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Brad Penny

7/10/2006

Penny is scheduled to start for the National League in Tuesday's All-Star game. The Dodgers' right-hander is 10-2 with a 2.91 ERA in 19 games this season.

7/3/2006

Penny was selected to his first All-Star team Sunday as one of the eight starting pitchers on the National League roster. He is 9-2 with a 2.94 ERA this season.

9/1/2005

Penny began serving a five-game suspension Wednesday night after dropping his appeal of the penalty earlier in the day. The suspension was handed down after the Dodgers' righthander threw his helmet following a play at first base in a game against the Dodgers in July, was ejected from the contest, then returned to the field and had a heated argument with an umpire.

7/22/2005

Penny has been suspended for five games and fined an undisclosed amount for his actions in a game against the Giants last week. The Dodgers' righthander threw his helmet following a play at first base, then returned to the field and had a heated argument with an umpire. Penny is expected to appeal the penalty, meaning he will be allowed to pitch until a hearing is held in front of MLB.

6/9/2005

Penny agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Dodgers on Wednesday. According to the Los Angeles Times, the agreement is worth between $26 and $33 million.

4/25/2005

As anticipated, Penny was activated from the 15-day disabled list by the Los Angeles Dodgers in time to take the mound against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. The righthander, who has been recovering from a nerve problem in his right biceps, went five innings in his season debut, allowing four runs on six hits, including a two-run homer. He struck out four and did not walk a batter. Elmer Dessens was placed on the DL to open a spot on the roster for Penny.

Penny, who was limited to 81 pitches as a precautionary measure, reported no problems with his arm and expects to be ready for his next outing. In 24 total starts last season -- split between Florida and LA -- he was 9-10 with a 3.15 ERA.

4/21/2005

The Los Angeles Dodgers will activate Penny from the 15-day disabled list in time to take the mound against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. The righthander, who is recovering from a nerve problem in his right biceps, allowed two runs on five hits over six innings of work in his final minor league rehab start with Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday, throwing 59 of his 79 pitches for strikes. Elmer Dessens will be moved to long relief to open a spot in the rotation for Penny.

As a precautionary measure, the Dodgers plan to limit Penny to 85 or fewer pitches in Sunday's outing. In 24 total starts last season -- split between Florida and LA -- he was 9-10 with a 3.15 ERA.

4/19/2005

After a pain-free minor league rehab start with Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday, Penny could be activated from the disabled list in time to take the mound against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, according to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The righthander, who is recovering from a nerve problem in his right biceps, allowed two runs on five hits over six innings of work in Monday's outing, throwing 59 of his 79 pitches for strikes.

When Penny returns, Elmer Dessens likely will be moved to the Dodgers' bullpen. In 24 total starts last season -- split between Florida and LA -- Penny was 9-10 with a 3.15 ERA.

4/14/2005

As scheduled, Penny took the mound for Class-A Vero Beach on Wednesday, making his first game appearance since suffering a nerve injury in his biceps late last season. The Dodgers' righthander threw 58 pitches in the contest, allowing one run on two hits over five innings. He struck out three and walked one. According to manager Jim Tracy, Penny will make at least one more start in the minors, but he could join the Dodgers' rotation as early as April 24.

Penny, whose fastball topped out at 96 mph on Wednesday, reported no problems with his arm, but he still needs to build up strength and stamina before joining the major league club. In 24 total starts last season -- split between Florida and LA -- he was 9-10 with a 3.15 ERA.

4/11/2005

According to Dodgers manager Jim Tracy, the team would like to see Penny make two starts in the minor leagues before joining the big league club. The righthander, who currently is on the 15-day disabled list recovering from a nerve injury in his biceps, is scheduled to take the mound with Class-A Vero Beach on Wednesday. If he remains on schedule in his recovery, Penny should make his season debut with Los Angeles on April 24.

The Dodgers had been shooting for an April 19th return for Penny, but have decided to give him some more time to regain the strength in his pitching arm. In 24 total starts last season -- split between Florida and LA -- he was 9-10 with a 3.15 ERA.

4/6/2005

Penny is scheduled to pitch in an extended spring training game on Friday, and if all goes well in that outing, he could be sent on a minor league rehab assignment next week. Reportedly, the Dodgers still have hope that the righthander will be ready to take the mound against the Milwaukee Brewers on April 19. Penny currently is on the 15-day disabled list, recovering from a nerve injury in his biceps.

Penny's status likely will be updated over the weekend. In 24 total starts last season -- split between Florida and LA -- he was 9-10 with a 3.15 ERA.