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CBSLA.COMCloser Brian Wilson Narrows Potential Suitors, Said To Have Affinity For Los Angeles By Associated PressLOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Former San Francisco Giants closer Brian Wilson is said to have narrowed his decision for potential suitors down to a final “three or four” clubs. Among the clubs said to be of interest are the Giants, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Los Angeles Dodgers. A number of scouts watched Wilson work out at UCLA last week. The 31-year old hurler underwent Tommy John surgery in April 2012, and last played in the majors on April 12 of last year. Some scouts, however, are reporting that Wilson is “getting close” to being ready for major league pitching again. Wilson threw for scouts during Spring Training, but his lack of an overwhelming performance indicated he was not yet ready for major league action. Instead, he opted for more rehabilitation and decided he would not throw for scouts again until he felt he was confident enough. Wilson has said that he hopes to join a serious contender, and has been described as having an affinity for Los Angeles. The first-placed Dodgers, meanwhile, are looking for bullpen help, and took part in watching Wilson’s throwing session at UCLA. A source says that Dodgers reliever Jose Dominguez, who was placed on the DL last week, is heading to Arizona. It is unknown whether this is in connection with the club’s interest in Wilson, or possibly another reliever. FOXSPORTSLA.COMFirst-place Dodgers Take On The NY Yankees Starting Tuesday By Associated Press The first-place Dodgers continue the ninth homestand of the season tomorrow at 7:10 p.m. with a two-game series against the New York Yankees. Limited tickets are available for the game tomorrow and Wednesday, July 31 (7:10 p.m.). This legendary matchup will feature some of the league’s greatest players and fans can purchase tickets by visiting www.dodgers.com/tickets or by calling 866-DODGERS. The Dodgers take on the Yankees for the second time this season as Los Angeles played its first-ever regular season road games against the New York Yankees in a two-game series in the Bronx from June 18-19. The Dodgers have split their eight regular-season meetings with New York. The clubs have met 66 times in the postseason with New York holding a 37-29 advantage and the 11 World Series meetings between the Dodgers and Yankees is the most common Fall Classic matchup and ranks second in all-time meetings for a championship title among the four major pro sports. Yankees closer Mariano Rivera, in his 19th and final season with the Yankees, has embarked on a farewell tour this season in which he has asked to meet with those behind-the-scenes, including longtime employees and fans that are integral to the game off the field. Upon his third and final trip to Chavez Ravine, Rivera will hold a meeting with a select group at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday. Additionally, his final season has included on-field ceremonies and tributes at each ballpark the Yankees visit. The Dodgers will honor Rivera on the field prior to Wednesday’s game. Radio Korea KMPC 1540 AM will broadcast the Yankees series. The Dodgers will have a Spanish-language TV broadcast on Wednesday. PRIME TICKET’s Spanish-language TV broadcast features Dodger broadcaster Jorge Jarrín and longtime Dodger Manny Mota. PRIME TICKET’s Spanish-language TV productions include play-by-play, graphics, player interviews and more. Fans can access these games on these providers: Time Warner LA - 858 Digital LO “Time Warner Cable Special Programs,” Orange County - 84 (Cox TV Essential) and 410 (Latino Pak), Palos Verdes - 84 (Cox TV Essential) and 422 (Latino Pak), Santa Barbara - 84 (Cox TV Essential) and 422 (Latino Pak), Las Vegas - 98 (Cox) and Bright House Bakersfield- 632 (Sports en Español). Petros & Money, heard weekdays on Dodgers Radio AM 570 Fox Sports LA, will be broadcasting live from the PRIME TICKET 3rd base side club tomorrow and Wednesday. Tommorow, the Dodgers face the Yankees at 7:10 p.m. (LHP Andy Pettitte vs. RHP Zack Greinke). Auto and stadium gates open early at 5:10 p.m. A special ceremonial first pitch is planned and Andy Grammer, producer, singer and songwriter signed to S-Curve Records, will sing the national anthem. Comedian and actor Ken Jeong, best known as “Mr. Chow” in the Hangover trilogy and “Senor Chang” on NBC’s Community, will read the Dodgers’ starting lineup. Tomorrow’s Veteran of the Game is U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Patti Taylor of Cranesville, NY. Taylor enlisted in 1964, was trained in Combat Medicine and served in numerous army installations throughout the country. She was deployed to Vietnam and served in support of Operation Desert Storm/Shield, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Taylor is currently a volunteer nurse for Operation Mend at UCLA where wounded service members are brought for reconstructive and functional surgeries due to injuries sustained while deployed. Taylor’s accolades include two Army