Aug. 11: Dodgers 8, Rays 2

Postgame notes: Kershaw, Gonzalez, Gordon

The Dodgers are the first MLB team in eight years to go 37-8 in a 45-game stretch, and Clayton Kershaw improved to 49-0 when receiving four or more runs of support.

Dodgers 8, Rays 2: Clayton Kershaw finishes sweep

After scoring six total runs in his previous three starts, the Dodgers exploded for eight runs on Sunday for Clayton Kershaw. The Dodgers' fifth straight win made them 37-8 in their last 45 games.

Fife temporarily in Triple-A bullpen

Fife will pitch a few games for the Isotopes in relief, but remains the sixth starter on the Dodgers' depth chart.

Dodgers vs. Rays Game III chat

Mattingly says Greinke considered to bat 8th

In a week that saw the Dodgers win three of four games in St. Louis, they face an opponent Sunday night in Tampa Bay with a move reminiscent of former Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa, as pitcher Jeremy Hellickson bats eighth for the Rays.

Hanley closer to returning to lineup

Ramirez is hitting .359/.410/.641 with 11 home runs in 55 games this season. Sunday marks his seventh straight game not starting after jamming his shoulder, though the shortstop participated in fielding practice for the first time since the injury.

Kershaw profiled before Sunday start

Kershaw is attempting to become the first pitcher to lead the major leagues in ERA for three straight years since Greg Maddux 18 years ago, and the first Dodger to do so since Sandy Koufax. But first, he must face the Rays on ESPN Sunday Night Baseba

Dodgers-Rays starting pitching matchups

Pitching has fueled great runs by the Dodgers and Rays over the last seven weeks. Will it continue into the weekend at Chavez Ravine?

Dodgers vs. Rays on ESPN Sunday Night August 11

August 11 will mark the Dodgers' second 2013 appearance on ESPN Sunday Night Baseball. The team will also be on ESPN on Monday, August 5 in St. Louis.