to stay on as general manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Under him, the team has reached the postseason in three of his four seasons, the first time a Dodgers GM has accomplished that feat.
Howard's homer gives Phillies early 2-0 lead over Dodgers in NLCS Game 4October 19th, 2009 Howard, Blanton put Phillies up in Game 4PHILADELPHIA — Ryan Howard hit a two-run homer and tied Lou Gehrig's major league record of eight straight postseason games with at least one RBI, giving the Philadelphia Phillies a 2-0 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers after three innings Monday night in Game 4 of the NL championship series. Howard's two-run shot in the first inning off Randy Wolf extended a postseason RBIs streak dating to last season.
Happ walks home go-ahead run in 8th, Dodgers beat Phillies 2-1 to tie NLCS at a game apieceOctober 16th, 2009 Dodgers rally, beat Phils and tie NLCS at 1-allLOS ANGELES — A grounder off a fielder's glove. A bunt that slipped by two players.
Padilla strikes out 10 as Dodgers beat Rockies 5-3 in regular-season finaleOctober 4th, 2009 Padilla strikes out 10 as Dodgers beat Rockies 5-3LOS ANGELES — Vicente Padilla struck out 10 in five innings, and the NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers finished the regular season with a 5-3 victory over the wild-card Colorado Rockies on Sunday. The Dodgers took sole possession of first place for good on April 19 with a 14-2 win over the Rockies, won the season series 14-4 and finished three games ahead of Colorado.
Martin's three-run homer carries first-place Dodgers past rival Giants 9-1September 12th, 2009 Dodgers take series with GiantsSAN FRANCISCO — Russell Martin hit a three-run homer, Vicente Padilla pitched six strong innings and singled in a run and the Los Angeles Dodgers topped their win total from 2008 with a 9-1 victory over the sinking San Francisco Giants on Saturday night. Padilla (3-0) struck out five and didn't allow an earned run to remain unbeaten since signing a minor league deal with the Dodgers on Aug.
Cast aside last month, former aces Penny, Padilla, Smoltz & Contreras flash old form in NLSeptember 8th, 2009 Penny, Padilla, Smoltz & Contreras find form in NLA few weeks ago, they were cast off and washed up. Brad Penny, Jose Contreras, John Smoltz and Vicente Padilla, totally available to any team that wanted them.
Manny Ramirez homers, then gets tossed next time up in Dodgers' 7-2 win over DiamondbacksSeptember 7th, 2009 Ramirez homers, gets tossed in Dodgers' 7-2 winPHOENIX — Manny Ramirez hit his 17th home run of the season before being ejected and Los Angeles late-season acquisitions Vicente Padilla and Ronnie Belliard contributed to the Dodgers' 7-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Ramirez hit a solo homer in a three-run second inning off right-hander Max Scherzer (9-9) but was tossed after flinging his bat and helmet to the ground near home plate after striking out to end the third.
Dodgers LHP Clayton Kershaw to miss next start after running into outfield wall during BPSeptember 7th, 2009 Dodgers' Kershaw to miss start after outfield bumpPHOENIX — Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw was scratched from his scheduled Friday start after bruising his right shoulder during pregame warmups before Sunday's game. Kershaw, 8-8 with a 2.89 ERA, ran into an auxiliary scoreboard in Dodger Stadium while shagging fly balls during batting practice.
Padilla powers Dodgers to 3-2 win over Rockies in rubber match of crucial three-game seriesAugust 28th, 2009 Padilla pitches Dodgers past Rockies in L.A. debutDENVER — Vicente Padilla gave the Los Angeles Dodgers a shot in the arm and the Colorado Rockies a punch to the gut.
Texas asks release waivers on right-handed starter Vicente PadillaAugust 17th, 2009 Rangers ask release waivers on RHP Vicente PadillaARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers are cutting their ties with pitcher Vicente Padilla. The Rangers put the right-hander on unconditional waivers Monday for the purpose of releasing him.
Nationals place Kearns on 15-day DL with injured right thumb; Padilla promoted from Triple-AAugust 5th, 2009 Nationals' Kearns on DL with right thumb injuryWASHINGTON — The Washington Nationals have placed outfielder Austin Kearns on the 15-day disabled list and called up outfielder Jorge Padilla from Triple-A Syracuse. Kearns is out with a right thumb injury.
Rangers' Vicente Padilla scratched from scheduled start, still weak from swine fluJuly 29th, 2009 Texas' Padilla out, still weak from swine fluARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers pitcher Vicente Padilla, still weak from the swine flu, was scratched from Tuesday night's start against the Detroit Tigers. The Rangers made the announcement 3½ hours before gametime.
Rangers pitcher Vicente Padilla tests positive for swine flu, expected to make next startJuly 25th, 2009 Rangers' Padilla tests positive for swine fluKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Texas Rangers pitcher Vicente Padilla tested positive for swine flu, though his symptoms are subsiding and he's expected to make his next start.
Nicaragua releases more evidence of suicide in death of Managua mayor, ex-world boxing champJuly 2nd, 2009 Nicaragua: New evidence Arguello death was suicideMANAGUA, Nicaragua — Investigators have released new evidence that points to suicide in the death of Managua Mayor and boxing great Alexis Arguello. The rising star of the governing Sandinista party died at his home of a single gunshot to the chest.
Yankees' Burnett suspended 6 games for up-and-in pitch, appeals penalty; Texas' Padilla finedJune 4th, 2009 Yankees' Burnett suspended 6 games, appealsNEW YORK — Yankees pitcher A.J. Burnett was suspended six games Thursday for throwing high-and-tight to Texas' Nelson Cruz earlier this week.
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