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.

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost their eight-straight game on Friday night against the Diamondbacks, and have fallen 4.

The Dodgers could decide to add Brian Fuentes to their bullpen despite the success of closer Jonathan Broxton, according to Los Angeles Times.

Dodgers' centerfielder Andruw Jones tried out first base on Saturday night while rehabbing at Triple-A Las Vegas, according to The Los Angeles Times.

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, according to The Rocky Mountain News.

The Los Angeles Times reported on Monday night that the team had completed a deal with the Padres for veteran right-hander Greg Maddux.

The Dodgers are still expressing interest in Padres starting pitcher Greg Maddux, according to The Los Angeles Daily News.

The Dodgers are known to have interest in San Diego's Greg Maddux.

Jeff Kent came into Saturday's game batting .

Dodgers' Manager Joe Torre claims that pitcher Brad Penny is probably out for the season, according to The Los Angeles Times.

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.

The Padres claimed righthander Brian Falkenborg off waivers from the Dodgers on Wednesday, as reported by Yahoo.

Pat Gillick admitted the Phillies inquired about trading for Manny Ramirez.

Sources close to Manny Ramirez claim that the outfielder would like to sign a free-agent deal with the Yankees this winter, according to The New York Post.

The possibilty of the Dodgers' acquiring pitcher Greg Maddux has resurfaced as the four-time Cy Young winner cleared waivers on Friday, according to The Los Angeles Times.

Bud Selig directed Major League Baseball executive vice president Rob Manfred to contact all parties involved in the Manny Ramirez saga for an explanation of how things unfolded around last week's trading deadline.

Dodgers' shortstop Rafael Furcal would like to sign a contract extension with the team this winter, according to The Los Angeles Times.

Dodgers' hitting coach Don Mattingly believes that Manny Ramirez could be the best righthanded hitter of his generation, according to The St.

Dodgers' starter Brad Penny claims that he is ready to return to the mound and possibly start by the end of the week, according to The Los Angeles Times.

Manny Ramirez has made the Dodgers more than $125,000 since he was acquired from the Red Sox last week, according to The Los Angeles Times.

Padres' pitcher Greg Maddux is content to remain playing in San Diego despite rumors hinting at a trade earlier this offseason, according to The San Diego Union-Tribune.

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.

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, according to The Los Angeles Daily News.

Just a few days into his tenure with the Dodgers, slugger Manny Ramirez has expressed his desire to retire in Los Angeles, according to ESPN Deportes.

Agent Scott Boras claims that he didn't orchestrate the trade that sent outfielder Manny Ramirez from the Red Sox to the Dodgers, according to The Los Angeles Times.

Manny Ramirez has elected to wear number 99 for the Los Angeles Dodgers.