Dodgers capitalize on mistakes to beat Colorado, 3-2

L.A. wins its fourth in a row. Clayton Kershaw isn't his sharpest but gets the victory to improve to 12-4 as the Rockies' defense stumbles.

Dodgers' Tony Gwynn Jr. takes his dad's advice to heart

As his father, the Hall of Famer, battled cancer, the younger Gwynn had to go it alone in the off-season. He says relying on his past lessons made him stronger, as seen with his numbers with Dodgers.

Dodgers' Juan Uribe doesn't like how he's playing

In the first season of his three-year deal with the Dodgers, Uribe is batting .204 with four home runs and 28 runs batted in. 'I haven't helped the team the way I would have liked,' he says.

Dodgers hang on against Rockies, 8-5

Andre Ethier hits a two-run home run and reliever Javy Guerra gets the last two outs with the bases loaded to shut down a Colorado rally.

Dodgers reliever Javy Guerra sets his own beat

The rookie hasn't allowed a run in his last six appearances and is perfect in seven save chances. He isn't ready to claim the closer role for himself, though.

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.