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Manager Don Mattingly had just told the media that his Dodgers were healthier than they've been in a while when Tuesday night's game was rained out, to be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader on Wednesday.

Scott Van Slyke and Yasiel Puig were big contributors to the Isotopes and Lookouts during the first half of the season - USA TODAY Sports A mid-season look at each of the Dodgers minor league affiliates tells us that only the Isotopes are above the .500 mark With the Quakes and Loons on their All-star breaks and the rookie leagues getting set to ... (more)

The Dodgers were shut out in game one against Pittsburgh, but the Boys in Blue finally plated some runs in game two behind their ace Clayton Kershaw .

Whatever emotional buzz the last-place Dodgers got from their brawling win Tuesday night came to a familiar crash and burn Wednesday night, when they lost to the first-place D-backs in 12 innings, 8-6.

RHP Kenley Jansen appears to be inching closer to locking up the Dodgers' closer role, as he threw another perfect inning with two strikeouts against Arizona in a non-save situation Wednesday night.

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Chris Withrow, center, is consoled by second baseman Mark Ellis, right, and first baseman Adrian Gonzalez before being pulled from the game during the seventh inning of their baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Wednesday, June 12, 2013, in Los Angeles.

Before Tuesday's night fiery contest, the storyline for Wednesday's series finale between the Dodgers and D-backs likely would've centered around two of the best young left-handers in baseball facing off against each other.

Injured Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp needs to run without discomfort from a strained right hamstring before he can begin a Minor League rehab assignment, but catcher A.J. Ellis began his rehab assignment on Tuesday and left-hander Chris Capuano won't be far behind.

Blake Johnson and two relievers combined on a four-hit shutout as the Albuquerque Isotopes defeated the host Round Rock Express 6-0 on Tuesday night.

The Dodgers also optioned infielder Justin Sellers to Triple-A Albuquerque, one day after he was recalled, on a busy Tuesday.

Brandon League continued his poor season on Monday night, as the soon to be former closer allowed four runs in the ninth inning to blow a much needed win as the Dodgers lost 5-4 at Dodger Stadium.

The Dodgers manager was frustrated after Sunday's loss to the Braves, and hinted at possible roster moves for Monday.

Now that the top prospects have found a home in their respective major-league organizations, it's time to take a look at how they stack up with the existing players in the organization.

Minor League Player of the Day J.T. Wise - 3 for 3, 3 2B's. 1 RBI. Wise's prospect status has all but diminished as J.T. has yet to play catcher in 2013, but he had a solid game at the plate on Friday to earn him the player of the day honors.

Right fielder Matt Angle hit two homers for the Isotopes on Tuesday and scored four 4 runs in a perfect day at the plate Minor League Player of the Day Matt Angle - 2 for 2, 2 HR's, 2 walks, 4 runs .

The No. 1-rated prospect has been forced into duty by a rash of injuries and poor play among the regular starters.

Blake Johnson, the Dodgers 2nd round pick in 2004 who was traded to the Royals then was re-acquired in 2012 by Los Angeles, was outstanding for the Isotopes on Friday Minor League Player of the Day Blake Johnson - 7 IP, 2 hits , 0 runs, 3 walks, 5 K's . The Dodgers 2nd round pick in the 2004 draft is finally paying dividends for the Isotopes in ... (more)

Yasiel Puig, playing center field for the Lookouts on Thursday, finished a homer shy of the cycle and stole a pair of bases Minor League Player of the Day Yasiel Puig - 3 for 4, 1 2B, 1 3B, 2 Runs, 1 RBI, 2 SB's . It only makes sense that Puig would win this award on a day when there is so much discussion about him.

Yasiel Puig crushed two homers on Monday and drove in 5 runs as he led the Lookouts to an 11 - 1 victory Minor League Player of the Day Yasiel Puig - 2 for 3, 2 homers, 5 RBI's, 3 runs .

Alfredo Amezaga's three-run double in the ninth inning propelled the Albuquerque Isotopes to a 7-4 victory over the host Nashville Sounds on Monday.