Dodgers 3, Nationals 2
Chad Billingsley took a three-hitter into the eighth inning, Nomar Garciaparra singled home the tying and go-ahead runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Washington Nationals 3-2 on Friday night.

Dodgers report: Roster

Dodgers report: Inside pitch
Dodgers manager Joe Torre once again faced the same four-outfielders-for-three-spots dilemma that he dealt with at the beginning of the season when left fielder Juan Pierre was activated from the 15-day disabled list on Friday

Dodgers report: Notes, quotes
--RHP Brad Penny, who has been on the 15-day disabled list since June 17 with inflammation and mild tendinitis in his right shoulder, will throw a simulated game on Saturday

Dodgers acquire versatile Blake for boost in NL West race
The Cleveland Indians traded versatile third baseman Casey Blake and cash to the Los Angeles Dodgers for two minor leaguers on Saturday, as confirmed earlier in the day by Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com.

Dodgers acvitate outfielder Pierre from disabled list
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated outfielder Juan Pierre from the 15-day disabled list Friday.