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Mattingly confident reeling Dodgers can rebound

Mattingly said before the game that Puig is likely to stay in the majors even after star outfielders Matt Kemp and Carl Crawford recover from hamstring injuries that landed them on the disabled list.

Dodgers' offense missing again as Pirates win by shutout

Mattingly indicated it will be at least another week before Kemp could return - four or five more days of rest and rehab before going on a minor league injury-rehabilitation assignment.

Dodgers place OF Van Slyke on the DL

Los Angeles is currently without center fielder Matt Kemp and left fielder Carl Crawford, who are both nursing hamstring injuries.

Cuban rookie Yasiel Puig has energized Dodgers and electrified a lifeless fan base

They downplayed the significance of his promotion to the major leagues, which happened only because outfielders Matt Kemp and Carl Crawford sustained injuries.

Dodgers' Hanley Ramirez undergoes an MRI exam on hamstring

In his nine appearances, Ramirez was batting .350 with one home run and three runs batted in.Meanwhile, Andre Ethier, who has been playing center field in place of the injured Matt Kemp, was...

Stretching the Field: Dodgers' Puig is no sure thing

Adrian Gonzalez has been playing well all season and the same can't be said for Andre Ethier or Matt Kemp.

Dodgers activate Hanley Ramirez, put Chris Capuano on DL

Although Gonzalez has performed consistently this season, the players around him haven't, as Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier have struggled.

San Diego Padres (26-32) at Los Angeles Dodgers (25-32), 10:10 p.m. (ET)

With Matt Kemp and Carl Crawford both on the disabled list due to injury, Puig made his MLB debut in Monday's victory, logging a pair of hits in four at- bats.

NL's biggest overachievers, underachievers

He's been better than advertised, leading the team in wins with his 6-2 record and 2.89 ERA.UNDERACHIEVER: His .251 average, 17 RBI and seven stolen bases aren't entirely dreadful numbers, but...

Puig makes debut as Dodgers defeat Padres

For Dodgers fans who have recently booed star players such as Matt Kemp, the chance to cheer offered a welcome respite.

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Dodgers, D-Backs will open 2014 Down Under

"I always wanted to go to Australia," Dodgers slugger Matt Kemp said.

ANAHEIM, Calif.: Dodgers lose Kemp to DL then fall to Angels

It's life," Kemp said.

ANAHEIM, Calif.: Dodgers' Matt Kemp strains hamstring in Wednesday's loss to Angels

Kemp was hitless in three at-bats, striking out twice and lowering his season average to .251.

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It's Impossible Song Lyrics, Music Video

The following Youtube video has been added by our user community for this Matt Monro song:

Dodgers Notes: Kershaw, Puig, Crawford: MLB Rumors

Not much of a surprise here, but manager Don Mattingly says that Puig will probably remain in...

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Harvey Shines Again

Matt Harvey reported for work Thursday at 10:44 a.m. wearing a trench coat cinched at the waist.

Eagles agree to 4-year deal with QB Matt Barkley

Quarterback Matt Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles have agreed on a four-year contract.

Cards' Adam Wainwright beats Mets, is first 10-game winner

Adam Wainwright helps the Cardinals hand Mets phenom Matt Harvey his first loss.