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Dodgers' backup catcher gives up his number to Greg Maddux

Los Angeles TimesDanny Ardoin doesn't mind surrendering No. 36 to the newest Dodger. Backup catcher Danny Ardoin walked into the clubhouse Tuesday to unexpectedly find a jersey with No. 28 and his name stitched on the back. The No. 36 jersey that he had worn until then now belonged to Greg Maddux .
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Dodgers' Greg Maddux glad to be back in a pennant race

Los Angeles TimesVeteran right-hander is acquired by the Dodgers for the second time in three years. The Dodgers added more than a pitcher to take the final spot in their rotation when they traded for Greg Maddux, Manager Joe Torre said.
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Maddux ready for his encore in L.A.

Los Angeles Daily NewsDodgers hope his experience, leadership will be as valuable as first time around.
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Kemp, Ethier help the cause

Los Angeles Daily NewsMLB: Young outfielders see stats boon after Ramirez's arrival.
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Dodgers get caught looking back in defeat

Los Angeles Daily NewsEven with Ramirez, Blake in lineup, L.A. resembles stagnant offense during first half of its season in loss to Colorado.
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Tim Kurkjian Breaks Down Maddux Trade To Dodgers

ESPN VideoGreg Maddux traded to Dodgers
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Dodgers stopped by the start

Los Angeles TimesKuroda goes only six innings and Rockies inflict damage on L.A.'s bullpen in an 8-3 victory. Torre knows Maddux isn't the answer to that problem. The gates of the Dodgers' bullpen opened Tuesday night with the kind of frequency that Manager Joe Torre admitted wasn't ideal and that General Manager Ned Colletti said made him concerned.
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Rockies Top Dodgers, 8-3

ESPN VideoStewart, Rockies slow down red-hot Dodgers
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Dodgers knocked into second by Stewart, Rockies

Orange County RegisterThey fall a game behind in the NL West race. Colorado effort is led by former La Quinta High standout's five RBIs.
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Blake enjoying his journey with Dodgers

Los Angeles Daily NewsBrendon Huttman, the Dodgers' first-year strength and conditioning coach who spent the past five seasons in the Cleveland Indians organization, was asked one day during the team's current homestand if he had any good stories about Casey Blake, the veteran third baseman the Dodgers acquired from the Indians three weeks ago.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 19:  Actor Chazz Palminteri shakes hand... Getty Images
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LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 19: Actor Chazz Palminteri shakes hands with Mark Sweeney #21 of the Los Angeles Dodgers before the game at Dodger Stadium August 19, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. »Yahoo! Sports

Maddux dealt to Dodgers (AFP/Getty Images/File/Doug Pensinger)

The Los Angeles Dodgers bolstered their starting rotation Tuesday, re-acquiring veteran pitcher Greg Maddux, pictured in June 2008, from the San Diego Padres for two minor league players to be named later.»Yahoo! Sports

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 16:  Ryan Braun #8 of the Milwaukee Bre... Getty Images
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LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 16: Ryan Braun #8 of the Milwaukee Brewers congratulates teammate J.J. Hardy #7 at homeplate after Hardy hit a two-run homerun in the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during their MLB game at Dodger Stadium on August 16, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. The Brewers defeated the Dodgers 4-3. »Yahoo! Sports

Los Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier, right, is congratulated by ma... (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)
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Los Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier, right, is congratulated by manager Joe Torre, left, after his two-run home run in the first inning during a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008, in Los Angeles.»Yahoo! Sports