May 29: Pirates 6, Dodgers 3

Haren unhappy with recent performance

Dodgers starter Dan Haren allowed as many home runs as he had strikeouts in Thursday's game against the Pirates, continuing a recent trend that left the pitcher unsatisfied with what he called 'mediocre' pitching of late.

7th inning rally sinks Dodgers

Three runs in the seventh inning against relief pitcher Brandon League broke open a tie game and gave the Pirates their first win over the Dodgers on the road in 10 games, dating back to 2011.

Gordon ties career high in steals

Dee Gordon stole two bases to tie his career high for a season with 32 steals. He remains ahead of Maury Wills' record pace in 1962 when he stole 104 bases for the Dodgers.

Deefense

Dodgers second baseman Dee Gordon isn't just known for stolen bases. He also makes the occasional defensive highlight play, such as this tremendous leaping stab to turn a double play against the Pirates.

Dodgers vs. Pirates Game I chat

Ethier likely to start vs. LHP Liriano

It appears Andre Ethier has a hold on the Dodgers center field job for now. Manager Don Mattingly said Ethier would likely start against left-hander Francisco Liriano on Friday, after Ethier started two of 12 games against left-handed starters.

Billingsley throws 2-inning simulated game

Recovering from Tommy John surgery, Chad Billingsley threw 30 pitches, facing teammates Chone Figgins and Jamie Romak.

Pirates Q&A with Charlie Wilmoth from Bucs Dugout

Before the Dodgers and Pirates face off in a four-game series, TBLA caught up with Charlie Wilmoth from Bucs Dugout to talk about Pittsburgh's start.

Federowicz starts at catcher in opener vs. Pirates

Tim Federowicz gets his first start behind the plate since getting recalled from Triple-A on Monday, giving catcher Drew Butera a rest after starting four straight games. Federowicz is making his 14th start at catcher for the Dodgers this season.

Mattingly: 'Hanley is a guy that's going to hit'

Dodgers SS Hanley Ramirez is hitting .245/.326/.438 with seven home runs and 16 doubles this season, but just .220/.297/.390 with four home runs and five doubles in his last 24 games, after a thumb injury. Manager Don Mattingly remains confident.

Dodgers-Pirates scheduled starters

People in Los Angeles will be able to see at least two of the four games of this weekend series against the Pirates. Here are the scheduled pitching matchups for the four games at Dodger Stadium.