As Braves withdraw, whither Peavy? Nov 15, 2008
Peavy has enjoyed some of his best games on the Dodger Stadium mound, but that proximity to San Diego and its fans could work against a deal with an NL West rival. The other geographically desirable Southern California outfit is loaded with young talent that would enrich the Padres while not straining their budget. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Dodgers will charge up to $90 for exhibition games Nov 15, 2008
They're similar to the dugout seats at Dodger Stadium, Dennis Mannion said Friday. Mannion said the $90 price includes free parking in the VIP section, which normally costs $10; a $20 coupon that can be used for food, beverages and merchandise; a different premium item such as a floppy hat or baseball hat at no charge, and complimentary water and sunscreen along with those fancy towels. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Phillies announce 2009 spring schedule Nov 14, 2008
Spring Training begins earlier in 2009 because of the World Baseball Classic, an international tournament that starts on March 5 and runs through the March 23 championship game at Dodger Stadium. Two of the 18 home dates will be against a Classic team. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
LA man charged with murdering former roommate Nov 12, 2008
The victim, 24-year-old Min-Woo Cho, was found dead in July in the grass near a freeway off-ramp near Dodger Stadium. Detective Ken Yeung said Cho was about to pursue a business degree at the University of California, San Diego. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Dodgers' offer to Manny could hit $60 million Nov 12, 2008
Meanwhile, renovations of the Dodger Stadium clubhouses, loge section, video scoreboard and sound system planned for this winter won't take place for another year. The Dodgers had wanted the clubhouses to be finished in time for the semifinals and finals of the World Baseball Classic in March. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Braves losing patience in Peavy watch Nov 12, 2008
but, in addtion to pitching at petco, a good portion of his starts would be at pitcher friendly dodger stadium and pacbell, wait no SBC, wait no AT&T park where do the Giants play again this year ... Sure Peavy has had to pitch in Coors field as well as Pitcher friendly Dodger Stadium and pitcher friendly San Francisco s At&T park on the road. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Britney's Youngest Son Hospitalized Nov 11, 2008
Britney Spears performs during Madonna's Sticky and Sweet tour at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles). (CBS News)
Etheridge: No Gay Marriage? No Tax Payments Nov 11, 2008
During her concert at Dodger Stadium, Madonna took a moment to tell the audience she was sad "because African-Americans are equal finally, but gay marriage is not.". Also, on his way into an awards ceremony Thursday, actor Sean Penn called Proposition 8's passing "a shameful decision" and said he was possibly heading to a nearby protest. (Click2Houston, TX)
* PLANET POP Nov 10, 2008
In separate appearances, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake performed Thursday night during Madonnas show at Dodger Stadium. The former pop power couple did not take the stage together. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Rangers eye pitching, but cautiously Nov 10, 2008
But he benefited by pitching at Dodger Stadium. Over the past three years, he has a 2. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Let's put on a show Nov 9, 2008
Britney Spears and Madonna joined forces at Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium for a rendition of Madonna's hit Human Nature as part of the 50-year-old star's Sticky and Sweet tour. Wearing a conservative frilly white shirt and wide-leg black trousers, Britney wowed the star-studded audience - which included Jennifer Lopez, Drew Barrymore, Heidi Klum, Kate Moss, Ryan Seacrest and Fergie - who clapped wildly as she sang in public for the first time since her much-criticised performance at the MTV Video... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Stars join furor over gay marriage ban Nov 9, 2008
Madonna took a moment during her concert at Dodger Stadium to declare to the audience that she was sad "because African-Americans are equal finally, but gay marriage is not.". Singer Christina Aguilera also spoke out against the ban. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Yes to gay marriage Nov 9, 2008
"If we can elect an African-American as president, we can support gay marriage!," Madonna shouted to 20000 fans at Dodger Stadium late on Thursday, referring to president-elect Barack Obama. "Defeat Prop 8! We will not give up!. "I am sorry we did not win Proposition 8. (iAfrica.com)
U2 Trumps Mariah, Kanye At Grammy Awards Nov 9, 2008
6) at Dodger Stadium, as both Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake turned up as surprise guest stars. Christina Aguilera is lining up electronic-oriented artists such as Sia Furler, Goldfrapp and Ladytron to collaborate with her on her fourth studio album, which she'll continue to work on in 2009. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
