In danger of losing a fourth straight game, the Los Angeles Dodgers are in need of a spark. That could come from work-horse Chad Billingsley, who will pitch on three days’ rest for the first time in his career this afternoon in the continuation of a three-game series versus the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park.

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A person with knowledge of the situation says the Los Angeles Dodgers are exploring a trade with the Chicago Cubs to acquire left-hander Ted Lilly. The Dodgers were looking Friday night for options to upgrade their pitching staff before Saturday’s trade deadline. Los Angeles, in third place in the NL West, already acquired new center fielder and leadoff man Scott Podsednik from the Kansas City…

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SAN FRANCISCO, July 31 (UPI) — Aubrey Huff had three RBI in support of Tim Lincecum Friday and San Francisco gained ground in the division with a 6-5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. San Francisco – Los Angeles Dodgers – Aubrey Huff – Tim Lincecum – California

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After letting two early leads get away Friday night, the Dodgers fell back into their offensive funk until the ninth inning and fell to Tim Lincecum and the Giants, 6-5.

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Aubrey Huff hit a go-ahead two-run double in the third inning and added a solo homer and the San Francisco Giants held off a late rally to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 on Friday night. Tim Lincecum (11-4) scattered seven hits and two runs over seven innings to win for the first time since July 15 and pull the Giants within 2 1/2 games of first-place San Diego in the NL West.

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A person with knowledge of the situation says the Los Angeles Dodgers are exploring a trade with the Chicago Cubs to acquire left-hander Ted Lilly.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs are engaged in talks involving Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly, according to a source.

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Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez, on the disabled list with a strained calf, is making progress healing in Arizona and will be re-evaluated in Los Angeles next week.

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While the Dodgers continue trade talks for, among others, starting pitchers Ted Lilly of the Cubs and Paul Maholm of the Pirates, there's also the chance Saturday's Trade Deadline could come and go without a deal.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are teetering. They’re hopeful, however, that a move for a pitcher can turn around their season in time for the playoffs.

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LOS ANGELES — Billy Loes, who pitched on three pennant-winning Brooklyn Dodgers teams in the 1950s and was an AL All-Star in 1957, has died.

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Billy Loes, who pitched on three pennant-winning Brooklyn Dodgers teams in the 1950s and was an AL All-Star in 1957, has died. He was 80. Los Angeles Dodgers – Billy Loes – Pitcher – American League – Games

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While the Dodgers are not necessarily close on a deal for Pirates left-hander Paul Maholm, both clubs believe that a trade is a genuine possibility, major-league sources say. The Dodgers also are pursuing Cubs left-hander Ted Lilly, but at this point they appear to have a better shot of landing Maholm, one source said. Paul Maholm – Pittsburgh Pirates – San Diego Padres – Los Angeles Dodgers …

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The Dodgers have continued talks with the Cubs for left-hander Ted Lilly, who has been on their short list of starting pitching targets all month, according to baseball sources.

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SAN DIEGO, July 29 (UPI) — Oscar Salazar singled home Scott Hairston from second with one out in the ninth inning Thursday, giving San Diego a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Los Angeles Dodgers – San Diego – Scott Hairston – Oscar Salazar – California

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Pinch-hitter Oscar Salazar singled off George Sherrill with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning to score Scott Hairston as the Padres scored a 3-2 walk-off win over the Dodgers on Thursday.

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Two games does not a trend make, except in the case of struggling Dodgers reliever George Sherrill.

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Scott Podsednik walked into the visiting clubhouse at PETCO Park a little before 1:10 p.m.

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The Dodgers designated reliever Jack Taschner for assignment on Thursday to make room for outfielder Scott Podsednik, leaving Taschner unsure of the next step in his career.

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