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SAN DIEGO, CA - APRIL 11: Mark Kotsay #14 of the San Diego Padres and Jerry Hairston Jr. #6 of the Los Angeles Dodgers push Carlos Quentin #18 off the field after he charged Zack Greinke #21 of the Los Angeles Dodgers after being hit with a pitch during the sixth inning at Petco Park on April 11, 2013 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Quentin Suspended For 8 Games For Rushing Mound After Getting Hit By Greinke

Padres slugger Carlos Quentin has been suspended eight games and Los Angeles infielder Jerry Hairston Jr. suspended one game by Major League Baseball for their roles in a brawl Thursday night.

2013/04/12

Braun Says He Used Florida Clinic Owner As Consultant

Milwaukee Brewers slugger Ryan Braun said he used the person who ran the Florida clinic under investigation by Major League Baseball only as a consultant on his drug suspension appeal last year.

2013/02/05

Matt Kemp #27 of the Los Angeles Dodgers gestures after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning against the Houston Astros on April 21, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Kemp Has Nearly 2 Million Votes To Lead NL All-Star Ballot

Matt Kemp is leading the National League in All-Star balloting after the first update given by Major League Baseball.

2012/06/05

Dodgers, Angels Open Highly-Anticipated ‘Freeway Series’

The Dodgers and Angels opened their “freeway series” Monday night with both teams having a lot riding on the season.

2012/04/02

Philadelphia Phillies v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 1

Major League Baseball Expands Playoffs To 10 Teams

2012/03/02

Joe Torre Resigns From MLB To Pursue Ownership Of LA Dodgers With Rick Caruso

Joe Torre has resigned as the executive vice president of Major League Baseball to pursue ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Torre, who managed the Dodgers from 2008 to 2010, has joined a group that is trying to purchase the team.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/01/04

Hedge-Fund Exec Steven Cohen Explores Dodgers Ownership

Billionaire hedge-fund executive Steve Cohen is leading the pack in efforts to acquire the Los Angeles Dodgers.

2011/12/28

Judge Reportedly Halts Dodgers Sale Of Media Rights

A U.S. District Court judge ruled that the Los Angeles Dodgers must stop the sale of the team’s television rights, the Los Angeles Times reported.

2011/12/23

Judge To Approve Dodgers Media Rights Sale

A bankruptcy judge said Thursday that he would approve a process for the Los Angeles Dodgers to sell the media rights to future games as part of the team’s plan to exit bankruptcy.

2011/12/08

Hahn To Introduce Bill Allowing Public Ownership Of Pro Sports Teams

South Bay Congresswoman Janice Hahn co-sponsored a bill Thursday that would allow public ownership of professional sports teams.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/11/03

Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt (credit: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Frank McCourt Accused Of ‘Looting’ $189M From Dodgers

The bankruptcy case involving Dodgers owner Frank McCourt has taken yet another turn. Major League Baseball is accusing McCourt of “looting” more than $189 million from the team’s bank account.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/10/25

MLB Has Issue With Energy Drinks

Several teams are restricting consumption of energy drinks, drawing the ire of players as USA Today reports.

2011/09/25

Angel Stadium Workers Approve New Contract

Angel Stadium employees ratified a new contract Tuesday night that includes pay raises and retains bonuses for postseason games.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/09/13

Manny Ramirez #99 of the Los Angeles Dodgers heads back to the dugout after lining out to pitcher Jorge De La Rosa in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on August 27, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. (credit: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Former World Series MVP, Dodger Manny Ramirez Arrested On Battery Charges

Police say former World Series MVP and Dodger Manny Ramirez was arrested and charged with battery Monday after a domestic dispute at his South Florida home.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/09/12

Lenny Dykstra (credit: AP PHOTO/Graphics Bank)

Former MLB Player Lenny Dykstra Charged With Indecent Exposure

Former Major League Baseball player Lenny Dykstra, who’s already jailed on state and federal charges, was charged Thursday with misdemeanor indecent exposure.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/08/25