Achievement Medals and the Army Commendation Medal. The Dodgers close out the two-game set against the Yankees Wednesday at 7:10 p.m. (RHP Hiroki Kuroda vs. LHP Clayton Kershaw). Auto and stadium gates open early at 5:10 p.m. A special ceremonial first pitch is planned and Nicole Scherzinger, singer, actress and television personality with more than 10 million albums sold as a solo artist and lead member of the Pussycat dolls, will sing the national anthem. Scherzinger is currently a judge on the X Factor UK and is in the studio recording. Actor and producer Samuel L. Jackson, who has appeared in more than 100 films including various Quentin Tarantino cult classics, will read the Dodgers’ starting lineup. Wednesday’s Veteran of the Game is U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Patryck Stanwood of West Hills. Stanwood enlisted in 2005 and has served at Camp Pendleton, CA and Kaneohe, HI and was deployed to Afghanistan, Kuwait, Jordan and Australia. He was trained as an Embarkation Chief, was recently honorably discharged from the Marine Corps and is now pursuing his Bachelor of Science in Business Management at Cal State Northridge. Stanwood’s accolades include the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal and the NATO Medal – ISAF Afghanistan. The Dodgers and Sanrio are launching exclusive Hello Kitty co-branded merchandise that will be available starting tomorrow at all official team stores at Dodger Stadium. These items will include Hello Kitty stickers ($4), pin ($10), plush mascot ($12), keychain ($15), coin purse ($21), pouch ($23), sunglasses ($25), cap ($34), plush ($35), phone case ($40), Kids Tee ($40), Girls Tee ($40), Tote bag ($57) and women’s hoodie ($92). Some noteworthy historical facts about the Dodgers and Yankees: Babe Ruth’s last job in professional baseball was as a Brooklyn Dodger coach in 1938. Ruth, who wore uniform No. 3 with the Yankees, donned No. 35 with the Dodgers. Between 1941 and 1956, the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Yankees met seven times in the World Series. The Dodgers won their only championship in Brooklyn history when left-hander Johnny Podres blanked the New York Yankees, 2-0, in Game 7 of the 1955 World Series. The Dodgers and Yankees staged an exhibition game on May 7, 1959 at the Los Angeles Coliseum to benefit Roy Campanella, the former Dodger catcher who had been paralyzed in an auto accident prior to the 1958 season. This game drew 93,103, the largest crowd ever to see a baseball game until an exhibition game in 2008 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Boston Red Sox. Of the six World Series championships in team history, the only one clinched by the Dodgers on their home field was in 1963, when left-hander Sandy Koufax pitched a 2-1 victory in Game 4 to clinch a sweep over the Yankees. The only perfect game in World Series history was pitched by the Yankees’ Don Larsen against the Brooklyn Dodgers in Game 5 of the 1956 World Series, a 2-0 victory at Yankee Stadium. Catcher and current Dodger coach Steve Yeager, third baseman Ron Cey and outfielder Pedro Guerrero shared World Series tri-MVP honors when the Dodgers defeated the Yankees in the 1981 Fall Classic. NEW YORK DAILY NEWSMLB Power Rankings: Yasiel Puig carries Dodgers into top-10 By Anthony McCarronBreaking: Yasiel Puig is getting his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! OK, we kid, but if the Dodgers' young star keeps this up, anything is possible. Just like it is with this team. Funny how not so long ago some were speculating about Don Mattingly's job security. Now Donnie's Dodgers are perhaps the most exciting team in baseball. They've got big stars such as Puig, Clayton Kershaw and Hanley Ramirez and they just keep winning. After Puig hit a walkoff homer in the 11th inning Sunday to beat the Reds, 1-0, the La-Las are 26-6 since June 22, their best 32-game stretch since 1977, the glory days of Steve Garvey and Ron Cey. They are 9-1 since the All-Star break and have taken over first place in the National League West. They've also jumped into the top 10 in our MLB Power Rankings. We don't see that changing anytime soon, either. To the numbers! 1. St. Louis Cardinals (62-40, last week No. 1): They're so good, even getting swept in Atlanta over the weekend can't knock 'em off this perch. 2. Boston Red Sox (63-43, last week No. 2): Phone call, David Ortiz! Heh. 3. Tampa Bay Rays (62-43, last week No. 3): We want Wil Myers' future. 4. Pittsburgh Pirates (61-42, last week No. 4): Bucs host St. Louis in a monster five-game series over four days. Sounds like a party. 5. Oakland A's (62-43, last week No. 5): Four RBI from Yoenis Cespedes Sunday. In other words, Home Run Derby hangover is over. 6. Atlanta Braves (60-45, last week No. 7): So, wait: After three months of .500 or so baseball, Braves sweep Cardinals? 7. Detroit Tigers (59-45, last week No. 10): Rick Porcello is 4-0 with a 2.08 ERA in July, so things are going very nicely for the Kitties. 8. Cincinnati Reds (59-47, last week No. 8): They are 15-15 over their last 30 games. Can't pass Pirates and Cards that way. 9. Baltimore Orioles (58-48, last week No. 6): Chris Davis has struck out at least once in 22 straight games, an Orioles record. 