MEDICAL WATCH: C Yorvit Torrealba (small meniscus tear in left knee) was scratched from the lineup Aug. 

The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired veteran right-hander Greg Maddux from the Padres to bolster their rotation for the stretch run, according to the Los Angeles Times. 

Few teams have gotten the best of the Los Angeles Dodgers at home lately, and that success is benefiting them in the standings. 

Left-hander Jorge De La Rosa will go back in the rotation Thursday at Los Angeles, taking the turn of left-hander Glendon Rusch. 

--CF Willy Taveras has stolen at least one base in a career-best five consecutive games. 

MEDICAL WATCH: C Yorvit Torrealba (small meniscus tear in left knee) was scratched from the lineup Aug. 

Ian Stewart and Seth Smith hit three-run homers, Aaron Cook struggled through five innings for his 15th victory and the Colorado Rockies beat Washington 7-2 on Sunday, handing the Nationals their season-high 10th straight loss. 

Ian Stewart and Seth Smith hit three-run homers, Aaron Cook struggled through five innings for his 15th victory and the Colorado Rockies beat Washington 7-2 on Sunday, handing the Nationals their season-high 10th straight loss. 

After the Nationals lost their 10th straight game, manager Manny Acta had a few things to say to his team. 

A doubleheader sweep by the Washington Nationals at Coors Field earlier this month was a major blow to the Colorado Rockies' slim chances of winning the NL West. 

Even when they're not mashing balls over the fence, the Colorado Rockies can be dangerous. 

Even when they're not mashing balls over the fence, the Colorado Rockies can be dangerous. 

Even when they're not mashing balls over the fence, the Colorado Rockies can be dangerous. 

--CF Willy Taveras, who entered the game as a pinch hitter in the seventh, stole two bases, giving him a franchise-record 55. 

MEDICAL WATCH: C Yorvit Torrealba (small meniscus tear in left knee) was scratched from the lineup Aug.