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Singing the L.A. Blues: Eight Reasons the Dodgers Fell from Contention in 2010

What a difference a year makes.

After two consecutive trips to the NLCS in 2008 and 2009, Dodgers fans had even higher hopes for the 2010 season.

Folks in Dodgertown knew that the divorce between Frank and Jamie McCourt would have some type of effect on the organization, but nobody guessed the 2010 campaign would turn into a struggle on the field.

Los Angeles Dodgers Roster Expansion: Six Players Who Could Earn Spots in 2011

The reinforcements have finally arrived for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Although September 1 was the official day that all Major League teams were permitted to expand their rosters up to 40 players, the Dodgers finally made a series of call-ups on September 5.

Initially it was thought that Los Angeles would pass on giving the fans a sneak peek at the stars of the farm system; however, after the Albuquerque Isotopes, the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate, were eliminated from playoff contention, a handful of moves were indeed made.

Blackballing the McCourts: Is It Logical for Dodgers Fans To Boycott Games?

The Los Angeles Dodgers' fan faithful is represented very well by people of different ages, races, lifestyles, and personal beliefs.

And among all the fans, there are various levels of allegiance and devotion—some folks have the ability to recall any imaginable statistic in the history of the franchise, while others may simply enjoy a gorgeous day at the Ravine with friends and family.

Los Angeles Dodgers Conserve More Cash by Avoiding Roster Expansion

Although September 1 marks the day that all MLB teams may expand their rosters up to 40 players, the Los Angeles Dodgers are passing on the opportunity—at least temporarily.

McCourt Divorce: The Prime Verdict for Jamie, Frank, and the LA Dodgers

It's been a very, very long season for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

With everything that's been happening in Dodgertown recently, most Dodger fans are at the point of exhaustion that they're ready to throw in the white towel. Yet there's still 31 games to be played in the 2010 campaign, and more drama continues to build.

Los Angeles Angels' Playoff Hopes Still Alive, but Fading Quickly

The month of August has not been kind to the Los Angeles Angels.

Heading into their weekend series with the Baltimore Orioles, the Angels are 10-12 for the month and losers of seven of their last 10 games.

Traditionally, August is the "make or break" month for teams who are still in contention for the postseason.

Carl Crawford Says Los Angeles Angels Are an Option in 2011

Tampa Bay Rays star Carl Crawford talks about his All-Star experience with Torii Hunter in his ear about playing in Anaheim.

MLB Rumors: Tim Wallach Arises as Potential Joe Torre Successor in LA

Recently, Major League Baseball has been buzzing about the future of several managers. From Tony LaRussa to Joe Girardi, these men are starting to make more headlines than this year's looming free agent class. 

There could now even be a "Joe Torre Watch" as he is one of the most prized managers in the game and could be relocating this offseason. He has a few destinations to choose from.

The McCourt Divorce: Will Bud Selig Rescue the L.A. Dodgers Franchise?

(Michelle Mitchell also contributed to this article)

With the much publicized divorce proceedings between Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and his wife, Jamie, set to begin in less than two weeks, fans across Dodgertown are primarily concerned about one thing—who will control the franchise heading into the 2011 season?

Six Current Los Angeles Players Damaged by Dodgers Management

At the beginning of the 2010 season, hopes and dreams in Dodgertown were filled with very high expectations.

Not only did the Los Angeles Dodgers expect to return to the playoffs, but many thought that this could also be the year that the Blue Crew would return to the World Series for the first time in over 20 years.

However, with just over one-quarter of the season remaining, Los Angeles has been on a turbulent roller coaster ride and finds itself in an almost impossible position to even make a run at the wild card spot in the playoffs.

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