10. Los Angeles Dodgers (56-48, last week No. 14): Puig Mania may carry them into the top 5 next week. 11. Texas Rangers (56-49, last week No. 9): Texas is 2-8 since the All-Star break. Blip or serious swoon? Up to you, Rangers. 12. Cleveland Indians (56-48, last week No. 13): Shut out Texas two straight over the weekend. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMESDodgers Trade Rumors: Jake Peavy, Cliff Lee, Michael Young And Others On The Table For L.A. With Trade Deadline Looming? By Anthony RiccobonoThe Los Angeles Dodgers are streaking, with a record of 26-6 in their last 32 games. L.A. entered the 2013 season with an interest of ending their long World Series drought, and are likely aware that a National League West division title is not a given with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies still in the hunt. The Diamondbacks trail the Dodgers by 2.5 games, while the Rockies trail L.A. by six. In September, the Dodgers will face the Diamondbacks seven times, and the Rockies six times. Reinforcements could be on the way without a trade or a signing. The Dodgers are still awaiting the return of centerfielder Matt Kemp, who would add further depth to the roster after suffering a left ankle injury on July 21. The former MVP runner-up could return to the lineup on Aug. 6, prompting manager Don Mattingly to shuffle his outfield to find room for Carl Crawford, Andre Ethier, and Cuban star Yasiel Puig. The added bat could be a crucial boost for the Dodgers, who have scored just nine runs in their last four games after an offensive explosion of 41 runs in the previous four games. The Dodgers are No. 18 in runs in the Majors, after languishing near the bottom with the Miami Marlins for a good portion of the season. The full-time production of Puig and Hanley Ramirez, who posted impressive and rather similar statistics in just under 50 games, have been a key reason for L.A.’s comeback. The Dodgers have areas that could be in need of an upgrade with Wednesday’s trade deadline looming. General Manager Ned Colletti may have an interest in adding a third baseman, second baseman, or a catcher. A top trade target would have likely been Aramis Ramirez, but the injured Milwaukee Brewers third baseman reportedly won’t be healthy by Wednesday. "Ned has talked to our whole group about different areas where we could possibly improve, letting us know who is out there and getting our thoughts," Mattingly said, according to dodgers.com. "I hate talking about any one specific area, because you're basically saying another guy is not doing their job. I like our guys." Few bats are available for Colletti to choose from, but the long-time Dodgers GM may consider finding a low-cost reserve catcher without giving up much. Tim Federowicz has batted just .204 in 98 at-bats behind starter A.J. Ellis, and Ramon Hernandez was let go on June 22 after 17 games. Should L.A. actively pursue a third baseman, Philadelphia Phillies veteran Michael Young might be a top target. The 36-year-old is batting .277 with seven home runs in 361 at-bats. That leaves Colletti with pitching options, and there are plenty available. According to multiple reports, starters Jake Peavy, Cliff Lee, Bud Norris, and Yovani Gallardo are available, as well as relievers Jonathan Papelbon, Luke Gregerson, and John Axford. The big question for the Dodgers is who they will give up to get a solid contributor. Joc Pederson has batted just .242 in his last 10 games at Double-A Chattanooga, but has 15 home runs on the season, while batting .287 for the season. The 21-year-old outfielder is perhaps the best hitting prospect in the Dodgers system, but there are currently four outfielders signed to long-term deals in L.A. There may not be a player on the trade market that is worth the Dodgers giving up a player of Pederson’s potential. Corey Seager, the younger brother of Kyle Seager, is another hitter the Dodgers are very high on. A former first-round draft pick, Seager could be a future star on the left side of the infield. In his first minor-league season, Seager is batting .301 with nine homers in 259 at-bats. Zach Lee, Ross Stripling, and Chris Reed are pitchers who might be in the majors as soon as next season. Lee has a 3.23 earned-run average in Chattanooga, and the 21-year-old has long been viewed as a possible No. 2 starter for the Dodgers. Stripling has exceeded many scouts’ expectations, and has enjoyed a productive season in the minors. Reed, a former first-round pick, could be used as a back-of-the-order starter or a top reliever. Right-hander Matt Magill struggled in four of his six starts with the Dodgers, when he was called up due to injuries to Chad Billingsley and Ted Lilly. But the 23-year-old has pitched well in June and July in Triple-A Albuquerque, with a 2.59 ERA in 48 and two-third innings. Magill might be a prime candidate to be dealt if Colletti decides that he can’t part ways with his top three prospects. 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