Madonna says LA show will go on as scheduled Nov 8, 2008
NEW YORK - Madonna isn't going to let lighting and technical issues keep her from performing at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. A statement from her publicist, Liz Rosenberg, says construction of the singer's stage came to a halt Wednesday due to an equipment malfunction. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Pop Tarts: Jenna Jameson Wants to Make Porn Name Official Nov 8, 2008
Addressing the crowd only with the now famous words "It's Britney, Bitch," Spears sent Dodger Stadium into a frenzy when she performed Madge's old-school hit "Oops, I Didn't Know I Wasn't Suppose to Talk About Sex" while donning sexy black pants and a white tuxedo. Thankfully, Brit has learned from the wardrobe mistake she made the last time she performed live (2007 MTV VMAs) and on this occasion, she skipped out on showing off too many dance moves. (Fox News)
11/07: Britney Spears, Madonna, Justin Timberlake... > Nov 8, 2008
1 of 14 Madonna performs during her Sticky and Sweet tour at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Rumors swirled all day that Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake would reunite on her stage. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Wondering Who Nov 8, 2008
At her Dodger Stadium concert the other night, Madge made a profane dedication as she introduced her tune, "She Not Me," telling fans: "This song is for you girls out there that have had one of your best friends [bleep] your boyfriend!" She didn't say whether she'd been a victim of such treachery herself. So maybe she wasn't pointing any fingers at her ex, Guy Ritchie. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Britney, Justin join Madonna at L.A. show Nov 8, 2008
Mario Anzuoni / ReutersBritney Spears, left,joined Madonna on stage to sing the last verse of the track Human Nature at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles Thursday night ... LOS ANGELES - As expected, Madonna brought out the big guns for her concert at Los Angeles Dodger Stadium on Thursday night, as Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake joined the Material Girl on stage, although at different times ... Matt Sayles / APMadonna, left, and Justin Timberlake perform at Dodger Stadium in Los... (MSNBC -- Politics)
Britney, Justin back up Madonna in L.A. Nov 8, 2008
Britney Spears briefly provided backing vocals for her idol during Madonna's Thursday show at Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium. By Matt Sayles, AP. (USA Today -- Life)
Britney, Justin Join Madonna In Los Angeles Nov 8, 2008
6) at Dodger Stadium, as both and turned up as surprise guest stars ... 6) at Dodger Stadium, as both Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake turned up as surprise guest stars. (Billboard.com)
Live: Madonna at Dodger Stadium Nov 8, 2008
Madonna, with special guest singer Britney Spears, performs during her Sticky and Sweet Tour at Dodger Stadium ... By Mikael Wood November 8, 2008 Forty-eight hours after America elected its first black president and California voted to ban gay marriage, Madonna brought her Sticky Tour to Dodger Stadium on Thursday for a night of triumph and defiance ... Her closer was "Give It 2 Me," which on "Hard Candy" never gathers much steam but at Dodger Stadium pounded with both authority and abandon. (Los Angeles Times)
PR Newswire Summary of EntertaiNet Copy, Friday, Nov. 7, 2008 Nov 8, 2008
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TopEyeView's Surveillance Blimp Gives LiveNation a Bird's-Eye-View of Madonna's LA Dodger Stadium Concert Nov 8, 2008
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Britney, Justin perform separately at Madonna show Nov 8, 2008
In separate appearances, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake performed Thursday night during Madonna's show at Dodger Stadium. The former pop power couple did not take the stage together, and it wasn't clear if they'd crossed paths. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Scoop: Britney-Justin performance is no surprise Nov 7, 2008
Ryan Seacrest broke the new 000014F2 s on his Nov. 5 radio broadcast that Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake would take the stage together with Madonna at her Nov. 6 concert at L.A.s Dodger Stadium. While the news might have come to a shock to many fans, some close friends of Spears werent surprised. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
Britney Spears And Justin Timberlake To Reunite Onstage With Madonna? Nov 7, 2008
" He added that he might have more details on Thursday before the anticipated collaboration would reportedly go down. In related news, reports that on Wednesday afternoon, the roof of the stage where the trio will reportedly perform began to lean. Dodger Stadium sources told the Web site that the stage will be repaired for Thursday's show. Spears, Timberlake and Madonna have all collaborated with one another, but never as a trio. Timberlake and Madonna have spent a lot of time together this... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Britney, Justin to join Madonna on stage Nov 6, 2008
