Dodgers' Ted Lilly gives up one run, but is enough to lose to Padres, 3-0

Left-hander serves up a home run to Jason Bartlett in the sixth inning, and San Diego scores twice against relievers.

Retribution in sports: The Code made me do it

Payback is a brushback pitch, or maybe an elbow in the ribs or a chop block. Eye-for-an-eye retaliation for perceived offenses is required by the hallowed traditions of every sport.

When things head south, T.J. Simers goes too

Remembering the good old days of baseball, columnist decides to see minor league game — Dodgers versus Padres.

Frank McCourt to ask Boston judge to keep malpractice claim on course

The Dodgers owner wants to maintain the right to sue his former law firm, which was responsible for a since-invalidated agreement that would have given him sole ownership of the team. His attorneys says a case could be worth "hundreds of millions of dollars."

Hiroka Kuroda looks at ease in Dodgers' 1-0 win over Padres

With the trade deadline passed, the right-hander is more relaxed, according to Manager Don Mattingly, and he shows it with seven shutout innings. Matt Kemp singles home the only run.

Dodgers' Rubby De La Rosa needs Tommy John surgery

The rookie right-hander has a partially torn ligament in his elbow and could be sidelined for 16 months.

McCourt's Dodgers are bankrupt, and all you get is this T-shirt?

Anger at owner Frank McCourt and the sad state of Dodgers has spawned a cottage industry for vendors selling shirts bearing anti-McCourt slogans, as well as other wares that play to fans' frustration.

Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw beats Padres, 6-2, with complete-game effort

Left-hander goes the distance for the fourth time this season and earns 13th victory to tie for the lead in the National League.

Dodgers' Rubby De La Rosa is out with injured elbow

The rookie right-hander, who has been a pleasant surprise for the struggling team, has a sprained ligament that could sideline him for the remainder of the season. Surgery is a possibility.

Rich get richer, Dodgers look poorer at baseball's trade deadline

Dodgers are minor players in the annual swap meet, sending Rafael Furcal to St. Louis. Meanwhile, the archrival Giants and powerful Phillies make bold moves to strengthen their pennant chances.

Dodgers finalize Rafael Furcal's trade to St. Louis and pick up other pieces

L.A. acquires highly touted catcher Tim Federowicz and two pitchers, all prospects, in a three-team trade with Boston and Seattle in which they part ways with minor league outfielder Trayvon Robinson. Dodgers receive minor league outfielder Alex Castellanos in Furcal deal.

Oakland Athletics owner calls on Frank McCourt to sell Dodgers

Lew Wolff is first MLB owner to publicly encourage McCourt to abandon fight for team. Wolff says McCourt's 'ludicrous' personal attack on Bud Selig in divorce court filing prompted him to speak out.

Dodgers lack energy in 6-3 loss to Arizona Diamondbacks

Rookie starter Rubby De La Rosa gives up five hits and three runs, including back-to-back homers by Ryan Roberts and Gerardo Parra in the second inning. The Dodgers' 12 hits aren't enough.

Dodgers' Hiroki Kuroda says no to trade, Rafael Furcal is thinking about it

Pitcher exercises no-trade clause in his contract and tells the club he is staying put, and the shortstop could be headed for St. Louis if he decides to waive the no-trade clause in his contract.

Another big night from Matt Kemp isn't enough for Dodgers

Outfielder hits his 26th home run and gets 28th stolen base, but a sixth-inning meltdown by starter Chad Billingsley leads to 6-4 loss to Diamondbacks.

McCourts' divorce could cost $35 million

Divorce could cost more than the Dodgers pay any current player. Jamie McCourt has already spent $11.2 million; Frank McCourt $9.4 million. Projections are that they could each spend $7 million more.

Matt Kemp remains a bright spot for Dodgers

He gets five RBIs in 9-5 win over the Diamondbacks to take National League lead. He also reaches 25 homers and 25 steals.