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Thursday, May 7, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, May 7, 2009

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The Dodgers speak out about Manny Ramirez’ suspension

A short while ago, the Dodgers released this statement about the 50 game suspension of star player Manny Ramirez for testing positive for a banned substance in a Major League Baseball drug test. STATEMENT FROM THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS LOS ANGELES, CA – Los Angeles Dodgers CEO Jamie McCourt issued the following statement in reaction to today’s statements from […]

Thursday, May 7, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, May 7, 2009

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Manny Ramirez suspended for 50 games after positive drug test

Photo: Jill Weisleder/Los Angeles Dodgers — Slugger Manny Ramirez hits his fifth home run of the season and 532 of his career on April 30, 2009 at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 8-to-5 in that game. The Los Angeles Dodgers were on a roll with the best record in Major League Baseball when they hit a major hurdle. Ironically, that […]

Friday, May 1, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, May 1, 2009

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Manny slams another home run

Photos: Jill Weisleder/Los Angeles Dodgers Los Angeles Dodgers power hitter Manny Ramirez slugged a home run in the third inning at Dodger Stadium last night. That’s the fifth homer for Ramirez this season; and number 532 in his career. Ramirez’ homer followed one by teammate, Orlando Hudson. Manny celebrated his homer with his fellow Dodgers in the dugout last night. The guys in […]

Monday, April 20, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 20, 2009

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Dodgers on a winning streak!

Photo: Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers The Los Angeles Dodgers rolled right over the Colorado Rockies yesterday in a 14-to-2 victory to extend their winning streak to eight straight games. In front of a spectator crowd of around 41,000 at Dodger Stadium, Matt Kemp hit a grand slam in the fifth inning scoring four runs. The center fielder was congratulated by teammates as shown in the […]

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, April 14, 2009

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Dodgers Orlando Hudson hits his way into the record books

Photo: Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers How sweet it is! Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Orlando Hudson celebrates after hitting a triple for a cycle, which launched him right into the record books yesterday. A cycle is a single, double, triple, and a home run in the same game. Hudson did it against the San Francisco Giants during the first home game of […]

Friday, April 10, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, April 10, 2009

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Promising Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart remembered

Photo: Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times Angels fans have joined the mourning for the team’s talented young pitcher, Nick Adenhart, who was killed along with two friends in a tragic multi-vehicle crash yesterday morning. The car Adenhart was riding in was broadsided by a van. The driver of the van, Andrew Thomas Gallo, ran from the scene in Fullerton, but was later arrested. […]

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, April 7, 2009

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Los Angeles Dodgers win season opener against the Padres

Photo: Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers Los Angeles Dodgers outfielders Manny Ramirez and Andre Ethier were all smiles after yesterday’s season opener against the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers beat the Padres 4-to-1. The Dodgers and Padres battle again tonight at PETCO Park in San Diego.

Saturday, April 4, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, April 4, 2009

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Photo Gallery: What a catch!

Photo courtesy Jill Weisleder/Los Angeles Dodgers A billboard creates an interesting effect as Los Angeles Dodgers Andre Ethier makes the catch at Dodger Stadium last Thursday, April 2. Also, the right fielder hit a run-scoring triple and homered in the eighth inning to help the Dodgers dust the Angels 6-to-2 in that exhibition game.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, March 31, 2009

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Photo Gallery: High flyer

Photo courtesy: Juan Ocampo Los Angeles Dodgers Rafael Furcal takes to the air in a double play during the fourth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics in the spring training ball park at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona yesterday. Still, the A’s beat the Dodgers 9-to-5.