I just got word that Justin and Britney are going to be on stage with Madonna tomorrow at Dodger stadium, Seacrest revealed. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Music)
Mailbag: Any plans to upgrade bullpen? Nov 4, 2008
95 ERA over the past three years at Dodger Stadium (considered a great pitcher's park) and a 4. 24 ERA on the road. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
CD's Connect The Dots... Ghost Busters Nov 2, 2008
Few will ever forget the stunned look on the face of Dodger ace hurler, , after watching a 2-0 lead quickly evaporate when both Chase Utley and hit home runs that might well have been long outs in spacious Dodger Stadium. Unlike Phillie teams of the past, this club had the ability to forget mistakes and misfortune and regain focus very quickly. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
Dodger Blue provides boo Nov 2, 2008
LOS ANGELES -- Think of it as a 56,000-seat haunted house, as hundreds of children wearing costumes took the field at Dodger Stadium on Friday afternoon and evening for an inaugural Halloween Party ... "Jamie and Frank have four sons, and they drive us to welcome families to Dodger Stadium, whether it's in-season or offseason. It's another way for the Dodgers to say 'thank you.'" ... "We say that the Dodgers are the heart of L.A., and that Dodger Stadium is in the heart of Dodgertown. It felt... (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Fantasy: 10 players to watch Nov 1, 2008
Dodger Stadium starts: 19-11 record, 2 ... In other words, put Lowe in a pitcher-friendly venue like Dodger Stadium and he can be that mid-threes ERA, 1. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Put this Series out of its misery Oct 31, 2008
I doubt they could ve put 25 thousand fans in Dodger stadium 5 times, with Philly and Tampa Bay playing. I went to 5 WS games from 91 to 96, and they were the best baseball experiences of my life (except my walkoff homer against the Grove Park Pelicans as a 12-year-old, of course). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Low-level Draftees impressing in AFL Oct 29, 2008
They attended the organization's minicamp at Dodger Stadium in January, opened eyes in Spring Training and took advantage of playing time to carve out a role in the upcoming season. The Dodgers have eight current participants in the Arizona Fall League and the early performance of one clearly stands out. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Photo Gallery Oct 28, 2008
RUN WITH A VIEW This is Dodger Stadium, the new dog run overlooking New York City from Washington Park, on the border of Union City and Jersey City. Union City and Jersey City officials joined together to cut the ribbon on a new dog run in Washington Park, on the border of both towns, on Friday, Sept. 19. (West New York Reporter, NJ)
With title in sight, Phils turn to Hamels Oct 27, 2008
His Game 5 series-ender at Dodger Stadium was 5-1. That's a world of pressure pitching and the Phillies are where they are right now because Hamels has given up a total of five runs in his four postseason starts. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Colletti says Ramirez 'Offer' is a Rumor Oct 26, 2008
For one, Ng is the only assistant GM who lives in Los Angeles -- Watson and White are Phoenix-based -- and as such is the only one who is a daily presence in the team's offices at Dodger Stadium. For another, she handles preparation for all of the club's arbitration cases and is considered one of the best in the business at those duties. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
BEYOND LEFT FIELD - Taking a trip down memory lane Oct 26, 2008
Sitting 10 feet away from Vin Scully in the press box at Dodger Stadium, and later waiting for an elevator with Tommy Lasorda. And watching Game 2 of the World Series, seeing a blast from your past, even if it wasn't for a hometown team. (Santa Maria Times)
Trojans shut out by Tritons Oct 26, 2008
No. 17 Iowa Central (6-2 overall, 5-2 in the Midwest Football Conference) extended its dream of a sixth consecutive MFC West titles in a 23-0 shutout win over NIACC Saturday at Dodger Stadium. The Triton defense rose to the occasion and shut down the Trojans (2-6, 1-6) in impressive fashion. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Another View: Voters, not slackers Oct 25, 2008
Voters could register until 5 p.m. Monday at all kinds of places -- post offices, libraries and county election offices -- but Los Angeles County also set up late-night spots, which included Dodger Stadium, three Starbucks and five Wendy's. I expected to find a lonely guy at a table outside Wendy's being tormented by whatever version of teenage hooligans exist in Burbank -- perhaps four kids in hoodies furiously typing a script about a quirky voter registrar for a scathing short they'd... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Coach gets first taste of rivalry Oct 25, 2008
