Manny Ramirez hit a pair of home runs on Saturday to help end the Dodgers' losing streak and inch closer to the first-place Diamondbacks, according to Los Angeles Daily News.
Ramirez hit two home runs, doubled, and scored three runs. The game, a 6-2 victory for Los Angeles, also marked the first time in his career that he had back-to-back four-hit games.
"He can do so much with his presence in our lineup," Dodgers' pitcher Chad Billingsley said. "He is an absolutely great teammate, and he always has so much energy. To be able to bring that to the clubhouse and onto the field, and with what he can do on a field, he can make a team so much better."
The Dodgers are now 3 1/2 games back in the NL West.
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Aug 30, 2008 10:54 AM EST
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost their eight-straight game on Friday night against the Diamondbacks, and have fallen 4.5 games back of Arizona in the NL West, according to Associated Press.
"We need to find a way to get this stuff straightened out," Dodgers manager Joe Torre said. "There's still plenty of time left. Right now, the last couple of weeks have been ugly."
The Dodgers were swept by the Phillies in a four-game series and lost three-straight to the Nationals before the opener against the Diamondbacks on Friday night.
Two weeks ago the Dodgers were just one game out of first place in the division.
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The Dodgers could decide to add Brian Fuentes to their bullpen despite the success of closer Jonathan Broxton, according to Los Angeles Times.
Colorado put Fuentes on waivers, and the Dodgers would have a great shot at claiming him and working a trade with the Rockies.
Fuentes, a three-time All-Star, is eligible for free agency this fall and has converted 13 consecutive save opportunities and 26 of 30, overall.
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Dodgers Aug 2008 Archive
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The Los Angeles Times | Aug 25, 2008
Dodgers' centerfielder Andruw Jones tried out first base on Saturday night while rehabbing at Triple-A Las Vegas.
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The Rocky Mountain News | Aug 22, 2008
Astros' catcher Brad Ausmus has said that he won't return to Houston next season, but that doesn't mean he's definitely going to retire.
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ESPN | Aug 18, 2008
The Los Angeles Times reported on Monday night that the team had completed a deal with the Padres for veteran right-hander Greg Maddux.
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The Los Angeles Daily News | Aug 18, 2008
The Dodgers are still expressing interest in Padres starting pitcher Greg Maddux.
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Los Angeles Daily News | Aug 18, 2008
Could Greg Maddux put the Dodgers' uniform back on?
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Los Angeles Times | Aug 17, 2008
Jeff Kent came into Saturday's game batting .500 since the arrival of Manny Ramirez, a point frequently made by sportswriters and Vin Scully.
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The Los Angeles Times | Aug 17, 2008
Dodgers' Manager Joe Torre claims that pitcher Brad Penny is probably out for the season.
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Los Angeles Times | Aug 15, 2008
The Dodgers put in a waiver claim on Ronnie Belliard, making it possible for them to acquire the second baseman from Washington in a trade.
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yahoo.com | Aug 13, 2008
The Padres on Wednesday claimed RHP Brian Falkenborg off waivers from the Dodgers.
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Delaware Online | Aug 12, 2008
Pat Gillick admitted the Phillies inquired about trading for Manny Ramirez
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The New York Post | Aug 9, 2008
Sources close to Manny Ramirez claim that the outfielder would like to sign a free-agent deal with the Yankees this winter.
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The Los Angeles Times | Aug 8, 2008
The possibilty of the Dodgers' acquiring pitcher Greg Maddux has resurfaced as the four-time Cy Young winner cleared waivers on Friday.
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Boston Globe | Aug 8, 2008
Bud Selig directed Major League Baseball executive vice president Rob Manfred to investigate the Manny Ramirez saga.
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The Los Angeles Times | Aug 7, 2008
Dodgers' shortstop Rafael Furcal would like to sign a contract extension with the team this winter.
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The St. Louis Post-Dispatch | Aug 6, 2008
Dodgers' hitting coach Don Mattingly believes that Manny Ramirez could be the best righthanded hitter of his generation.
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The Los Angeles Times | Aug 6, 2008
Dodgers' starter Brad Penny claims that he is ready to return to the mound and possibly start by the end of the week.
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The Los Angeles Times | Aug 5, 2008
Manny Ramirez has made the Dodgers more than $125,000 since he was acquired from the Red Sox last week.
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The San Diego Union-Tribune | Aug 4, 2008
Padres' pitcher Greg Maddux is content to remain playing in San Diego despite rumors hinting at a trade earlier this offseason.
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Los Angeles Times | Aug 4, 2008
Joe Torre asked Manny Ramirez to cut his hair and expects the dreadlocks to be gone by the time the Dodgers return from their road trip a week from Monday.
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The Los Angeles Daily News | Aug 4, 2008
Dodgers outfielder Juan Pierre has realized that the arrival of Manny Ramirez in town means that he'll be playing a lot less over the final two months of the season.
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ESPN | Aug 3, 2008
Just a few days into his tenure with the Dodgers, slugger Manny Ramirez has expressed his desire to retire in Los Angeles.
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The Los Angeles Times | Aug 2, 2008
Agent Scott Boras claims that he didn't orchestrate the trade that sent outfielder Manny Ramirez from the Red Sox to the Dodgers.
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Vin Scully/FSN Prime Ticket | Aug 1, 2008
Manny Ramirez has elected to wear number 99 for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
