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This year's class of free agent shortstops features two familiar names in former Most Valuable Player Miguel Tejada and the always steady Orlando Cabrera, yet it's a mostly unheralded shortstop from Venezuela who figures to be the crown jewel of the class.

Infielders Juan Castro and Mark Loretta and reliever Will Ohman filed for free agency Monday, leaving Jason Schmidt as the only Dodgers player eligible for free agency yet to file.

The Dodgers cobbled together second baseman Chase Utley's throwing error, a bunt, a single by pinch-hitter Jim Thome and two walks.

Jerry Hairston Jr . was taking a few swings under the stands at Yankee Stadium , trying to stay loose, trying to stay warm and trying to get ready just in case.

TOP OF THE NINTH Juan Castro in at third. Juan Pierre in left. Orlando Hudson at second.

Andre Ethier batted .202 over his final 35 games of the regular season. But Ethier refused to acknowledge that he was heading into the playoffs on a slump.

The Dodgers' magic number for clinching the NL West is down to zero - finally. Los Angeles Dodgers' Juan Castro scores on a double by Mark Loretta as Colorado Rockies catcher Chris Iannetta looks on during the seventh inning of their Major League Baseball game, Saturday, Oct.

Posted by Evan Brunell Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti has been a busy man these past couple of days.

After a stressful weekend that wasn't completely tied to baseball, Rafael Furcal was given the day off Monday.

Matt Kemp hit a sacrifice fly in the top of the 12th inning that scored Manny Ramirez to lift the Dodgers to a 3-2 win Sunday over the Reds.

All-Star second baseman Orlando Hudson has been scratched from the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup with an upset stomach.

All-Star second baseman Orlando Hudson has been scratched from the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup with an upset stomach.

All-Star second baseman Orlando Hudson has been scratched from the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup with an upset stomach.

All-Star second baseman Orlando Hudson has been scratched from the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup with an upset stomach.

Juan Castro? Bunt single?? Quick! Someone get George Grande a calmnative!! Browse more photos>> Ken Rosenthal says the Reds have pitching depth to offer in trade but few teams will want the likes of Aaron Harang , Bronson Arroyo , and Francisco Cordero due to their hefty contracts.

Ramirez hit his 537th home run to pass Mickey Mantle into 15th place on the all-time list, Schmidt lasted long enough to get the victory, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-5 on Monday night.

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All-Star second baseman Orlando Hudson was out of Monday night's Dodgers lineup, but manager Joe Torre said X-rays were negative on Hudson's repaired left wrist and he should return to action Tuesday.

Los Angeles Bottom 8th - Russell Martin was hit-by-pitch. Runner on first with one out and Blake DeWitt due up.

The game-ending double play -- Juan Castro to Rafael Furcal to James Loney -- happened at 10:30 p.m. Rush hour began moments later.