The first-year coach gets that chance today at Dodger Stadium and has heard plenty about the Tritons ... NIACC will play its first game on the new field turf at Dodger Stadium ... Where Dodger Stadium, Fort Dodge. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Dodgers face offseason of decisions Oct 25, 2008
LOS ANGELES -- The Dodger Stadium clean-up crew hadn't finished its shift after the team's elimination before the Dodgers hot-stove e-mails started flying. Will Manny re-sign. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Hamels on target, Rays off balance Oct 23, 2008
His Game 5 series-ender at Dodger Stadium was 5-1. That's a world of pressure pitching and the Phillies are where they are right now -- leading 1-0 in this best-of-seven series -- because Hamels has given up a total of five runs in his four postseason starts. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Hamels unfazed by first Series start Oct 22, 2008
The Phils eliminated the Dodgers in five NLCS games, with Hamels winning two of them: Game 1 at Philadelphia and Game 5 at Dodger Stadium. He also won the opener of their NL Division Series against the Brewers at Citizens Bank Park. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Bodley: Rollins brings devotion to Series Oct 22, 2008
"When my husband and I were out on the field [at Dodger Stadium] helping Jimmy celebrate the victory that put the Phillies in the World Series, he stopped right in the middle, turned around to his father and asked if he'd heard from the little boy. Right in the middle of the celebration! We were just blown away; he looked at his father and just asked that. That's an example of how humble he is.". Gigi adds: "This is a moment he's been waiting almost his entire life for, to get to the World... (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Arash MarkaziON THE SCENE Oct 22, 2008
LOS ANGELES -- During the National League Championship Series, after he had played a starring role in yet another big postseason game, Shane Victorino stood in front of his cramped locker at Dodger Stadium while a group of reporters huddled around him ... The irony is that Victorino's dream was to be wearing Dodger blue and his goal was to be playing centerfield at Dodger Stadium. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Bob Ford: Rollins, Bowa: Little shortstops who could Oct 22, 2008
In that moment in Dodger Stadium, with the ball traveling into the stands and Rollins turning boos into silence, he satisfied his inner Henderson. "You dream of the big game. It's the bottom of the ninth, bases loaded, count full, and you toss the ball up to yourself and sometimes you hit it and sometimes you miss it," Rollins said. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Ichiro to play in Classic Oct 21, 2008
While Ichiro is the first Mariners player to verbally commit to playing in the second WBC, which begins at the Tokyo Dome on March 5 and ends on March 23 at Dodger Stadium, several other Mariners are expected to participate in the hugely popular event. Catcher Kenji Johjima, who declined an invitation to play for Team Japan in '06 so he could attend Spring Training and learn Seattle's pitchers, is expected to get another invitation this time. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
U.K. proposes massive database to monitor cell and Net communications Oct 21, 2008
I clicked through and was taken to a map of Dodger Stadium, with various colored circles indicating the location and price of each ticket. A mouse-over any particular section reveals the number of tickets available and the respective price. (Salon)
Wait 'Till Next Year 2.008 Oct 17, 2008
It wasn't your ordinary night at Dodger Stadium ... Some media-types are still hung up what he did or didn't do in Boston but the paying customers who crammed into Dodger Stadium over the final two months could clearly see what he had done for a ... " Young James McDonald took over for Maddux and worked two more scoreless innings, the sixth and seventh, allowing a walk and a single. In the last of the seventh, Kemp and Nomar Garciaparra, hitting for McDonald, walked and with two out, Kent struck... (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Will rest make Phillies rusty? Oct 17, 2008
The Phillies took the day off after flying back from the West Coast early Thursday morning following a night of partying at Dodger Stadium. They'll practice Friday and Saturday at Citizens Bank Park, but haven't made further plans. (Anchorage Daily News)
Dodgers as eager as their fans to have Ramirez back in 2009 Oct 17, 2008
By Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY LOS ANGELES was holding court with reporters after Wednesday's National League Championship Series-ending loss when he was summoned to acknowledge fans remaining at Dodger Stadium, who moments earlier had been chanting, "Manny stay.". Whether he bid farewell or just a "see you soon" won't be known for some time, but the fans were not the only ones lobbying for his return. (USA Today -- Sports)
