Cruz likely to replace Hanley at SS
Luis Cruz or Dee Gordon figures to be the choice for the Dodgers at shortstop to replace Hanley Ramirez for the next eight weeks.
Dodgers Pregame Notes
Harang switched numbers for Nuxhall
Aaron Harang switched numbers from 44 to 41 this season for the Dodgers, thanks to an old friendship with Reds legend Joe Nuxhall in Cincinnati.
Gordon day-to-day with ankle sprain
The shortstop injured his ankle in a collision at home plate on Monday against Arizona.
Tucsonology detemined Tucson, Rancho rosters
The Dodgers travel to Tucson Thursday to play the Cubs, with all proceeds benefiting the Christina-Taylor Green foundation.
Crawford DH for now, return to OF soon?
Crawford last played in a game on Aug. 19.
Greinke. Bullpen. Sunday, Sunday, SUNDAY
Greinke last pitched off a mound on Mar. 8, in a bullpen session at Camelback Ranch. He could return to a mound as early as Sunday.
Greinke resumes throwing
The Dodgers' right-hander threw on Friday for the first time in a week, after having his right elbow examined by team physicians.
Frank Jobe to be honored in Cooperstown
The former Dodgers team physician who pioneered Tommy John surgery will be honored in Cooperstown on July 27.
Puig likely won't make opening day roster
Manager Don Mattingly said on Thursday that opening the season with Yasiel Puig on the roster could be a mistake given how few professional games the Cuban outfielder has under his belt.
Crawford getting back in the swing of things
The left fielder took batting practice against live pitchers on Tuesday for the first time in 15 days, though there is still no timetable for his return to throwing.
