Skip Schumaker

Cardinals, Lance Lynn too tough for Dodgers in 7-0 loss

2013-05-24 22:15:00

Seems it was a bad night for grit and fight. Certainly Friday didn’t offer much for left-hander Chris Capuano, or for Dodgers news, unless you count another loss. Suppose you have to. The Dodgers went ever so meekly against the Cardinals and...

When Don Mattingly looks to Dodgers bench, there's little there

2013-05-23 16:49:00

Somewhere down on Don Mattingly’s list of problems – six starters already on the disabled list, bullpen meltdown, inability to drive in runs and (oh, yeah) job security – there is this: Roster dead weight. It didn’t have the...

Zack Greinke has first loss to Brewers at Miller Park, 5-2

2013-05-21 20:30:00

Not even Mr. Perfect could save the Dodgers. Fresh off a dominating performance by left-hander Clayton Kershaw, the Dodgers sent right-hander Zack Greinke out Tuesday against the Brewers in hopes of building a little momentum. It seemed like a good...

Brandon League struggles, but so does most of the Dodgers' bullpen

2013-05-21 22:53:00

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Is the Dodgers' shaky defense a growing problem?

2013-05-18 14:27:00

The Dodgers have bullpen problems and hitting with runners in scoring position problems and health in the rotation problems. And one other little thing: They’re a lousy defensive team. This defensive trouble might come as a surprise. All three...

Dodgers activate Mark Ellis from the disabled list

2013-05-19 09:54:00

ATLANTA -- Second baseman Mark Ellis was activated from the disabled list on Sunday before the Dodgers’ series finale against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field. Ellis was sidelined for three weeks with a strained quadriceps muscle. To clear a...

Dodgers bullpen falters once again in 3-1 loss to Braves

2013-05-18 19:00:00

The Dodgers flirt with winning these days, bat their big eyelashes, tease it, get all comfy with it, and then watch it slip away. They couldn't close the deal yet again today, their bullpen faltering in a 3-1 loss in Atlanta that wasted a masterful...

Dodgers' Mattingly upbeat despite 3-1 loss to Braves

2013-05-18 21:24:00

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Eight is enough for Dodgers

2013-05-11 23:03:00

The Miami Marlins have the worst record in the National League. Their lineup Saturday night included three position players batting .170 or worse. But a 7-1 victory at Dodger Stadium over this band of fringe major leaguers transformed the Dodgers'...

Josh Beckett still winless after Dodgers fall 6-2 to Nationals

2013-05-13 22:41:00

At some point you hope the Dodgers will look at the calendar, see it’s the middle of May and realize that they can no longer tolerate continued non-production from Luis Cruz. That they cannot allow catcher Ramon Hernandez�to take up a spot on the...

Chris Capuano, Scott Van Slyke lead Dodgers past Marlins, 5-3

2013-05-12 16:10:00

The Dodgers are rolling now. Hey, when you’re coming off an eight-game losing streak, you embrace anything resembling positive momentum. That ripple of momentum arrived on a warm Sunday afternoon when the Dodgers downed the Miami Marlins, 5-3,...

Dodgers end eight-game losing streak with 7-1 win over Marlins

2013-05-11 21:19:00

All things come to an end — even bad things. Like bell bottoms, “Smash” and mood rings, the Dodgers’ losing streak is over. It ended at eight games Saturday night with a 7-1 victory over the Marlins, though you’ll forgive...

Dodgers' Skip Schumaker hits a double against the Miami Marlins in May. After a slow start, Schumaker has hit .357 in his last 12 games.

2013-05-12 00:00:00

Dodgers pitcher Matt Magill is congratulated by Luis Cruz (47) and Skip Schumaker as he is removed from the game in the seventh inning after his first major-league start.

2013-04-28 00:35:42

Dodgers second baseman Skip Schumaker avoids the slide of Giants catcher Buster Posey while turning a double play in the second inning Wednesday night.

2013-04-03 00:00:00