EVEN WITH PENNANT AND A BABY, PHILS WANT MORE Oct 17, 2008
And the cramped Philadelphia Phillies' visiting clubhouse at Dodger Stadium reeked of alcohol. "I've never smelled anything so beautiful," Phillies outfielder says. (USA Today -- Sports)
NLCS a coming-out party for Victorino Oct 17, 2008
Dodger Stadium fans booed Victorino later that day, then again the next day ... Shortly after Wednesday's champagne celebration spilled onto the Dodger Stadium field, a group of nearby Phillies fans began serenading him with chants of "M-V-P!". (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
* Phillies make World Series after easy win Oct 17, 2008
Phillies players celebrate after winning the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. PHOTO: AFP. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Phillies take big step Oct 17, 2008
The second came when Furcal made another throwing error on Carlos Ruiz's two-out grounder, drawing boos from the disappointed Dodger Stadium crowd of 56,800. All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Arangure: With offseason starting, Dodgers face the Manny question Oct 17, 2008
A pall was cast over Dodger Stadium even before the game began. The Los Angeles crowd, which had been so boisterous in Games 3 and 4, was remarkably muted, and that doesn't even account for all the empty seats at Dodger Stadium as threw his first pitch. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Manny leaves Dodgers without discussing future Oct 17, 2008
"I'm not talking, guys," the 36-year-old slugger said as he entered an elevator at Dodger Stadium after packing up his belongings. "I said all I had to say yesterday. I'll send you guys a Christmas card.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Former UCLA Standout Chase Utley Propels Phillies to World Series Oct 17, 2008
Philadelphia defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers, 5-1, Wednesday evening at Dodger Stadium to send the Phillies to their sixth World Series in franchise history. Utley, who starred at UCLA from 1998-2000, batted. (Uclabruins.com)
Dodgers clear out lockers, look ahead Oct 17, 2008
Manny Ramirez clears out his locker at Dodger Stadium, possibly for the last time ... LOS ANGELES -- Manny Ramirez cleaned out his locker at Dodger Stadium Thursday afternoon possibly for the last time, leaving behind a fortune cookie on the nameplate above his locker reading, "Don't look back, Always look ahead." Then Ramirez headed toward the elevator with a throng of media chasing after him and did just that. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Torre talks of need for pitching Oct 17, 2008
LOS ANGELES -- That rumbling underneath Dodger Stadium on Thursday was the sound of stampeding media chasing Manny Ramirez out of the Dodgers clubhouse, his gear packed up for the winter and the frenzy over where free agency takes him well under way. Already 36 with balky knees, Ramirez has said a six-year deal sounds nice, and may the highest bidder win. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Furcal's errors lead to big fifth for Philly Oct 17, 2008
After the fifth inning of Game 5, television cameras caught an exchange between Furcal and Phillies outfielder Shane Victorino, who told him to "keep your head up." Victorino had become something of a Dodger Stadium villain in recent days, sparking a benches-clearing incident in Game 3 and hitting a critical game-tying home run in the eighth inning of Game 4. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Phillies win N.L. pennant, headed to World Series! Oct 17, 2008
Before the home team went down quietly against Madson in the eighth - and an inning before Lidge turned off the lights and shut the door - the Dodger Stadium scoreboard flashed one of the more memorable moments in team history. On Oct. 15, 1988, a gimpy Kirk Gibson socked a game-winning home run in Game 1 of the World Series. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Philies fill World Series opening Oct 16, 2008
The show ran for 53 regular-season games and two playoff series, but it closed abruptly last night at Dodger Stadium with a 5-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, who wrapped up the National League Championship Series in five games and now await their foe in the World Series ... rez, left Dodger Stadium last night with his agent, Scott Boras ... The hope was Billingsley would turn it around at Dodger Stadium, where he hadn't lost since July 8 and was 6-0 with a 1. (Boston Globe)
Hamels's value was apparent Oct 16, 2008
LOS ANGELES - The Philadelphia Phillies partied on the field at Dodger Stadium for more than a hour after last night's 5-1 victory in Game 5 of National League Championship Series. In the center of it was Cole Hamels, the talented lefthander who won two games in the series and was named MVP.. (Boston Globe)
