Dodgers' Chad Billingsley overcomes early trouble to beat Washington, 3-1

Right-hander escapes a bases-loaded jam in the first inning by giving up only one run and settles down to pitch seven innings. Aaron Miles drives in two runs.

Don Mattingly holds Dodgers together despite on-field struggles

Rookie manager gets kudos for not keeping the club focused and not letting it quit in a season marred with turmoil.

Dodgers, Rafael Furcal make a little noise

L.A. erases 6-2 deficit, tying it in the seventh inning and winning in ninth on shortstop's run-scoring double.

Dodgers' Rafael Furcal is frustrated with his hitting

Entering Saturday's game, the veteran shortstop was five for 49 since July 3, when he came off his latest stint on the disabled list. Furcal led off with a single in his first at-bat Saturday.

Conflicting portraits of 2 suspects charged in Stow beating

The two Rialto men charged with brutally assaulting Giants fan Bryan Stow at Dodger Stadium in March are described by neighbors as family men. Their rap sheets show a history of violent-crime convictions.

Frank McCourt must negotiate a loan with Major League Baseball

Bankruptcy judge criticizes Dodgers owner for refusing to consider MLB loan that would save the team millions of dollars.

Dodgers' Hiroki Kuroda, now trade bait, loses 7-2 to Nationals

The Dodgers' starter pitches well enough to fuel trade interest but not enough to hold off Washington. Opposing pitcher John Lannan's two-run home run is the difference. Jerry Hairston hits grand slam in ninth.

Dodgers' Kenley Jansen shines after returning from DL

Right-handed relief pitcher Kenley Jansen has held batters to a .079 average since coming off the DL.

Dodgers' Fox deal assailed by league in court papers

The TV contract Frank McCourt had sought would have stymied team's ability to compete, Bud Selig writes in bankruptcy case document. IRS inquiry into McCourt is also cited; judge makes no decision.

Baseball's home-field advantage is not a big one

Commissioner Bud Selig pushed for the winner of the All-Star game to get the edge in the World Series, but does it really make a difference?

Two new suspects held in beating of Giants fan Bryan Stow

The LAPD concludes that Giovanni Ramirez, who was arrested in May, was not involved in the Dodger Stadium parking lot attack, law enforcement sources say.

Dodgers' Aaron Miles credits laser eye surgery for his resurgence

The infielder, who is batting .311 for the Dodgers, says his vision problems dated to his minor league days.

Dodgers fire hitting coach Jeff Pentland

He was dismissed Tuesday night and claims that Frank McCourt ordered it, but Ned Colletti takes responsibility for the move. Dodgers follow up the firing with a 1-0 win at San Francisco in which they were 0 for 13 with runners in scoring position.

Bankruptcy judge to base Dodgers decision on bottom line

He hopes to rule Thursday, after owner Frank McCourt's lawyers argue MLB would be hostile lender but concede loan is cheaper than McCourt's option. Judge says court would oversee how money is used.

Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw doesn't get chance to complete gem

Left-hander holds San Francisco scoreless for eight innings but Don Mattingly goes to closer Javy Guerra to secure 1-0 win for fear of overextending the ace of the staff.

Dodgers bankruptcy: What is Wednesday's hearing about?

Frank McCourt and Bud Selig are heading into court, with each side trying to persuade a judge not to let the other control the Dodgers' finances. Here's some insight into the hearing.

Dodgers lose to Giants again, 5-3

Hong-Chih Kuo gives up the tiebreaking hit as Dodgers drop fourth in a row and fall into a tie for last place.

Dodgers General Manager Ned Colletti wavering on deadline deals

Colletti has talked to Hiroki Kuroda about waiving his no-trade clause.