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The Texas Rangers put second baseman Ian Kinsler on the 15-day disabled list on Sunday because of bruised ribs.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke appears to be recovering from his broken left collarbone faster than expected.

Left-hander Ted Lilly began a throwing program on Wednesday and was back on the mound for the first time since receiving an injection in his right rib cage on April 30.

The Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman was 0for 3 in the game and determined not to leave Dodger Stadium empty-handed when he came to bat in the ninth inning Tuesday against Brandon League.

Jerry Hairston Jr. #6 of the Los Angeles Dodgers singles to left field in the second inning against the Colorado Rockies during the MLB game at Dodger Stadium on April 30, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.

Jerry Hairston planned to test his strained left groin before Monday's game against the D-backs to prove to manager Don Mattingly that he could play, but Hairston walked off the field at Dodger Stadium with a noticeable limp after loosening up.

The Dodgers lost five of six games last week, and in their last 19 games have lost 13 times and have been outscored 99-70. For the second time in three weeks, the Dodgers lost five of their six games, as the club dropped two of three at home to the Rockies then were swept in three one-run games by the Giants in San Francisco.

Arizona is 9-10 against the division, while the Dodgers entered Sunday's game against the Giants with a 5-12 mark vs.

The San Francisco Giants' game Saturday night had a familiar feel to it and not just because Buster Posey hit a walk-off home run the night before.

The Dodgers went into the Giants series Friday even more shorthanded than they thought when first baseman Adrian Gonzalez was a late scratch with a stiff neck.

The Dodgers activated Clayton Kershaw from the bereavement list just in time to start Friday night's game against the Giants at AT&T Park in San Francisco, and to make room the Dodgers placed starting pitcher Ted Lilly on the 15-day disabled list with a right rib cage strain.

With Mark Ellis and Carl Crawford sitting out licking their wounds Wednesday night, the Dodgers were trying to find a way to win this home series against the Rockies without them.

Last night's Dodger 6-2 win was a feel good game, and a breath of fresh air. It was a welcome reprieve from all of the injuries and losing during the month of April.

Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw was placed on the bereavement list on Monday, and on Tuesday it was revealed it was because of the death of his father in Texas.

MLB Team Report - Los Angeles Dodgers - INSIDE PITCH Offensive production from the left side of the Dodgers' infield has been non-existent. But help might be on the way.

The Dodgers fought through more injuries, but got solid pitching and some offense here and there as they won four of six games.

Both Ted Lilly and Tyler Chatwood were California-born and California-raised. Both were drafted by -- and have pitched for -- California teams.

Jonathan Sanchez of the Pirates reacts to being tossed from the game after hitting a batter in the first inning against the Cardinals in St.

While the Dodgers could be without Mark Ellis for a while , Hanley Ramirez 's return is right around the corner.

Brothers B.J. and Justin Upton hit back-to-back homers for the first time in their careers during the fifth inning of Tuesday's nightcap, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a 10-2 win and sweep of the Colorado Rockies in a matchup of teams that entered the day tied for the majors' best record.