LA Dodgers’ Vicente Padilla shot by target shooting instructor in Nicaragua

November 4th, 2009 Dodgers' Padilla shoots his own leg in NicaraguaMANAGUA, Nicaragua — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Vicente Padilla is recovering from a bullet wound in his leg after a target shooting instructor accidentally shot him. Dr. Eduardo Reguera said Padilla, who signed with the Dodgers in August, didn't need surgery after spending time at Managua's Metropolitan Hospital.

October 21st, 2009 Werth, Feliz put Phillies up early in Game 5PHILADELPHIA — Jayson Werth hit a three-run homer, Pedro Feliz added a solo shot and the Philadelphia Phillies took a 4-2 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers after three innings Wednesday night in Game 5 of the NL championship series. With his team needing one win to reach the World Series for the second consecutive season, Phillies starter Cole Hamels allowed solo homers to Andre Ethier and James Loney.

October 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.

October 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.

September 16th, 2009 Dodgers beat Pirates 3-1 on home runsLOS ANGELES — Matt Kemp hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning, Ronnie Belliard added a solo shot and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the last-place Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep. Los Angeles began the day with a five-game lead over Colorado in the NL West — its largest since being 5½ games up on the Rockies on Sept.

September 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.

September 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.

September 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.

September 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.

August 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.

August 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.

July 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.

July 10th, 2009 Guadeloupe clinches berth in Gold Cup quartersHOUSTON — Stephane Auvray and Ludovic Gotin scored one minute apart in the second half and Guadeloupe clinched a berth in the Gold Cup quarterfinals with a 2-0 win over Nicaragua on Thursday night. Aurelien Capoue assisted on both goals for Guadeloupe, which advanced to the quarterfinals for the second time in as many appearances.

July 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.

June 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.